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TAMK Alumni of the Year

Alumni of the Year is an honorary title given to a former student or an employee of TAMK (prev. PIRAMK). Alumni of the Year is a person who has demonstrated outstanding achievement in working life and serves as a role model and inspiration for the whole TAMK community.

Alumna of the Year 2026

Reetta Keränen

TAMK Alumni of the Year Reetta Keränen has boldly forged an educational and career path of her own. As a board professional, she helps companies grow.

I want to give current students examples of what kind of paths and possibilities there are to move forward. By studying, you can clarify your own direction throughout your working life. Choices are not mutually exclusive for the rest of your life.  

How the the Alumni of the Year is selected?

The nomination period is typically in April-May. TAMK’s five faculties nominate 1-2 candidates each, after which the list of nominees is passed on to TAMK’s President and CEO. The final decision is made by the Executive Board.

Criteria for Alumni of the Year:

  • a graduate from TAMK or PIRAMK (year 1992 or after)
  • promotes cooperation between TAMK, society and community at large
  • a societal influencer in Finland and/or abroad
  • strengthens TAMK’s reputation as a higher education institution
  • a pioneer and multidisciplinary player in working life

The title holder will be announced in October during the national alumni month of the Finnish universities of applied sciences.