Sibelius Medal | |
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Awarded for | "individuals and organizations for their outstanding achievements as performers or supporters of Sibelius' music." |
Sponsored by | Sibelius Society of Finland |
Country | Finland |
Presented by | Sibelius Society of Finland |
Reward(s) | Medal |
First awarded | 1965 |
Website | www |
The Sibelius Medal is awarded to individuals and organizations for their outstanding achievements as performers or supporters of the music of Finnish composer Jean Sibelius. It has been awarded by the Sibelius Society of Finland since 1965.[1] The medal was designed by sculptor Eila Hiltunen.