Jena, May 08, 2026. To mark the 25th anniversary of the Jenaer Preis für Zivilcourage, a special award will be presented this year in addition to the regular prize. Citizens have until July 3 to nominate deserving individuals for the honor.
- Occasion: 25th presentation of the Preis für Zivilcourage in Jena
- Innovation: Awarding of an additional special prize for continuous engagement
- Deadline for proposals: July 3, 2026
- Responsible office: KoKont Jena
Additional honor for long-term commitment
The Preis für Zivilcourage has been a fixed institution in the Lichtstadt for a quarter of a century. On the occasion of this milestone anniversary, those responsible have decided to honor the commitment of the people of Jena even more comprehensively this year. In addition to the classic award for outstanding, courageous individual actions in everyday life, a special prize will be offered in 2026.
This new prize is explicitly aimed at people who distinguish themselves through their continuous commitment to a democratic and non-violent coexistence in the city. The contact point KoKont calls on the population of Jena to share attentive observations from everyday life and to nominate committed fellow citizens, neighbors, or colleagues for the prizes. The collection phase for corresponding proposals will run for almost two more months until July 3.
Background: KoKont and civil courage in Jena
The annual awarding of the Preis für Zivilcourage is a central component of the democratic urban culture in Jena. The award is intended to honor citizens who do not look away in conflict situations, but actively intervene, provide help to victims, or take a resolute stand against discrimination, racism, and violence. The Koordinierungs- und Kontaktstelle (KoKont) accompanies the Jena city program against xenophobia, right-wing extremism, anti-Semitism, and intolerance and bundles the civil society engagement of various actors throughout the region.
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Courage in everyday life – Jena seeks proposals for the Preis für Zivilcourage
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