[1] In that year, the winners were announced in a special programme and are supposed to be presented as part of the annual Locarno Film Festival in August.

Also since 2009, the ceremony has been moved to March in a more glamorous atmosphere and with a broadcasting on television.

2009 was the last year where the jury was composed of people from the Swiss state and the Federal Office of Culture.

Since 2009 the prize awarded is a Cristal-like statue, designed by Alfredo Häberli, called "The Quartz".

[citation needed] As of 2024[update], they are awarded by the Federal Office of Culture.