Volunteers honored with thank you award

Around 200,000 people volunteer in Upper Austria. For the fifth time, these people have been brought to the fore as part of the “Thank you” vote and honored for their work and commitment. “In the tips, we want to motivate, focus on the positive and togetherness, because good togetherness can overcome divides.” “The meetings in the clubs are valuable, experiencing and sharing emotions,” emphasizes Tips editor-in-chief Alexandra Mittermayr. A total of 183,846 votes were cast for the 88 nominees on Tips.at and nachrichten.at. Gino Cuturi, managing partner at Medienhaus Wimmer, praises: “Without the volunteers, many things in Upper Austria would not exist.” Volunteering in sport and culture is a social bonding activity and we present this in the media.” State Councilor Markus Achleitner is also pleased: “Volunteers are the good soul of sport and offer great stories. With the award, clubs can finally say thank you.”

Stewardess chosen as district winner

Franz Kaltenberger, head of stewards at Sportunion Schweinbach, is delighted with the district victory in the Urfahr area. He has been tirelessly sacrificing his free time for 40 years to ensure that everything runs smoothly at the club. He has been an uninterrupted functionary in the club, whether as a trainer, section leader or auditor. Now he acts as head of stewards and is an indispensable helper in all kinds of work. He is particularly valued in the club for his appreciative and modest art. The district winners were each rewarded with 1,000 euros and a trophy and a certificate.

State winners awarded

From the 16 district winners, Manfred Fredy Karl Rigler, youth leader of SK Schärding, was chosen as the state winner. He can look forward to an additional prize money of 1,000 euros.