Each year, the District Office and the District Assembly of Berlin’s Mitte district award the District Medal of Merit to up to eight individuals who have rendered outstanding service to the Mitte district through their volunteer work and/or personal achievements. Nominations for the District Medal of Merit may be submitted by March 31 of each year in writing or by email, along with a detailed justification, a resume, and the nominee’s name, address, and date of birth. An internal committee selects the recipients. The awards are presented at a formal ceremony by the district mayor and the chair of the district council on behalf of the district office and the district council.