The Espoo medal

Espoo medals have been awarded since 1972. More than 500 people have received the medal in recognition of their work for the benefit of Espoo.

The Espoo medal was designed by sculptor and medal artist Kauko Räsänen, who used to live in Soukka. Räsänen has also designed the doors and reliefs of the City Council Hall, among other things.

The medals are awarded by the Espoo medal committee and handed out annually at the city’s Independence Day gala concert on 6 December.

The medal committee consists of the chairpersons of the City Council, the chairperson of the City Board and the Mayor. The city’s Director of Communications acts as the secretary.

If you would like to nominate a candidate for the medal, you can send a free-form letter by email or post to the secretary:

Director of Communications
Mayor’s Office
P.O. Box 12
02070 CITY OF ESPOO

(Market Town Board, 14 December 1971, Annex 28; amended on 19 March 1979/City Board, item 1.19)

Section 1

The Espoo medal is awarded in recognition of remarkable work for the benefit of the City of Espoo to

the City of Espoo’s current or former elected officials or other persons who, based on their contributions, are deemed deserving of the city’s recognition;
the City of Espoo’s current or retired office-holders and employees;
current or former employees or executives of companies in which the City of Espoo has at least a 75% shareholding.

Section 2

The medal is granted by the committee appointed by the City Board. The committee consists of the chairpersons of the City Council and the chairperson of the City Board. The committee is assisted by the Mayor and the Director of Communications.

The Espoo medal

Regulations concerning the awarding of the Espoo medal