The glass trophies for the Jizerská 50 were created by the master craftsmen at LASVIT.
The best competitors in the 59th ČEZ Jizerská 50 will once again take home trophies from Bedřichov that are not only a reward for their performance, but also an authentic imprint of the track itself. Literally. The glass prizes for the winners of the main race are created in collaboration with LASVIT, a world-renowned brand that builds on last year's design and takes over the production of trophies in their original form.
The trophies were designed by artist Matyáš Chochola, whose design was already on display at last year's event. The shape of these awards for the three best men and women in the main race is based on a real ski track, cast directly from the snow before the start of the 50 km race. This is not a stylized motif, but a real physical record of the moment, as the relief was created directly at the place where the race, forces, and stories break every year.
The same principle applies to the surface finish. The matte relief surface resembles the texture of frozen snow and the tracks left by thousands of skiers. The trophy is therefore not a universal object, but a specific memory of the Jizerská 50. The trophy for each winner also has a different color: the winner's trophy is made of amber-colored glass, the runner-up's trophy is a mysterious blue smoke color, and the third-place finisher receives a clear crystal trophy. The different finishes reflect the placement, but the shape and structure remain the same.
The trophies were made at the Ajeto glassworks, which is part of the LASVIT group and is also a great tourist destination to visit when in the Jizera Mountains or the Liberec region. It is here that not only the prizes for the Jizerská 50 are made, but also glass objects for prestigious international projects. Traditional craftsmanship, handwork, and contemporary design come together here in every detail.
The Jizerská 50 glass trophies remain what they are meant to be: a quiet but powerful symbol of victory that combines performance, place, and tradition in a single piece of masterfully crafted glass.
The glass medals that each participant in the race will receive are from the Nový Bor-based company Crystalex CZ. In addition, POUZAR&OVÁ are preparing gifts made of glass and ski poles for the Liberec Region, but this time they will not be jewelry. Let's wait and see what surprises they have in store for us.
Source: https://jiz50.cz/
