The traditional Riga City Council award, Riga Citizen of the Year 2025, has been awarded to Aigars Nords for his outstanding success in organising international running festivals for 35 years, promoting a healthy lifestyle and the name of Riga in the world. “Aigars Nords’ work is a vivid proof of how one man’s passion can put Riga’s name on the world map. Thanks to his perseverance, running and an active lifestyle have become a tradition in our city, bringing people together and inspiring them…
The traditional Riga City Council award, Riga Citizen of the Year 2025, has been awarded to Aigars Nords for his outstanding success in organising international running festivals for 35 years, promoting a healthy lifestyle and the name of Riga in the world. “Aigars Nords’ work is a vivid proof of how one man’s passion can put Riga’s name on the world map. Thanks to his perseverance, running and an active lifestyle have become a tradition in our city, bringing people together and inspiring them to move more. We can be proud that Riga can call him our own,” said Viesturs Kleinbergs, Chairman of the Riga City Council. “The recognition from the Riga City Council is a great honour for me and my team. Our mission in organising both the Rimi…
