Baden-Württemberg State Dialect Prize awarded in Oberkirch

Minister President Cem Özdemir presented the second annual Baden-Württemberg State Dialect Prize in Oberkirch. The award, a joint initiative by the Ministry of Science, Research and the Arts and the umbrella organization of dialects in Baden-Württemberg, aims to highlight the linguistic and cultural diversity of the region.

Out of 250 applicants across six categories—Literature, Film, Cabaret/Stage Art, New Media, Song/Music, and Young Generation—over 20 winners were selected to share a total prize pool of 60,000 euros. Notable winners include the Swabian hip-hop group Gässlesrap Kollektiv, the duo Die Traufgängerinnen, and soloist Matthias Flad, all of whom received music prizes.

Other winners include Patrik Lehmann in the New Media category, Klaus-Dieter Reichert in Literature, and filmmakers from the Ravensburg and Ludwigsburg districts. The ceremony celebrated various dialects, including Alemannic, Franconian, and Swabian, emphasizing their role as a source of regional enrichment.