# Austrian cultural and media awards

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/austrian-cultural-and-media-awards
> Updated: 2026-08-10T09:34:08.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Cultural and media recognition ceremonies have taken place across various Austrian regions. In Carinthia, the art collective Lendhauer received a €7,000 prize for its long-term efforts to maintain open cultural spaces in Klagenfurt, with the group calling for stable public funding.

In Lower Austria, the annual Kulturpreise honored 24 individuals and organizations. Recipients included the Waldviertler Heimatbund, writer Georg Bydlinski, composer Johanna Doderer, and Frenzi Rigling, covering categories such as literature, music, and visual arts. 

Additionally, the 2026 Media Award shortlists were announced, featuring 28 works in categories including media strategy, innovation, data usage, and sustainability. Mediaplus Austria emerged as a leader in nominations.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-10: Media and culture awards announced in Austria

The 2026 Media Award shortlists feature 28 nominees led by Mediaplus Austria, while Lower Austria has announced 24 recipients for its regional Culture Prizes.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/media-and-culture-awards-announced-in-austria

### 2026-07-26: Austrian Cultural Prizes Highlight Groups in Carinthia and Lower Austria

Carinthia honoured Lendhauer with a €7,000 cultural prize, while Lower Austria’s Kulturpreise ceremony awarded the Waldviertler Heimatbund, represented by Thomas Winkelbauer, among 24 regional arts recognitions

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/austrian-cultural-prizes-highlight-groups-in-carinthia-and-lower-austria

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