Filippas Engel
A Prize for the Youth of Europe
Social
Environmental
Cultural
“I want my life to be of use to others”
Filippa Sayn-Wittgenstein
Filippas Engel Foundation
We mourn the loss of Martin Lohmann
As editor-in-chief of the Rhein-Zeitung, he wrote a compassionate and clear article shortly after the accidental death of Princess Filippa zu Sayn-Wittgenstein, setting the tone in a special way for how the public would deal with the tragedy. From the founding of the Filippas Engel Foundation onward, he remained closely connected to it and influenced its development with his keen eye, his integrity, and his steadfast commitment.
With his human warmth and his fine sensitivity for young people, he provided the foundation with valuable inspiration.
Our heartfelt sympathy goes to his wife and his daughter.We will honor the memory of Martin Lohmann.
Foto: Schlappal, CC BY-SA 4.0
HOW TO APPLY
Interested in applying or know someone you believe deserves a prize?
Just follow these simple steps!
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Fill out our online application form
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Individuals and groups alike may be awarded. It is also possible to recommend another person or group for the “Filippa’s Engel” prize.
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Filippas Angels can become individuals as well as groups of people. They should live in Europe and not be over 30 years old.
The jury will judge according to the following criteria:
1. the initiative/project should have particularly impressed Filippa.
2. the initiative/project should represent an exceptional act/achievement from a social, cultural or environmental point of view.
3. the individual/group should have shown a special commitment (duration, effort, willingness to make sacrifices or spontaneous assistance).
4. the initiative/project should be exemplary (innovative, effective, sustainable).
Any private person can nominate a young person or a group of young people for the Filippas Engel Award. Each proposal must be endorsed by an outside institution (school or university administration, church community, city administration, etc.).
Note that the online application form here is the only way to apply!
In case of any further questions about the application process, do not hesitate to contact us here.
For former winners and Filippa's Engel sponsors there is an internal network that can be joined on request.