Lecturer of the Year 2026 Application
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Finlandia Foundation National launched the Lecturer of the Year (LOY) program in 2006. LOY have presented films, book talks, programs about history, architecture, folkways, music and more.

LOY topics must relate to Finnish America or some aspect of Finnish culture in the U.S. 

Click Here to review the Guidelines.

The term for LOY 2026 is January 1 through December 31, 2026.

The deadline to apply is 11:59 P.M. (PST) on October 1, 2025.

All applicants must create an account to view the application and apply.

 

All applications must include the following materials:

  1. This completed and signed application form confirming that during the term, the applicant commits to a minimum of 8 live appearances at chapter events during the term of January 1 - December 31, 2026.
  2. Biographical information/CV 
  3. Recent photograph
  4. Audio-Visual or Digital Material to demonstrate applicant's puplic speaking
  5. Support documentation of merit (i.e., reviews)
  6. Signed letter(s) of nomination and/or support from a trustee(s) or chapter(s) of Finlandia Foundation National (FFN) or other Finnish-American organization(s)