Congratulations to these UNP authors who were recently recognized for their work!

Georgia Historical Records Advisory Council Awards

The Georgia Historical Records Advisory Council (GHRAC) created the Outstanding Archives Award Program in 2003 to recognize superb efforts in archives and records work in Georgia.

Loserville (Nebraska, 2022) by Clayton Trutor won the Award for Excellence in Documenting Georgia’s History.

2025 PROSE Awards

The Association of American Publishers Awards for Professional and Scholarly Excellence (PROSE Awards) recognizes landmark works that have made significant advancements in their respective fields of study each year.

Yochanan’s Gamble (Jewish Publication Society, 2024) by Marc Kratz is a Finalist in the Humanities: Theology and Religious Studies category.

Foreword INDIES

The INDIES Book of the Year awards hosted by Foreword Reviews look to honor independent presses and authors who are often publishing some of the most innovative, creative, and beautiful books.

Inside the Mirror (Nebraska, 2024) by Parul Kapur is a finalist in Literary Fiction and Multicultural Fiction.

The Chief Rabbi’s Funeral (Potomac Books, 2024) by Scott D. Seligman is a finalist in History.

Acetylene Torch Songs (Nebraska, 2024) by Sue William Silverman is a finalist in both the Reference and Self-Help categories.

The Scent of Distant Family (Bison Books, 2024) by sid sibo is a finalist in General Fiction.

AAG Brinkerhoff Jackson Prize

The Brinkerhoff Jackson Prize rewards American geographers who write books about the United States which convey the insights of professional geography in language that is both interesting and attractive to lay readers.

Framing Nature (Nebraska, 2024) by Yolanda Youngs is a winner.

Spur Awards

The Spur Awards are given every year by the Western Writers of America to celebrate notable writing about the American West.

The Sugar King of California (Nebraska, 2024) by Sandra E. Bonura won the Best Western Biography.

No Friday Night Lights (Bison Books, 2024) by John M. Glionna won Best Western Contemporary Nonfiction.

Mary’s Place (Bison Books, 2024) by Charlotte Hinger is a finalist for Best Western Contemporary Novel.

Compliments of Hamilton & Sargent (Bison Books, 2024) by Maura Jane Farrelly won Best Western Historical Nonfiction.

USGA Herbert Warren Wind Award

Established in 1987, the Herbert Warren Wind Award recognizes and honors outstanding contributions to golf literature. Named for the famed 20th-century American golf writer, the award acknowledges and encourages outstanding research, writing and publishing about golf.

The Wee Ice Mon Cometh (Nebraska, 2024) by Ed Gruver was on the Shortlist.

PEN America Literary Awards

The PEN America Literary Awards are juried by panels of esteemed, award-winning authors, editors, translators, and critics. These authors are committed to recognizing their contemporaries, from promising debut writers to those who have already had a continuous and lasting impact on the literary landscape.

Thanks for This Riot (Nebraska, 2024) by Janelle Bassett is on the Longlist for the PEN/Robert W. Bingham Prize for Debut Short Story Collection.

The winner will be announced May 8, 2025.

Ray Hiebert History of Journalism Published Work Award

Predicting the Winner (Potomac Books, 2024) by Ira Chinoy is this year’s winner.

2025 Latin American Studies Association Awards

Guardians of Discourse (Nebraska, 2024) by Kevin M. Anzzolin is the Honorable Mention for Best Book in the Humanities from LASA’s Mexico Section.

SABR Awards

Under Jackie’s Shadow (Nebraska, 2024) by Mitchell Nathanson and Mike Donlin (Nebraska, 2024) by Steve Steinberg and Lyle Spatz have both been awarded the 2025 Sporting News-SABR Baseball Research Award.