Voluntary Award 2025: Your voice for committed people in Ettlingen!

Voluntary Award 2025: Your voice for committed people in Ettlingen!

The Stadtwerke Ettlingen (SWE) started the application phase for the 2025 volunteer award, an award that has recognized the committed work of volunteers in the community for over ten years. This year the honorary office award is already going into its twelfth year. Particular attention is paid to the recognition of the tireless efforts that many citizens put into our society. [BNN] reports that the municipal utilities received between ten and twenty applications annually, with a total of 19 proposals submitted in 2024.

Most of the suggestions come from friends, club colleagues or neighbors, which underlines the connection in the community. The price is awarded in at least four categories: education, culture, social affairs and sport. A novelty was the introduction of the "Newcomer" category in 2024, which serves to honor new and innovative projects. Last year Sabina Tiedemann-Zöller was awarded for her outstanding achievements in this category.

how to participate

The application deadline ends on September 21, and everyone who has something to say are called to submit suggestions for individuals, groups, projects or initiatives. A jury, consisting of the managing director of Stadtwerke, the mayor and other local representatives, takes over the evaluation of the submitted proposals. In addition, there is an audience award that the citizens of Ettlingen can vote.

The winners can look forward to financial recognition of 1,000 euros, which will be presented in the Buhlschen Mühle during the festive award ceremony in December. This is not only a material, but also a moral appreciation for the work done, which often takes place in secret. [Baden-TV] emphasizes that this award is an important way to pay respect, thanks and recognition for their tireless voluntary commitment.

voluntary engagement in Germany

The relevance of voluntary activities goes beyond local borders. According to the 5th German volunteer survey of 2021, around 40% of people in Germany volunteered, which corresponds to an estimated 28.8 million people. Survey shows that women and men get involved almost equally - 39.2% of women and 40.2% of men are actively committed. These statistics illustrate the crucial role that volunteers play in our society [BMFSFJ].

Especially in the sports area, the commitment is high, where 13.5% of the volunteers are active. Many people also invest time in social projects or cultural initiatives. The increasing demand and the demand for commitment show that the community recognizes how important these voluntary activities are for the cooperation.

Finally, it can be stated that the honorary office in Ettlingen is not only an opportunity to honor the best, but also represents an incentive for everyone to get involved in the community - because every contribution counts and makes a difference!