Local Agenda 21 Offenbach wins the 2026 Integration Award

"The 'Paten für KindergartenKinder' project is an outstanding example of integration in action and civic engagement in our city," explains Martin Wilhelm, Head of Social Affairs and jury chairman. "It shows impressively how personal encounters and building trust can build important bridges and lay crucial foundations for the future of our youngest citizens. The cross-generational impact, the sustainable successes and the authentic help for self-help deeply convinced the jury. This award is recognition for an initiative that has a lasting impact on Offenbach."

The award winner was selected by a jury consisting of representatives from central Offenbach institutions and civil society. The members included Stephan Färber, head of the city council, Martin Wilhelm, head of the integration department and chairman of the jury, Abdelkader Rafoud, chairman of the advisory board for foreigners, as well as representatives of the Protestant city deanery in Frankfurt and Offenbach, the Catholic Church - pastoral area Offenbach, the Offenbach Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Offenbach Sports Association, the Offenbach School Principals' Interest Group, the Jewish Community of Offenbach, the German Trade Union Federation, the mosque communities, the Municipal Women's Representative, the Municipal Integration Representative as well as journalists and the press. This broad composition underlines the relevance and support of the award in the city's society.

The Integration Prize, which is endowed with 1,000 euros, is awarded annually and recognizes outstanding commitment in the field of integration. The official award ceremony for LA21 Offenbach will take place next year.

Local Agenda 21 Offenbach is committed to sustainable development and civic engagement in order to improve the quality of life in Offenbach.

Press contact:

Luigi Masala, Integration Officer, telephone number 069 8065 3587, luigi.masalaoffenbachde