Through this competition, we aim to:
- strengthen academic maritime teaching in Germany,
- raise the profile of maritime degree programmes, and
- recognise outstanding commitment to teaching.
Award ceremony and prizes
The award ceremony will take place at the 20th Bremen Shipping Congress on 17 November 2026 in Bremen. In addition to a certificate, the prize winners will receive financial support for an academic project of their choice, to be used in teaching:
- First prize: EUR 2,500
- Second prize: EUR 1,000
- Third prize: EUR 500
Submit nominations
The nomination period opens now and closes on 20 September 2026.
Please use the following form to submit nominations:
Please send the completed and signed form as a PDF or JPEG file to Runa Hornig Jörgens.
Selection process
The prize winners will be selected by a jury on the basis of the submitted nomination forms. The jury comprises representatives of the five northern German federal states that are members of the ‘Standing Working Group of Coastal States for Maritime Education’ (StAK). Prize winners will be notified from September 2026 onwards.
Bonus for students
The German Maritime Centre will raffle off ten tickets to the 20th Bremen Shipping Congress among all participating students. The winners will be notified in September 2026. Travel and accommodation costs will be covered by the German Maritime Centre, including rail travel and overnight accommodation.
We look forward to receiving your nominations!
Contacts
Do you have questions about the competition? Contact us:
Capt. Runa Hornig Jörgens
Head of Topics and Projects
Phone: +49 40 9999 698 – 71
E-Mail: Joergens[at]dmz-maritim.de
