International Awards:
* Nobel Prize in Literature: Awarded annually by the Swedish Academy to an author "for outstanding literary achievements in the ideal direction."
* Man Booker Prize: Awarded annually to the best original novel of the year written in English and published in the UK.
* Pulitzer Prize for Fiction: Awarded annually by Columbia University to an American author for distinguished fiction.
* National Book Award: Awarded annually in various categories, including fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and young adult literature.
Other Notable Awards:
* PEN/Faulkner Award: A prestigious award for the best novel of the year by an American author.
* National Book Critics Circle Award: Awarded annually to the best books published in the United States in various categories, including fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and criticism.
* James Tait Black Memorial Prize: Awarded annually in the UK for fiction and biography.
* Costa Book Award: Awarded annually in the UK for best novel, biography, first novel, poetry, and children's book.
* Hugo Award: Awarded annually for the best science fiction or fantasy works of the preceding year.
* Nebula Award: Awarded annually for the best science fiction or fantasy works of the preceding year.
This is not an exhaustive list, and there are many other prestigious awards given for excellence in literature around the world. The specific award that is most relevant to you will depend on the type of literature you are interested in and the specific criteria of the award.