History of Obermayer German Jewish History Awards in Timeline
The Obermayer German Jewish History Awards, founded in 2000 by Dr. Arthur S. Obermayer, honor non-Jewish Germans for their voluntary efforts in preserving the memory of German Jewish communities. The awards aim to recognize, encourage, and bring international attention to individuals dedicated to this preservation work. Annually, five individuals receive this prestigious award.
2000: Establishment of the Obermayer German Jewish History Awards
In 2000, Dr. Arthur S. Obermayer established the Obermayer German Jewish History Awards to honor non-Jewish Germans for their voluntary contributions to preserving the memory of German Jewish communities. The awards aim to recognize, encourage, and bring international attention to their work, with five individuals being honored each year since then.
2014: First Distinguished Service Award
In 2014, the Obermayer German Jewish History Awards introduced the Distinguished Service Award, an honor for extraordinary individuals whose accomplishments fall outside the standard award guidelines. The awards are presented annually at the Abgeordnetenhaus of Berlin, home of the Berlin Parliament.
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