Inclusion Prize 2026: Submit proposals for heroic projects now!

Inclusion Prize 2026: Submit proposals for heroic projects now!

On November 17, 2025, the city of Sulzbach-Rosenberg will provide information about the 2026 Inclusion Prize of the Amberg-Sulzbach Inclusion Alliance. This award recognizes people and groups who are committed to inclusion and participation. The aim of the prize is to make good ideas visible and to honor commitment in the region.

Suggestions for the inclusion award can be submitted by individuals, groups, clubs, projects, companies, municipalities, schools, life's work and cooperations. The special commitment to people with disabilities, the improvement of everyday life, support and participation as well as voluntary commitment should be honored. A total of 3,000 euros in prize money is available, which can be distributed among several prize winners.

Submission deadline and award ceremony

Interested parties can submit their applications until February 15, 2026. Submissions can be made either by email inclusion price@amberg-sulzbach.de or send it by post to the Amberg-Sulzbach district office. The award ceremony will take place on April 11, 2026 in the large hall of the Amberg-Sulzbach district office.

In addition, the Berlin Inclusion Prize 2025 will be awarded on November 19, 2025 in the Max Liebermann Haus on Pariser Platz. This award, now in its 23rd edition, honors Berlin employers who are committed to the professional participation of people with disabilities. The prizes in four categories - employment in small companies, medium-sized companies, large companies and inclusive training - are endowed with 10,000 euros and will be presented by Cansel Kiziltepe, the Berlin Senator for Labor and Social Affairs, and Alexander Straßmeir, President of the State Office for Health and Social Affairs.

Inclusion in a social context

Inclusion is often understood as the equal participation of all people, especially people with disabilities, in society. It requires institutions to open up and adapt to individual needs. This applies in many areas of life such as education, work and leisure, as also stated in the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities of 2006. This convention promotes inclusion and participation as a fundamental human rights principle.

However, opportunities for participation are often limited by social and personal resources. Studies show that people with disabilities often experience less participation in various areas of life, social participation is reduced and the unemployment rate is higher. In addition, trust in political institutions is generally low among people with disabilities. Measures to strengthen inclusion and participation can not only help those affected, but also benefit society as a whole.