10.02.14
This year, Sandler AG received the finalist recognition of the “Großer Preis des Mittelstandes,” Germany’s most important award for small and medium-sized enterprises. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the award, presented to winners and finalists from every German state by the Oskar-Patzelt Foundation. Sandler AG was among the participants from Baden-Wuerttemberg, Bavaria, Hesse and Thuringia honored during an awards gala in Würzburg that took place September 13. On this occasion, 12 companies received the award and 21 finalists were recognized.
According to organizers, 4555 small and medium-sized companies, banks and municipalities from all over Germany were nominated for the highly distinguished award this year, among them 860 from Bavaria. In each state, jurors representing companies or educational institutions assessed the nominees’ general development, employment, innovation and modernization as well as regional commitment and customer service. Four Bavarian companies received the award and six finalists were recognized. Sandler had been nominated for the sixth time, yet participated for the first time. Correspondingly, Ulrich Hornfeck, member of the management board, was delighted to accept the finalist award for Sandler.
Dr. Markus Söder, Bavarian Minister of Finance, emphasized that small and medium-sized enterprises are Germany’s strong point. He also stressed that it is not only innovation and economic potential that make small and medium-sized companies a sturdy anchor of the German economy, but also their sense of responsibility for their staff members and their regional commitment.
According to organizers, 4555 small and medium-sized companies, banks and municipalities from all over Germany were nominated for the highly distinguished award this year, among them 860 from Bavaria. In each state, jurors representing companies or educational institutions assessed the nominees’ general development, employment, innovation and modernization as well as regional commitment and customer service. Four Bavarian companies received the award and six finalists were recognized. Sandler had been nominated for the sixth time, yet participated for the first time. Correspondingly, Ulrich Hornfeck, member of the management board, was delighted to accept the finalist award for Sandler.
Dr. Markus Söder, Bavarian Minister of Finance, emphasized that small and medium-sized enterprises are Germany’s strong point. He also stressed that it is not only innovation and economic potential that make small and medium-sized companies a sturdy anchor of the German economy, but also their sense of responsibility for their staff members and their regional commitment.