Eino Leino Prize
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The Eino Leino Prize is an annual prize award to top writers in Finland
since 1956, with particular emphasis on poets.
Finland
Finland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside...
since 1956, with particular emphasis on poets.
Recipients
- 1956 Viljo KajavaViljo KajavaViljo Kajava was a Finnish poet and writer. His first collections of poems were released in 1935. During his 50-year career he published nearly 40 books, most of them poems. Kavaja's "Poems of Tampere 1918" has become a symbol of the pacifistic point of view of the Finnish Civil War.- External...
- 1957 Helvi JuvonenHelvi JuvonenHelvi Juvonen was a Finnish writer and recipient of the Eino Leino Prize in 1957.-References:...
- 1958 Rabbe Enckell
- 1959 Aapeli (Simo Puupponen)
- 1960 Olavi PaavolainenOlavi PaavolainenOlavi Paavolainen was a Finnish essayist, journalist, travel book writer, and poet. He often went under the pseudonym of Olavi Lauri. Paavolainen was the central figure of the literary group Tulenkantajat and one of the most influential literary opinion leaders between the two World wars in...
- 1961 Juha MannerkorpiJuha MannerkorpiJuha Mannerkorpi was a Finnish writer and recipient of the Eino Leino Prize in 1961.-References:...
- 1962 Pertti NieminenPertti NieminenPertti Ilmari Nieminen is a retired professional ice hockey player who played in the SM-liiga. He played for HPK and TPS. He was inducted into the Finnish Hockey Hall of Fame in 1985.-External links:*...
- 1963 Paavo HaavikkoPaavo HaavikkoPaavo Haavikko was a Finnish poet and playwright, considered one of the country's most outstanding writers...
- 1964 Arvo SaloArvo SaloArvo Jaakko Salo Henrikki , was a Finnish writer, journalist and politician. He served as an MP from 1966–70 and 1979–83 and was Finnish Minister of Education and Culture from 1982-1983....
- 1965 Hagar OlssonHagar OlssonHagar Olsson was a Finnish writer and recipient of the Eino Leino Prize in 1965.-References:...
- 1966 Einari VuorelaEinari VuorelaEinari Vuorela was a Finnish writer and recipient of the Eino Leino Prize in 1966.-References:...
- 1967 Marja-Leena MikkolaMarja-Leena MikkolaMarja-Leena Mikkola is a Finnish writer and recipient of the Eino Leino Prize in 1967.-References:...
- 1968 Kerttu KauniskangasKerttu KauniskangasKerttu Kauniskangas was a Finnish writer and recipient of the Eino Leino Prize in 1968.-References:...
- 1969 Mirjam PolkunenMirjam PolkunenMirjam Polkunen is a Finnish writer and recipient of the Eino Leino Prize in 1969.-References:...
- 1970 Heikki PalmuHeikki PalmuHeikki Palmu is a Finnish writer and recipient of the Eino Leino Prize in 1970.-References:...
- 1971 Vilhelm HelanderVilhelm HelanderArne Anders Vilhem Helander , is a Finnish architect and was Professor of Architecture History at Helsinki University of Technology, Espoo, Finland from 1986 until 2005, when he became Professor Emeritus....
and Mikael Sundman - 1972 Raoul PalmgrenRaoul PalmgrenRaoul Palmgren was a Finnish writer and recipient of the Eino Leino Prize in 1972.-References:...
- 1973 Arvo TurtiainenArvo TurtiainenArvo Turtiainen was a Finnish writer and recipient of the Eino Leino Prize in 1973.-References:...
- 1974 Kaisa KorhonenKaisa KorhonenKaisa Korhonen is a Finnish writer and recipient of the Eino Leino Prize in 1974.-References:...
- 1975 Henrik TikkanenHenrik TikkanenGeorg Henrik Tikkanen was a Finnish author, known primarily for anti-war literature. Several of his works are either autobiographical or semi-autobiographical. Though Finnish, he published primarily in the Swedish language. He was born and lived much of his life in Helsinki, and died of...
- 1976 Eila Kivikk'ahoEila Kivikk'ahoEila Sylvia Kivikk'aho, originally Sammalkorpi was a Finnish poet.Kivikk'aho was born in Sortavala soon after the World War I. One of her most famous poems is "Nocturno", which was already published in the debut work Sinikallio .Kivikk'aho was awarded the State Prize for Literature in 1951, 1961,...
- 1977 Nils-Börje StormbomNils-Börje StormbomNils-Börje Stormbom is a Finnish writer and recipient of the Eino Leino Prize in 1977.-References:...
- 1978 Jukka VienoJukka VienoJukka Vieno is a Finnish writer and recipient of the Eino Leino Prize in 1978.-References:...
- 1979 Mirkka RekolaMirkka RekolaMirkka Elina Rekola has published poems, aphorisms, essays. Her poetry has been considered ‘difficult’, thus she has gained wide audience as late as in the 1990s.- Poems :*Vedessä palaa *Tunnit...
- 1980 Elvi SinervoElvi SinervoElvi Sinervo was a Finnish writer and recipient of the Eino Leino Prize in 1980. She married Mauri Ryömä . Their daughter is Liisa Ryömä-Works:...
- 1981 Väinö KirstinäVäinö KirstinäVäinö Kirstinä was a Finnish writer and recipient of the Eino Leino Prize in 1981.-References:...
- 1982 Hannu MäkeläHannu MäkeläHannu Mäkelä is an author of more than 100 books in Finnish: novels, collections of short stories, edited anthologies and children's books. Hannu Mäkelä is known for his books for children in many countries around the world, especially the popular "Mr. Hoo" series.-External links:*...
- 1983 Pentti LinkolaPentti LinkolaKaarlo Pentti Linkola is a radical Finnish deep ecologist, polemicist, and fisherman. He has written widely about his ideas and is a prominent thinker in Finland, but, at the same time, is also an extremely controversial figure. He lives a simple and austere life. Linkola was occupitional...
- 1984 Erno PaasilinnaErno PaasilinnaErno Paasilinna was a Finnish writer and journalist. He received several literary prizes, the most notable being the Finlandia Prize in 1984 for his collection of essays Yksinäisyys ja uhma...
- 1985 Hannu SalamaHannu SalamaHannu Salama is a Finnish author.- Biography and work :Hannu Salama was born in Kouvola, Kymenlaakso region in Southern Finland. He spent his childhood in the Pispala district of the city of Tampere, in a traditional working-class area with working class politics and culture...
- 1986 Claes AnderssonClaes AnderssonClaes-Johan Rudolf Andersson is a Finland-Swedish psychiatrist, author, musician, politician and former member of the Finnish Parliament, representing the Left Alliance and the Finnish People's Democratic League. He was member of Finnish Parliament in 1987-1999 and 2007-2008.-External links:*...
- 1987 Helvi HämäläinenHelvi HämäläinenHelvi Hämäläinen was a Finnish author who published dozens of books of prose and poetry during her six decade writing career....
- 1988 Jyrki PellinenJyrki PellinenJyrki Pellinen is a Finnish writer and visual artist. He is recipient of the Eino Leino Prize in 1988.-References:...
- 1989 Tuomas AnhavaTuomas AnhavaTuomas Anhava was a Finnish writer and recipient of the Eino Leino Prize in 1989.-References:...
- 1990 Olli JalonenOlli JalonenOlli Jalonen is a Finnish writer and recipient of the J. H. Erkko Award in 1978 for his debut novel Unien tausta, and the Eino Leino Prize in 1990.-References:...
- 1991 Ilpo TiihonenIlpo TiihonenIlpo Tiihonen is a Finnish writer and recipient of the Eino Leino Prize in 1991.-References:...
- 1992 Jaan KaplinskiJaan KaplinskiJaan Kaplinski is an Estonian poet, philosopher, and culture critic. Kaplinski is known for his independent mind, focus on global issues and support for left-wing/liberal thinking...
- 1993 Jyrki KiiskinenJyrki KiiskinenJyrki Kiiskinen is a Finnish writer and recipient of the Eino Leino Prize in 1993 along with Jukka Koskelainen.-References:...
and Jukka Koskelainen - 1994 Risto AhtiRisto AhtiRisto Ahti is a Finnish writer and recipient of the Eino Leino Prize in 1994.-References:...
- 1995 Caj WesterbergCaj WesterbergCaj Westerberg is a Finnish writer and recipient of the Eino Leino Prize in 1995.-References:...
- 1996 Risto RasaRisto RasaRisto Olavi Rasa is a Finnish poet. He writes short nature poems. He is a librarian in Somero.- Poem books :*Metsän seinä on vain vihreä ovi...
- 1997 Thomas WarburtonThomas WarburtonThomas Warburton is a Finnish writer, translator, and recipient of the Eino Leino Prize in 1997.-References:...
- 1998 Raija SiekkinenRaija SiekkinenRaija Siekkinen was a Finnish writer and recipient of the Eino Leino Prize in 1998.-References:...
- 1999 Kai NieminenKai NieminenKai Nieminen is a Finnish writer and recipient of the Eino Leino Prize in 1999. He is also both a composer and a masterly guitarist.-References:...
- 2000 Sirkka TurkkaSirkka TurkkaSirkka Turkka is a Finnish writer and recipient of the Eino Leino Prize in 2000.-Works:*Huone avaruudessa *Valaan vatsassa *Minä se olen *Yö aukeaa kuin vilja...
- 2001 Markku IntoMarkku IntoMarkku Into is a legend of Finnish poetry and one of the main members in Finnish 1960s underground movement of Turku. Markku Into has written collections of poetry, prose and plays. He has also translated into Finnish such American Beat generation writers as Allen Ginsberg, Lawrence Ferlinghetti...
- 2002 Virpi Hämeen-AnttilaVirpi Hämeen-AnttilaVirpi Hämeen-Anttila is a Finnish writer and recipient of the Eino Leino Prize in 2002 along with Jaakko Hämeen-Anttila.-References:...
and Jaakko Hämeen-AnttilaJaakko Hämeen-AnttilaJaakko Hämeen-Anttila is a Finnish academic researcher, serving as a professor of the Arabic language and Islamic studies at the University of Helsinki. He is one of the leading researchers of Islam in Finland. He has written many popular books on Islamic culture, history and poetry... - 2003 Tuomari NurmioTuomari NurmioTuomari Nurmio is the artist name of Hannu Juhani Nurmio , a Finnish rock singer and songwriter.-Work:Since his debut album, Nurmio has been regarded as one of the most original Finnish singer-songwriters. His lyrics are filled with peculiar and arresting metaphors and expressions, some of which...
- 2004 Veijo MeriVeijo MeriVeijo Meri is a Finnish writer. Much of his work focuses on war and its absurdity. The work is anti-war and has dark humor....
- 2005 Antti HyryAntti HyryAntti Hyry is a Finnish writer and recipient of the Eino Leino Prize in 2005. In 2009 his book Uuni won the Finlandia Prize, Finland's premier prize for literature. It details a man's reflections as he collects cement and bricks to build an oven for his home...
- 2006 Juha HurmeJuha HurmeJuha Hurme is a Finnish playwright and writer and recipient of the Eino Leino Prize in 2006.-References:...
- 2007 Eira StenbergEira StenbergEira Stenberg is a Finnish playwright and writer and recipient of the J. H. Erkko Award in 1966 for her debut novel Kapina huoneessa, and the Eino Leino Prize in 2007.-References:...
- 2008 Eeva LuotonenEeva LuotonenEeva Luotonen is a Finnish writer and recipient of the Eino Leino Prize in 2008.-References:...
- 2009 Hannele HuoviHannele HuoviHannele Huovi is a Finnish writer and recipient of the Eino Leino Prize in 2009.-References:...
- 2010 J. K. IhalainenJ. K. IhalainenJ. K. Ihalainen is a Finnish writer and recipient of the Eino Leino Prize in 2010.-References:...