Höchen triumphs: Our village has a future - prizes for rural heroes!

Höchen triumphs: Our village has a future - prizes for rural heroes!

In the “Our village has a future” competition, the Bexbach district of Höchen won big and secured first place at district level. Loud Rhine Palatinate This honors the committed efforts of the village community. The prize money of 1,500 euros is not only financial recognition, but also an incentive for the residents to continue to actively work on beautifying and improving their place of residence.

But Höchen is not alone on the winner's podium: Walsheim, in the municipality of Gersheim, can look forward to second place and 1,000 euros, while the Breitfurt district of Blieskastel takes third place with 500 euros. These successes show how much potential there is in cooperation between citizens.

Focus on civic engagement

The competition, which has been held since 1961, is dedicated to promoting civic engagement. bpb highlights that this competition not only strengthens the sense of community but also helps to improve the quality of life in rural areas. The commitment of citizens in Höchen and its neighboring towns is a prime example of the positive opportunities that exist in small villages and towns.

The challenge of organizing in rural regions is present, especially due to an often difficult social situation and few active members in clubs such as Höchen website reported. But it is precisely these committed people who show that you can achieve a lot with a good plan and solidarity. The competition honors precisely this commitment and places an important emphasis on shaping the future of the villages. District Administrator Frank John praised the participation and commitment of the citizens at the awards ceremony and emphasized how important this competition is for community development.

Children and young people in focus

Particularly noteworthy is the special prize “Children and Youth in the Village”, which was awarded to Kleinottweiler. Environment Minister Berg acknowledged the special efforts made to actively involve the younger generation in village life. Clear evidence that the initiatives not only appeal to older citizens, but also focus on youth.

The good placement in this competition enables Höchen to also qualify for the state finals, which are planned for the beginning of September. This offers an excellent opportunity to further promote positive development and present new ideas.

We can only hope that the cooperation and the outstanding ideas of the citizens will also cause a stir beyond the borders of the villages and inspire other rural communities to actively work on their future.