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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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.
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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.
