American Indian Writers Award
Inaugurated in 2001, the American Indian Festival of Words Writers Award recognizes written contributions of outstanding American Indian authors, poets, journalists, film and stage scriptwriters
About the Award
This FREE event takes place the first Saturday in March.
Inaugurated in 2001, the American Indian Festival of Words Writers Award recognizes written contributions of outstanding American Indian authors, poets, journalists, film and stage scriptwriters. 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 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.
