#BGBl. 2026 I Nr. 16Decree on the New Version of the Guidelines for the Award of the Zelter Plaque
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This decree, issued by the German Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and Media on 11 January 2026 and published in the Federal Law Gazette on 23 January 2026, establishes a revised version of the official guidelines governing the award of the Zelter Plaque. The Zelter Plaque is a prestigious state decoration awarded to choral societies and music associations in Germany that have demonstrated outstanding and long-standing contributions to choral music and cultural life, typically after 100 years of existence or significant merit. The regulation updates the procedural rules, eligibility criteria, and administrative processes for nominating and granting this honor. It replaces previous guidelines with a consolidated new framework while maintaining the plaque's role as an official cultural award of the Federal Republic of Germany.
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Key Changes
- Official publication of completely revised guidelines for awarding the Zelter Plaque effective 2026
- Updated eligibility criteria and nomination procedures for choral societies and music associations
- Consolidation of previous versions into a single new regulatory text
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