Alum of the Year at KTH
The award aims to recognise and celebrate a prominent alumnus/alumna which, in his/her professional role or as a private individual, is an inspiration for others.
Alum of the Year 2021
The nomination to the Alum of the Year 2021 has closed.
How it works
The nominee should hold a degree from KTH and be an inspiration to others. KTH Alumni Advisory Board reviews the nominations and issues a recommendation to the President, who makes the final decision. The award ceremony usually takes place at the graduation ceremony in the Town Hall at the end of May. The Alum of the Year-event is held in October.
Previous laureates
2021 Karim Engelmark Cassimjee
2019 Gustav Söderström, Chief R&D Officer at Spotify, E-97
2018 Paulina Modlitba, Founder at We should be Friends, MEDIA-01
2017 Mathias Uhlén, Professor at KTH
2016 Veronica Augustsson, CEO at Cinnober Financial Technology, D-98
2015 Peter Arvai, CEO and founder, Prezi, MEDIA -99
2014 Regina Kevius, City of Stockholm, L-99
2013 Magnus Egerstedt, Professor at Georgia Tech, USA, F-92, L-99
2012 Christer Fuglesang, Astronaut, European Space Agency, F-74
2005 Katarina Bonde, F-78