Honoured by the community
Gbenga Arokoyo
Football, coaching and mentorship
Former Super Eagles defender and UEFA A licensed coach, now Head Coach of Täfteå IK, building discipline, teamwork and confidence in young players across Umeå.
Community honourees
People whose work has strengthened unity and opened doors for others in Umeå and across Västerbotten, recognised by our community.
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Farah Roukachi
Writing, social work and advocacy
Author, poet and social worker who lectures on leadership and human rights, leads workshops, and shares knowledge online as Digital Social Worker.
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Ulrika Granskog
Youth support and crime prevention
Social worker and crime prevention coordinator at Umebrå, with over 40 years of supporting children and young people in Umeå.
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Abebe Asres
Photojournalism
Photojournalist at Västerbottens-Kuriren, who has called Umeå home since 1995.
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Armita Ghazinezam
Culture and music for young people
Musician and event organiser who has spent 15 years making culture accessible to young people in Västerbotten.
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