Founder of the Year Honorary Award

patricia olby kimondo

FOUNDER OF THE YEAR HONORARY AWARD 2024

For over twenty years, Patricia has successfully led her company with a mission to revolutionize the Talent Sourcing Industry through innovative solutions. She advocates for women, particularly female founders, and works to improve their conditions worldwide. Her leadership and dedication make her a true changemaker, and we are honored to recognize her remarkable achievements with this award.

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sven hagströmer

FOUNDER OF THE YEAR HONORARY AWARD 2023

Sven Hagströmer, founder of Creades, received the Growth Rings in Gold as Founder of the Year Honorary Award for his lifelong work for entrepreneurship and social impact.

"After following the award since its inception and admiring its recipients, I am truly proud and delighted to be a part of this exclusive circle", says Sven.

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Frixos Papadolpolos, Founder of Fontana Food-2

frixos papadopoulos

FOUNDER OF THE YEAR HONORARY AWARD 2022

Frixos Papadopoulos was awarded with the Founder of the Year Honorary Award 2022 for his lifelong work in building up the family business Fontana Food. Frixos was celebrated together with his family at the Founders Awards Gala, Stockholm City Hall on September 22.

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Founder of the Year Honorary Award is Founders Alliance most prestigious accolade and is presented annually at the Founders Awards Gala.

By rewarding particularly successful founders who have made a long-lasting contribution, Founders Alliance wishes to inspire sustainable company building and other founders to act as similarly great role models.

Each year, the Founders Alliance nominates candidates for the award. Founder of the Year Honorary Award laureates receives The Growth Rings statuette and diploma at the annual Founders Awards Gala.