The City of Tampere on Wednesday presented the Tampere Awards marking the 246th anniversary of the city, said a press release.
The prize was awarded to writer Seppo Jokinen and Satu Hassi, a politician and writer in the Old City Hall on the occasion of Tampere Day celebrations in the Old City Hall.
In addition, a number of Tampere citizens were honoured for their contributions and achievements in strengthening local democracy and inclusion.
Writer Seppo Jokinen was awarded for his merits as a writer. Jokinen's character, Inspector Koskinen, has appeared in thirty novels and has conquered both television and theatres.
Jokinen's works have made Tampere known to a wide audience and enriched Finnish crime fiction with their distinctive approach.
Politician and writer Satu Hassi received the award for her long and impressive career in promoting democracy, equality, human rights, the environment and energy.
She has served as chairwoman of the Green Party, member of parliament, minister and member of the European Parliament. Hassi has published several works on various topics.
In addition, Executive and sport organiser Elisa Hakanen, volunteer immigrant activist Homaira Qadare, Gerontology professor and non-fiction writer Marja Jylhä and Professor Arto Haveri were awarded for contributions in their respective fields.
The Tampere Prize is the city's highest honour and can be awarded to a person who has contributed to the development of Tampere, the well-being of Tampere residents or the attractiveness of the city through his or her life's work or activities.
The prize is awarded annually on Tampere Day and was first awarded in 1959.
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Source: www.dailyfinland.fi
