The Randolph Caldecott Medal is awarded annually to a distinguished "picture book" in honor of the 19th century illustrator. Like the US Newbery Medal, it is awarded by the ALSC, the Asssociation for Library Service to Children, part of the American Library Association. The Caldecott Medal was first awarded in 1938.
The Newbery Medal and the Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award also focus on children's literature, though not specifically their illustrations.
In the UK, the Guardian Children's Fiction Prizeand the Kate Greenaway Medal similarly honor excellence in children's literature. From 1985 to 2007, the Nestle Smarties Award was likewise an honor in the field.
Picture books can earn the Caldecott Award given by librarians. Childrens books can earn a Newbery Award from librarians. Coretta Scott King started an award for Children's Books featuring African American characters.
I would need to know the specific year in order to provide information on distinguished illustrated children's books that received awards for that year.
the caldecott medal
Newburry medal is one so umm bye
Newbery
Distinguished Alumnus Award, Marquette University, 2001
Snowflake Bentley by Jacqueline Briggs Martin won the 1999 Caldecott Award.
Distinguished Constructor Award was created in 1998.
The House in the Night by Susan Marie Swanson, illustrated by Beth Krommes won the 2009 Caldecott Award.
Commonwealth Award of Distinguished Service was created in 1979.
Kempe Award for Distinguished Ecologists was created in 1994.
Amelia Earhart received the Distinguished Flying Cross award on July 29, 1932, for being the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
Walter Camp Distinguished American Award was created in 1978.
Navy Distinguished Public Service Award was created in 1951.
Awards: Distinguished Engineering Alumnus Award, North Carolina State University, 1993.
National Football Foundation Distinguished American Award was created in 1966.
Distinguished Alumnus Award, Baruch College, 2004; Adam Smith Business Citizen Medal, 2004.