From January 1st 2010, 365 new "Selected Landmarks" will once again be demonstrating every day how success stories which bear the "made in Germany" stamp are shaping Germany’s future – with a combination of expertise and passion.

More than 2,200 entries were received for the contest run by Deutsche Bank and the "Germany – Land of Ideas" initiative to find the most innovative ideas in Germany. The initiative under the patronage of the Federal President is now in its 5th year and this year’s competition drew more interest than ever before. An independent jury decided on the 365 ideas which will join the ever-expanding network for courage, inquisitiveness and innovation in 2010. "Selected Landmarks" which prove that Germany really is the Land of Ideas!

Discover all the "Selected Landmarks" here:
[Selected Landmarks in the Land of Ideas 2010]
To mark the 20th anniversary of the reunification of Germany, this year there is an additional award for twelve ideas which have proven their commitment and creativity in furthering the well-being and future of reunified Germany.

This special prize runs under the theme of “Living Unity”. More information on the Special Award can be found [here]
Each of the "Selected Landmarks" is presented in the new guidebook to the series published by DuMont which is available in bookshops (in German).

For more information on the "Germany – Land of Ideas" initiative go to
[www.land-of-ideas.org]