Hermann Schmidt Prize 2024: Münstermann is honored for practicing democracy in the workplace

Great joy at Münstermann: The company was awarded the special prize of the Hermann Schmidt Prize 2024 honored. The award is presented annually by Federal Institute for Vocational Training (BIBB) It awards and recognizes projects that make a special contribution to democracy education in the workplace .

With the award-winning project “Democracy from our perspective” Münstermann demonstrates how democratic values ​​can be lived in everyday working life.
The focus is on promoting democratic competencies – for example by joint project meetings, international internships for trainees, cooperation with universities and the strengthening voluntary work and political engagement.

These initiatives demonstrate that democracy at Münstermann is not just a social ideal, but an integral part of the company culture.

The award ceremony took place in in Bonn, January 2025, as part of the BIBB conference. The award ceremony took place in Bonn. Frank and Karin Münstermann accepted the award in person and thanked the organizers on behalf of the entire team.

“We are proud to set an example for lived democracy in the workplace with our commitment,” the management emphasized.

The award underlines Münstermann's commitment to Corporate social responsibility (CSR), Cohesion and respectful cooperation.
The project makes it clear that democracy in companies begins where people take responsibility, exchange ideas and make decisions together.