Norwegian of the Year () is a distinction awarded by the leftist news magazine Ny Tid (lit. 'New Age'). Established in 2007, the prize has been awarded to several persons, including Norwegian citizens of foreign origin and a German citizen living in Norway.
History Following a public debate on the definition of the term Norwegian (a demonym; , lit. 'Northman') more specifically whether Norwegian citizens of foreign origin should be called nordmann or—considered as more neutral—norsk (an adjective; ), the magazine instituted the distinction Årets nordmann, i.e. 'Norwegian of the Year', in 2007. The first recipient was actress Kohinoor Nordberg, originally from Bangladesh.
List of recipients Year Image Name Year and country of birth Occupation Reason 2007 Kohinoor Nordberg 1973, Bangladesh actress 2008 Margreth Olin 1970, Norway film director 2009 Randi Hagen Spydevold 1952, Norway candidata juris 2010 Madina Salamova 1985, North Ossetia journalist Illegal immigrant. 2011 Prableen Kaur 1993, Norway (Indian origin) student Utøya survivor. " Marcel Gleffe 1979, Germany (residing in Norway) ex-military Utøya hero. " Synnøve Kvamme 1991, Norway activist Nature activism.Venstre.no: Synnøve Kvamme er Årets nordmann 2012 Bjønnulv Evenrud 1970, Norway activist Defender of Romas' rights and dignity. 2013 Neda Ibrahim 2001, Middle East minor Deported child of dito illegal immigrants. Considered a 'face of all refugee children'. NRK.no: Neda er «Årets nordmann» 12 December 2013.
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