1. Nobel Prize in Literature: The most prestigious literary award globally, presented annually by the Swedish Academy to an author who has "produced in the field of literature the most outstanding work in an ideal direction."
2. Pulitzer Prize for Literature: A prestigious award in the United States, honoring a distinguished book of fiction or nonfiction published during the previous calendar year by an American author.
3. Man Booker Prize: A prestigious literary award in the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth, given to the best novel published in English by a citizen of the Commonwealth or the Republic of Ireland.
4. National Book Award for Fiction: A prestigious literary award in the United States, presented by the National Book Foundation to an outstanding novel published in the United States during the previous year.
5. National Book Critics Circle Award: An award presented by the National Book Critics Circle to outstanding works in various categories, including fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and criticism.
6. PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction: An award presented by PEN America to a writer for a distinguished novel published during the previous calendar year.
7. Newbery Medal: A prestigious award in children's literature, presented annually by the American Library Association to the best children's book published in the United States during the previous calendar year.
8. Caldecott Medal: A prestigious award in children's book illustration, presented annually by the American Library Association to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book published during the previous calendar year.
9. Whitbread Awards: A group of literary awards presented in the United Kingdom for novels, poetry, biography, and children's books.
10. Hugo Award: An award given annually for the best science fiction or fantasy works by members of the World Science Fiction Society.
11. Nebula Award: An award given annually for the best science fiction or fantasy works by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA).
12. Shirley Jackson Award: An award given annually by the Shirley Jackson Awards Committee for outstanding works in the horror and dark fantasy genres.
These are just a few examples of the many awards writers can receive, recognizing their talent, creativity, and contributions to the literary world.