Thuringian Democracy Prize 2025: Held honored for diversity!

Thuringian Democracy Prize 2025: Held honored for diversity!

Collegium Maius, Erfurt, Deutschland - On June 3, 2025, the 11th Thuringian Democracy Prize was awarded, an important event that was launched by the Thuringian state program for democracy, tolerance and cosmopolitanism. The prize, which has been awarded annually since 2013, recognizes the commitment of various initiatives and individuals for an open -minded society that promotes handshake and respect in the community. As reports mdr , the price is also a sign in the fight against right-wing extremism, a problem that does not leave Thuringia unaffected.

The award ceremony took place on a symbolic day, May 23, the day of the Basic Law, and was organized by Thuringia's Minister of Social Affairs Katharina Schenk. This year, seven special initiatives and people were honored who have emerged through their commitment in the areas of democracy, human rights and social cohesion. Denkbunt Thuringia emphasizes that the price is particularly aimed at encouraging and supporting people with creative ideas.

award winner of 2025

The main award winners include:

• Julina Burgold (3,000 euros): The student from Stadtroda was awarded for her commitment in integration as well as for courage and humanity.
• alliance "on the places" (2,000 euros): an association of over 20 civil society actors who have long been a respectful coexistence.
• Reiner Köhler (1,000 euros): His tireless effort for refugee families in his neighborhood was also recognized.

In addition, several recognition prices were spent, each endowed with 500 euros. These went to the E1 juniors of SG Camburg/Steudnitz/Frauenprießnitz for fairness in sports, the film team "What remains forever" from the Wartburg district for the processing of National Socialist crimes, the project "Word-Cosmopled of Thuringia", which is committed to intercultural opening, as well as the Queere Center Erfurt and Verein Queerweg e.V. and equality. tmasgff.de reports of the high social relevance of these initiatives.

The way to the Democracy Prize

The nominations for the price are wide. The primary addressing of clubs, networks, citizens' alles and youth initiatives are primarily addressed. Individuals also have the opportunity to be nominated. The suggestions can be submitted by third parties. A jury that includes representatives from different areas - including media, science and social associations - decides on the award winners. The main prizes are endowed with 3,000 euros, 2,000 euros and 1,000 euros, while the recognition prices are 500 euros each, as was the case in previous years.

The Thuringian Democracy Prize not only plays a valuable role in recognizing social engagements, but also addresses the ongoing challenges in the social center. At a time when the social division increases, he remains an important sign of diversity, tolerance and commitment to lively democracy. The price thus fulfills a double function: the appreciation of commitment and strengthening the democratic values ​​in Thuringia.