Recognition Award for Exemplary Achievements in Augsburg
Article Title: Eleven Citizens Honoured with the "For Augsburg" Medal of Merit in 2024
In a ceremony held in 2024, eleven distinguished citizens of Augsburg were awarded the "For Augsburg" Medal of Merit, a prestigious accolade established in 1993 to recognise those who make significant contributions to the city.
Among the recipients were Horst Beck, Helmut Ewald, Peter Oßwald, Martina Hellmann, Dr. Nico Görlitz, Dr. Tetyana Hoggan-Kloubert, Herbert Niedermirtl, Hans Peter Roßkopf, Josef Strzegowski, and Jörg Stuttmann.
Peter Oßwald, a founding member and the second chairman of the Kindergarten-Bauverein in Inningen, served in this position from 1975 until April 2024. His dedication to the association spanned over five decades.
Horst Beck, the 1st chairman of Turnverein Augsburg 1847 e.V. (TVA) since 2014, led the organisation through timely structural changes, expanding rehabilitation sports and prevention courses, and successfully navigating the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Martina Hellmann, a pedagogue at the Sing- and Music School Mozartstadt Augsburg (SuMMA), heads the department of elementary music pedagogy and cooperation. She also leads the choir "Grenzenlos" of the Sing- and Music School.
Dr. Nico Görlitz volunteers at SKM Augsburg, Catholic Association for Social Services e. V. Augsburg, where he holds a weekly medical clinic for homeless people and recently released prisoners.
Dr. Tetyana Hoggan-Kloubert is a member of the Integration Council of the City of Augsburg and has been a voice of Ukrainians in Augsburg since the start of Russia's attack on Ukraine in 2022.
Herbert Niedermirtl, an active member of the Evangelical-Lutheran Auferstehungskirche in Augsburg-Hochzoll, founded the first youth group there in 1988. He also established the refugee aid circle "Aufwind" in Augsburg-Hochzoll, serving as its honorary speaker.
Herbert Niedermirtl also cares for a Syrian refugee family with a severely disabled child, organising various aid measures and support options using his knowledge as a nurse.
Josef Strzegowski served as a Gabbai, representative of the rabbi, in the synagogue of the Israelitic Community of Swabia-Augsburg. He was an active member of the Round Table of Religions from 2014 to 2023 and served as its spokesperson in 2019.
Anton Freihalter is a member of the church council of St. Georg and Michael in Göggingen and significantly promoted the "New Construction Roncalli House" project in Göggingen.
Hans Peter Roßkopf has been a special representative for the legally competent foundations administered by the city of Augsburg for legal matters with the city since October 2004. He served as honorary chairman of the board at Sozialstation Augsburg-Lechhausen from 2004 to 2020 and continues to be active in the board today.
Jörg Stuttmann has a private historical archive on Augsburg and its surroundings in his apartment in Schloss Aystetten, which now comprises around 500 lexically processed folders, approximately 2000 publications, and around 1300 books on Augsburg's history.
The "For Augsburg" Medal of Merit, designed by Augsburg artist Hans Heinfeldner, features the town hall and the inscription "For Augsburg". The medal is 4.5 centimeters in diameter, silver, and has a glossy background with a matte finish inscription. The reverse side of the medal bears the city coat of arms with the walnut.
This year's recipients of the "For Augsburg" Medal of Merit and their specific contributions to the city are not mentioned in the available search results. For detailed information on this particular award and its 2024 honorees, it may be necessary to consult official Augsburg city communications or related local government announcements.
- Peter Oßwald,recognized for his service in the Kindergarten-Bauverein in Inningen, demonstrates exceptional leadership in the realm of finance by managing the association's growth and development for over five decades.
- Martina Hellmann, a leading figure in music education at the Sing- and Music School Mozartstadt Augsburg, uses her position as head of the elementary music pedagogy department and the choir "Grenzenlos" to inspire future generations in the world of entertainment and music.
- Dr. Tetyana Hoggan-Kloubert, a member of the Integration Council of the City of Augsburg, voice of Ukrainians in Augsburg, and advocate for Ukraine's cause, shows exceptional leadership in the realms of business and public service by fostering unity and understanding among diverse communities.
