Espoo medal recipients 2023
6.12.2023 7.00Updated: 6.12.2023 13.30
The Espoo medal has been awarded to 15 people in recognition of their work for the benefit of the City of Espoo. The 2023 Espoo medals will be presented at the Independence Day Gala Concert available online on 6 Dec at 14:30.
The recipients of the Espoo medal are:
- Arman Alizad, journalist, presenter
- Tuula Antola, Omnia Joint Authority Director
- Tommi Grönlund ja Petteri Nisunen, artists
- Simo Grönroos, Member of City Council
- Raija Jensen, riding school entrepreneur
- Justus Kainulainen, floorball player
- Kyösti Kakkonen, art and design collector
- Johanna Kare, artist
- Harri Lammi, Competition Director
- Ida Parkkinen, Chair of the Board at Aalto University Student Union AYY
- Henna Partanen, Member of City Council
- Lea Rintala, Event Manager
- Timo Torikka, actor, artist
- Henrik Vuornos, Member of City Council
- Hannu Väänänen, Chief Inspector
The Espoo medal, designed by medal artist Kauko Räsänen, has been awarded to more than 500 people since 1972 in recognition of their work for the benefit of the city. The recipients are chosen by the medal committee of the City of Espoo.
City of Espoo Independence Day Gala Concert will be streamed live at espoo.fi/kaupunkitapahtumat http://www.espoo.fi/kaupunkitapahtumat