Acknowledgements were awarded at AYY’s 16th annual ball
Each year, AYY awards various acknowledgements to outstanding members of the Aalto community. The badges of merit and honour are awarded for active contributions in support of AYY and its objectives. In addition to the badges, AYY also grants other acknowledgements to members of the Aalto community and to actions that have impacted the community.
AYY has three types of badges of merit and honour: the community badge, the badge of merit, and the badge of honour. In addition, AYY has a special acknowledgement, the hero badge. A miniature flag and AYY’s sash may also be awarded. Other annual forms of acknowledgement include the Aalto Athlete of the Year, Learning Promotion Deed, International Deed, and Sustainability Deed. At irregular intervals, AYY Seal of Approval may also be granted.
At AYY16 annual ball on Saturday, 16 May, the following acknowledgements were awarded:
Badge of Honor
Matias Saikku
Badges of Merit
Aleksi Järvinen
Leevi Koistinen
Tuukka Retva
Sakari Ropponen
Julia Sippala
Jenni Toivonen
Viivi-Maari Kallinen
Rebecca Adrianzen
Toni Niemi
Community Badges
Annika Arola
Anton Voipio
Daniel Schiechl
Viti Hirvenoja
Arttu Pahta
Elina Ståhlberg
Atte Niemi
Meri Vallo
Anni Kekäläinen
Einari Stenberg
Inkeri Nora
Tilda Leikola
Ville Kaakinen
Julia Särkkä
Wilma Branders
Joonatan Seppänen
Ilkka Törrönen
Marcell Berta
Erika Koskela
Milla Kumpulainen
Olli Tunkelo
Joona Huikuri
Miniature Flags
Lippo Suominen
Juhana Brotherus
Eeva Ahdekivi
Hero Badge
Teekkari Symbol Committee
Aalto Athlete of the Year
Oliver Bäcksbacka
International Deed
MAYDAY
Sustainable Deed
Aalto ChaiR
Congratulations to the recipients and thank you for your active contributions to the student union!
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