| Academy Awards - Known as the "Oscars." The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences' rules, history and a searchable database. (February) |
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| Caldecott Awards - For the most distinguished picture book. Links to other ALA awards. (January) |
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| Coretta Scott King Awards - Recipients are authors and illustrators of African descent whose distinguished books promote an understanding and appreciation of the "American Dream." ALA award. (January) |
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| Edgar Awards - Presented by the Mystery Writers of America, since 1946. Five to ten categories. (May) |
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| Emmy Awards - The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences administers categories in daytime, sports, news and documentary programming. The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences administers categories for international regions. Includes rules and downloadable entry form. (October) |
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| Golden Globe Awards - Begun in 1940, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association recognizes outstanding achievements by conferring annual Awards of Merit. (January) |
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| Grammy Awards - A GRAMMY is awarded by the Recording Academy's voting membership to honor excellence in the recording arts and sciences. (February) |
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| National Book Awards - The National Book Foundation recognizes books of exceptional merit written by Americans. (November) |
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| Newbury Medal Awards - ALA award for year's best children's book.(January) |
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| Nobel e-Museum - Awarded in six areas - chemistry, economics, literature, medicine, peace, and physics. (December) |
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| Pulitzer Prize - Established by Joseph Pulitzer as "an incentive to excellence" in journalism, letters, drama, and education. (April) |
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| Tony Award - Presented by the League of American Theatres and Producers and the American Theatre Wing. (June) |
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