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March 11, 2026

KY Acknowledgements 2026

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KY has once again given out acknowledgements to students and organizations, that have shown passion and dedication towards the KY community during the past year(s)! The acknowledgements were announced at the KY 115 Annual Ball and Honors Night.

The recipients for 2026 are:

Bronze shield
Kaija Viitasalo

Badge of honour
Mikael Laine
Timo Löyttyniemi

Badge of merit
Elina Björklund
Kristiina Mäkelä

Badge of dedication
Valtteri Häkkinen
Weixin Niemi
Jatta Saari
Pauliina Savolainen
Oona Sorala
Tero Karesniemi
Meeri Korpi
Emma Walsh
Eelis Arokoski
Maiju Rossi
Vilma Mertanen
Oskar Reponen
Topias Lahikainen
Edit Lahtinen
Maria Saarinen

Community shield
Event Concept of the year - ARC Half
Community Builder of the year - KYllä Oluelle
Subject Club of the year - Aalto Business Law
Phenomenon of the year - Hernesaaren Näädät

KY miniature flag
KY Foundation

Teacher of the year
Petri Jylhä

aTalent grant
Aalto Investment Club

Activity badges were given out to 35 students and community badges to 93 students.

Thank you for your work and significat contribution towards the KY community!

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