Jena, October 01, 2026. The AWO Regionalverband Mitte-West-Thüringen e.V. has announced the Jena Volunteer Award for the year 2026. The award aims to recognize citizens, projects, and initiatives that demonstrate exceptional commitment to the social sector and the community in Jena.
- Action: Jena Volunteer Award 2026
- Organizer: AWO Regionalverband Mitte-West-Thüringen e.V.
- Target group: Individuals, volunteer projects, and honorary initiatives
- Submission deadline: October 21, 2026
- Submission via email: verbandsarbeit@awo-mittewest-thueringen.de
Appreciation for the public good in Jena
Voluntary engagement forms the foundation for social cohesion in the city. To make this tireless effort visible, an independent jury will present the volunteer award. In addition to official recognition, the winners will receive an honorary trophy and prize money.
Nominations can be submitted by associations, institutions, companies, or private individuals. Both long-standing initiatives and new projects will be considered.
Submission of nominations
Nominations can be submitted informally by the deadline. In addition to the digital method via email to verbandsarbeit@awo-mittewest-thueringen.de, submissions are also possible by mail:
- AWO Regionalverband Mitte-West-Thüringen e.V.
- Verbandsarbeit / Ehrenamt
- Soproner Straße 1b
- 99427 Weimar
Further information and details regarding the call for entries are provided by the association at awo-mwt.de/ehrenamtspreis.
Note on distinction: The Thuringian Volunteer Card (Thüringer Ehrenamtscard), which is also frequently mentioned, is awarded independently via the Volunteer Advisory Board of the City of Jena. Information on this is available directly from the City Administration of Jena.
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AWO announces Jena Volunteer Award 2026
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