Civil society in mind: Richard-Siegmann medal 2025 calls for participation!

Civil society in mind: Richard-Siegmann medal 2025 calls for participation!

Rostock, Deutschland - The civil society is the focus of a special prize that will be awarded this year for the 20th time: the Richard-Siegmann medal. On November 11, 2025, the Richard Siegmann Foundation will be awarding outstanding projects and people who are committed to the development of the Rostock urban space. This year's motto "Design Rostock urban space together" encourages to submit creative ideas and concepts that rethink public space and make it accessible to all age groups. According to the foundation , applications are possible until the end of September 2025. Here, for example, realized projects, research approaches or concepts are welcome in the planning phase.

A prize money of 3,000 euros is waiting for the excellent who, with their initiative or company, are committed to community and including urban development. "We would like to create incentives to develop our own ideas and to motivate the citizens: inside for active participation," explains a representative of the foundation. This initiative is a clear call to think beyond the traditional use of urban areas.

common design and identification

But why is that so important? Public urban development should not be left to the free market, emphasizes the Richard Siegmann Foundation in its objectives. Rather, it is about creating open design rooms for encounters and experience together. It is particularly important in a city like Rostock that the citizens can identify: inside with their public space. For the foundation , these joint residence and meeting places are crucial for the functioning of the urban society.

For many municipalities, promoting citizen participation is an important topic. The course for an inclusive urban development must also be re -set. Mediocre standards do not always provide what planned projects require. Cities should be able to offer their citizens: inside paths that can actively participate in the design of their surroundings. The challenges are varied, especially if you look at different socio -cultural backgrounds and needs. According to experts there are no universal solutions for all districts.

Invitation to participate

Therefore, the Richard-Siegmann Foundation calls the Rostock citizens: inside and all interested actors to submit their ideas and suggestions on the topics of participation, community and innovative use of city spaces. This is a valuable way to realize your own visions and give the urban space a new character. Because only through committed citizens: an attractive environment can be created inside, in which everyone feels comfortable.

The conditions of participation and further information can be found on the foundation's website. Perhaps the sparkling idea for creating realigning the Rostock urban space? Have a look and join in! So we can shape a city together that is really there for everyone.