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.
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.
She received that in 1932 for her solo flight across the Atlantic in the 'Little Red Bus'.
Navy Distinguished Public Service Award was created in 1951.
Walter Camp Distinguished American Award was created in 1978.
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.