The jury in the Finnish Book Arts Committee is divided into the working committee and the grand jury. The working committee evaluates the books sent to the Finnish Book Arts Committee and presents them to the grand jury that decides upon the selection of the best books.

The committee is chaired by Ms Tuula Isoniemi (M. A.). The secretary is Ms Maarit Huttunen (assistant librarian).

Working Committee

The members of the working committee are graphic designers Mr Teemu Lipasti (EVTEK University of Applied Sciences, Institute of Design), Ms Minna Luoma (Grafia - Association of Professional Graphic Designers in Finland ) and Mr Hannu Hyrske (Kuvittajat - Illustrators in Finland).

Grand Jury:

• Bibliofiilien Seura ry (association for Finnish bibliophiles): Ms Anneli Kalajoki
• Freelance-graafikot (freelance graphic designers): Ms Pirjo Latvala
• The National Library of Finland: Ms Raija Mayow
• Kirjansitojamestarien kilta (bookbinders’ guild): Mr Toivo Salo
• Lahti University of Applied Sciences, Institute of Design: Ms Ritva Leinonen
• Mediaunioni MDU ry: Mr Timo Nurmi
• Finnish Library Association: Ms Emmi Martin
• Finnish Book Foundation: Ms Hanna Soininvaara
• Association of Finnish Printmakers: Mr Seppo Heiskanen
• The Central Association of Finnish Photographic Organizations
• University of Art and Design Helsinki, Graphic design: Mr Tapio Vapaasalo
• Viestintäalan ammattiliitto ry (Media union): Mr Erkki Järvinen