In recognition of their achievement, all finalists receive a certificate and a cash prize. The winner of the first prize is also presented with a trophy.
- 1st prize: € 10,000
- 2nd prize: € 5,000
- 3rd prize: € 2,500
- Runners-up: € 1,250 each
The Awards are presented by the chairman or a member of DSM's Managing Board during an Awards presentation event.
The number of finalists for the competition are as follows:
- Netherlands, Belgium, Northern Germany : nine finalists (three for each sub-region)
- Switzerland, Austria, Northeastern France, Southern Germany : twelve finalists (three for each sub-region)
