Heimatpreis 2024: These three initiatives were awarded!

Heimatpreis 2024: These three initiatives were awarded!

Hattingen, Deutschland - The tension was tangible when the winners of the coveted home prize of the Ennepe-Ruhr district were announced! For the third time in a row, outstanding initiatives were honored, which are sorry for home. Three impressive projects were honored under the motto "Outstanding ways of giving home"!

The radiant winners

The funding initiative Schwelmer Heimatfest, which has been fighting tirelessly for the continued existence of the traditional local festival for almost 25 years, was awarded first place. Your commitment to the parade of the 13 neighborhoods is remarkable! Nature conservation Hattingen came in second place, which takes care of an impressive 8,000 square meter eco cell in Hattingen-Holthausen. Your use for nature conservation and biodiversity is indispensable! Third place was secured by the Kulturgemeinde Ennepetal, which with its 1,600 members organizes numerous concerts and readings and thus enriches cultural life.

The winners can look forward to prize money of 5,000 euros for first place, 3,000 euros for the second and 2,000 euros for third place! These awards are not only a recognition of their hard work, but also an incentive for others, also to work for their homeland. A truly festive occasion that underlines the importance of engagement in the region!