The Frank Waters and Golden Quill Literary Awards Luncheon 2026
Sat, Jun 06
|DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Colorado Spri
The Friends Annual Signature Event Recognizing Literary Excellence. The deadline for purchasing tickets is Friday, May 29th at 5:00 pm.
Time & Location
Jun 06, 2026, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Colorado Spri, 1775 E Cheyenne Mountain Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906, USA
Guests
About the event
To  encourage and recognize exemplary national and local writers, the  Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District presents two awards at an annual luncheon, its signature event.
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The Frank Waters Award celebrates its namesake’s love of the American West. The $2,000 award  is given to a writer who strives to foster literary excellence and a  recognition of the people, culture and landscape of the American West.
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The Golden Quill Award is a $1,000 prize given for literary achievement by an outstanding local  author, illustrator, photographer or publication. Its recipient often is  also engaged in fostering literacy in the community.
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