Launched in 1981, the award is presented to the comedy show judged to have been the best at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and is recognised as the most prestigious comedy prize in the UK.
The award is designed to promote acts that have yet to become household names, so comedians judged to have ‘star status’ are not eligible - for instance if they have a show on a major television channel or can regularly fill a 500-set venue.
A Best Newcomer Award was added in 1992, followerd by a Panel Prize in 2006 for those who have made a particularly special contribution to the Fringe Festival.
Here are the last 14 performers to have won the trophy - and what they've been up to since.
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1. Sam Nicoresti
Last year saw Sam Nicoresti become the first trans comedian to win the Edinburgh Comedy Award with her show 'Baby Doomer'. | Greg Macvean Photography
2. Amy Gledhill
2024's hugely popular winner was Amy Gledhill, who was previously nominated as one half of sketch duo 'The Delightful Sausage'. Her win for 'Make Me Look Fit on the Poster' made her only the sixth solo female to lift the award. | Getty Images
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3. Ahir Shah
Ahir Sha's poignant, playful and politically-engaged show 'Ends' scooped the Edinburgh Comedy Award in 2023. He's back at the Pleasance Courtyard this year. | Getty Images
4. Sam Campbell
Aussie comedian Sam Campbell took the title in 2022 for his show simply entitled 'Comedy Show'. He became an all-time fan favourite on Channel 4's Taskmaster in 2023, winning his series. | National World