The Jury Committee gave the following explanation for awarding Weinstein the prize:
"...There has for many years been a focus on Ole Bull as a musician, virtuoso, and human being. But few has put the important searchlight on Ole Bull`s great passion for violins, - a possession and wonder for this instrument of magic. The Israeli violin maker Amnon Weinstein has brought this a further step. Through his incredible and contagious involvement for many years in "The world of Ole Bull" he has not only become engrossed into Ole Bulll`s violins in detail, but has also taken care of the instruments technical conditions in the best possible way. Weinstein shows an unique insight into enlighting the countless sides of the violin, which is a very important part of Ole Bull`s peculiarity. As a violin maker and highly recognized specialist, Weinstein has exposed Ole Bull to an international audience, and last but not least, raised the humanistic spirit Ole Bull advocated. For his great and continues efforts and attribute to the heritage of Ole Bull, Amnon Weinstein is awarded the Ole Bull Prize for 2007. "
Ole Bull (1810-1880) was one of the greatest Norwegian musicians ever. He is seen as a pioneer, ushering in the modern era with his innovative musical style. He was also a source of inspiration for Norwegian musicians, authors and poets, among those Edvard Grieg and Henrik Ibsen.