Great Josef Krainer Prize: Styrian with heart are honored!

Great Josef Krainer Prize: Styrian with heart are honored!

In the auditorium of the old university of Graz, the prestigious Josef Krainer prices were awarded on March 17, 2025, an award that has been awarded since 1973 during the Styrian State holiday, Josefitag. Among the guests of honor were President of the Landtag Gerald Deutschmann and Deputy Governor Manuela Khom, who presented the awards in memory of the former governor Josef Krainer. Personalities were awarded for outstanding achievements and commitment in various areas, including the renowned actor Friedrich von Thun and the entrepreneur Charly Temmel, who received the big Josef Krainer-Prize, such as ORF Styria reported .

Friedrich von Thun, who has lived in Germany since the 1960s, described his close connection to Styria and remembered formative experiences of his childhood. "I fished my first bike out of the Mur - completely rusted," said von Thun. Charly Temmel, known as the "Eissprinz", emphasized his deep connection to the homeland and paid tribute to the importance of Josef Krainer for the country. In addition to the main award winners, three Styrian scientists, Nicole Golob-Schwarzl, Marlene Kienberger and Corinna Perchtold-Stefan, were also awarded a Josef Krainer Balance Prize, while eight other personalities received various Josef Krainer promotion prices, such as Politics Styria reported .

President Gerald Deutschmann underlined the importance of the awards and emphasized that the award winners are a sign of what can be achieved with passion and dedication. He explained that Josef Krainer prices not only honor the past, but also look at the future. "The people who are awarded today show why Styria is recognized as a country of research, development and culture," he said, thanking the winners for their commitment to the benefit of society. In the festive atmosphere of the award, numerous prominent guests were present who shared this special moment with the excellent