Award for Outstanding Contribution
The EAIE is a community of dedicated and inspiring colleagues who deserve recognition. This award celebrates volunteers who have made a significant or notable contribution to the Association’s work in recent years. It recognises individuals who have contributed their valuable time and expertise to the Association and the European international higher education community at large. The award can be given to up to four members.
2024 winners
Eva Haug
Eva Haug is an Educational Advisor for Internationalisation of the Curriculum and COIL in the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (AUAS), the Netherlands.
Eva has a Master's degree in Spanish Literature and Culture from the University of Amsterdam and did a Postgraduate in Higher Education. She's worked in higher education since 1992. As the Coordinator of Internationalisation, she specialises in internationalising the curriculum and campus experience of the students at AUAS. As COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning) coordinator, she provides entire cohorts the possibility of experiencing international teamwork by pairing Amsterdam students with students from around the globe. Lecturers and students collaborate, at a distance, on real-life challenges. She has presented on COIL at conferences in Brazil, South Africa and the US, as well as at the Annual EAIE Conference and Exhibition, and universities regularly invite her to train staff in intercultural and online collaboration.
Eva received the 2024 EAIE Award for Outstanding Contribution in recognition of her generosity in sharing her expertise in the field of COIL, her active engagement, and her valuable contributions to the EAIE community. Since 2024, Eva has been a member of the EAIE Thematic Committee Teaching, learning and curriculum.
- Twitter:
- @EvaHaug1
- LinkedIn:
- https://linkedin.com/in/eva-haug-80406a29/
Esko Koponen
There cannot be internationalisation without cooperation.
Esko Koponen is Specialist in the Strategic Services for Teaching of the University of Helsinki. His responsibilities include the strategic planning and management of international education, language policy and joint educational programmes. Esko has over 30 years of experience in international education, having previously worked in the Centre for International Mobility with European cooperation programs and international higher education cooperation, and in international student services at the University of Kuopio. Esko has run several sessions and workshops on various aspects of internationalisation both in national and international contexts. Esko holds a MA degree in Translation Studies from the University of Joensuu (now part of the University of Eastern Finland), Finland. He has been a Steering group member of the EAIE Expert Community Study Abroad and Foreign Student Advisers and has chaired and presented at numerous workshops of the Association, including the EAIE Academy. In 2020, Esko became a member of the EAIE Conference Programme Committee.
Esko receives the 2024 EAIE Award for Outstanding Contribution in recognition of his longstanding contributions and the generous sharing of his knowledge throughout his career and involvement with the EAIE community.
Receiving this award was made possible by the exceptional education and learning I've received throughout my career, alongside outstanding peers, in an outstanding association. I would like to thank the EAIE for the award, as the Association has been very important to me in my professional life.
Eligibility criteria
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The nominee and nominator must be an EAIE member.
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The nominee has made a significant contribution to the Association’s work in roles, such as mentorship, speaking engagements, authorship, emerging leadership, training, research contribution, fostering connections between Europe and other global players, and/or other volunteer roles that significantly impact the Association's work.
Prizes
We want to inspire the wider community about the power of sharing your knowledge and time to empower others. The winners have already made remarkable contributions, and it's time to recognise their invaluable efforts. The winners received:
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Extensive visibility at the EAIE Conference, including at the Opening and Closing plenaries and on event signage.
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Two fee waivers for the EAIE Annual Conference and two invitations to the President’s Reception.
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An EAIE award to display in their home or office.
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Additionally, the nominator also received a conference fee waiver and invitation to the President’s Reception.
Nomination process
Nominations for the 2024 Awards closed on 29 April. A new call for nominations will open in early 2025. To create a winning nomination, you'll need to respond to the questions like the following, within the specified word count. Stay tuned for the new set of questions for the 2025 call.
How has the nominee actively contributed to the work of the EAIE?
Please detail how the nominee has contributed their time and expertise, for example as a mentor, trainer, author, volunteer, speaker or any significant roles or contributions. (500 words)
How has the nominee contributed to enhancing the experience for EAIE members and the community?
Detail how their contributions have provided a guiding example for colleagues in international higher education, as well as any specific initiatives or projects they have been involved in that have had a significant impact. (500 words)
Which of the four EAIE values do you feel best represents the nominee and why?
Explain which of the values – collaborative, inspiring, inclusive and excellence – best characterises this individual and their contributions. (500 words)