Katja Lösönen has worked with Lapuan Kankurit for nearly 13 years as a masterful storyteller through her words and pictures. Originally hailing from the countryside of eastern Finland, she left the bustling life of Helsinki behind to relocate in the coastal city of Vaasa, the regional capital of Osthrobotnia. She has come to enjoy and appreciate the area, especially the Ostrobothnian way of living and being.

People here care about one another and have a very sure sincerity about them – qualities which I also recognize in Lapuan Kankurit itself.

Katja traces her roots deep into the Finnish Karelia, well known for its rich folklore and tradition. She finds her heritage to be an important part of her selfhood, both in her professional and private life.

I do feel a responsibility to protect and uphold not only our folk religion and traditions but also our native forests and their biodiversity, Katja says.

"Customer experience at Lapuan Kankurit and competitive advantage are built on strong values and sustainable actions. The company's actions and marketing is consistent and carries through with the values." says Marina Vahtola, the chairman of the award board by the Chamber of Commerce. THE BRAND OF THE YEAR AWARD 2022 was announced at the Suuri brändipäivä event 7.4.2022. Before Lapuan Kankurit Marimekko and YLE has been awarded with the same award.

We were honoured to receive also TEXTILE & FASHION AWARD 2022 from the Finnish Textile & Fashion organization 7.4.2022.

The TUNNUSTUSTUOLI AWARD was presented to Lapuan Kankurit on 7.6.2022 during an Association of Interior Journalists event held in Billnäs as a recognition for excellency in the field of interior decorating.