We are delighted. We have been honoured with the "Bocholter Auszeichnung für FamilienFreundlichkeit" (Bocholt Award for Family Friendliness) in the 20-80 employees category. It is a great honour for us. The award recognises both general family friendliness within a company and individual measures and projects that particularly promote family-friendly working conditions. It is initiated by the Bündnis für Familie in Bocholt e.V. and, following its first presentation in 2011, was awarded for the second time. The award ceremony took place in a festive setting alongside the "Company of the Year" prize initiated by Stadtsparkasse Bocholt on 10 October 2013 at Hotel Residenz. The jury for the 2013 company award was composed of representatives from the fields of church, business, labour and social affairs: Mr Joachim Anicker, Superintendent of the Steinfurt-Coesfeld-Borken Church District; Ms Diana Brömmel, Unternehmerfrauen im Handwerk, Borken District; Ms Hildegard Frieling-Heipel, Managing Director of Caritas-Verband Bocholt; Prof. Katrin Hansen, Vice-President of Westfälische Hochschule; Mr Hans-Joachim Hebing, 1st Authorised Representative of IG Metall Bocholt; Ms Gisela Pieron, Deputy Chair of the IHK Regional Committee for the Borken District; Dr Kai Zwicker, District Administrator of the Borken District. Mayor Peter Nebelo is the patron of the BAFF company competition. The next award ceremony will take place in 2015 – we strongly encourage you to apply and take part. Further information is available on the website of the Bündnis für Familie in Bocholt e.V..
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the BAFF award?
BAFF stands for 'Bocholter Auszeichnung für FamilienFreundlichkeit' (Bocholt Award for Family Friendliness) and is presented by Bündnis für Familie in Bocholt e.V. Companies are recognized for overall family friendliness as well as for individual measures and projects that are particularly family-friendly. The award is granted in different size categories based on the number of employees.
Who awards the BAFF distinction and how often?
The initiator is Bündnis für Familie in Bocholt e.V. The award was first presented in 2011 and has since been awarded every two years. The patron is the Mayor of Bocholt.
In which categories is the BAFF awarded?
The award is granted based on company size, in employee categories such as 20 to 80 employees. This allows companies of different sizes to be evaluated on a comparable basis.
How can companies apply for the BAFF?
Companies based in Bocholt can apply through the Bündnis für Familie in Bocholt e.V. Details on participation and application procedures are available on the association's website. Taking part is worthwhile to showcase family friendliness as a key location factor.