As recognition of his outstanding achievements in translating science into policy taking into account the perspectives and interests of a diversity of groups and individuals, including members of the wider public, Professor Ortwin Renn, Director of DIALOGIK, has been awarded the Order of Merit of the state of Baden-Württemberg on 18 May 2019 by Prime Minister Kretschmann. The Order of Merit was awarded by Winfried Kretschmann to 18 outstanding personalities. Prime Minister Kretschmann stated that these individuals, through their engagement in culture, politics, science, society and other areas, created reliability for society as a whole.
In 2012, Ortwin Renn was awarded the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (Bundesverdienstkreuz Erster Klasse) in recognition of his scientific achievements in Germany and internationally.