Cultural Honor Prize of the City of Munich

The Cultural Honor Prize of the City of Munich (German: Kultureller Ehrenpreis der Landeshauptstadt München) is a cultural award presented annually by the City of Munich since 1958.

[1] The award is endowed with 10,000 euros.

[2] The prize is given to "a personality of international renown for their cultural or scientific achievements.

A close connection to Munich is also essential.

"[3] The jury consists of the mayor, the head of the Cultural Affairs Department, the previous year's prizewinner if applicable, five members of the city council, and five independent expert jurors.