Every year, the ‘Nederlandse Biotechnologie Vereniging’ awards the Zilveren Zandloper Innovation (odd year) or the Zilveren Zandloper Education (even year) awards. The prize consists of an statuette and a money prize of € 2500,- and is awarded during the NBC. These awards are given to a person/entrepreneur or group of people/entrepreneurs that have successfully contributed to the field of biotechnology in either innovation or education.