Honoring Hoosier Authors
The Indiana Authors Awards were established in 2009 through the vision and generosity of Eugene and Marilyn Glick as a way to honor the contributions of Hoosier authors to the literary landscape in Indiana and across the nation. The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation put that vision into action, working over the first decade to build a successful program that has annually recognized many authors.
In October 2018, Glick Philanthropies announced its desire to partner with a statewide organization to expand the reach of the awards, inspire even more Hoosiers to read and write, help springboard emerging authors’ careers, and further promote Indiana as a great place to be a writer or a reader.
In 2019, Glick Philanthropies invited Indiana Humanities, with its rich history of literary programming across the state, to power that vision. The Indiana Authors Awards resumed in 2020 as a biennial honor that awards the best books written by Hoosier authors in multiple categories. The Indiana Authors Awards encompass not just the prizes, but also a dynamic set of programs and communications initiatives to celebrate Indiana writers, shine a spotlight on the state’s literary community, and deepen connections between Hoosier readers and writers.
