Prizes

Academy Research Fellow Timo Miettinen has been awarded the Alfred Kordelin Prize for his ability to bring philosophical thinking into public discussion. Miettinen, a researcher at the University of Helsinki, believes that understanding Europe is key to our future.

Composer Outi Tarkiainen’s music brings the northern landscape to life in the great concert halls of the world. She has been awarded the Alfred Kordelin Prize for her internationally acclaimed art, which illuminates the deep connection between humanity and nature.

Tuomas Sandholm, Professor of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University, is one of the world’s leading researchers in computational game theory. He has been awarded the Alfred Kordelin Prize for his pioneering work that combines artificial intelligence and game theory.

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 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.

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.

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.

This year the Alfred Kordelin Foundation Prize is awarded to the Conductor Dalia Stasevska, to Minna Halme, Professor of Sustainability Management and to Ilari Sääksjärvi, Professor in Biodiversity Research.