Winner of the Salzländer Kulturstempel award

String orchestra "Saitenspiel" of the district music school in Schönebeck under the direction of Susanne Reichel-Visontay

The "Saitenspiel" orchestra under the direction of Susanne Reichel-Visontay is a joint project and can only be realised with the help of many volunteers. These include the musicians, the teachers and also the parents who make the concerts a fantastic event. All of its members have one thing in common: their musical careers began at the district music school in Schönebeck. Most of the former members remain loyal to the orchestra and play in major performances. The alumni are now spreading the idea of making music together and its positive effect on social cohesion throughout Germany. They are ambassadors for the Salzland district and they enjoy returning to their homeland. "Saitenspiel" brings people together with music. The Salzland district says thank you for this.

Karin Keller

Karin Keller has been working on a voluntary basis for decades as Chairwoman of the Klein Rosenburg Castle and Heritage Association with her fellow campaigners to preserve and revitalise the historic grounds of Rosenburg Castle. She and her fellow members look after a small museum on the castle grounds and are developing the site as a tourist and cultural meeting place in the Salzland district. She is known in the unified municipality as "the white woman from the scary castle". She embodies this regional legendary figure with heart and soul - and not just at her castle. Karin Keller's voluntary work is authoritative and networking in so many different ways and in so many different places. She is a contact person, advisor, source of ideas and always a contributor, in all functions and activities a great asset to the cultural landscape of the Salzland district.

Dr Wolf-Michael and Bärbel Feldbach (Zens)

The "Sounds in Space" concert series took place on the couple's property in Zens for many years. Both organised and established this with great commitment.

Heidemarie Wagner (Freckleben)

Ms Wagner organised and ran the senior citizens' meetings in Freckleben. She was awarded the Salzlandkreis 2023 Culture Prize for 50 years of outstanding voluntary work.

Walter Richter (Staßfurt)

The Staßfurt artist has been promoting the town of Staßfurt nationally for decades and is still committed to helping his fellow human beings in his old age.

Ring riding community of interest Pömmelte

The interest group has been cultivating traditional ring riding for many generations.

Staßfurt Youth Wind Orchestra

The Staßfurt Youth Wind Orchestra enriches both the town of Staßfurt and the Salzland district with a great deal of commitment. The musicians, who were unable to make music together for months during the coronavirus pandemic, have developed alternative ideas and brought joy to people with their music.

Dietrich Exactly

Mr Genau devotes his time to painting local history and communicating local history. He has drawn all the postmarks in the Salzland district. He also designed the Salzland cultural stamp.

Friends of the Salzlandtheater Staßfurt e.V.

The association brings culture to life and makes it possible to showcase diverse aspects of culture with cabaret, concerts, dance and much more. It is an integral part of the educational landscape in the Salzland district and is always full of ideas.

iMUSEt e.V. Schönebeck

The association preserves evidence and memories of the town's important industrial history.

Andreas Hüllweck (Bernburg)

The music teacher and choir director set unforgettable accents in Bernburg with the music projects "We will rock you" and "Graese".

Dr Brigitte Wegener (Staßfurt)

She holds a doctorate in teaching and is particularly committed to choral singing and her social environment.

Bernburg Theatre Association

The Bernburg Theatre Association received the Culture Prize on its 25th anniversary for its special promotion of theatre life and theatre education work.

Franz Korsch (Staßfurt)

Mr Korsch was honoured for his life's work and his special commitment to the work of Staßfurter Rundfunk- und Fernsehtechnik e. V.

Friends of the Salzland Museum e. V.

Thanks to the association's commitment, the Salzland Museum has been transformed into a modern, attractive cultural centre in recent years.

Rosemarie Beyer (Bernburg)

Mrs Beyer was honoured for her work in the association for the promotion of cultural projects.

Heinz-Jürgen Czerwinski (Staßfurt)

Mr Czerwinski is particularly active in cultural and historical research. He is also known as an author.

Dr Ralf Schubert (Staßfurt)

Dr Schubert is a choirmaster. He was honoured with the award for his work in the areas of music and promoting young talent.

Dr Stefan Müller (Calbe)

Dr Müller is a literary scholar. He has been honoured for his dedicated work in the fields of literature and music.