Nominate Alumni of the Year 2026

Novia University of Applied Sciences is pleased to once again present the Alumnus of the Year 2026! Last year we received many fantastic nominations, which demonstrates the great value and opportunity this award provides in highlighting distinguished alumni.

Criteria for Alumnus of the Year

The alumnus is a person who is driven within their field or engaged in society. The alumnus has maintained contact with the university after graduation and has participated in alumni activities, the development of the university, or in other ways supported and promoted Novia.

Who can nominate?

Nominations for Alumnus of the Year can be submitted by anyone – alumni, staff, students, partners, and friends.

How and when can one nominate?

The nomination period is 1.10–30.11.2025. To nominate a candidate, please fill in the form via the link below:

Who decides on Alumnus of the Year?

The decision on who is awarded the Alumni of the Year award is made by Novia's President, based on a proposal from a nomination committee consisting of the deans of each faculty, vice president, head of communications and the alumni coordinator.

The Alumnus of the Year will be presented during spring 2026. The announcement will take place through press releases and social media.

For more information, please contact:
Novia University of Applied Sciences, Alumni Coordinator Bella Alén, tel. +358 50 472 7805