Awards for Anna Rosmus

Honors and Awards

* “Best German Writer,” for the essay “Internal and External Freedoms taken from History and Politics in Europe,” in the “European Essay Competition” in June 1980, Berlin / Paris
* Third place for the documentation “Resistance and Persecution,” in the nationwide contest “The Prewar-Years in my Hometown” in November 1981, Hamburg
* In November 1984, the association of Bavaria’s Publishers and the City of Munich honored her with the “Geschwister-Scholl-Preis,” as she “has mustered the highly inconvenient courage to reject the ready-framed historical picture of her hometown.”
* Given the death mask of Kurt Tucholsky for civil courage and political commitment May 7, 1987, Hindås, Sweden
* (A movie about her life, THE NASTY GIRL, was released and nominated for an Oscar in 1991)
* “The Holocaust Memorial Award,” by “Holocaust Survivors & Friends in Pursuit of Justice” in October 1992, Albany, N.Y.
* Legislative Resolution honoring “the tireless, courageous and often life-threatening efforts...against the acts and effects of racism, bigotry and hatred, remembering the warnings of a tragic and blackened history...to educate future generations“ by the State of New York, in October 1992
* Elected Member of the International “PEN-Club,” in December 1993
* (A Biography, “Anna Rosmus - The Witch of Passau”, was published by Dietz, in Berlin, in March 1994)
* Honored by Temple Beth El in California on April 8, 1994, her “in appreciation of the humanitarian efforts to educate the world about the history of the Holocaust.”
* Scott Kennedy, Mayor of Santa Cruz, California, proclaimed Sunday, April 10, 1994 as “Anna Rosmus Day” in the City of Santa Cruz, CA
* “The Sarnat Award” by the Anti-Defamation League of B’nai Brith, “for combating anti-Jewish activities,” June 10, 1994, in New York City
* Tree-Dedication in front of “Temple Israel,” November 9, 1994, Albany, N.Y.
* “Conscience-in-Media-Award” honoring “those who have demonstrated singular commitment to the highest principles of journalism at notable personal cost or sacrifice,” by the “American Society of Journalists and Authors,” in September 1994
* Honored by the Holocaust Memorial Center in West Bloomfield, Michigan, on October 9, 1994, “in recognition of having exposed the facts about the role of Passau, Germany, during World War II and forcing its residents finally to confront the truth.”
* “Myrtle Wreath Award,” by Hadassah, “in recognition of selfless and fearless pursuit of the truth about the Holocaust,” March 30, 1995, Washington D.C.
* Elected honorary member of the 65th Infantry Division Association on September 8, 1995
* On February 11, 1996, the 4214th USAR Hospital honored her “enlightening research centered around the involvement of African-Americans in Germany during WWII”.
* Listed in “Who’s Who in America” (first time in the 1996 edition) in “Five Thousand Personalities of the World” (1996 edition), and in the “International Directory for Distinguished Leadership” (1996 edition)
* In May 1996, “in acknowledgement and appreciation of her years of dedication, foresight and leadership that have influenced professions and communities,” the American Biographical Institute awarded her the title “Most Admired Woman of The Decade.”
* Awarded the prestigious “Heinz-Galinski-Award” on October 20,1996, by the Jewish Community in Berlin, honoring her “commitment characterized by understanding, tolerance and mutual respect; her espousal of peace and reconciliation; the sincere way she comes to grips with history and the past.” In the jury’s justification it says, among other things: “In spite of the greatest difficulties and opposition that you were forced to confront again and again, you have rendered a very significant contribution to memory and enlightenment. Only when we remember do we have a chance of doing battle against neo-Nazism.”
* Listed in “International Who’s Who of Contemporary Achievement” (1997/1998 edition)
* Listed in “International Who’s Who of American Woman” (first time in the 1997/1998 edition)
* The D.C. Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and the American Immigration Law Foundation honored her in Washington D.C., on March 20, 1998, with the Immigrant Achievement Award as a “distinguished Immigrant who through her extraordinary endeavors has made a substantial contribution to the United States of America and is a proud reflection of the values of this nation.”
* Listed in “Outstanding People of the 20 Century” (IBC Cambridge, since April 23, 1998) “in honour of an Outstanding Contribution to Education.”
* Listed in “Who’s Who in the World” (first time in the 1999 edition)
* Listed in “International Who’s Who of Professional and Business Women” (first time in the 1999 edition)
* Listed in “International Who’s Who of Women” (first time in the 2000 edition)

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