BELOW IS A LISTING OF SOME OF THE MAJOR AWARDS GIVEN EACH YEAR FOR EXCELLENCE IN THE FIELD OF MYSTERY AND CRIME FICTION WRITING.
THE ANTHONY AWARD
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This award honors outstanding works in the mystery and crime-writing genre published during the previous year. The winners will be honored at Bouchercon 2008 World Mystery Convention, which will be held from October 9-12 in Baltimore, MD.
THE THRILLER AWARD
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On July 12th, the winners of the 2008 Thriller Awards were announced at the annual ThrillerFest gala held in New York City.
THE DILYS AWARD
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The Award, founded by the Independent Mystery Booksellers Association (IMBA), has been given to the year's top mystery titles since 1993.
THE EDGAR ALLAN POE AWARD
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These awards honor the best in mystery fiction, nonfiction, television and film published or produced in 2007. The Awards were presented at their 62nd Gala Banquet on May 1st at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in New York City.
DASHIELL HAMMETT PRIZE
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IACW/NA awards THE HAMMETT PRIZE annually for literary excellence in the field of crime-writing, as reflected in a book published in the English language in the US and/or Canada. The winner receives a "Thin Man" trophy, designed by sculptor Peter Boiger.
THE DAGGER AWARDS
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The Crime Writers’ Association is delighted to present the yearly Daggers - the prestigious awards that celebrate the very best in crime and thriller writing.
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