Voluntary heroes: Citizens of the Berchtesgadener Land!

In an impressive honor, three citizens were honored at the Berchtesgadener Land district office on December 19, 2024 for their special merits. District Administrator Bernhard Kern, who praised the outstanding performance of the three honored, took over the ceremonial award of the Bavarian Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann. These awards are awarded to people who are exceptional for their community, such as Bgland24 reported.

The honored are Karl Sießmeier, Sophia Stanggaßinger and Beppo Maltan. Sießmeier, who was active in the market council from 1978 to 1996, made a name for itself in numerous structural improvements and the establishment of a school sports field in Marktschellenberg. He also documents the local history as an archivist and ensures the cultural heritage of the community. Stanggaßinger has represented the interests of the residents in the municipal council since 2002 and actively participated in the village renewal. Maltan, who has been a municipal council since 2002, is particularly committed to the construction committee and as a senior representative in Schönau am Königssee. District Administrator Kern thanked them for their tireless efforts for the well -being of the citizens.

The district of Berchtesgadener Land

The district itself, as on the official website lra-bgl.de , offers a high quality of life as well as a variety of cultural and sporty offers. With around 106,000 inhabitants and an area of ​​around 840 km², the Berchtesgadener Land extends from the Alpine town of Bad Reichenhall to the Austrian borders and includes a unique landscape. District Administrator Kern emphasizes the role of the district office, which supports the citizens with various services and presents the district as a committed business location.