on march 10, 2017 the young voices brandenburg were awarded the sonderpreis für zivilcourage und gemeinsinn by the tour brandenburg. this was the sixth time prize was awarded for "civil courage and mutualism." the prize is awarded to people and institutions of brandenburg who are accomplishing special projects for the enrichment of brandenburg and german society. their tour of the state of brandenburg during the summer of 2016 was catalyst for the award.