Steinmetzin Melanie Seidl: model for women in craft!

Steinmetzin Melanie Seidl: model for women in craft!

Engerthstraße, 1020 Wien, Österreich - With a large fanfare the 12. BAWAG Women's Prize on February 24, 2025 awarded the impressive Bawag central "Icon" in Vienna. The prize, endowed with 5,000 euros, goes to the inspiring stonemason Melanie Seidl, which not only convinces with her outstanding achievements in a profession dominated by men, but also promotes young talents as a mentor. Christine Marek, the laudator and former State Secretary, praised Seidl's commitment and history as the first woman at the Worldskills in the stonemasonry, where she competed in 2011 and won gold in 2012 at the Euroskills.

But that's not all! Also Monika Langthaler also received the BAWAG women's award for their remarkable efforts in the areas of climate protection and sustainability on this festive evening. Langthaler, M.Sc., has created an international network with the organization of the annual climate protection conference Austrian World Summit that combines politicians, economic experts and NGOs. In her acceptance speech, she emphasized the urgent need for solutions to the climate crisis and the responsibility to create a more environmentally friendly and fairer world for future generations.

commitment and support

As part of the award ceremony, a donation project of 5,000 euros was also handed over to the "Train of Hope" association, which is campaigning for refugee people from Ukraine. Manuela Ertl, co -founder of the association, accepted the check, which underlines the social commitment and the quickness orientation of the BAWAG women's initiative. The award ceremonies of the past ten years have shown how women not only shine in their respective areas, but also act as role models and raise awareness of socially relevant topics. The Bawag women's initiative is committed to equal opportunities and promoting women in different areas of life.