For the shaping and furthering the development of the "Polizeiruf 110" series of films.

For their live broadcast commentating of the track and field competitions at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece (Eurosport).

For the concept, development and creation of the "Zeitzeugen" documentary series of films as an audiovisual source of autobiographical memories.

For his live broadcast commentating of the dressage competition(s at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece (ARD).

For his convincing comedic perfomances as an actor and parodist as well for his improvisational talents. (Sat.1/ProSieben)

For initiating program-historical and -critical TV formats based on acribic research (e.g. "Spiele ohne Grenzen" (WDR)).

For hosting the series.

For lifetime achievement.