"I would like to thank everyone who has joined my mission with courage and dedication."
Margot Friedländer
The Margot Friedländer Prize honors individuals who, through their actions and initiatives, promote tolerance, humanity, freedom and democracy, and who contribute to raising awareness about the Holocaust and antisemitism—for example, in schools, at universities, in parents’ groups, associations, companies or citizens’ initiatives. The prize has been awarded by the Margot Friedländer Foundation since 2024 and carries a grant of €25,000.
"I kindly ask you, if you know people or organizations who are committed in my spirit, to nominate them for the Margot Friedländer Award. Because this commitment is incredibly important. Important for the future of our country, important for you."
Margot Friedländer
2026 Call for Proposals
Applications and nominations for the 2026 Margot Friedländer Prize were accepted through to May 10, 2026. We would like to thank everyone for their interest and the numerous submissions.
An independent jury chaired by Germany’s First Lady, Elke Büdenbender, will select the winners.
The Margot Friedländer Prize award ceremony will take place on October 12, 2026, in Berlin.
The Margot Friedländer Prize is awarded in three categories:
- The Margot Friedländer Personality Award for individuals who exemplify humanity and tolerance through their attitude and extraordinary commitment
- The Margot Friedländer Project Award for projects and initiatives in the spirit of our founder
- The Margot Friedländer School Award for students and schools working in the spirit of our founder
The prize money will be used to continue funding the initiatives.
Applications and nominations from Germany, Austria and Switzerland were accepted until May 10, 2026.
The jury’s decisions are final.
For questions regarding the award, please contact: preis@margot-friedlaender-stiftung.de