Raoul Wallenberg Academy Announces the Jury for the 2026 Raoul Wallenberg Award
Raoul Wallenberg Academy is now presenting the jury for the 2026 Raoul Wallenberg Award. This year’s jury, chaired by Sven Hagströmer, welcomes two new members who will contribute fresh perspectives in the selection of this year’s laureate. The Raoul Wallenberg Award is presented to an individual in Sweden who works to promote equal human rights and, through awareness-raising efforts, makes a significant difference.
Aaron Kroon, entrepreneur and leadership expert with experience from the business sector, and Camila Salazar Atías, a prominent criminologist at Fryshuset and recipient of the 2025 Raoul Wallenberg Award, are the new additions to the jury. They will bring new perspectives to an already broad and experienced jury with deep roots in civil society, business, peacebuilding, and civic engagement.
“Through the work of the jury, we meet individuals who remind us that courage, responsibility, and compassion are still very much alive—and that there are good reasons to feel hopeful despite the challenges in the world today. This year, I believe we need the Raoul Wallenberg Award more than ever,” says Anna Urombi, Secretary General of Raoul Wallenberg Academy and member of the jury.
The jury process begins in the spring, based on nominations submitted by the public. The nomination period is open until 28 February. Submit your nomination here: https://raoulwallenberg.se/raoul-wallenbergpriset/
ABOUT THE JURY
The jury consists of the following members:
- Aaron Kroon, entrepreneur and leadership expert with extensive experience in senior roles within the business sector
- Annie Lööf, Senior Advisor, former leader of the Centre Party and former Minister for Enterprise
- Anna Urombi, Secretary General of Raoul Wallenberg Academy with longstanding engagement in justice-related issues
- Anna Wåglund, Head of Communications at the Living History Forum
- Calle Fleur, Editor-in-Chief of Chef magazine and CEO of Chefakademin
- Camila Salazar Atías, criminologist, leading figure at Fryshuset and recipient of the 2025 Raoul Wallenberg Award
- Julius Kramer, peace expert and Vice Chair of the World Organization of the Scout Movement
- Sven Hagströmer (Chair of the Jury), with a background in finance and founder of Raoul Wallenberg Academy, Creades, and Avanza
ABOUT THE AWARD
The Raoul Wallenberg Award was established to honor the memory of Raoul Wallenberg and is presented annually in connection with Raoul Wallenberg Day on 27 August—Sweden’s national day of civil courage and compassion. The award has been made possible through support from the Swedish Government.
In addition to the prize sum of SEK 100,000, the laureate receives a miniature of the bronze briefcase created by artists Ulla and Gustav Kraitz, which is part of memorials dedicated to Raoul Wallenberg outside the United Nations headquarters in New York and the Ministry for Foreign Affairs in Stockholm.
For more information or interview requests, please contact:
Negin Azimi, Head of Communications
negin.azimi@rwa.se