Nearly 50 entries were submitted for the 2025 Metsä360 competition. A panel of judges chose the top three:
1st Prize (€3,000): Forest Special Broadcast: A New Era, A New Use
Produced by: Kymenlaakso Steiner School / Kymenlaakson Steinerkoulu, Grades 7–8, Kouvola
According to the jury, the entry stands out with its innovative news‑broadcast format, which effectively engages the viewer. The video presents numerous concrete examples of how forest‑based products appear in young people’s everyday lives. The production quality is high in terms of both sound and visuals. The concise factual segment at the end strengthened the students’ message. The jury also appreciated the humorous references to LUT University sprinkled throughout the video.
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2nd Prize (€2,000): The Forest You Don’t See
Produced by: Puolalan koulu, Turku
The video provides an insightful look into the role of forests in everyday life and highlights concrete products. The humorous KaarnaCooler segment and the decomposition experiment demonstrate the students’ creativity and commitment to the task. According to the jury, the entry encourages young people to make sustainable choices and to recognise the diverse value of forests. The visual execution is versatile and of exceptionally high quality.
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3rd Prize (€1,000): Our Precious Forest
Produced by: Salmen koulu, Pyhäjärvi
The video highlights the benefits and uses of forests and provides numerous concrete examples of how forest‑based products appear in young people’s daily lives. The jury especially appreciated the students’ effort in visiting a sawmill to film the journey of wood into processing. The overall execution of the video is of very high quality.
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