# Animal welfare awards in Steiermark

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> Updated: 2026-10-06T02:47:04.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The tenth edition of the Steiermark Animal Welfare Prize has recognized five distinct projects for their commitment to animal protection. The award, presented by the state of Steiermark in collaboration with the Kronen Zeitung, saw a record 62 submissions across five categories: emergency organizations, individuals, school classes, companies, and associations.

Key winners include the Austrian Mountain Rescue Service (Österreichischer Bergrettungsdienst) for their work rescuing livestock in difficult alpine terrain. In the individual category, Silke Strasser was honored for her educational approach to animal welfare. The Grottenhof Agricultural School received recognition for a biodiversity project involving the construction of nesting boxes, while Guggi’s Naturbauernhof won the corporate award for creating habitats for wild bees and insects.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-06: Steiermark Animal Welfare Prize honors five projects

The tenth Steiermark Animal Welfare Prize has honored five projects in various categories, including mountain rescue, educational initiatives, and biodiversity conservation efforts.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/steiermark-animal-welfare-prize-honors-five-projects

### 2026-09-24: Social and animal welfare awards presented in Germany and Austria

Recent award ceremonies in Germany and Austria honored social and environmental initiatives, including the Sterntaler child protection prize and the Federal Animal Welfare Prize.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/social-and-animal-welfare-awards-presented-in-germany-and-austria

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