2008
Teatro Testoni Ragazzi ”La Baracca”, Italy

”for their creative and imaginative work for theatre for the very young. La Baracca is the “nido” of the new art form for the real next generation we are so interested in today. All the candidates make remarkable work in their own country, but La Baracca ´s work radiates internationally. This company has been a flagship theatre in moving the whole field of theatre for the very young forward. The company co-operates with other practitioners all over Europe, and has organized the first festival of early childhood theatre.”

Honorable Mention
Lutz Hübner, Germany
The Dance Theatre ”Hurjaruuth”, Finland
Theater Company ”Baran”, Iran as a promising company with heart and talent

2005
Zeal Theatre, Australia
Dr. Kim Woo Ok, Korea

2002
Suzanne Osten, Sweden

1999
Arena Theatre Company,
Australia

1996
Volker Ludwig, Germany
Ray Nusselein, Denmark
Michail Bartenev, Russia (Honorable mention)
Barking Gecko Theatre
Company, Australia (Honorable mention)