Svenskt Tenn wins 2023 Cultural and Creative Industries Export Prize

“The cultural and creative industries are important basic industries for Sweden and really help put our country on the map. Svenskt Tenn is one of Sweden’s most iconic brands. The company is a prime example of economic growth and creativity going hand in hand while also building Sweden’s brand globally,” says Mr Forssell.

The Government’s Cultural and Creative Industries Export Prize is awarded to highlight achievements in Swedish exports and the promotion of Sweden as an innovative and creative country. The prize is awarded to an actor who sets a particularly good example in their area, contributing to Swedish exports and to promoting Sweden abroad.               

This year, alongside the honour and a diploma, the winner will get to participate in Expo 2025 in Osaka.

The other nominees were Liv Strömquist, Prime Weber Shandwick, Toteme and Virpi Pahkinen. 

Hanna Hansdotter was presented with this year’s Rising Star Award. 

“Hanna Hansdotter has attracted national and international attention and has won a number of prestigious awards and scholarships. Sweden needs these kinds of entrepreneurs and artists. They reinforce Sweden’s image as an innovative and creative country,” says Mr Forssell.

The jury’s citations

“Over the course of a century, Svenskt Tenn has become a cultural institution in Sweden. By adhering over time to the principle of sustainability and combining traditional handicrafts with modern technology, it remains relevant to every new generation.” 

“Hanna Hansdotter’s innovative artistry is permeated by an unconventional relationship with her craft. Her works, whether a magnificent lantern, glass wall art or a sculpture that is five metres tall, demonstrate her unique expression and revitalise the legacy of Swedish glass traditions.”

The Cultural and Creative Industries Export Prize has been awarded since 2017.

More about the cultural and creative industries

One in ten Swedish businesses operates within the cultural and creative industries. Almost 30 per cent of them export, which is twice the average for all small and medium-sized enterprises.

The Government highlights cultural and creative businesses in its communication Strategy for businesses in the cultural and creative industries and in Sweden’s strategy for foreign trade, investment and global competitiveness.