High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! The Samuel Johnson Prize is one of the most prestigious prizes for non-fiction writing. It was founded in 1999 following the demise of the NCR Book Award and based on an anonymous donation. The prize is named after Samuel Johnson. From its inception until 2008 the award was fully named "The BBC FOUR Samuel Johnson Prize" and managed by BBC Four. In 2009 it was renamed as "BBC Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-Fiction" and managed by BBC Two. The new name "reflects the BBC's commitment to broadcasting coverage of the Prize on BBC 2, The Culture Show. Prior to the name change in 2009, the monetary prize amount was 30,000 for the winner, and each finalist received 2500. In 2009 the monetary prize is 20,000 for the winner, and each finalist receives 1000.

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