Leonard Statuette

Leonardstatuetten (Leonard Statuette) is a prize awarded by the Norwegian Comedy Writers' Association.

[1] The award is named after revue instructor, composer and director Einar Leonard Schanke (1927–1992), who was one of Norway's most important revue personalities.

[2] The prize is regarded the highest distinction in Norwegian revue.

[3] Awarded from 1968 to 2013, the statuette was given to persons with a significant and lasting importance to Norway's entertainment industry.

[1] The statuette was again awarded in 2019, when Eldar Vågan was the recipient.

Arvid Nilssen , first recipient of the Leonard Statuette
Otto Nielsen , winner 1979
The Dizzie Tunes (1993 recipients) with Grethe Kausland (1991 recipient)
Odd Børretzen , winner 2002
Ingrid Bjørnov , won the prize in 2013