2012
Morten Rossen-Jørgensen is awarded a grant based on his extensive work with the accordion; especially his recent work in connection with the recordings of Per Nørgård "9 Friends".
2003
The organizational anchor men of the the Klingenthaler Wettbewerbes, Johannes Grimm and Manfred Gäbler receive awards for their hard work through many years in running the international accordion competition.
1996
Copenhagen - European Capital of Culture: Geir Draugsvoll and Heidi Hansen receive awards in appreciation of their great abilities and performances on the instrument.