1999 Annelies van Hees

I remember my feeling of joy when I was presented with the award in 1999.

I remember many wonderful conferences, particularly a conference day where the subject was films about Hans Christian Andersen and where the knowledgeable film experts impressed me by knowing just about everything about the films shown.

I remember the last Copenhagen ­excursion, with a city wandering guided by an actor, who didn’t mind singing or telling about Andersen and Copen­hagen in the street. Wandering in the poet’s footsteps was a stirring experience, but it was equally stirring to walk around in his Nyhavn apartment. I remember all the other wonderful award winners and the no less wonderful members of the Award Committee, all of whom I hope to meet again.

Thank you very much,
Annelies van Hees