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.^[3]