From left: Dr. h.c. Manfred Florian Welker, Herr Nägele, Henning Morales, Frau Yok, Himee Kahorongo, Stephan Schwenk, Jürgen Pfitzer, Botschafter Antonio Lehmann, Marianne Rosenberg, Marion Mewis, Astrid Arens, Wolfgang Wessel, Julia Neigel, Christof Lützel, Antonio Lo Franco, Tammy Wolf, Prof. Dr. Hermann Bühlbecker

On the evening of November 2, 2024, the coveted Golden Planet Award ceremony took place at the unique Skyline Studios in Frankfurt am Main. This prestigious prize was awarded for the third time and stands for exemplary implementation of sustainability in companies, as well as for the passion and commitment of private people to society. It was awarded in an impressive ceremony in front of 120 participants.

The Golden Planet Award for Sustainability in Action is a joint initiative of the successful cooperation of the Voice Aid Association, D.I.P.E.S.H. and the Radio Group.

The evening was moderated by Raoul Helmer, Ms. Astrid Arens, founder of the D.I.P.E.S.H. – President of the Voice Aid Association and Senator BWA, as well as Stephan Schwenk, founder of the Radio Group and Dr. Ina Knobloch, award-winning filmmaker.

This year’s event attracted high-ranking representatives from business, politics, celebrities and committed people, who together underlined the important role of sustainability in modern business. The event ended with a relaxed evening, which offered space for further exchange and networking.

We congratulate this year’s winners of the Golden Planet Award and thank all participants for their commitment and contribution to promoting sustainability in the corporate world.

The award ceremony was opened with a world star from California, Dante Thomas. He sang the megahit: Miss California. Marianne Rosenberg, music icon and liberal spirit, sang two impressive hits from her new album, the “Bunte Planet”. The audience was enthusiastic and gave standing ovations.

The winners of this year’s Golden Planet Award are:

1. Ulrich H.M. Wolf, Italy, stands for environmental and social commitment
2. Mindatorium, USA, represented by founder Henning Morales, stands for social sustainability and empowerment of people
3. Marion Mewis, stands for social commitment and sustainable projects in Berlin
4. Tecnaro GmbH, represented by Jürgen Pfitzer and Joachim Nägele, stands for innovation and pioneering spirit
5. Fattoria La Vialla, Italy, represented by Antonio Lo Franco, stands for ecologically sustainable agriculture
6. Uripi Kahorongo-Kauta, Namibia Africa, stands for commitment to the environment, social justice and public welfare in Namibia
7. Marianne Rosenberg, German music icon who advocates for diversity
8. Republic of Costa Rica, represented by Ambassador Antonio Lehmann, stands for: Economic progress and environmental protection go hand in hand
9. GLS Gemeinschaftsbank eG, represented by Christof Lützel, stands for a green DNA
10. Dr. Angela Harris, USA, Empowering the Black Diaspora through Education, Networking, Spirituality and Leadership
11. Henry Lambertz GmbH & Co. KG, represented by Prof. Dr. Hermann Bühlbecker, stands for a traditional culture of sustainability
12. Alisha P. Abeywickrama, Sri Lanka, stands for active commitment to the protection of the environment, people and animals in Sri Lanka
13. Julia Neigel, celebrated musician & songwriter, stands for social justice
14. Deutsche Telekom AG, stands for outstanding commitment and diverse implementation of lived sustainability in the large corporation
15. Dr. h.c. Manfred Florian Welker, stands for international education and peace commitment in Asia

At the subsequent after-show party, people exchanged ideas, networked and made friends, according to the credo of the event: “Together we make the difference”.

About the Golden Planet Award:

The Golden Planet Award is a prestigious award that honors companies for their outstanding contributions to sustainability and environmental protection, as well as private individuals who are passionate and committed to society. It is awarded annually and stands for exemplary implementation of sustainable practices: www.golden-planet-award.com

About the Voice Aid Association:

The Voice Aid Association e.V. is a non-profit, recognized organization that is passionately committed to social and environmental issues. Founded with the aim of bringing about positive change in the world and based on the 17 goals of the United Nations, the Voice Aid Association e.V. operates on a global level. The organization uses innovative approaches and digital platforms to raise awareness of environmental protection, sustainability, and humanity: www.voiceaid.org

About D.I.P.E.S.H.:

The D.I.P.E.S.H. is the main project of Voice Aid and represents a global international digital platform for environmental protection, sustainability and humanity. It is represented in Africa, Europe and the USA. According to the motto “Together we make the difference”, it connects companies and people around the globe to attract more attention to sustainability in practice: www.dipesh.biz

About Radio Group:

The Radio Group is a dynamic and innovative group of companies that has earned an excellent reputation in the media industry. With a diverse portfolio of radio stations and related media activities, Radio Group is a major player in the broadcast and entertainment industry. The group is characterized by its passion for high-quality content and creative programming: www.radiogroup.de