President of Finland
In 1962 Kaukonen was granted Knight of the Order of the White Rose of Finland from the President of Finland Urho Kekkonen. Kaukonen received the title of Secretariate Counsellor of his achievements and dedication among Finland's cooperatives from the President of Finland Urho Kaleva Kekkonen in 1967. The title is ranked 6th in Finland's protocol rankings. The title of Secretariate Counsellor have been given for prominent professors. Staff professors are ranked 7th.