November 2024
The Alfred Kordelin Prize is awarded to three recipients who provide support for youth mental health, address challenges in the green transition, and strengthen the societal role of art
This year, the Alfred Kordelin Prize is awarded to three recipients who provide support for youth mental health, address challenges in the green transition, and strengthen the societal role of art. The prize amount is €50,000.
Sekasin Collective Offers Help to Youth Where They Are – Online
Sekasin Collective receives the Alfred Kordelin Prize for its widely accessible, low-threshold mental health work. The collective provides support to young people through anonymous chat services and online communities.
Mari Lundström Advances Green Transition Through Research
Professor Mari Lundström is awarded the Alfred Kordelin Prize for exceptional research efforts advancing the green transition. Lundström has developed technologies, such as methods for metal separation, trained specialists, and led the way in technological transformation.
Tero Saarinen Paves the Way for Future Generations of Dance Through Tireless Efforts
Dancer, choreographer, and artistic director Tero Saarinen receives the Alfred Kordelin Prize for advancing Finnish contemporary dance and bringing it to international stages. Through his work, Saarinen is paving the way for the next generations of dance.