The Golden Haba is derived from the name of Madis Habakuk and is awarded by EBS to its most excellent staff members, lecturers, students and graduates.
The Golden Haba is awarded in different categories – best lecturer, best act, student’s friend, colleague of the year, etc. However, genius of the year, most stylish lecturer, most beautiful girl and party animal categories are covered, as well.
Six people have received the award for their life’s work: professor Madis Habakuk in 2007, lecturer Aet Toots in 2017, lecturer Viljo Kallas in 2018, HR specialist Reet Talvik in 2019, study secretary Karmen Harju in 2020 and lecturer Jaan Rand in 2022.
The traditional Golden Haba Gala takes place in April, with the participation of hundreds of ebsters: students, graduates, lecturers, staff members as well as Erasmus students and EBS partners.
Between 2000–2006, 2013–2014, and in 2021 and 2023, the Golden Haba was not awarded.
In addition to the Golden Haba, EBS has awarded other honorary titles. The best lecturer award is a continual tradition since the academic year 1992/1993. Throughout the years, best lecturers have been elected based on student feedback and research results. The EBS Best Act award, a tradition since 2006, acknowledges the activities of the sub-units of the EBS Group.
