“Girls Can Do It Too”: High Honor for Jena Initiative in Skilled Trades
Manuela Vogt, head of the Kreishandwerkerschaft Jena/Saale-Holzland, has been honored in Berlin for her innovative project promoting women in skilled trades.
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US Corporation Honors Thuringian Space Specialists: Jena-Optronik Receives Award
The Thuringian space company Jena-Optronik has been honored in the USA for its outstanding performance as a supplier. The US technology group Northrop Grumman presented the sensor experts with the “Global Supply Chain Supplier Excellence Award for Strategic Excellence.”
Civil Courage Prize 2026: Jena seeks nominations for anniversary award
To mark the 25th anniversary of the Jenaer Preis für Zivilcourage, a special award for continuous commitment will be presented this year alongside the regular prize. Citizens have until July 3 to nominate deserving individuals for the honor.
SFZ Jena wins 1st prize in the national competition “Innovatives Schülerforschungszentrum”
The Schülerforschungszentrum (SFZ) Jena has been awarded first place in the national competition “Innovatives Schülerforschungszentrum” for its outstanding support of young scientific talent in the Lichtstadt.
Bronze Badge of Honor: DMSG honors Dr. Udo Polzer for MS commitment
Stadtroda/Jena, February 27, 2026. High distinction for a dedicated physician from the region: Dr. Udo Polzer, Medical Director of the Asklepios Fachklinikum Stadtroda, was honored for his tireless voluntary commitment to Multiple Sclerosis patients. Due to the geographical proximity, numerous affected individuals from the Jena area also benefit from this.