Honorary for commitment: 23 personalities in Styria excellent

Honorary for commitment: 23 personalities in Styria excellent

On October 7, 2024, an outstanding honorary event took place in the auditorium of the old university, in which 23 personalities were awarded for their meritorious work. Governor Christopher Drexler and his deputy Anton Lang handed over to Henry Sams, Gerhard Wohlmuth and the former mayor Franz Tschermoneg the golden honor of honor of the state of Styria. This award recognizes extraordinary achievements and commitment in various areas.

In a solemn ceremony, 20 Styrians received the golden honor. In addition, a Styrian life rescue medal on the white-green band and a golden sign of earnings from the Republic of Austria were awarded. These medals are characterized by people who have emerged through special commitment to the common good.

honorable reigns for merits

Henry Sams, born in Imst, is both a hobby winemaker and sommelier, journalist and publisher. After an apprenticeship as a scripture, he started his career at Leykam, which led him to the field of the media. His passion for wine made him known worldwide and he represented the Styrian wines beyond the borders.

Gerhard Wohlmuth took over the parents' company in 1986, which has been family -owned since 1803. Under his leadership, the winery developed into one of the leaders in Austria, characterized by numerous national and international awards. In addition to his work in viticulture, Wohlmuth was involved in the Austrian Chamber of Commerce and Styria, where he took various leading positions.

The former mayor Franz Tschermoneg has earned great merits around the old community of Sulztal on the Weinstrasse for almost 30 years. During his tenure, he contributed to the construction of a public sewer network and the renovation of municipal roads. In addition, he was significantly involved in the creation of cycling and sidewalks and accompanied the community to join the "Nature Park South Styrian Wine Land", which is considered a particularly valuable landscape area.

The awarding of these high awards shows how important the commitment of individual people is for the community and for the region. The measures that were created by these personalities not only improved the life of the residents, but also contributed to the promotion of Styrian culture and wine cultivation. Further details on these important awards can be found here .