BASF wins the German Prize for Engagement: Lunited promotes Ludwigshafen
BASF wins the German Prize for Engagement: Lunited promotes Ludwigshafen
Ludwigshafen, Deutschland - The BASF was awarded the German Prize for Corporate Engagement in 2025, together with its volunteer project "Lunited". This award recognizes companies and organizations that actively work for the common good. Katharina Rapp, head of social commitment to BASF, was pleased with the recognition and emphasized the importance of the project for the local community in Ludwigshafen.
"Lunited" is a cooperative project that BASF launched in cooperation with the social enterprise Haus des Stiftens and the city of Ludwigshafen. The aim of the project is to promote cooperation in Ludwigshafen and to bring volunteers and clubs together.
promotion of volunteering
The initiative aims to sustainably strengthen the structures of volunteering in Ludwigshafen. To do this, “Lunited” offers advice, visibility and needs -based support for volunteers. Challenges such as the extraction of committed, bureaucratic hurdles and the integration of digitization are actively addressed.
The “Agency for Engagement” was founded in February 2023 for further support. This point of contact, which is operated for two years, is headed by Thomas Gössing and Sebastian Gillwald and is located at the Ludwigshafen Marketing Association. The jury of the prize praised the participatory approach of "Lunited" and the high quality of the collaborations between different actors.categorization and comparison
BASF was particularly awarded in the category "Together for Diversity, Participation and Cohesion". Among the other award winners, Telekom is also located with its initiative "Together against Hass online". Overall, the price is awarded in five categories and highlights outstanding services in the support of the common good.
- BASF: Project "Lunited"
- Telekom: Initiative "Together against hate online"
The commitment of BASF supports over 200 projects in the Rhein-Neckar area, all of which aim to promote open and future-proof society.
civic engagement plays an important role in society because it promotes encounters and integration. These aspects are also supported by the AWO, which is committed to democratic values, social integration and diversity. Due to various programs and actions such as social department stores, neighborhood meetings and creative measures against poverty, the participation is not only promoted, but also lived. The engagement helps in particular to counteract loneliness and isolation in society.
Overall, the award from BASF shows how important and effective voluntary work is for social participation and cohesion. Concepts such as "Lunited" and the work of the AWO clarify that the key to a living and integrative community lies in cooperation and mutual support.
For more information about the commitment of the AWO, interested people can inform you at this link
You can find more details on the award of BASF on and here .
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