The German Environmental Award honors commitment and achievements that contribute decisively and in an exemplary manner to the protection and preservation of our environment, now and in the future. The award, which is endowed with 500,000 euros, is aimed at individuals whose innovative products and technical process improvements, successful research results or life achievements are in the spirit of sustainable environmental protection. In 2024, peatland researcher Dr. Franziska Tanneberger and electrical engineer Thomas Speidel were awarded the DBU’s German Environmental Award. Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier presented the awards on October 27, 2024 in the Rheingoldhalle in Mainz.
🎥 Recording of the award ceremony
📷 Photos of the award ceremony
Here you will find further information for guests on the award winners, the criteria for the German Environmental Award, sustainability at the ceremony, the award nomination process, the jury and the symposium held as part of the German Environmental Award. The next award ceremony will take place on 26.10.2025 in the Stadthalle Chemnitz.