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Chemnitz is calling for submissions for the Peace Prize 2026!
Chemnitz is calling for proposals for the 2026 Peace Prize to promote tolerance and democracy.
Chemnitz is calling for submissions for the Peace Prize 2026!
Chemnitz is once again about peace and tolerance! Suggestions for the Chemnitz Peace Prize 2026 be submitted. This award has been presented since 2004 to honor people, projects and initiatives that are committed to non-violent and inclusive coexistence. The opening of this initiative coincided with the Intercultural Weeks 2023, which represents a further step towards an open and tolerant society.
Similar to last year, when the “Kältebus Chemnitz” initiative was chosen as the winner, the Peace Prize sends a clear signal against exclusion and racism. The deadline for submission of proposals is January 7, 2026, and all Chemnitz residents are warmly invited to nominate suitable people and projects. Self-applications are also welcome!
This is how the nomination works
To be eligible for the Peace Prize, proposals should include a justification explaining why the person or project in question is being nominated. These should be sent by the above deadline Citizens' Association FOR CHEMNITZ e. v. or the city's migration officer.
- Adresse Bürgerverein: Straße der Nationen 45, 09111 Chemnitz, E-Mail: bv-fuer-chemnitz@gmx.de
- Adresse Migrationsbeauftragte: Bürger- und Verwaltungszentrum Moritzhof, Bahnhofstraße 53, 09111 Chemnitz, E-Mail: migrationsbeauftragte@stadt-chemnitz.de
The jury, consisting of personalities from politics, society, church, culture and business, will carefully examine the proposals, visit various projects and ultimately select the prize winners. Prize money is available in the amount of:
| Price | sum |
|---|---|
| First prize | 500 euros |
| Second prize | 300 euros |
| Third prize | 200 euros |
| Children and Youth Prize | 300 euros |
The coveted sculpture “Chemnitz Peace Prize”, which was designed by the freelance sculptor Erik Neukirchner, will be presented to the first prize winner and any honorary award that may be awarded. The award ceremony will take place on March 5, 2026 in the town hall, which marks the start of the 25th Peace Day in Chemnitz. This happy occasion is celebrated under the motto “Peace for the City – A City for Peace”.
Success stories of the past few years
A look back at the 2025 winners shows that the initiative awards more than just one prize. The first prize went to the “Kältebus Chemnitz”, which offers important help in the city, while the second prize went to the Mittel- Punkt e. V. and the third prize went to the “Grandmas and Grandpas Against the Right” initiative. At their side was the honorary award, Dr. Thomas Schuler, a historian, was awarded. The “Democracy Group of the Lower Luisenschule” was also awarded the Children and Youth Prize.
It is important to make visible the activities that promote peace, integration and tolerance. The cooperation between the citizens' association FUER CHEMNITZ e. V. and the city's migration commissioner as well as the Crime Prevention Council is another step in the right direction to raise awareness of this important issue. As the stories of the award winners show, this will continue to be of great importance in the years to come.