2026 Wuppertal Local Heritage Award: Record Number of Applications

The application and nomination period for the 2026 Wuppertal Heimat Prize has ended. A total of 55 applications and nominations were received for 46 different initiatives—more than ever before.

The prize, which comes with a total of 15,000 euros, will be awarded for the seventh time this year and honors outstanding volunteer work in Wuppertal.

In early October, the jury will meet and select up to three winners. The names of the winners will remain confidential until the award ceremony on December 9, 2026.

We are delighted by the wide variety of volunteer work reflected in the numerous submissions!

All information about the Wuppertal Heimat Prize can be found here.