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[Translate to English:] Ein Junge in rotem Kapuzenpullover sitzt mit Kopfhörern vor einem Laptop und nutzt diesen zum Lernen.

[Translate to English:] Foto: Compare Fibre, Unsplash

The Dieter Baacke Prize recognizes media education projects that help children, young people, and families use media creatively and critically. Extracurricular projects, as well as collaborations between school-based and extracurricular institutions, are eligible to apply. The prize is awarded nationwide in six categories.

What is it about?

The Dieter Baacke Prize honors media education projects and methods that promote media literacy. The focus is on creative and critical forms of media work with children, youth, and families.

Who is it for?

Extracurricular media education projects, as well as collaborative projects between schools and extracurricular organizations, are eligible to apply. The projects must have been implemented in the previous year or the current year.

Why is this important?

The award highlights approaches that empower young people to use media in a self-directed, creative, and critical way. Active participation and the strengthening of media literacy are central to this effort.

Good to know

The nationwide award is presented annually in six categories. One of these is a special award with a rotating focus. Each category comes with a prize of €2,000.

Further information

About the Dieter Baacke Award at GMK and BMBFSFJ

Target Audience	Extracurricular projects; collaborative projects
Nomination Process	Self-nomination
Prize money	Yes
Prize Amount	€2,000 per category
Application deadline	Applications due by July 31, 2026

Date

Title

Location

Description

May 31

NAJU (Naturschutzjugend im NABU)

In the nationwide “Erlebter Frühling” contest, children up to age 13 explore nature in their local area. Individual children, groups of children, school classes, and daycare groups are eligible to participate. Entries are judged based on various criteria, including creativity, relevance to the theme, and the children’s involvement. Award-winning entries win a nature adventure day.

[Translate to English:] Ein Kind sitzt mit dem Rücken zur Kamera in einer Wiese mit weißen Gänseblümchen. Die tief stehende Sonne scheint durch die Bäume im Hintergrund.

Aug 16

Bundesministerium für Bildung, Familie, Senioren, Frauen und Jugend (BMBFSFJ)

For the first time, the German Community Award honors projects, initiatives, and organizations that combat loneliness and strengthen social cohesion. Eligible applicants include, among others, civil society initiatives, clubs, associations, as well as municipalities and public institutions. The award is presented in four categories and includes prize money.

Jul 31

Gesellschaft für Medienpädagogik (GMK)

Mar 31

Bezirksamt Reinickendorf von Berlin

With the Dieter-Braunsdorf Medal, the Reinickendorf district honors individuals who volunteer to support sports in the district. The award is presented annually in bronze, silver, and gold. Starting in 2026, volunteers under the age of 27 will also be eligible for the award for the first time. Sports clubs and organizations in Reinickendorf can nominate individuals until March 31.