Thank you for your interest in Performer of the Year.

We are accepting applications/nominations for POY 2023.

Deadline for submission of materials is September 1, 2022.

Finlandia Foundation National launched the POY program in 1996 to assist undiscovered artists and gain exposure for entertaining programs related to Finnish and Finnish-American culture.

While most of the performers selected have been singers or instrumentalists, the POY may possess any talent that appeals to a range of ages and is consistent with the goals of the FFN.

A performer may apply for POY or be nominated by a trustee or chapter of FFN or another Finnish-American organization. In either case, letters of support are required.

Please click here for more information on the POY description and arrangements.

NOTE: All details of POY engagement are subject to changes necessitated by COVID-19 conditions.

Click here for the POY nomination/application form. 

Direct all enquiries to POY Coordinator Katariina Lehtonen, lehtonenk @ comcast.net