Voluntary heroes honored: Barnim celebrates committed citizens!
Voluntary heroes honored: Barnim celebrates committed citizens!
in the district of Barnim prevailed on Friday, June 27, 2025. The district administrator's annual reception offered the perfect stage to honor outstanding volunteer citizens for their long -term and meritorious commitment to honor the common good. The awarding of the Medal of Merit of the State of Brandenburg, transferred by Interior Minister René Wilke, presented the highlight of the event, as Barnim reported.
"The collaboration in the district council works harmoniously," emphasized the chairman Othmar Nickel in his welcoming speech. District Administrator Daniel Kurth thanked all those who make the Barnim worth living every day. There were particularly shiny eyes for those honored who make a valuable contribution to the community with their remarkable projects and initiatives.
honor of the committed
The palette of honored personalities ranges from cultural -promoting actors to fire guides:
- Jochen Wunsch Engagement for the Lenné-Park in Blumberg.
- Jörg Erdmann (Bernau): Head of the Bernau fire brigade.
- ilona trometer (Panketal, absent): 14 years as a voluntary disabled person.
- Andreas Beier (Melchow): Active use in recruitment in the fire brigade.
- lothar ast (Werneuchen): landscape maintenance and youth work.
- Gabriele Lange (Joachimsthal): Chair of the Heimatverein with cultural commitment.
- Uwe Kleber (Eberswalde): Engagement for the Finow Canal and Regional Development.
- Wilfried Riemer (Schorfheide): volunteer football official.
- Martina Hähnel (Oderberg): Merit as Mayor.
- Norbert Thron (Bernau): Educational work in natural sciences.
Martin Horst from Chorin was honored as a special highlight. With over 50 years of engagement in a wide variety of functions, including the mayor and firefighter, he has established himself as a reliable designer and model in the community. Interior Minister Wilke described Horst as "quiet, reliable designer", who gives a face to democratic action.
A look at the merit medal
The Merit medal of the State of Brandenburg, which has now also been awarded to Horst, has an exciting story. It was only on July 11, 2024 that the first awards in Potsdam were awarded to honor volunteering in various areas such as healthcare, citizens' initiatives and tourism. volunteering in Brandenburg documents the performance and the diversity of the honored persons.
Overall, this event illustrates the challenges in front of which the country and municipalities are facing. In his speech, Minister Wilke dealt with the need for cooperation and the great commitment of the volunteers.
The evening ended in a harmonious atmosphere with music as well as food and drinks, and those present could exchange ideas about the positive impulses that are set by volunteering in the Barnim.
A lasting memory of the important achievements and the invaluable commitment of the people in the region. Brandenburg.de enables more about this hero: to experience everyday life.
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