Druten honors three long-serving councillors with Royal decorations for their dedication to local democracy
Three retiring councillors in Druten have been awarded Royal decorations for their 12 years of service to local democracy. Their work has shaped daily life in the municipality, from infrastructure to community engagement, directly impacting residents' interests and well-being.
| Key Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Honorees | Mr H.A.M. (Ramon) Postulart, Mr A.H. (Ton) Wijnen, Mr G.S.B. (Gerard) Worm |
| Award | Member of the Order of Orange-Nassau |
| Years of Service | 12 years (2014–2026) |
| Municipality | Druten, Gelderland |
| Roles Held | Faction leader, audit committee chair, employers' committee chair, etc. |
| Next Council Meeting | April 1, 2026, 7:30 PM (livestream available) |
The Municipality of Druten plays a key role in local governance, overseeing policies and decisions that shape community life, infrastructure, and public services. Royal decorations like these recognize individuals who have significantly contributed to strengthening local democracy and civic engagement.
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Three Royal Decorations Awarded in Druten Municipality
On Monday afternoon, March 30, 2026, Mayor Sigrid Sengers presented three Royal decorations. This took place during the final council meeting of the Druten municipal council in its current composition. The three councillors had each been active in the council for 12 years, which is why they received a Royal decoration. They were appointed as Members of the Order of Orange-Nassau.
Mayor Sigrid Sengers: “Local democracy is very important in our municipality. Decisions made here affect places and facilities that influence daily life. The municipal council brings together various topics and works on what is best for our municipality. Councillors dedicate themselves wholeheartedly to this. Three councillors are now retiring after 12 years. Their contribution to our beautiful villages has been significant. That is why I proudly pinned a decoration on them.”
Honorees:
Mr H.A.M. (Ramon) Postulart from Druten
Award: Member of the Order of Orange-Nassau
Mr Postulart began his council work in 2014 as a councillor for Dorpslijst Puiflijk/Druten-Zuid. He was re-elected in 2018 and 2022. In the 2022 elections, he was the lead candidate and became faction leader. He was part of the presidium and often spoke on behalf of the joint village lists. He also served as chair of the audit committee and was part of the GGZ council duo. With his attentive ear and approachability, Mr Postulart connected the concrete interests of residents with the often complex political considerations.
Mr A.H. (Ton) Wijnen from Druten
Award: Member of the Order of Orange-Nassau
Mr Wijnen started his council work in 2014 for Kernachtig Druten and was re-elected in 2018 and 2022. As a representative of the municipal council, he served as chair of the employers' committee and was part of the Safety Region council duo. Mr Wijnen carried out his council work with mutual respect and trust, not always following the beaten path, but always with the goal of making Druten a better municipality.
Mr G.S.B. (Gerard) Worm from Druten
Award: Member of the Order of Orange-Nassau
Mr Worm began his council work in 2014 for Kernachtig Druten and also became faction leader. He was re-elected in 2018 and 2022 and was the lead candidate in the 2022 elections. He served as acting chair of the municipal council, chair of the confidence committee, and chair of the Round Table discussions. With an enormous dedication to democracy, Mr Worm earned great trust both within and outside the municipal council.
New councillors
On Wednesday, April 1, there will be another special council meeting. During this meeting, the new councillors will be sworn in. This public meeting starts at 7:30 PM and can also be followed via a livestream (This link leads to an external website).