Prizes

Musician Vilma Jää has been awarded the Alfred Kordelin Prize for her artistic work. Jää fuses Finno-Ugric folk music with electronic sounds and pop in her music. A burning inner drive and a strong personal vision keep her grounded, even as her popularity soars.

Professor Jaan Praks leads a space technology research group at Aalto University’s Department of Electronics and Nanoengineering. The Kordelin Foundation has honored Praks for his exceptionally impactful career as a pioneer of the Finnish space sector.

The Kordelin Foundation has honored the Bishop of the Archdiocese of Turku, Mari Leppänen, for her work as a staunch advocate of equality, human rights and justice. As bishop, she hopes to speak a language that people understand.

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.