Voluntary sports heroes: The Dieter-Braunsdorf medal calls!

Voluntary sports heroes: The Dieter-Braunsdorf medal calls!

On November 29, 2024, a festive ceremony was held in the hall of the district council, in which 15 outstanding personalities from the Reinickendorfer sports landscape were awarded the newly introduced Dieter Braunsdorf medal. This medal, which will be awarded annually in bronze, silver and gold in the future, honors the voluntary commitment in sport. District Mayor Emine Demirbüken-Wegner and district councilor for Sport Harald Muschner (both CDU) congratulated the winners for their years of use. "Volunteering is the foundation of our club sport. Without the people who sacrifice their free time for other other, sport in Reinickendorf would not be what it is today," emphasized Muschner.

The Dieter Braunsdorf Medal is not only an award, but also a monument to the long-time sports promoter and volunteer Dieter Braunsdorf, who died last year at the age of 89. Braunsdorf, who has been committed to Reinickendorfer Sport for decades, was an honorary member of the Club Tegel and served as chairman of the sports committee for 16 years. The medal is to be awarded annually to those who, like him, devote their time and energy to sport. "With this medal, we would like to distinguish those who, like him, devote their time and energy to Reinickendorfer Sport," said Demirbüken-Wegner, while praising the legacy of Braunsdorf, which was also recognized by his son and grandson at the ceremony.

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The jointly honored athletes represent values ​​such as community, perseverance and responsibility and have dedicated a total of 544 years of life to volunteering. With this medal, the Reinickendorf district sets a strong sign of recognition for the indispensable commitment of volunteers in sports. The Reinickendorfer sports clubs and sports organizations are invited to propose suitable people for the award by October 11, 2024. A jury will then select the award winners to continue the tradition of gratitude and appreciation that Braunsdorf itself initiated, as [Voice-The capital.