Business medal of the state of Baden-Württemberg
The business medal of the state of Baden-Württemberg is a state award from the state of Baden-Württemberg . It was donated in one step on October 5, 1987 and has since been awarded up to 30 times a year for outstanding services by personalities, companies and other institutions in the field of business in the state of Baden-Württemberg. In particular for special professional or entrepreneurial achievements in the fields of vocational training, research and development as well as technology, environmental protection, foreign trade and development aid .
Appearance and wearing style
Consisting of fine silver existing and gold medal has a diameter of mm 40 and is not portable. On its obverse it shows the raised, large state coat of arms of Baden-Württemberg in the center and the inscription: BADEN-WÜRTTEMBERG (above) and MINISTRY OF ECONOMY (below). The reverse , on the other hand, is smooth and shows the five-line inscription: FOR / OUTSTANDING / MERIT / TO THE / ECONOMY .
Award procedure
The incumbent Minister of Economics, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises and Technology decides on the award. The award itself is carried out by the minister, who hands over the medal along with the certificate and a 9 mm miniature that can be worn on the lapel of the recipient.