Spur Awards- "..given annually for distinguished writing about the American West, are among the oldest and most prestigious in American literature."

Western Heritage Awards - The western Heritage Award, also known as the wrangler award is given for “Outstanding Novel” in western fiction by the National Cowboy Hall of Fame.

WILLA Literary Award - The Willa Awards are presented by Women Writing in the West. They are presented annually for stories featuring woman which are set in the west.