Order of Merit of the state of Baden-Württemberg

Der Verdienstorden des Landes Baden-Württemberg an Carmen Würth

First Minister Winfried Kretschmann with Carmen Würth (Photo: Fotografie Uli Regenscheit)

Winfried Kretschmann, First Minister of the Federal State of Baden-Württemberg, awarded Carmen Würth the federal state’s Order of Merit for her outstanding social commitment and dedicated work, especially with regard to helping people with disabilities. In his laudatory speech, he praised her for her exceptional voluntary commitment. The brief resumé published by the State Ministry of Baden-Württemberg to mark the awarding of the Order of Merit, reads:

»  Carmen Würth’s life motto “See with your heart” drives her commitment to people who need special support – it is crucial to look closely and listen carefully. «

The Order of Merit of the Federal State of Baden-Württemberg is awarded every year by the First Minister of the Federal State of Baden-Württemberg for outstanding achievements, particularly in the political, social, cultural and business sector. The number of living people who can hold the Order is limited to a total of 1,000.