The Pulitzer Prize is the most important award worldwide.
The Man Booker Prize is considered the most prestigious award given to UK authors.
The National Book Critics Award is considered the most prestigious award given to US authors.
Governor General's Award for English-language drama was created in 1981.
Governor General's Award for English-language poetry was created in 1981.
Governor General's Award for English-language non-fiction was created in 1936.
Governor General's Award for English-language children's illustration was created in 1987.
Governor General's Award for English-language children's literature was created in 1949.
Governor General's Award for English-language children's literature ended in 1958.
State Literary Award was created in 1980.
Athenaeum Literary Award was created in 1949.
Kobzar Literary Award was created in 2003.
Lambda Literary Award was created in 1988.
Dong-in Literary Award was created in 1955.
The Cervantes Award is considered the most prestigious literary award in the Spanish language. It recognizes the lifetime achievement of outstanding writers in the Spanish-speaking world, honoring their contributions to Spanish and Latin American literature. The award is named after Miguel de Cervantes, one of the most important figures in Spanish literature.