The University of Tartu Star of Appreciation is awarded to individuals who have rendered great services to the university. The Star of Appreciation was founded in 2019.
Eerik Kergandberg
Ando Kiviberg
Kristin Kraav
Ott Lumi
Meelis Milder
Janika Hango
Taavet Hinrikus
Vahur Kraft
Neinar Seli
Anna Sumyk
Sten Tamkivi
Tiiu Vitsut
2021
Mikael Eriksson, Ambassador of Sweden to Estonia
Väino Kaldoja, entrepreneur, founder of AuVe Tech OÜ
Hanna Kanep, Secretary General of the Rectors Conference
Kitaoka Hajime, Ambassador of Japan to Estonia
Ülo Kivine, CEO of Tere AS
Madis Ligi, radio reporter, host of the programme “Kuue samba taga” (“Behind the Six Columns”)
Sten Luiga, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the University of Tartu Foundation
Mart Mägi, member of the Supervisory Board of the University of Tartu Foundation, CEO of AS Eesti Post
Indrek Reimand, Deputy Secretary General for Higher Education and Research at Ministry of Education and Research until 2021
Mare Ruusalepp, Head of MTÜ Stellaarium
Jaan Tallinn, member of the Supervisory Board of the University Foundation, entrepreneur
Tiina Teder, coordinator of the Vaccination Team of Tartu University Hospital
2020
Peeter Einola, Estonian social activist in Canada
Veljo Ipits, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of AS Salvest
Mart Koldits, director of the light show “Tartu vaim” (“The Spirit of Tartu”) dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the national university
Tõnis Leht, edior of the ETV programme “Rahvusülikooli sajand” (“A Century of National University”)
Jan Palmowski, Secretary-General of The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities
Andres Tenusaar, artist and animator of the light show “Tartu vaim” (“The Spirit of Tartu”) dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the national university
Pärt Uusberg, author of the major musical work for mixed choir and a symphony orchestra “...ja tuulelaeval valgusest on aerud …” (“... and the Oars of the Ship of Wind Are Made of Light...”) dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the national university
Ardo Ran Varres, composer of the light show “Tartu vaim” (“The Spirit of Tartu”) dedicated to the 100th anniversary of national university