The W. Y. Boyd Literary Award for Excellence in Military Fiction is awarded annually by the American Library Association for "the best fiction set in a period when the United States was at war." The award intends to recognize "the service of American veterans and military personnel."
The Award was funded by William Young Boyd II (1926-2015), author, and World War II veteran. Boyd was Chairman of the Board of the Boyd Steamship Corporation.
| Author | Book | Year Award Received |
|---|---|---|
| P. T. Deutermann | Iwo, 26 Charlie | 2024 |
| P. T. Deutermann | The Last Paladin | 2023 |
| Jeff Shaara | The Eagle's Claw | 2022 |
| Mark Treanor | A Quiet Cadence: A Novel | 2021 |
| Ralph Peters | Darkness at Chancellorsville | 2020 |
| Ray McPadden | And The Whole Mountain Burned | 2019 |
| Jeff Shaara | The Frozen Hours: A Novel of the Korean War | 2018 |
| J. M. Graham | Arizona Moon | 2017 |
| Ralph Peters | Valley of the Shadow | 2016 |
| Phil Klay | Redeployment | 2015 |
| Ralph Peters | Hell or Richmond | 2014 |
| Ralph Peters | Cain at Gettysburg | 2013 |
| P. T. Deutermann | Pacific Glory | 2012 |
| Karl Marlantes | Matterhorn | 2011 |
| John Hough, Jr. | Seen the Glory | 2010 |
| Richard Bausch | Peace | 2009 |
| Robert N. Macomber | A Different Kind of Honor | 2008 |
| Robert J. Mrazek | The Deadly Embrace | 2007 |
| Nick Arvin | Articles of War | 2006 |
| Jeff Shaara | To The Last Man: A Novel of The First World War | 2005 |
| James L. Nelson | Glory In The Name: A Novel of the Confederate Navy | 2004 |
| James Brady | Warning of War | 2003 |
| Owen West | Sharkman Six | 2002 |
| Edwin H. Simmons | Dog Company Six | 2001 |
| John Mort | Soldier in Paradise | 2000 |
| Donald McCaig | Jacob’s Ladder: A Story of Virginia During the War | 1999 |
| Howard Bahr | The Black Flower: A Novel of the Civil War | 1998 |
| Jeff Shaara | Gods and Generals | 1997 |
References
- "W.Y. Boyd Literary Award for Excellence in Military Fiction Nomination Form". American Library Association. 13 February 2013. Retrieved 2022-11-01.
- "William Boyd Obituary." New York Times Jan. 7 to Jan. 8, 2015.
- "W.Y. Boyd Literary Award for Excellence in Military Fiction | Awards & Grants". Ala.org. Retrieved 2014-04-22.
- A Century of Boyd Tradition. Boyd Steamship Corporation. 1909-2009
- P.T. Deutermann 2024 Winner of W.Y. Boyd Literary Award American Library Association, May 22, 2024.
- The Last Paladin wins W.Y. Boyd Literary Award for Excellence in Military Fiction. American Library Association, April 27, 2023.
- "'The Eagles Claw' by Jeff Shaara wins the W. Y. Boyd Literary Award for Excellence in Military Fiction". News and Press Center. May 25, 2022.
- "'A Quiet Cadence' wins W.Y. Boyd Literary Award for Excellence in Military Fiction". News and Press Center. May 25, 2021.
- "W.Y. Boyd Literary Award for Excellence in Military Fiction | Awards & Grants". www.ala.org.
- "Ray McPadden wins 2019 W. Y. Boyd Literary Award for excellence in military fiction". News and Press Center. May 7, 2019.
- "'Frozen Hours: A Novel of Korean War' by Jeff Shaara wins 2018 W. Y. Boyd Literary Award for Excellence in Military Fiction". News and Press Center. May 8, 2018.
- "W.Y. Boyd Literary Award for Excellence in Military Fiction - Awards & Grants". www.ala.org.
- CMALDEN (9 May 2017). "Arizona Moon: A Novel of Vietnam by J. M. Graham wins the 2017 W. Y. Boyd Literary Award "for Excellence in Military Fiction."".
- CMALDEN (10 May 2016). "'Valley of the Shadow' wins W.Y. Boyd Award for excellence in military fiction". American Library Association.
- "'Redeployment' by Phil Klay wins the 2015 W. Y. Boyd Literary Award 'for Excellence in Military Fiction'". ala.org. 2 June 2015.
- "'Hell or Richmond' by Ralph Peters wins the 2014 W.Y. Boyd Award | News & Press Center". Ala.org. 2014-04-29. Retrieved 2014-05-28.
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