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Recognition for Amberg: Six personalities celebrate great honor!
Amberg honored six personalities for their commitment. Mayor Cerny acknowledged their importance for the city.
Recognition for Amberg: Six personalities celebrate great honor!
An honorable evening took place in the festively decorated town hall of Amberg, during which six outstanding personalities were honored for their remarkable commitment. This event, which represents a highlight in the city's social life, attracted numerous guests who felt connected to the honorees and wanted to honor their achievements. Among those honored was Barbara Lanzinger, who received the coveted Citizens' Medal from the city of Amberg. Their tireless work in the voluntary sector was particularly highlighted by Mayor Michael Cerny.
The Silver Medal of Honor was awarded to four personalities: Marianne Gutwein, Eduard Freisinger, Sebastian Sonntag and Josef Beer. Brigitte Breitfelder also received an award – the Bronze Medal of Honor. In his speech, Cerny emphasized how indispensable the voluntary commitment of these people is to society. It is not only a recognition for the honorees themselves, but also a motivation for others to actively participate in the common good.
Appreciation of volunteer work
Volunteering, as celebrated on this evening, plays a central role in social cohesion. One in three people in Germany is active on a voluntary basis, and this commitment helps ensure that numerous social and public projects can be realized. The diversity of volunteer positions ranges from activities in the volunteer fire department to social work and disaster control - areas that all rely heavily on the support of volunteers. This type of commitment is not only enriching for the community, but also for the helpers themselves, who often gain valuable personal experience through their work.
After the medals were awarded, the honorees were finally entered into the city's Golden Book, another symbolic act that records their services to the city. The evening of honor was accompanied by musical performances by the “Sax-Reger Quartet” from the Max-Reger-Gymnasium, which contributed to the festive atmosphere and captivated the guests.
A look into history
The Citizens' Medal, which Barbara Lanzinger received, is one of the city of Amberg's highest awards and has been awarded since 1988. In its long history, many personalities who have distinguished themselves through special merits have received this award. The list of award winners includes well-known names from various areas that have shaped city life - whether in politics, education or social initiatives.
These honors are more than just a thank you; They are an important social recognition for all those who are committed to the common good without personal benefits. As is recognized by various institutions in Germany, the appreciation of such missions is of great importance in our society. After all, it shows how strong the community is when people are willing to give their time and energy to help others. Further information about the Citizens' Medal can be found on the Amberg city website, which also offers an overview of past award winners, and more general information about the role of volunteering can be found here.
The evening was not just a celebration, but also a call for everyone to get involved. Because as nice as it is to be honored, what is much more important is the numerous participation that enriches our life together.