Kristallen () is the official annual Swedish television award, administered by the foundation . It was created in 2005 by television producers SVT, TV3, TV4, Kanal 5 and UR.
The trophy
The award trophy, created by MÃÂ¥rten Claesson, Eero Koivisto and Ola Rune, is made out of crystal glass, a material with a long tradition in Swedish art.
Award categories
The Kristallen is awarded in a number of categories:
Juried awards
- Entertainment show of the year
- Series of the year
- Drama of the year
- Comedy and humour programme of the year
- Children's programme of the year
- Current events programme of the year
- Documentary of the year
- Reality show of the year
- Supporting actor of the year
- Actress of the year
- Actor of the year
- Lifestyle programme of the year
- Sports production of the year
- Young drama series of the year
- Non-fiction programme of the year
- Investigative journalism programme of the year
Awards by popular vote
- Male host of the year
- Female host of the year
- Sports presenter of the year
- Show of the year
Special award
- The recipient of the special award is chosen by the board.
2010 winners
The Kristallen prizes for 2010 were awarded on 3 September 2010.
Juried awards
Public vote
Special award
2011 winners
The Kristallen prizes for 2011 were awarded on 9 September 2010.
Juried awards
Public vote
Special award
2021
In 2021, the Kristallen TV Awards were presented on 27 August. The Thin Blue Line () won "Best TV Drama and Best Programme of the year".
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