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Bamberg City Medal: Eight personalities in focus!
On July 1, 2025, the Bamberg City Medal was awarded to eight committed individuals who make a significant contribution to the common good.
Bamberg City Medal: Eight personalities in focus!
At a ceremonial ceremony in Bamberg yesterday, eight outstanding personalities were awarded the renowned Bamberg City Medal. This honor, which has been awarded since 1989, honors people who have made outstanding contributions to the well-being of the city and its citizens. Mayor Andreas Starke emphasized the importance of the medal as a sign of thanks and appreciation and presented the awards together with mayors Jonas Glüsenkamp and Wolfgang Metzner.
Below is an overview of the honored individuals who have made notable contributions to the community in their respective activities:
Honored personalities
- Marianne Benz – Die erste Vorsitzende des Jazzclubs Bamberg seit 35 Jahren hat durch ihre Leitung über 1000 Konzerte in dem 1974 gegründeten Club organisiert, der mittlerweile über 500 Mitglieder zählt.
- Martine Bringuier – Sie ist Mitinitiatorin des Schüleraustausches zwischen Bamberg und Rodez und setzt sich seit 1974 für die Städtepartnerschaft ein.
- Reiner Dietz – Ehemaliger Vorsitzender des Bürgervereins Bamberg Mitte, der die Mitgliederzahl unter seiner Führung von 160 auf über 630 steigerte und zahlreiche Projekte initiierte, darunter die Fußgängerfähre an der Villa Concordia.
- Elfriede Eichfelder – Die langjährige sozial und kirchlich engagierte Stadträtin setzte sich für zahlreiche soziale Projekte ein, darunter die Kampagne „Bamberg nimmt Rücksicht“.
- Konrad Göller – Mitbegründer des Hospizvereins Bamberg, der entscheidend am Bau des Hospizhauses beteiligt war.
- Dr. Barbara Kahle – Als 15 Jahre lang Vorsitzende des Kunstvereins Bamberg förderte sie zeitgenössische Kunst und die Kultur in der Stadt.
- Heiner Kemmer – Ehemaliger Geschäftsführer der Stadtbau GmbH, der aktiv in der Kirchenverwaltung ist und Projekte zur Jugendhilfe initiiert hat.
- Hans Lyer – Ein unkonventioneller Priester, der sich für die kulturelle Bildung von jugendlichen Strafgefangenen engagiert.
All of the honorees ceremoniously entered the Golden Book of the City of Bamberg and were put in the spotlight for their impressive achievements.
Cultural highlights in the Bamberg Jazz Club
Parallel to these honors, the Bamberg Jazz Club remains in conversation - it will celebrate its 50th anniversary next year! The first scholarship concert with Marius Holland and his Trio Noir will take place there on May 17th. Holland, an integral part of the Bamberg music scene, composes inspired by the aesthetics of noir film music and well-known musicians such as John Coltrane and Roy Hargrove.
The Trio Noir, consisting of Holland on keyboards, Elias Luijten on trumpet and Min Won on drums, will make its debut in Bamberg. The anticipation is great, especially since tickets are offered at a reduced price for members of the jazz club and the Richard Wagner Association. The jazz club itself has not only established itself as a unique music hotspot in Upper Franconia, but also looks back on a long tradition that was shaped by Marianne Benz, who has been doing excellent work there since 1989.
These events impressively show how lively and diverse Bamberg's cultural landscape is. From the impressive individuals honored with the City Medal to the top musical stars who perform on the city's stages, Bamberg has much to offer and remains a significant center for culture and community.