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Adult of the Year award

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Adult of the Year 2024

This year, the theme of the Adult of the Year award is supporting children and young people's mental health and substance abuse prevention.

This Adult of the Year award was given to Keijo Svart. He has long worked with Roma youth, helping them cope with everyday challenges at home, school, and during their free time.

The Good Fairy honorary mention was awarded to Jelena Saldukene, Minna Leponiemi, and Raija Kotilainen from Setlementti Tampere. They have worked for years in Tesoma for the benefit of the area’s children, youth, and families.

Each year, the City of Tampere presents the Adult of the Year award. The award can be granted to a person, group or community that has acted in an exemplary manner and carried out significant work for the benefit of children and young people in Tampere. The prize has been awarded since 2007, and its theme changes annually. 

Anyone can propose candidates for the award. The proposals can be submitted via an open application process in September–October. The selection is made by the Culture and Leisure Committee.

The prize is awarded annually at an event related to the World Children’s Day on 20 November. The award includes a diploma and a prize that supports the recipient’s activities. The prize is specified individually for each recipient.

In addition to the Adult of the Year award, the Good Fairy honorary mention is also awarded annually. It has most often been given to a city employee or unit that has acted exemplary or done significant work for the benefit of children and youth in Tampere.

More information 

Tiia Heinäsuo
Senior specialist
Phone:
050 411 2434
Updated 27.11.2024