Frank Jacobs: Low German award winner inspires with heart and humor!

Frank Jacobs: Low German award winner inspires with heart and humor!

Friedeburg, Deutschland - A radiant evening in Friedeburg-up! The popular journalist Frank Jakobs, known as the "man with the hat", was awarded the coveted Keerlke Prize! The Oostfreeske Taal association honored the NDR moderator for its tireless efforts for the Low German language. Jakobs inspires his audience with heart and passion and brings the Low German culture into the media in an unconventional way.

The celebrations took place in the Bender restaurant, where over 120 guests came together to congratulate Jacobs. In an emotional laudation, journalist Vanessa Kossen announced the winner and praised his ability to skillfully combine information and humor. "The north is magnetic," she said, while she described Jakobs' return after his studies in Würzburg. Since entering the radio Jade, he has established himself as a fixture on radio and television, including with the NDR program "De Nörden up Platt".

a heart for the Low German language

Jakobs' commitment goes far beyond the screens. He is also the voice behind the "Platt-I-No" flat-learning app and is committed to ensuring that the Low German language remains alive. "We have to do something for flat," he emphasized at the award ceremony. His message is clear: "Proot with Jo grandchildren and great -grandchildren, Dat is the best padd, platt to wire." With great applause he accepted the price and thanked his family, who supports him. "It is a work that I enjoy and that is close to my heart," he added. Jakobs is a real ambassador of the Low German language and inspires others to also work for their homeland dialects.