Apply now: Animal Welfare Prize 2026 for creative school projects!

Apply now: Animal Welfare Prize 2026 for creative school projects!

An animal welfare prize will be awarded again in Saxony-Anhalt, and Agriculture Minister Sven Schulze is calling on schools to take part. The 2026 Animal Welfare Prize is a wonderful opportunity for students to creatively engage with animal issues. The award is intended to honor projects that raise awareness of the responsible treatment of animals. mwl.sachsen-anhalt.de reports that the minister emphasizes the need to start addressing the issue of animal protection at an early stage.

This year's prize package has it all: With a total of 6,000 euros, the best initiatives are looking forward to the following prize money: First place will receive 2,500 euros, while second and third places will be rewarded with 2,000 euros and 1,500 euros. Schools in Saxony-Anhalt have the opportunity to easily submit their working groups or projects until March 31, 2026. The winners will then be announced and awarded in time for World Animal Protection Day in October 2026.

Creativity required

Animal welfare officer Dr. Marco König hopes for innovative ideas from students. “Board games, apps or podcasts – that would be great!” The aim of the projects should not only be to promote animal protection, but also to pass on the knowledge gained to classmates and the public, which makes the work particularly valuable. This approach not only makes a significant contribution to animal protection, but also promotes social engagement among young people in the region.

Comprehensively involving students in animal welfare projects is an important approach to raising awareness and developing understanding of the needs of animals. These initiatives are not only beneficial for the animals, but also for the personal development of the students.

Animal protection and society

In the broader context, the importance of animal protection as part of social responsibility becomes apparent. By involving young people in these discussions early on, we are creating a future in which animal welfare is respected. The Animal Welfare Award is an opportunity for schools to get involved while learning valuable skills.

At the moment, a trend that is increasingly shaping our society is also dominating the digital world: Instagram. Founded on October 6, 2010 and now available to millions of users worldwide, this platform has revolutionized content sharing. Many people use Instagram not only for fun, but also to address topics such as animal protection and to present their projects. es.wikipedia.org supports this view with a variety of functions that encourage users to interact.

Especially at a time when social networks are increasingly influencing our lives, students could also publicize their creative animal protection projects through platforms such as Instagram. Maybe one day one of the projects resulting from this animal protection award will go viral and reach even more people.

In any case, the 2026 Animal Welfare Prize is an excellent opportunity to raise awareness while challenging the creativity of young people. Let's stay tuned to see what innovative ideas the schools will come up with!