Sustainability Award of Sparkasse Donauwörth

The Sustainability Award of Sparkasse Donauwörth is an annual accolade dedicated to non-profit organizations in Bavaria that implement outstanding sustainable projects within the direct sphere of influence of the Sparkasse. The award primarily honors projects in environmental and nature conservation as well as climate protection, with a focus on initiatives for energy saving, resource conservation, and combating climate change. With a funding volume of up to €10,000, the award strengthens social engagement in the region – an investment in a sustainable future that touches all areas of the common good. The award is not intended for commercial ventures but explicitly targets proven sustainable models that contribute to achieving the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals.

As part of the call for applications, applicants are required to demonstrate that their projects have achieved a special accomplishment in the year of the award or the immediately preceding year. The practical design of the award process necessitates that the outstanding sustainable achievement is either directly evidenced or confirmed by external experts. At the same time, the respective project must be located within the geographic area of influence of Sparkasse Donauwörth. The flexible, ongoing funding enables non-profit organizations such as associations, municipalities, kindergartens, and schools to continuously commit themselves to an environmentally friendly and climate-oriented future.

The initiation of the Sustainability Award, first presented on the 200th anniversary of Sparkasse Donauwörth, underscores the long-standing commitment to the common good and regional development. With a transparent and competitive evaluation process, which may involve knowledgeable third parties, the award ensures that only projects with demonstrable sustainable added value are recognized. This funding offers an ideal opportunity to honor social engagement and create incentives for innovative and sustainable measures. Organizations that distinguish themselves through their sustainable projects thus have the chance to consolidate their pioneering role and make a positive impact visible in their region.