Ohioana Library Awards: Past Winners in All Categories

The Ohioana Library sponsors several different awards to recognize the accomplishments of talented Ohioans. Use the links below to review the listings of past winners of the awards by category.

Book Awards. Designed to bring state and national attention to Ohio authors and their books.
               About Ohio or an Ohioan
               Fiction
               Juvenile Literature
               Nonfiction
               Poetry
               Miscellaneous Categories
James P. Barry Ohioana Award for Editorial Excellence. Presented to an outstanding Ohio-based magazine or journal that relates to literature, the arts, the humanities, or other cultural endeavors. The award is named for James P. Barry, former Ohioana Library Director.
Ohioana Citations. Awarded in theater, music, art and other fields of the arts and humanities.
Helen and Laura Krout Memorial Ohioana Poetry Award. Presented to an outstanding Ohio poet who has produced a significant body of work. The award carries with it a monetary prize made possible by a bequest.
Alice Louise Wood Memorial Ohioana Children's Literature Award. Presented to an outstanding Ohio children's author. This award also carries a monetary prize that is supported by a bequest.
Walter Rumsey Marvin Grant. Presented to encourage Ohio's writers under thirty years of age who have not yet published a book. This award also carries a monetary prize made possible by funds from Dr. Marvin's family.
Ohioana Pegasus Award. Presented to an individual for unique or outstanding cultural contributions.
Ohioana Career Award. Presented to "a native Ohioan whose meritorious career has added luster and distinction to the heritage of our state and nation."
Florence Roberts Head Book Award. Established by the American Association of University Women, Book Study Group I, in memory of Florence Roberts Head.
Ohioana Miscellaneous and One-Time Awards. Miscellaneous awards presented in various years.