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It was a very difficult pre-selection. Great climate and environmentally conscious companies, schools and clubs with consistently very high quality projects have applied for Feronia from all corners of Upper Austria.
The OÖNachrichten is awarding the prize for the second time this year together with the state of Upper Austria and the Oberbank. The jury, which also included last year’s winners, was spoiled for choice: In the end, the seven most promising applicants from the four categories were nominated.
At “Thoroughly sustainable” Companies with a sustainable business model are represented:
- Berglandmilch eGen, catfish
- Einböck GmbH, Dorf an der Pram
- M-TEC Energie.Innovativ GmbH, Arnreit
- Ochsner Heat Pumps GmbH, Linz
- Schachinger Logistik Holding, Hörsching
- Think Schuhfabrik GmbH, Kopfing
- Vresh GmbH, Linz
A new product or service that is not only good for your own business success, but also for people and nature “Sustainable products and services” excellent:
- Braun Rückbautechnologie GmbH, Vöcklabruck
- Carbony GmbH, Steyr
- Hueck Folien GmbH, Baumgartenberg
- Kremstal Shrimp, Kremsmünster
- Löffler GmbH, Ried im Innkreis
- Rabmer Group, Altenberg near Linz
- SKF Austria, Steyr
Climate protection combined with social commitment is becoming a reality “Diversity of sustainability” awarded:
- FlowFactor GmbH, Linz
- Small town biotope Vöcklabruck
- Climate Alliance Upper Austria
- Lengau shop, Lengau
- Sewing kitchen, Linz
- PITANamondo, Gramastetten
- Linz City Library
There is a category for schools and educational projects “Learning and teaching sustainably”:
- Schlägl Organic School, Aigen-Schlägl
- Cap.future GmbH/Grand Garage, Linz
- Franziskus Gym Wels
- HLBLA St. Florian
- HTL Braunau
- UP! GmbH, Bad Ischl
- Elementary school 4 Wels Pernau
Award ceremony on March 14th
All applicants and nominees are invited to the award ceremony on March 14th at the Oberbank Donau-Forum in Linz. The winners receive a bronze trophy of the ancient Italian goddess Feronia. It stands for flowers, spring and earth. The statues were made by the sculptor Christine Perseis, who lives in Mondsee.
- More about the creation of the Feronia statue: A gentle goddess who protects our world
In addition to prize money, there is also media volume to be won from OÖNachrichten. The program for the gala evening also includes a performance by the “Science Busters”.
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