The Fritt Ord Prize
The Fritt Ord Prize is the institution’s highest distinction. The Prize is an acknowledgement accorded to individuals or institutions engaged in activities deemed especially worthwhile in the light of the institution’s objects clause.
The prize consists of the Fritt Ord statuette signed by Nils Aas and a monetary award of 500,000 Norwegian kroner. The decision to award the Prize is made by the Fritt Ord Foundation’s Board of Trustees. The prize is usually awarded in May each year.