Brandt School Graduation Prizes

Graduation

The Brandt School Graduation Prizes are annually given to the most outstanding students, honoring their excellent academic accomplishments as well as their strong political and social commitment. In autumn 2020 they were awarded for the first time.

The Dietmar Herz Award is given to an MPP student who best demonstrates the commitment, enthusiasm and spirit of service to government exemplified by our founding director, Prof. Dr. Dietmar Herz.

The Director’s Certificate Of Merit is awarded to MPP students with outstanding academic achievements during their Master's studies.

The Excellence In Service And Leadership Award is granted to an MPP student who has demonstrated tireless engagement for fellow students and a sense of service to society in general.

2024 Winners

Dietmar Herz Award Winner

Dietmar Herz Award Winner
Sourav Dhungana

Director’s Certificate Of Merit Winner

Grad Prize
Sharmaine Salazar

Excellence in Service and Leadership Award Winner

Excellence in Service and Leadership Award Winner
María Fernanda Caparó

2023 Winners

Dietmar Herz Award Winner

Emmanuel Baba Aduku

Director’s Certificate Of Merit Winner

Fatima Farooq Murawat

Excellence in Service and Leadership Award Winner

Mary Margaret “Molly” Hall

2022 Winners

Dietmar Herz Award Winner

Houssein Al Malla
Houssein Al Malla

Director’s Certificate Of Merit Winners

Jesus Antonio Renzullo Narvaez, Caroline von Stein, Adriana del Milagro Pineda Rios
Jesus Antonio Renzullo Narvaez, Caroline von Stein, Adriana del Milagro Pineda Rios, Houssein Al Malla

Excellence in Service and Leadership Award Winner

Niklas Joschua Kemper
Niklas Joschua Kemper