The Prize is a highly regarded tribute awarded to the glass artists or masters who outstandingly distinguished themselves with their work proceeding in the wake of the Muranese tradition or else, abroad, in different schools and techniques.
The Fondazione Musei Civici di Venezia shared in awarding the Prize.  

The Glass in Venice project is enriched by a new prize thanks to the agreement between the Istituto Veneto di Scienze, Lettere ed Arti and Riedel Crystal, an Austrian company of centuries old family tradition in the production of goblets and decanters in blown crystal. 
This is the second year of the Riedel Award, an international competition for young artists and designers under 30.