Ruukki is Culture-Friendly Company of the Year 2025

The annual Culture-Friendly Award is presented to an individual, association or community that has revitalised, renewed or promoted culture in Tuusula through its activities.

Kellokosken Ruukki ry and its members have enlivened Tuusula’s cultural and event offerings, for example, at the Christmas Market, the Mukiinmenevät maanantait concerts, and as part of Tuusula’s Night of the Arts. The association’s activities have an impact on the entire municipality and also more broadly in Southern Finland

.”We, the people behind the ironworks, are united by our love for the ironworks and our desire to create experiences. The rugged environment of the ironworks is unique; time slows down there and the senses open up to creativity. Says Hanna-Kaisa Risku, chair of Kellokosken Ruukki ry.

Nominations for the culture award could be submitted via the Tuusula municipality website. A total of 18 nominations were received. Kellokosken Ruukki ry was nominated on the following grounds, among others:

Many events at Kellokoski Ironworks not only enliven the village community, but also significantly enrich local cultural life

. The award jury appointed by the Culture and Leisure Committee selected the winner from among the nominations received. The jury consisted of the chair of the Culture and Leisure Committee, the director of culture and museums, and a cultural producer

.– The activities and events organised by Kellokosken Ruukki ry have clearly raised the profile of Kellokoski and Tuusula in a positive way. It has been a great pleasure to see large crowds at Ruukki’s wonderful events, says Markus Meckelborg, chair of the Culture and Leisure Committee, who presented the award at the Tuusula Day event.

The annual award can be given to a cultural actor, event or achievement. The aim of the cultural award is to encourage cultural actors and show appreciation for innovative cultural achievements.

“Receiving the award is a great honour and recognition for all of us at Ruukki. It is a pleasure to see that our work for the community and culture is visible and has an impact. Hanna-Kaisa Risku, Chair of Kellokoski Ruukki Ry, continues.

The award includes a certificate of honour and a cash prize. The certificate of honour was designed by Ville Savimaa, a graphic designer from Tuusula. The award has been presented four times previously, to Krapin Paja (2021), Jekku ry (2022), Hanni Autere (2023) and Mika Saatsi, who heads Loimolan Voimaa (2024).

Further information is available on the Kellokosken Ruukki website:

Further information:
Acting Director of Culture and Museums Jaana Koskenranta, jaana.koskenranta@tuusula.fi, +358 40 314 3460
Cultural Producer Janne Raudaskoski, janne.raudaskoski@tuusula.fi, +358 40 314 3436

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