Helsingin Sanomat Literature Prize (Finnish: Helsingin Sanomien kirjallisuuspalkinto) is a Finnish literary award for a debut novel in the Finnish language. It was founded in 1964. From 1964-1994 it operated under the name J. H. Erkko Award (Finnish: J. H. Erkon palkinto). Beginning in 1995 the name changed to Helsingin Sanomat Literature Prize. The prize is valued at €15,000. Source: Wikipedia (en)