Awarding the title of Alumna / Alumnus of the Year is the University of Eastern Finland’s way to recognise the achievements of its accomplished alumni.
UEF Alumni / Alumnus of the Year
- 2019 Medfiles President and CEO Tuija Keinonen
- 2018 Minister of the Environment, Energy and Housing Kimmo Tiilikainen
- 2017 Nutritionist Hanna Partanen
- 2015 Director General Tapio Kosunen
- 2014 Secretary of State Sari Raassina
- 2013 OAJ President Olli Luukkainen
- 2011 Vice Chancellor of the University of Namibia Kenneth Matengu
- 2010 Minister of Transport Anu Vehviläinen
University of Kuopio
- 2007 Doctor, Professor Pekka Puska
- 2008 Member of Parliament Paula Risikko
- 2009 Veijo Miettinen
University of Joensuu
- 2004 Juha Vänskä (Joensuun Alumnit ry)