Celebration of the volunteers: large awards in the Zwettl district!

Celebration of the volunteers: large awards in the Zwettl district!

Zwettl, Österreich - In the Zwettl district, a colorful festival was celebrated these days, which was all about honorary awards and birthday congratulations. Among the venerable guests were Roswitha and Eduard Altbart, who celebrated their 85th birthday in Arbesbach. Mayor Martin Frühwirth from the ÖVP and local councilor Wolfgang Weichselbaum did not miss the opportunity to congratulate personally and honor the two jubilees. Such a big birthday finally deserves a duly celebration, such as Meinzirk.at reported.

The honor of long -standing employees of Volkshilfe Niederösterreich / Service Mensch GmbH was also particularly outstanding. A shipping through the picturesque Wachau offered the perfect framework to thank Beatrix Wandl for ten years of loyal work. Such events show how important the commitment and loyalty of employees are.

honors for long -term merits

But that's not all: In Bärnkopf, a farewell party took place in honor of the excreting municipal councils, mayors and vice mayors. Arnold Bauernfried, who held the office of mayor from 2012 to 2025, was recognized as a community secretary for his incredible 42 years as a community secretary. His deputy, Erich Bauernfried, was also able to look forward to the honorary sign in silver and the badge of honor in gold, which was awarded to him for 35 years in the municipal council.

Another highlight of the celebrations was the award from Konrad Renner, who has been working in the municipal council since 1985 and received the badge of honor in gold for his commitment. Dieter Baumgartner and Daniel Hofer were also honored with the badge of honor in bronze for their services. This shows once again that the appreciation for volunteering is very important in the Zwettl district.

a solemn farewell

The surprise festival for Arnold and Erich Bauernfried on the parish square formed the crowning glory of a very emotional day. Thanks to such festivals, the coexistence in the community, as well as the respectful handling of those who have campaigned for fellow citizens for decades, drives the people in Zwettl together. Such community actions are that make life here so worth living.

In addition to the celebrations, a lot has been done at other events in the community recently. For example, on May 15, the 2025 Shanigar season in Zwettl was ceremoniously opened, which then occurred to the traditional maypole in Rieggers and Gerlas. With the aim of a clean community, the villagers organized a garbage collection campaign on April 26 that moved many citizens to the city center. Actions like this prove that the pride and cohesion in the community are strong, which shows Zwettl.info

Not only the municipality of Zwettl, the neighboring community Schwarzach also attaches great importance to the voluntary achievements of its citizens. Every year, special achievements in cultural, political and social areas come to an estimation. Mayor and the municipal board ensure that honored people experience sufficient appreciation what strengthens the identification of the citizens with their community. Information on the honors and their proposal procedures can be found on the website of Schwarzach

Overall, it turns out that everything is a little more lively and more personal in the district. Together there is a party, recognized and strengthened their backs - a reason to celebrate for everyone!