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On 5 February, NENO and President Alar Karis presented awards to the civil society actors who stood out for their work and achievements in the past year.
“NENO has been awarding the Civil Society Makers of the Year since 1996 – and the continuation of this tradition is a symbol of the perseverance of the civil society,” added Triin Toomesaar, Head of NENO. “The belief in the possibility of change, but also the consistent courage to take responsibility for creating that change, is perhaps what makes this year’s winners special.”
All the winners:
NGO of the Year: Rescue Union (Päästeliit)
Achievement of the Year (2): Establishment of the Sõrve National Nature Reserve, Removal of high-voltage power lines from the Väike strait dam.
Missionary of the Year: Ingrid Tiido.
Public Authorities of the Year: SA Tartu 2024
Company of the Year: Ülemiste Centre
Newcomer of the Year: NGO You Can
Network of the Year: the volunteer community of the Heateo Foundation
Volunteers of the Year (4): Terje Mihhailova, Aleksander Tukk, Robin Raide and Tiina Hussar
Volunteer engager of the Year: the Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF).
