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American Indian Writers Award

The purpose of the American Indian Writers Award is to give recognition to written contributions of outstanding American Indian authors, poets, journalists, film and stage scriptwriters.  Inaugurated in 2001, it is the first and only award given by a public library to honor an American Indian writer.

About the Award

This FREE event takes place the first Saturday in March.  

The purpose of the American Indian Writers Award is to give recognition to written contributions of outstanding American Indian authors, poets, journalists, film and stage scriptwriters.  Inaugurated in 2001, it is the first and only award given by a public library to honor an American Indian writer. The award is given in odd-numbered years. Recipients receive a $10,000 cash prize and an engraved crystal trophy which is sponsored by the Maxine and Jack Zarrow Family Foundation and the Tulsa Library Trust.

About the Maxine and Jack Zarrow Family Foundation

The Maxine and Jack Zarrow Family Foundation have faithfully supported the American Indian Resource Center's award programs since 2001. We cannot thank them enough for their dedication to the American Indian community.

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