Acknowledgements
The guild awards honors and badges of merit to former or current members of the guild. In addition, the guild may invite an individual from outside the guild to become an Honorary Member of Kapital. Badges of merit and honorary memberships are announced at the annual ball, other honors are presented during Wappu.
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Recognition
According to some member:
“We give out these honors to recognize the people who have truly contributed to our guild and helped shape what it is today. They matter because they reflect our shared values and traditions, and remind us of the impact individuals can have on our community.“
Minttu Badge
i.e. the so-called pillar of the association idea is to give 2 of these out per year
Awarded With Minttu Badge
2024
2025
2026
Tuotantotalouden Kilta Kapital Badge Of Merit
The guild’s badge of merit is the official badge of the Guild, with just the text “Kapital” inside a gear wheel. The badge is 25 mm in diameter and is available in bronze, silver or gold.
Bronze
2026
TKK –
Tekn. yo. –
Tekn. yo. –
Silver
2026 –
TKK –
Tekn. yo. –
Gold
2026
TKK –
Honors
Since nearly the beginning of the guild, it has been customary for Kapital to annually award the Kapital Fresher of the Year Honor from the new class of students, as well as one or two honorable mentions. These honors are granted for outstanding guild activity and interest in the teekkari culture.
Kapital Fresher of the Year
2025 – Karens Jerjomins
2026 –
Honorable mentions
2026
2027
Honorary members
From our rules 4 § MEMBERS
“The Guild may invite, to become an honorary member, a person who has distinguished
themselves in the activities of the Guild or who has otherwise contributed in a special way to its efforts, provided that at least 2/3 of those present at the General Meeting support the invitation.”
Kapitals Honorary Members
We don’t have any
Awards in LTKY
LTKY also gives out yearly awards to people who have done great work during their studies, like Teekkari of the Year and Badge of Merit
Rules and guidelines
Badges of Merit Committee
Rules:
Kapital ry Badges of merit committee rules (not ready)
Members 2026:
Arrangement secretary – Henri Hannola
Member – Vilma Törö
Member – Eevaliisa Väänänen
Board representative – Max Martikainen
Board representative – Titta Peltonen
Criteria for awarding medals of merit and other annual awards of the guild
Rules:
Kapital ry Badges of merit criteria (not ready)
