Economic Prize Pforzheimer commemorating its anniversary event
The 10th Honors Evening for the Economy, a prestigious event in Pforzheim, took place at the CongressCentrum last week. Organized by Eigenbetrieb Wirtschaft and Stadtmarketing Pforzheim (WSP), the event honoured outstanding achievements of local business personalities.
The evening began with a captivating musical performance by Portuguese singer Silvia Dias, who enchanted the audience with enchanting classics of US music legend Whitney Houston, accompanied by her band. Her performance created goosebumps among the guests, making it a highlight of the event.
Following the musical performance, Markus Brock moderated an economic talk featuring Elmar Theveßen. Theveßen, head of the ZDF studio in Washington since 2019, spoke about "The USA in a Changing World". Topics discussed included the upcoming 2024 US presidential election, America's position in the Middle East conflict, the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, and the climate crisis.
After the formal talks, the award ceremony commenced. Three entrepreneurs were honoured in the categories "Innovation and Idea", "Brand and Image", and "Lifetime Achievement". Marcel Hanselmann, IT-driven specialist insurance broker and managing director of ease GmbH, won in the category "Innovation and Idea". Oliver Arres, owner and managing director of Autosattlerei Arres, won in the category "Brand and Image". Horst Lenk, long-standing owner of Mode Lenk GbR and honorary president of the Baden-Württemberg Retail Association, won in the category "Lifetime Achievement".
Each winner was honoured with a three-minute film and an entertaining laudation. The prizes, designed by Pforzheim jewelry designer Oliver Schmidt, were presented by Mayor Peter Boch and Oliver Reitz, the Director of WSP.
As the evening progressed, many guests engaged in personal conversations in the CCP foyer during the late evening hours. Following the formal awards ceremony, guests gathered for a relaxed get-together.
Oliver Reitz stated that the economic prize has become a fixed part of the city's calendar. The Mayor of Pforzheim, Peter Boch, expressed that the event sheds light on impressive achievements, exemplary personalities, and successful work in the medium-sized sector.
While specific information about the winners, speakers, or program elements of the 10th Pforzheim Economic Prize was not found in the search data, it is known that the event included a performance by a dance ensemble alongside Silvia Dias. The event's program featured an economic talk and a musical performance.
For detailed information about the 10th Pforzheim Economic Prize, it might be necessary to consult Pforzheim’s official municipal or chamber of commerce websites or local news resources directly, as these would most likely report specifics on this regional economic event.
The event, sponsored by Eigenbetrieb Wirtschaft and Stadtmarketing Pforzheim (WSP), centers around recognizing outstanding achievements in business, with this year's winners excelling in categories like Innovation and Idea, Brand and Image, and Lifetime Achievement. The finance sector also played a role, as the speakers discussed global economic matters, including the 2024 US presidential election, and America's position in various international conflicts.
