The prize is awarded in the categories performing arts, street theatre and music. The winners are chosen during the IKF by the audience of industry professionals from a shortlist of four artists per category. Nominations are carried out prior to this by the panel of experts in each category.
More infos about the Freiburger Leiter prize here: https://www.kulturboerse-freiburg.de/en/the-ikf/freiburger-leiter