The German Geophysical Society (DGG) honors Tilo von Dobeneck, Professor at the Department of Geosciences and head of the working group "Marine Geophysics" with the "Prize for Excellent Teaching" 2020. The prize and the associated medal are awarded on the recommendation of students of the Geophysical Action Program (GAP) to teachers of geophysics who distinguish themselves through special commitment and high quality of their teaching. Tilo von Dobeneck has been dedicating himself with great enthusiasm to teaching at our department since 1993. He has played a central role in the reforms of our study programs and has contributed innovative impulses to the new study structures. We are very pleased about this award and congratulate Tilo von Dobeneck very warmly.