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Silver for Founder of the Year, Small Size Companies: Håkan Nilsson, Founder of Zinnovate International, Honored for Redefining Global Logistics Combining Technology with Sustainability

26 September 2025 15:22

Håkan Nilsson, founder of Zinnovate International, received the Growth Rings in Silver for the global award Founder of the Year category Small Size Companies at the Founders Awards Gala held at Berns in Stockholm on September 25.
The Impactful Journey of Håkan Nilsson, founder of Zinnovate InternationalFounded in 2013 by Håkan Nilsson, Zinnovate transforms global logistics through digital innov

Founder Malin Lindfors Speace’s Ethos International Shows that Complex Sustainability Challenges can Transform into Real Progress and Awarded her Silver for Founder of the Year, Small Size Companies

26 September 2025 15:18

Malin Lindfors Speace, founder of Ethos International, received the Growth rings in Silver for the global award Founder of the Year category Small Size Companies at the Founders Awards Gala held at Berns in Stockholm on September 25.
The Impactful Journey of Malin Lindfors Speace, founder of Ethos InternationalEthos, founded by Malin Lindfors Speace in 2007, is a growing sustainability consulta

Silver for Founder of the Year, Small Size Companies: Founders of Prison Island, Anders Jackson and Lars Bergman, Recognized for Creating a Global Success with Adventure Experiences in the Action Room Segment

26 September 2025 15:13

Anders Jackson and Lars Bergman, founders of Prison Island, received Silver for the global award Founder of the Year category Small Size Companies at the Founders Awards Gala held at Berns in Stockholm on September 25.
The Impactful Journey of Anders Jackson and Lars Bergman, founders of Prison IslandFounded in 2013 by Anders Jackson and Lars Bergman, Prison Island is a global adventure concept

Gold for Founder of the Year, Small Size Companies: Elvira Eriksson, Founder of Mockberg, Combines Elegance with Responsibility in Creating Long-lasting Jewelry and Watches

26 September 2025 15:12

Elvira Eriksson, founder of Mockberg, received the Growth Rings in Gold for the global award Founder of the Year category Small Size Companies at the Founders Awards Gala held at Berns in Stockholm on September 25.
The Founders Jury Motivation“Elvira has led the company for 10 years, including through some very challenging times. For her never-give-up attitude, creativity, and passion, Elvira,

Gold for Founder of the Year, Small Size Companies: Wuka’s Founders Ruby Raut and Dave Slocombe Combines Innovation with Social and Environmental Impact in their Mission to Transform the Period Care Industry

26 September 2025 15:10

Ruby Raut and Dave Slocombe, founders of WUKA, received the Growth Rings in Gold for the global award Founder of the Year category Small Size Companies at the Founders Awards Gala held at Berns in Stockholm on September 25.
“As someone who grew up in period poverty, my purpose is clear — to build the world’s most sustainable period products so every girl can live with dignity and never miss out

Must Have Ideas Co-Founder Amy Knight Wins Silver for Young Founder of the Year, a UK Fast-growing E-commerce Brand with Problem-solving Products

26 September 2025 14:27

Amy Knight, co-founder of Must Have Ideas received the global award Young Founder of the Year in Silver at the Founders Awards Gala on September 25.
The Impactful Journey of Amy Knight, co-founder of Must Have IdeasFounded in 2018 by Amy and Rob Knight and Chris Finch, Must Have Ideas is one of the UK’s fastest-growing e-commerce brands; from a dining table to a 40,000 sq ft hub with 150 staff,

Hanna Lauste and Linn Rosenqvist Win Silver for Young Founder of the Year for Combining Sustainability with Social Innovation in how Organizations Support People in Everyday Life

26 September 2025 14:26

Hanna Lauste and Linn Rosenqvist, founders of Herbox, received the global award Young Founder of the Year in Silver at the Founders Awards Gala on September 25.
The Impactful Journey of Hanna Lauste and Linn Rosenqvist, founders of HerboxFounded by Hanna Lauste and Linn Rosenqvist in 2021, Herbox provides free, sustainable menstrual products in workplaces, schools, and public spaces, promoting

The Founder of Sunhero, Jonathan Backman, Wins Silver for Young Founder of the Year for his Commitment to Building a Greener Future

26 September 2025 14:23

Jonathan Backman, founder of Sunhero, was awarded the Silver prize for Young Founder of the Year, at the Founders Awards Gala on September 25.
The Impactful Journey of Jonathan Backman, founder of SunheroFounded in 2022 by Jonathan Backman, Sunhero makes solar energy affordable for Swedish households via group purchasing. The company ensures quality, promotes sustainability, ethics, and the tra

KOASTAL’s Founders Samuel Amant and Trygve Zierul, Young Founder of the Year Silver Award Winners for Innovation and Sustainability in Seaweed Production

26 September 2025 14:22

Samuel Amant and Trygve Zierul, founders of KOASTAL received Silver for Young Founder of the Year at the Founders Awards Gala on September 25.
The Impactful Journey of Samuel Amant and Trygve Zierul, founders of KOASTALFounded in 2022 by Samuel Amant and Trygve Zierul, KOASTAL is building a resilient and scalable network for seaweed production and its markets. By leveraging fishermen’s expertis

Gold for Young Founder of the Year: Jonathan Ortheden, Founder of the Fast-Growing Digital Product Agency Compileit

26 September 2025 14:06

Jonathan Ortheden, founder of Compileit, was honored as Gold winner of the Young Founder of the Year award at the Founders Awards Gala on September 25, for building meaningful and innovative solutions improving people's lives.
" I am honored and proud of the award, but above all, I am most proud of what we at Compileit have achieved together to get there. It´s a testament to the incredible work

Mandana Hammarstedt, Founder of 21 Marketing, Win Young Founder of the Year Gold for Building a Successful Business Supporting Sustainable and Equality-focused Companies Worldwide

26 September 2025 14:03

Mandana Hammarstedt, founder of 21 Marketing, was awarded as Gold winner of Young Founder of the Year at the Founders Awards Gala on September 25, for focusing on sustainability and equality in the marketing industry.
"I’m honored to receive the Young founder of the Year award by Founders Alliance, and grateful for the inspiration from the remarkable entrepreneurs present. I'm proud of the te

Founder of the Year Honorary Award: Patricia Olby Kimondo Awarded for Her Passionate Journey - From Pioneering Recruitment to Revolutionizing Talent Sourcing, Empowering Women, and Making a Global Impact

23 September 2024 12:26

Patricia Olby Kimondo, founder of People Productions, received the Growth Rings in Gold as Founder of the Year Honorary Award for being a changemaker and her work for equality among founders. Patricia was awarded at the Founders Awards Gala at Nalen in Stockholm on September 19.