Germany Cross of Merit

Left, Marika Heimbach, DKG European Regional Director,
presents Gitta Franke-Zoellmer a rose upon her receipt
of the Federal Cross of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany.

Gitta Franke-Zoellmer, one of the founders of the Germany DKG state organization and former state organization president, was recently awarded the Federal Cross of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany.

She received  this prestigious award because of her longstanding commitment as leader of the VBE (Union for Education) and her work for equality for women on the national and European level.

She is a member of the European Trade Union Committee for Education (ETUCE/EI), and serves as chairperson of the Status of Women Committee (ETUCE)  which was founded because of her initiative.

It was a festive event, accompanied by Celli music performed by Gitta´s former students.

Congratulations, Gitta!