* National Book Award for Fiction (1951) for *The Catcher in the Rye*
* O. Henry Award (1948) for the short story "A Perfect Day for Bananafish"
* Numerous other awards and recognitions for his short stories and novels, including inclusion in prestigious anthologies and critical acclaim from literary figures.
While Salinger was a celebrated author, he was also a notoriously private individual who rejected most public recognition. He even refused to accept the National Book Award.