26/10/2026
Ulf L. Andersson Award 2027: Open for Nominations
The Ulf L. Andersson Award recognizes individuals who make outstanding voluntary contributions to the tekom Europe community.
Key Information
- Nomination deadline: November 30, 2026
- Nomination process:Download form for submitting nominations
- Award presentation: NORDIC TechKomm Stockholm, March 18–19, 2027, in Stockholm, Sweden
- Who can nominate: Anyone may submit a nomination. Nominees must be members of tekom Europe; nominators do not need to be members.
Eligibility and Selection Criteria
- The nominee must be a current member of tekom Europe.
- The nominee must not currently hold an official position within tekom Europe (such as delegate or board member).
- The award focuses on voluntary engagement and community impact. The award committee values nominations that clearly describe the nominee’s contributions to knowledge sharing, community building, and professional and educational development within technical communication. Detailed and well-documented nominations are strongly encouraged.
Award and Benefits
The award includes free admission to one of our European conferences, including travel and accommodation. The award location and corresponding conference rotate between:
- NORDIC TechKomm Stockholm
- NORDIC TechKomm Copenhagen
In 2027, the award will be presented at the NORDIC TechKomm Stockholm.
Selection process
The winner is selected by a committee composed of several tekom Europe members who currently hold or have held official positions. All nominations are reviewed and discussed in February.
About the Ulf L. Andersson Award
In honor of Ulf L. Andersson, one of the founders of the Swedish Society of Technical Communication, tekom Europe introduced the Ulf L. Andersson Award in 2024. Ulf played an important role in shaping the profession and industry of technical communication. His dedication to professional association, publishing, and teaching continues to inspire technical communicators across Europe.
The award is presented annually to a tekom Europe member who has made a positive impact on the community through voluntary engagement without holding an official position (such as a board member). It highlights knowledge sharing, community building, and commitment to the profession.
Previous Award Winners
Laura Katajisto was honored for her long-standing contribution to technical communication, as well as her commitment to sharing knowledge and supporting the wider technical communication community. With more than 20 years of experience in the field, Laura made contributions across technical writing, information architecture, documentation tooling, and process development. Her career has followed many important developments in technical communication, from the early adoption of XML and modular documentation to content management and delivery solutions and, more recently, the integration of AI into documentation workflows.
A particular strength of Laura’s work is her ability to connect people, practices, and technologies. She brings together perspectives from writers, developers, and managers, translating their different needs into practical guidance that helps teams work more consistently. Her approach is collaborative and strongly user-focused, considering not only the people who use documentation but also those who create it.
Laura also actively contributes to the development of the profession beyond her own work. She shares her expertise with the wider technical communication community, including students, and contributes to academic research in the field. Within the Finnish Technical Communication Society STVY, she supports professional development, visibility, and peer learning.
Esben Keller was honored for his exceptional dedication to sharing his knowledge and promoting technical communication. He has been an active contributor within the tekom Danmark community, participating in educational events at universities and corporate gatherings. Through his enthusiasm and expertise, Esben has become an “ambassador” for career opportunities in technical communication, inspiring both students and professionals.
His nomination impressed the award board for its well-rounded scope: Esben transitioned into technical communication from another field and, over the past 12 years, has gained experience across nearly all aspects of technical writing. His broad engagement, from academic outreach to professional events, best fit the award’s purpose of fostering knowledge exchange and community development in academia and industry.
Peter Ring has been an active member and a dedicated tekom ambassador for many years. He is one of tekom Danmark’s most loyal supporters, participating in almost all its events and frequently supporting the country organization board, for example, with a testimonial for marketing videos or hosting tekom Danmark and cross-border events.
With 35 years of professional experience in technical communication across various industries, Peter’s willingness to share his broad experience is a valuable contribution to the community. He is very curious about trends in technical communication and strives to stay up to date with developments across the field. Always ready to offer advice, insights, and new perspectives, Peter has generously shared his time and knowledge with the regional community for the past 10 years and has also contributed as a speaker at several technical communication conferences.
