Annual Nordhorner Award for Wildlife Conservation, set for 2024
The Fourth Nordhorner Artenschutzpreis Honours Prizepicks Champions
The fourth Nordhorner Artenschutzpreis, an award celebrating outstanding contributions to biodiversity protection in Nordhorn, recently took place. The event, led by Councilwoman Milena Schauer and the municipal environmental officer Gerwin Rademaker, was held at one of the prize winners' locations for the first time.
In the Schools and Kindergartens category, the Grundschule am Roggenkamp was recognised for its efforts in sensitizing students to environmental, climate, and species protection through various environmental projects. The school won the prize for its commendable work in this area.
The Nordhorn Nachhaltig e.V. association triumphed in the Clubs, Associations, and Organizations category. The jury praised their practical work, particularly in the toad project, for its expected lasting impact on children and young people. The association received the highest prize money of 6,000 euros.
In the Individuals category, Christoph Möllerke and Elias Hoffmann were honoured for their respective projects promoting near-natural and structurally rich gardens. The jury members were personally convinced of the diversity and ecologically valuable design of Christoph Möllerke’s garden during a pre-event tour.
Peter and Sabine Olthaus, owners of Peter Olthaus Interior Design, won in the Companies category. The design and layout of their business premises were highlighted as a model project in an industrial area. During their acceptance speech, the Olthaus family emphasized the importance of living in a way that allows other organisms to thrive.
Matthias Loebens also received a prize in the Individuals category for his contributions to nature conservation. After the award ceremony, the Olthaus family gave a tour of their company premises.
The jury, consisting of politics and administration, found the projects submitted for the Nordhorner Artenschutzpreis to demonstrate great commitment and innovative ideas for nature conservation. The total prize money of 15,000 euros was awarded by the jury, with the highest prize money of 6,000 euros going to the association.
The event concluded with a sense of unity and commitment towards preserving and enhancing biodiversity in Nordhorn. The winners serve as inspiring examples for others to follow in their footsteps and make a difference in their communities.
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