The PEN Award for Poetry in Translation is given by PEN America (formerly PEN American Center) to recognize a poetry translation published in the previous year. This award should not be confused with the PEN Translation Prize. It is one of many awards supported by International PEN in more than 145 PEN centers worldwide.
The Peggy V. Helmerich Distinguished Author Award is an American literary prize given by the Tulsa Library Trust in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It is given every year to an author who is well-known around the world and has created an important collection of writings that helped shape the world of writing and books.
The Outstanding Latino/a Cultural Award in Literary Arts or Publications is one of many awards given by the American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education, Inc. (AAHHE). This award is also supported by AT&T.
The Oregon Book Awards are given every year by Literary Arts, Inc., an organization based in Portland, Oregon, United States. These awards recognize the best work by Oregon writers in genres such as poetry, fiction, graphic literature, drama, literary nonfiction, and books for young readers. The Oregon Book Award was started in 1987 by Brian Booth and the Oregon Institute for Literary Arts (OILA).
The O. Henry Award is an American prize given every year to short stories of very high quality. The award is named after the American short-story writer O.
The John Newbery Medal, often called the Newbery, is a literary award given by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a part of the American Library Association (ALA). It is awarded to the author of “the most distinguished contributions to American literature for children.” The Newbery and the Caldecott Medal are the two most respected awards for children’s books in the United States. Books that win are often very popular and widely available in bookstores and libraries.
The Native Writers’ Circle of the Americas (NWCA) is a group for writers who are Native American, First Nations, or have Native American heritage. Each year, the organization gives literary awards to writers in three categories. These awards are decided by voting among member writers.
The National Translation Award is given every year by the American Literary Translators Association to translators who have done an excellent job of bringing high-quality books into English. These translators show the original book’s artistic qualities well. Since 2015, the award has been given in two categories: prose and poetry.
The National Poetry Series is an American literary awards program. Since 1979, the National Poetry Series has helped publish five poetry books each year. Poets can submit their work through an open competition each year.
The National Outdoor Book Award (NOBA) was created in 1997 as a non-profit program in the United States. Each year, it gives awards to recognize the best books and publications about outdoor activities. The program is located at Idaho State University and is led by Ron Watters.