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Industry
Finland’s 2026 Industry Awards winners announced
Finland’s annual Industry Awards were presented at Tampere Hall on October 2 as part of the Music x Media industry event.
A total of 29 awards were handed out across 27 categories, recognising professionals, companies, events and organisations across the Finnish music business.
The 2026 winners are:
Radio Professional of the Year: Anne Lainto, YleX
Music Media of the Year: Yle Musiikki
Cornerstone of the Year: Jojo “Johanna” von Hertzen, Mimmi Label & Suomen Musiikintekijät
Future Visionary of the Year: Maiju Talvisto, SheSaid.So Finland
Agency of the Year: Alt Agency & Management
Promoter or Artistic Director of the Year: Samu Forsblom, Oulu2026 Euroopan kulttuuripääkaupunki
Media Influencer of the Year: Katri Norrlin, YleX & UMK
Deed of the Year – Special Award: Eero Koivistoinen, Janne Mäkelä and Matti Laipio for the Jazz Suomi 100 history project
Deed of the Year – Special Award: Rockadillo and Tampereen kaupunki for bringing WOMEX to Finland for a second time
Association of the Year: Suomen Musiikintekijät
LUO(V)UUS Award: Diivavälitys
Music Programme of the Year: Radio Suomen Musiikki-ilta
Booking Agent of the Year: Johanna Sauramäki, Saura Booking Agency Oy
Indie Label of the Year: Lördag
Music Publisher of the Year: Kaiku Songs
Event of the Year: Eppu Normaali – Kaikki häipyy, on vain nyt -stadionkonsertit
Artist Team of the Year: OLGAn tiimi — Lilli Keh, Saara Everi, Eetu Kuivalainen, Henri Pulkkinen, Alma Miettinen, Emma Rühr, Marko Kivelä, Konsta Viipuri, Jimi Rantanen, Krista Aikio, Amanda Korpijaakko, Seena Talvi, Kenana Alic, Kashika Arora, Sofia Ruija, Eero Tolppanen and Leo Jupiter
Communication and Marketing Person of the Year: Kristiina Paananen, Projektikonttori Kioski Oy
Service Provider of the Year: Helsingin Rock and Roll Oy
Festival of the Year: Tuska Festival 2026
Event Maker of the Year: Lani Nordlund, Kulttuuritalo
Venue of the Year, Big: Allas Live
Venue of the Year, Small: G Livelab Tampere
Tampere International Music Award: Fruzsina Szép
Brand & Partnerships Execution of the Year: Musiikin Arvo -kampanja
A&R Person of the Year: Gabi Hakanen, Vallila Music House Oy
Manager of the Year: Veronika Mikheeva, MAD Agency
Lifetime Achievement Award: Aku Syrjä
Lifetime Achievement Award: Tuula Sarotie
The Deed of the Year special awards went to Eero Koivistoinen, Janne Mäkelä and Matti Laipio for the Jazz Finland 100 history project, and to Rockadillo and the City of Tampere for bringing WOMEX to Finland for a second time.
The Industry Awards have been presented since 1995. Winners are selected through a combination of industry jury voting and audience voting, weighted 70% and 30% respectively.