The EEEA award is conferred annually by the Sten K. Johnson Centre for Entrepreneurship to acknowledge individuals or organizations that have significantly advanced entrepreneurship education within the academic community across Europe. Recipients of the EEEA are honored with a diploma and a monetary prize of 100,000 SEK, emphasizing the value and impact of their contributions to the field.
European Entrepreneurship Education Award
The award committee's citation
Professor Karin Berglund from Örebro University and Stockholm University in Sweden and Associate Professor Karen Verduijn from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam in the Netherlands have contributed significantly to advancing critical and alternative perspectives within entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship education. By developing collaboration with a wide range of individuals and communities, they have challenged traditional perspectives of entrepreneurship, advocating for a broader understanding that takes into account social, cultural, and planetary dimensions.
The research conducted by Berglund and Verduijn has had a profound influence on the field of entrepreneurship education and has encouraged educators to rethink conventional teaching content and methodologies. Their critical approach integrates social, ethical, and political considerations into the curriculum and promotes holistic and inclusive programs that equip students to address complex societal challenges through entrepreneurial activity. Their work has not only shaped educational practices, but also sparked significant policy discussions and academic debates, and contributed to a shift towards more socially aware, equitable and reflective approaches to entrepreneurship. By championing innovative pedagogies and critical perspectives, Berglund and Verduijn have left an indelible mark on the field, making them highly worthy candidates for the 2025 European Entrepreneurship Education Award.
European Entrepreneurship Education Award 2025 Ceremony
The EEEA award ceremony for 2025 will take place in conjunction with the 3E conference, which is organized by the ECSB and will be held in Munich, Germany, from May 21–23, 2025. The 3E conference is an annual gathering that attracts around 150-200 researchers and educators dedicated to entrepreneurship education from various parts of Europe, making it an ideal setting to celebrate the achievements of the EEEA award winners.
We warmly invite you to join us at the 3E conference for the EEEA 2025 prize ceremony, where we will honor the accomplishments of Berglund and Verduijn and engage in enriching dialogues on entrepreneurship education and learning.
