The Honor Committee of the Student Union of the University of Turku made its decisions at a meeting held on October 23. The awards will be presented on November 9, 2024, at a celebration held at the VPK Hall on the anniversary of the Student Union. A record number of recipients were proposed - 802 in total- and, naturally, a record number of awards will be given, totaling 457.
– The Recognition Committee is grateful for all the proposals and all the work done for the Student Union, its organizations, and a better future for students. We would especially like to thank those who have worked tirelessly but did not receive an award this year, as the rules set limits on the number of awards that can be given, says the chair of the Honor Committee, Tuomas Dahlström.
In addition to Dahlström, the committee included alumni Jukka Koivisto, Mats Kommonen, Satu Nurmi, Matti Vähä-Heikkilä, and Aliisa Wahlsten. The committee also included the Student Union’s Secretary General Iiris Taubert and the Chair of the Student Union’s Representative Council, Selmi Holopainen.
The highest honors will be awarded to Doctor of Philosophy Topi Artukka and Rector Jukka Kola.
Jukka Kola has served as the Rector of the University of Turku in close cooperation with the Student Union of the University of Turku. Jukka has been highly accessible, and students have had the opportunity to discuss important matters with him. Jukka has served as Rector with distinction during difficult times, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, when he led the university and ensured student welfare as best as possible in collaboration with the university's staff. Whenever the Student Union wanted to speak or discuss an issue, Jukka made time for it. That is not a given.
Topi Artukka is an alumnus of the Student Union of the University of Turku, having lived and breathed the Student Union for two decades. He has witnessed many phases of the Student Union and has been involved as a volunteer, employee, and trustee. Topi is known for being a conscientious and kind-hearted person who considers everyone, both new and old members. Most recently, Topi has contributed to the writing of Tyylikkäät vuodet (Stylish Years), a book that thoroughly covers the first 100 years of the history of the Student Union.
Marks of honour and recognition 2024
Ribbon of Honor
Jukka Kola
Topi Artukka
Ribbon of Praise
Jesse Huovinen
Jenni Jäntti
Joni Kajander
Akseli Tiitta
Table Standard
Ari Anteroinen
Cantus Mercurialis
Johanna Lindström
Jyri-Petteri ”ZeiP” Paloposki, Ardcoras Oy
Turun yliopiston IT-asiakaspalvelu
Badge of Praise
Katie Astin
Kaapo Havuluoto
Elisa Hyvärinen
Sofia Isolauri
Laura Kallio
Aleksi Kokkonen
Roosa-Adalmiina Kesti
Reetta Lindberg
Matti Loimaranta
Kirsi Pääkkönen
Roosa Varjonen
Mari Van den Berg
Union Badge
Maria Ahola
Tuomas Alm
Sefra Dahlgren
Ellen Ekblom
Aleksi Elo Dean
Triinu Grun
Tiitus Hannula
Jussi Hedman
Aliina Härmä
Arttu Jokinen
Emilia Järvinen
Veeti Kainulainen
Aino Marjamaa
Verna Myllymaa
Milla Oksanen
Maisa Pikkarainen
Aleksi-Ilari Pelkonen
Anna Rantanen
Laura Sysimetsä
Jenny Sääksi
Kia Tarvainen
Vera Valkonen
Alisa Varjonen
Aino Virolainen
Badge of teh Executive Board
Antti Hakamaa
Shashika Harshani
Saimi Herlevi
Victoria Luovikari
Jimi Mahonen
Vilppu Tolvi
Josefiina Tuomala
Selmi Holopainen
Veikko Pulkki
Union Ribbon