On December 2, 2021, Queen Sonja presented the Queen Sonja’s School Award 2021. Sandnessjøen Upper Secondary School in Nordland county became this year's awardee. Queen Sonja’s School Award is awarded every other year to a school that has demonstrated excellence in its efforts to promote inclusion and equality. This year, 19 schools were nominated for Queen Sonja's school award. The prize consists of a diploma, a cash prize of NOK 250 000. Queen Sonja School Award was first presented in 2006.