VPRO/Boy Edgar Award

The individual must have made significant contributions to the Dutch jazz scene over a significant period of time.

The award is a sculpture by Dutch fine artist Jan Wolkers, and a cash prize of 12,500 euros.

It is widely regarded as the Netherlands' most prestigious and honorable jazz award.

The award is given under the auspicies of the VPRO and Music Center the Netherlands.

The prize was inaugurated in 1963 as the Wessel Ilcken Prijs, named after drummer Wessel Ilcken; in 1980 it was renamed the Boy Edgar Prijs, after Boy Edgar.