Saxony honors six personalities with a constitutional medal in Dresden!
Saxony honors six personalities with a constitutional medal in Dresden!
In a solemn ceremony on Saturday in Dresden, six outstanding personalities from Saxony were awarded the Saxon constitutional medal. This honor, which was carried out by the President of the Landtag Alexander Dierks, recognizes the commitment in many areas, be it in culture, medicine, society or sport. The award winners include Heidenau entrepreneurs Uwe Saegeling and the general director of the Chemnitz Städtische Theater, Dr. Christoph Dittrich. The medal is reminiscent of the peaceful revolution of 1989 and is awarded annually of citizens who have earned the democratic development of the Free State of Saxony. A total of 2025 204 people received this award, which was donated in 1997, just five years after the Saxon Constitution was adopted.
Uwe Saegeling, who is known not only as an entrepreneur, but also as president of the handball club HC Elbflorenz. His special commitment to sport and his social initiatives made him a role model in the region. Also Dr. Christoph Dittrich, who significantly shapes cultural life in Chemnitz, received this recognition for his services to the cultural education and support of the Capital of Culture Chemnitz 2025.variety of the winners
Other honored personalities are Annegret Haas from Chemnitz, who was honored for their social projects in the city, and the general practitioner Dr. Gottfried Hanzl from Oderwitz, who deserved for medical care in rural areas and innovative telemedicine projects. Heidrun Hiemer, the former mayor of Schwarzenberg, was also awarded, but her honor for local political work will follow in August. Oliver Zille, the long -time director of the Leipzig Book Fair, received the medal for his services to literature and culture.
The Saxon constitutional medal is an important award that is very popular in the Free State of Saxony next to the Saxon Order of Merit. It is awarded for services in a wide variety of social areas, which once again shows the diversity of the award winners. The back of the medal adorns the saying "We are the people", which reminds of the civil movements at the time, and the five burning candles, symbolize solidarity and hope.
The award took place in the Standhaus in Dresden - a significant place for such honors. It is important to make such services visible and to appreciate all those who contribute to the social and cultural prosperity of the Free State. This illustrates how diverse and committed the people in Saxony, who often do great things in silence.
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