Chief executive of outdoor brand Vaude, Antje von Dewitz, has been awarded Germany’s Order of Merit in recognition of her achievements as “a family entrepreneur, protector of the environment and defender of human rights”.

She received the award from the president of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, at a ceremony in Berlin on October 1.

The Order of Merit, also called the Federal Cross of Merit, is the highest award that the state confers for services to the common good.

“It is a great honour, and it moves me greatly to accept this award,” Antje von Dewitz said. “I see it especially as recognition of the wonderful work done by our whole team at Vaude.”

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