Literary Awards:
* National Medal of Arts (2000): Awarded by the President of the United States for outstanding contributions to the arts.
* Spingarn Medal (1994): Presented by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) for outstanding achievement by an African American.
* National Book Award (1994): For her autobiography "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings."
* Grammy Award (2002): For the spoken-word recording of "A Song Flung Up to Heaven."
* American Book Award (1995): For her autobiography "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings."
* Pulitzer Prize nomination (1972): For her poetry collection "Just Give Me a Cool Drink of Water 'fore I Die."
Other Notable Awards:
* Presidential Medal of Freedom (2010): The highest civilian honor in the United States, awarded for distinguished contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, world peace, cultural or other significant public or private endeavors.
* The Congressional Gold Medal (2010): Awarded by the United States Congress for distinguished achievements and contributions to the security or national interests of the United States.
* The National Humanities Medal (2000): Awarded by the President of the United States for outstanding contributions to the humanities.
* The National Book Critics Circle Award (1993): For her autobiography "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings."
* The American Academy of Arts and Letters Award (2000): For her contributions to literature.
* The National Council of Teachers of English Award (1994): For her contributions to the field of education.
This is not an exhaustive list, but it highlights some of the most significant awards Maya Angelou received, showcasing the breadth of her impact and recognition.