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

Colorado Book Awards

Rainbow Cattle Co. (Nebraska, 2024) by Nicholas Villanueva is a History Finalist.

Mary’s Place (Bison Books, 2024) by Charlotte Hinger is a finalist in the Historical Fiction category.

2025 Midwest Book Awards

The Midwest Book Awards recognize creativity in content and execution, overall book quality, and the book’s unique contribution to its subject area.

Journey to Freedom (Bison Books, 2024) by Gail Shaffer Blankenau is a finalist in the Nonfiction – History, Regional category.

Dodge County, Incorportated (Bison Books, 2024) by Sonja Trom Eayrs is a finalist in the Nonfiction – Social Science/Political Science/Culture category.

American Assocation for Ukrainian Studies (AAUS) Book Prize

The AAUS Book Prize is awarded for the best scholarly monograph-length work in the field of Ukrainian history, politics, language, literature, and culture published in English.

Between the Wires (Nebraska, 2024) by Waitman Wade Beorn received an Honorable Mention.

Maine Literary Awards

The Maine Literary Awards is an annual competition sponsored and coordinated by the Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance. Winners will be announced May 29!

Shift (Nebraska, 2024) by Penny Guisinger is a Memoir Finalist.

Historical Society of New Mexico Awards

The Historical Society of New Mexico Awards recognizes authors whose books who make a significant contribution to the understanding of New Mexico or Southwest borderlands history.

Raid and Reconciliation (Nebraska, 2024) by Brandon Morgan is the winner of the HSNM Gaspar Pérez de Villagrá Award.

Next Generation Indie Book Awards

All Roads Lead to Rome (Potomac Books, 2024) by Bill Thorness is a finalist in the Military category.

The Eric Hoffer Book Awards honor the memory of the great American philosopher Eric Hoffer by highlighting salient writing, as well as the independent spirit of small publishers.

The Sugar King of California (Nebraska, 2024) by Sandra E. Bonura was a finalist in the Reference category.