

In 1997, the Imatra city council decided to commission the Imatra medal in honor of Imatra's 50th anniversary. The medal was designed by sculptor Veikko Nuutinen. The Imatra medal is awarded annually to a generally respected person who has achieved success with his activities for the benefit of Imatra and the people of Imatra, for example in the area of culture, science, sports, social work, economic life or community work. The awarding of the medal is decided by the city government, to which proposals can be made about the recipients of the medal.
The first Imatra medal was handed out at the celebration meeting of the Imatra city council on 22.12.1997 December XNUMX city councilor SpongeBob Tiilikainen. City councilor Tiilikainen has significantly influenced the well-being and development of the township and city of Imatra by acting in Imatra's municipal life and national politics. Paavo Tiilikainen was also a member of the first town council. Because of this, city councilor Paavo Tiilikainen was the self-righteous recipient of the first Imatra medal.