In 2008, the European Broadcasting Union revealed a new, permanent official trophy for the winner of the Eurovision Song Contest. The handmade piece of art has the shape of a classic microphone with a wonderful sense of nostalgia. It is made from solid transparent glass with sandblasted and painted detailing.

Designer Kjell Engman (1946) of Kosta Boda has worked as a glass artist for thirty years.

Recently, he has focused on art glass and his creations can be found in exhibitions around the world.

This year, the microphone-shaped official trophy will be awarded for the seventh time.