The Annual Swedish Business Awards was launched in 2010 in collaboration with the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the Netherlands, The Swedish Embassy, and Business Sweden under the name The Swedish Chamber Export Prize. Swedish companies successfully established on the Dutch market can apply for the Business Awards.
On December 6th, 2024, the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the Netherlands, in collaboration with the Embassy of Sweden and Business Sweden, announced the winners of the Swedish Chamber Business Awards 2024. The awards were presented during the Swedish Chamber’s Exclusive Annual Dinner at the Hilton Hotel in Amsterdam, recognising the following awards:
- Swedish Chamber Tech for Good Award 2024 was awarded to SKF
- Swedish Chamber Achievement Award 2024 was awarded to Volvo Car Netherlands
- Swedish Chamber Entrepreneurship Award 2024 was awarded to Younium
The SWEDISH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE’S BUSINESS AWARDS 2024 Winners and the Business Award Jury
Photo credits; Hanne Hansen Photography
Winners & Jury Motivations
Volvo Car Netherlands:
Christaan Krouwel, Manager Business & Retailer Partner Development
SKF:
Christine Matta, Titel R&D Program Manager & Sebastien Blachere, Titel R&D Program Manager
Younium:
Martin Kåver, CO-Founder & VP of Sales & Kevin Lems, Titel Commercial Director
Members of the Jury for the Swedish Chamber Business Awards 2024 are:
- Mrs. Ruth de Jager, Country Manager Storytel (Chairperson of the Jury)
- Mr Tomas Korseman, Business Sweden Benelux
- Mr Jan Sundelin, Partinc Capital, Chairperson of the Tech Committee
- Mrs. Louise Bonbeck, Deputy Head of Mission, Swedish Embassy
- Mr Jan Terlouw, SAAB Nederland, Chairperson of the Sustainability Committee
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About the Awards
This prestigious award celebrates Swedish companies operating in the Netherlands that demonstrate exceptional business excellence, innovation, sustainability, and remarkable growth. It’s an excellent opportunity to showcase your company’s achievements and gain recognition within the Swedish business community in the Netherlands.
Criteria to apply for the Swedish Chamber Achievement Award:
1. Swedish mother company
2. High standards of Innovation and Sustainability in your operations
3. Proven achievement related to growing or driving export from Sweden
4. A solid financial base and positive performance in the Dutch market
5. Not been rewarded with any of the Swedish Chamber Business Awards in the Netherlands for the past five years
The application for Business Award 2024 is closed.
This award recognizes outstanding entrepreneurial success within the Dutch market, celebrating innovation, sustainability, and growth.
Criteria to apply for the Swedish Chamber Entrepreneurship Award:
1. Swedish mother company
2. High standards of Innovation and Sustainability in your operations
3. Proven successful development or establishment within entrepreneurship in the Netherlands during the past three years
4. A solid financial base and positive performance in the Dutch market
5. Not been rewarded with any of the Swedish Chamber Business Awards in the Netherlands
The application for Business Award 2024 is closed.
This award honours organizations that leverage technology to improve lives and contribute to a better society, recognizing their commitment to corporate social responsibility through innovative and impactful solutions. Entries will be evaluated based on their effectiveness, creativity, and overall dedication to fostering a better society.
Criteria to apply for the Swedish Chamber Tech for Good Award:
1. Swedish mother company
2. High standards of Innovation and Sustainability in your operations
3. Not been rewarded with a Swedish Chamber Business Award in the Netherlands for the past five years
The application for Business Award 2024 is closed.
About Business Sweden
Business Sweden is jointly owned by the Swedish state and the Swedish business sector with a mandate and a mission to help international companies gain access to the Swedish market and help domestic ones utilise it as a platform for expansion.
All winners of the Swedish Chamber Business Awards
2024 Swedish Chamber of Commerce Achievement Award – Volvo Car Netherlands
2024 Swedish Chamber of Commerce Tech For Good Award – SKF
2024 Swedish Chamber of Commerce Entrepreneurship Award – Younium
2023 Swedish Chamber of Commerce Achievement Award – Husqvarna
2023 Swedish Chamber of Commerce Tech For Good Award – Getinge
2023 Swedish Chamber of Commerce Entrepreneurship Award – Einride
2022 Swedish Chamber of Commerce Achievement Award – Inter IKEA Systems
2022 Swedish Chamber of Commerce Entrepreneurship Award – Lynk & Co
2022 Swedish Chamber Tech for Good Award – Ericsson
2019 Swedish Chamber Achievement Award – Vattenfall
2019 Swedish Chamber Entrepreneurship Award – Budbee
2018 Swedish Chamber Achievement Award – Sweco
2018 Swedish Chamber Entrepreneurship Award – Oatly
2017 Swedish Chamber Export Prize – Klarna
2017 Swedish Chamber Newcomer Export Prize – Daloc
2016 Swedish Chamber Export Prize – Volvo Car Nederland
2015 Swedish Chamber Export Prize – Elekta
2014 Swedish Chamber Export Prize – SKF
2013 Swedish Chamber Export Prize – Scania
2012 Swedish Chamber Export Prize – Handelsbanken
2010 Swedish Chamber Export Prize – Holmen/Iggesund
2010 Swedish Chamber Lifetime Achievement Award – Mr Ingvar Kamprad, CEO and Founder of IKEA
