The Founder
Norbert Dewender
Founder and first Board member of the Foundation
Norbert Dewender grew up in Wachtendonk. After studying in Aachen, he now works there as a Consulting Engineer and manages his own real estate.
When he founded the Foundation, his aim was to create opportunities for young people and support educational pathways. At the heart of his commitment was the sustainable development of his home region.
His work is characterised by personal responsibility, reliability and the dedicated support of young talent.
Biographical timeline- Born on 16 November 1961 in Geldern.
Son of Wilhelm Dewender, architect, and Wilhelmine Dewender, bank employee. - Catholic Kindergarten St. Marien, Wachtendonk.
- 1968 to 1972 Michael Primary School in Wachtendonk.
- 1972 to 1981 Thomaeum Grammar School, Kempen; final qualification: Abitur.
- 07/1981 to 09/1982 Military Service with the 2nd Transport Batallion 170 (training company), Rheine – German Armed Forces; last rank: Corporal First Class.
- 10/1985 Reserve Training Exercise, Pontoon Bridge Company, Emmerich.
- 1982 to 1989 Studied Civil Engineering at RWTH Aachen University; Specialization: Structural Engineering; Degree: Diplom-Ingenieur.
- 1990 Joined his father’s architectural office in Wachtendonk.
- 1992 Qualified to prepare and submit building applications
- 1995 Took over the engineering office founded by Wilhelm Dewender
- 1995 Consulting engineer
- 1996 Certified expert in sound and thermal insulation
- 2000 BAFA energy consultant
- 2012 Energy-efficiency expert for federal funding programmes
- 2019 Qualified structural engineer
Activities & Interests
- 1993 to 1996 Second chairman of TSV Wachtendonk-Wankum.
- 2012 to present Board member of the Dewender-Stiftung.
Track and Field
Greatest achievement
110 m hurdles, semifinal, International German University Championships, Freiburg 07/1985***
My personal bests
| Event | Performance | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| High jump* | 1.97 m | 06/09/1981 | Rheurdt |
| Long jump* | 6.75 m | 01/06/1985 | Kevelaer |
| 110 m hurdles*/** | 14.8 sec | 02/06/1985 | Kevelaer |
| Triple jump* | 13.57 m | 15/06/1985 | Kevelaer |
| 100 m | 11.0 sec | 15/06/1985 | Kevelaer |
| Shot put | 12.80 m | 15/04/1989 | Wachtendonk |
* Club record, LAZ Wachtendonk
** District record, LVN District Kleve (hand-timed)
*** Competed for RWTH Aachen University
Basketball
My clubs
| Club | Season |
|---|---|
| VT Kempen | 80/81, 81/82, 82/83, 83/84 (K) |
| BG Aachen** | 84/85 (L), 85/86 (L*, O) |
| DJK Frankenberg | 86/87, 87/88 (O) |
| BBC Krefeld | 88/89 (R) |
| Kempener TV | 91/92 (B*), 92/93, 93/94, 94/95, 95/96 (L) |
| Hülser SV | 96/97 (L) |
| Kempener LC | 97/98, 98/99 |
(K) District League (B) Regional League (L) State League (O) Upper League (R) Regional League
* Champions and promoted
** Basketball association of DJK Frankenberg / DJK Vaalserquartier
Concert Archive
The early years
- 06/10/1979 Dr. Feelgood, Shiva, Baarlo (NL) Search setlist
- 02/02/1980 Jürgen Zeltinger Band, Grugahalle, Essen Search setlist
- 02/02/1980 Boomtown Rats, Grugahalle, Essen Search setlist
- 05/10/1980 Dexy's Midnight Runners, SQ 36, Berlin Search setlist
- 06/08/1983 Jah Wobble, Festivalcatraz, Zonhoven (B) Search setlist
- 06/08/1983 John Hiatt, Paul Carrack and Nick Lowe, Festivalcatraz, Zonhoven (B) Search setlist
- 06/08/1983 Level 42, Festivalcatraz, Zonhoven (B) Search setlist
- 06/08/1983 Echo and the Bunnymen, Festivalcatraz, Zonhoven (B) Search setlist
- 30/03/1984 New Order, Uni-Mensa, Düsseldorf Search setlist
- 12/08/1984 The Fixx, Hall de Fois, Liège (B) Search setlist
- 12/08/1984 Shriekback, Hall de Fois, Liège (B) Search setlist
- 12/08/1984 Fad Gadget, Hall de Fois, Liège (B) Search setlist
- 12/08/1984 New Order, Hall de Fois, Liège (B) Search setlist
- 12/08/1984 Echo and the Bunnymen, Hall de Fois, Liège (B) Search setlist
- 01/11/1984 Howard Jones, Robert Schumann Hall, Düsseldorf Search setlist
- 01/11/1984 Style Council, Robert Schumann Hall, Düsseldorf Search setlist
- 19/01/1985 The Nits, Audimax, Aachen Search setlist
- 22/05/1985 Die Toten Hosen, Mensa II, Aachen Search setlist
- 1986 Wire, Metropol, Aachen Search setlist
- 1986 Der Plan, Metropol, Aachen Search setlist
- 06/12/1987 New Order, Philipshalle, Düsseldorf Search setlist
- 27/07/1991 Joe Jackson, Chicago Theatre, Chicago (USA) Search setlist
- 13/10/1993 Whitney Houston, Deutschlandhalle, Berlin Search setlist
- 06/02/1995 Kool And The Gang, Bob World Championships, Winterberg Search setlist
- 11/1997 Götz Alsmann & Band, Bar jeder Vernunft, Berlin Search setlist
- 09/05/1999 Echo and the Bunnymen, Prime Club, Cologne Search setlist
- 06/08/1999 Deutsch-Amerikanische Freundschaft, Open Air, Neerpelt (B) Search setlist
- 06/08/1999 Gary Numan, Open Air, Neerpelt (B) Search setlist
- 06/08/1999 Echo and the Bunnymen, Open Air, Neerpelt (B) Search setlist
- 08/2000 Fool's Garden, St. Georg Ski Jump, Winterberg Search setlist
- 11/08/2001 Ash, Müngersdorfer Stadium, Cologne Search setlist
- 11/08/2001 New Order, Müngersdorfer Stadium, Cologne Search setlist
- 11/08/2001 Robbie Williams, Müngersdorfer Stadium, Cologne Search setlist
- 27/10/2001 Echo and the Bunnymen, Zeche, Bochum Search setlist
- 16/11/2001 New Order, Palladium, Cologne Search setlist
- 30/11/2003 Echo and the Bunnymen, Shepherds Bush Empire, London (UK) Search setlist
- 12/03/2004 The Stranglers, Shepherds Bush Empire, London (UK) Search setlist
- 22/03/2004 The Stranglers, Matrix, Bochum Search setlist
- 22/05/2004 Gruppo Sportivo, Event Grounds, Hellendoorn (NL) Search setlist
- 22/05/2004 The Stranglers, Event Grounds, Hellendoorn (NL) Search setlist
- 22/05/2004 Level 42, Event Grounds, Hellendoorn (NL) Search setlist
- 22/05/2004 Simple Minds, Event Grounds, Hellendoorn (NL) Search setlist
- 06/08/2004 Anne Clark, Osschotse Feesten, Aarschot (B) Search setlist
- 06/08/2004 The Stranglers, Osschotse Feesten, Aarschot (B) Search setlist
- 24/06/2005 Moby, Hyde Park, London (UK) Search setlist
- 24/06/2005 New Order, Hyde Park, London (UK) Search setlist
- 30/06/2005 The Bravery, Rock Werchter, Werchter (B) Search setlist
- 30/06/2005 New Order, Rock Werchter, Werchter (B) Search setlist
- 30/06/2005 Kraftwerk, Rock Werchter, Werchter (B) Search setlist
- 30/06/2005 Chemical Brothers, Rock Werchter, Werchter (B) Search setlist
- 01/11/2005 Echo and the Bunnymen, Shepherds Bush Empire, London (UK) Search setlist
- 03/11/2005 Echo and the Bunnymen, Prime Club, Cologne Search setlist
- 14/11/2005 A Certain Ratio, Apollo, Manchester (UK) Search setlist
- 14/11/2005 New Order, Apollo, Manchester (UK) Search setlist
- 20/02/2006 Editors, Bahnhof Langendreer, Bochum Search setlist