Inclusion Prize 2025: Creative ideas for togetherness in the Konstanz district!

Inclusion Prize 2025: Creative ideas for togetherness in the Konstanz district!

In 2025, the Inclusion Prize will be awarded again in the Konstanz district, a prize that has been honoring the diverse efforts towards inclusive coexistence since 2017. A total of 6,000 euros is available in various categories: “Living”, “Education/Work” and “Leisure/Culture”. The prize money is distributed by a jury that rewards creative solutions for inclusion in everyday life. The application deadline ends on September 30, 2025. Anyone who wants to actively participate in inclusion is eligible to participate - from clubs and networks to educational institutions and companies. If you are interested in the prize, you can find all the information you need on LRAKN.de.

The Inclusion Prize aims to raise awareness of the concerns of people with disabilities and promote their integration into society. This is only possible if everyone, young and old, works hand in hand. The district relies on creative approaches that support the shared life of people with and without disabilities.

Inclusion as a task for society as a whole

The issue of inclusion is more important than ever in Germany. According to Statista, around 84 million people live in Germany, of which at least 13 million have an impairment or disability. Given these numbers, it becomes clear how important it is to break down barriers in everyday life and create an inclusive environment. Social barriers are often the actual reason for exclusion, not individual limitations. Germany has committed itself to comprehensively combating discrimination through the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

The connection between inclusion and social cohesion is undeniable. In order to meet the challenges, the requirements for accessibility are becoming increasingly clear. Barrier-free living, the use of inclusion offers and the creation of barrier-free documents are therefore essential to enable everyone to participate. Current developments, such as an increase in outpatient services and the increasing number of integration students, show that this is an ongoing process.

Awards and achievements

In the past, the award ceremony for the inclusion award in the Konstanz district took place in the Rosgartenmuseum, which was honored for its barrier-free design and special offers for the visually impaired and people with dementia. In the first award ceremony, the first state official, Philipp Gärtner, represented the district administrator, which gave the event a strong public signal. The teamwork and inclusive commitment in the museum were highlighted by its director Tobias Engelsing.

Last year, numerous projects were honored, including “Inclusive night hiking for young people with and without autism” and the “Gallery with Side Effects” project, which is a valuable offer for people with disabilities. However, critical voices, such as the chairwoman of the “Spectral Forces Network Autism Konstanz”, Katrin Zorn, warn that more needs to be done. She called for a full-time position for inclusion in the district, while the disability officer, Stephan Grumbt, pointed out the challenges with accessibility.

The commitment around the inclusion award and general inclusion in Germany makes it clear that there is still a lot to do here. But with creative ideas and strong cooperation, the path to inclusion can be further pursued and an environment in which everyone has equal opportunities can be created. For further information about the inclusion prize and how to apply, please contact Maike Krause from the Office for Children, Youth and Families on 07531 800-2304 or by email at Inklusionspreis@LRAKN.de.