[11] In 2011–2015, the Institute of Modern Politics operates a joint project with the German liberal Foundation for Freedom "Friedrich Naumann" on "taboo topics in the Bulgarian print and online media [12][13][14] In 2012, the Institute together with one of the leading Bulgarian news agencies BGNES and "Friedrich Naumann" Foundation co-organized two round table discussions "Media Without Filter ", which were broadcast live online [9].

The first winner of the certificate for 2010 is the Speaker of the 41st National Assembly Tsetska Tsacheva who introduced public registers of parliamentary assistants and legislative proposals recommended by the IMP.

[22] Apparent from the list of winners in the 12 previous ceremonies since 2001, the Institute of Modern Politics is the first think-tank in Eastern Europe, who won this distinction.

Prizes are awarded for the 12th consecutive year at a special ceremony at the Royal Society of Great Britain, hosted the British "Prospect Magazine".

The prize of the Institute of Modern Politics is presented by Lord Peter Mandelson, former EU Commissioner for Trade and Minister in several British governments.