Each exhibitor is entitled to submit innovations to the DLG. After intensive information and discussion an impartial committee takes a majority decision on which products are to be awarded a Gold or Silver Medal.

Gold Medal for Innovations

Gold Medals for Innovations will be awarded for products with a concept showing new functions or which can essentially improve known processes.

The following aspects are crucial for the award of a Gold Medal:

Silver Medal for Innovations

Silver Medals for Innovations will be awarded for products which have been developed further in such a fashion that an essential improvement of the function or the process may be expected. However, the products does not totally satisfy the criteria for the award of a Gold Medal for Innovations.

The following aspects are crucial for the award of a Silver Medal: