– It is a great joy to, after the establishment of the Swedish Defence University’s merit medals, honour a number of individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the Swedish Defence University in various ways! Warm congratulations to Claes Tornberg, Peter Egardt, Christina Malm, and Joakim Paasikivi, writes Robert Egnell, rector at the Swedish Defence University, in a post on LinkedIn.
Peter Egardt, former chairman of the board at the Swedish Defence University, is awarded the gold merit medal for his significant contributions in establishing the Swedish Defence University as an academic institution with full degree-awarding powers.
Claes Tornberg, former rector at the institution, also receives the gold merit medal for his contribution to strengthening the connection between the officer profession and academia.
Christina Malm, Director General at the Swedish Defence Recruitment Agency, is awarded the silver merit medal for her work in strengthening the growth of total defence and the recruitment opportunities of the Swedish Defence University.
– Proud, grateful, happy, and honoured to be awarded the Swedish Defence University’s silver merit medal and with such a fine motivation. Today, the medal awards were announced according to the Swedish Defence University’s new regulations for awards, she writes in a post on LinkedIn.
Lieutenant Colonel Joakim Paasikivi also receives the silver merit medal for extraordinary contributions as a military expert in the media and his ability to explain defence issues to the public.