Carinthian student triumphed at the 2025 geonomic award!

Carinthian student triumphed at the 2025 geonomic award!

Wieden, Österreich - A young Carinthian shows how it works! Elias Rieger, 17 years old and student of the 7B of the St. Paul Abbey High School in the Lavanttal, recently won the coveted Geonomic Award 2025. This competition attracts students from all over Austria every year, and Rieger managed to assert himself against impressive 1398 competitors. According to My Leisure even has an online pre-selection and an exciting federal final in Vienna, where Rieger is the topic of "business location in Austria" in front of a specialist jury presented. He not only demonstrated his sound specialist knowledge, but also enormous argumentation skills and rhetorical talent.

This victory is not only a personal success for Rieger, but also great praise for economic education in Austria. The event, which has been taking place since the school year 2007/2008, is supported by the Foundation for Economic Education and aims to sensitize students to economic relationships and to expand their knowledge.

a well -deserved price

The winner's profit not only brings fame and honor for Rieger, but also a city break worth 1500 euros. "I am very happy about this price and the opportunity to further expand my economic knowledge," said the student in an interview after the award ceremony.

Rieger has big plans: after the Matura he would like to train himself in the field of economy. With his clear focus and the already proven skills, the world is open to him. His performance is an encouraging example for other students and confirmation that diligence and commitment pay off.

a talent that strives for more

In a time when economic issues are becoming increasingly important, Elias Rieger shows that the youngsters are well informed and willing to accept the challenge. With his experience obtained and the price in his pocket, he will certainly position himself as an emerging talent in the economic area in the future.

We congratulate Elias Rieger on his triumph and wish him all the best for his further school and professional career. His success is a profit for the entire Carinthia region and a positive signal for education in the economic sector! You can also find more information about the Geonomic Award on Kleine Zeitung .