Marcel Bezençon Awards
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The Marcel Bezençon Awards were first handed out during the Eurovision Song Contest 2002 in Tallinn, Estonia honouring the best competing songs in the final. Founded by Christer Björkman (Sweden's representative in the Eurovision Song Contest 1992 and Head of Delegation for Sweden until 2021) and Richard Herrey (member of Herreys, winner of the Eurovision Song Contest 1984 for Sweden), the awards are named after the creator of the annual competition, Marcel Bezençon.[1]
Marcel Bezençon Awards | |
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Awarded for | Best competing songs in the Eurovision Song Contest |
Country | Various participating countries |
Presented by | European Broadcasting Union (EBU) |
First awarded | 2002 |
Website | eurovision |
Although sanctioned by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), the awards are not presented during the Eurovision final, but rather are handed out during the official afterparty. Beginning with the 2009 contest, the trophies are handed out prior to the final.
Sweden's Melodifestivalen and Hungary's A Dal also present the awards during their own competition proper.