The Marcel Bezençon Awards were first handed out during the Eurovision Song Contest 2002 in Tallinn, Estonia honouring the best competing songs in the final. Founded by Christer Björkman (Sweden's representative in the Eurovision Song Contest 1992 and current Head of Delegation for Sweden) and Richard Herrey (member of the Herreys, Eurovision Song Contest 1984 winner from Sweden), the awards are named after the creator of the annual competition, Marcel Bezençon. The awards are divided into 3 categories: Press Award — given to the best entry as voted on by the accredited media and press during the event; Artistic Award — presented to the best artist as voted on by the commentators; and Composer Award — a jury consisting of the participating composers vote for the best and most original composition. Vissi has received three nominations.