top of page

Archive Notice: This page is a snapshot of the original porter-prize.com website.
For current information about The Porter Fund, visit the main site.

The Porter Prize

Dr. Ben Kimpel

Archive Site Menu
 

Porter Prize
 

Remembering Dr. Kimpel
 

The Prize
 

The Prize Winners

The Porter Fund Literary Prize is presented annually to an Arkansas writer who has accomplished a substantial and impressive body of work that merits enhanced recognition. The $5000 prize makes it one of the state's most lucrative as well as prestigious literary awards. Eligibility requires an Arkansas connection. Honorees tend to be writers without high-profile national reputations, but who have produced significant amounts of quality material.

Lifetime Achievement Award

  • The Lifetime Achievement Award is given every 5 years and is for $5000.

  • The 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award was given to Jo McDougall.

  • The 2014 Lifetime Achievement Award was given to Charles Portis.

  • The 2009 Lifetime Achievement Award was given to Miller Williams.

  • The 2004 Lifetime Achievement Award was given to Donald Harington.

bottom of page