They showed the international prestige and popularity of Dutch singers, producers, musicians or bands.
[1] Seven years later, Van Hemert won another Export award thanks to his brainchild: the girl group Luv'[2] .
Violinist André Rieu holds the record for the most export prizes (seven).
Among other prestigious winners were legendary acts Golden Earring, Focus, George Baker Selection, Pussycat, Earth and Fire and Tiësto.
Since 2013, this other prize has been awarded to the best-selling and most played songs involving Dutch recording artists, songwriters and publishers with international success.