* Pulitzer Prize for Fiction: She won the prestigious Pulitzer Prize in 1961.
* National Book Award: Although not officially awarded the National Book Award, it was considered a strong contender for the honor.
* Numerous other awards and recognition: She received honorary degrees from several universities, including Harvard and Alabama. She was inducted into the Alabama Writers Hall of Fame and received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2007.
While she shied away from the spotlight, the immense success of "To Kill a Mockingbird" brought her widespread recognition and numerous awards.