The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded by a committee of five, appointed by the Storting (the Norwegian parliament).
The Norwegian Nobel Committee 2023
Members
Berit Reiss-Andersen (Chair)
Advokat
Anne Enger
Asle Toje (Vice Chair)
Kristin Clemet
Jørgen Watne Frydnes
Olav Njølstad (Secretary)
Professor
According to the rules laid down by the Storting, election to the committee is for a six-year term, and members can be re-elected. The committee’s composition reflects the relative strengths of the political parties in the Storting. Although this is not a requirement, all committee members have been Norwegian nationals.
The Norwegian Nobel Committee – prize awarder for the Nobel Peace Prize
More information on the Norwegian Nobel Committee
Process of nomination and selection of peace prize laureates