| Georgia Writers Hall of Fame | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | "Georgia writers, past and present, whose work reflects the character of the state — its land and people" |
| Location | Richard B. Russell Building 300 South Hull Street Athens, Georgia |
| Country | United States |
| Presented by | Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries |
| First award | 2000 |
| Website | Georgia Writers Hall of Fame |
TheGeorgia Writers Hall of Fame honors writers who have made significant contributions to the literary legacy of the state ofGeorgia.[1] Established in 2000 by theUniversity of Georgia Libraries’ Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, the Hall of Fame existed as a virtual presence until 2012, when it was given a physical space within the university's Richard B. Russell Building.[2]
The Georgia Writers Hall of Fame accepts public nominations.[3] New inductees are elected by a board of judges convened by the University of Georgia librarian. Writers are eligible for nomination if they were born in Georgia or if they produced an important work while living in the state.[4]
It was hoped by theUniversity of Georgia Libraries that the program "would attract donors by bringing living authors to campus and celebrating those of the past; also the ceremony and exhibits, ideally growing each year, could draw in funds for the Libraries' much-needed new buildings and its endowments, along with opening up possibilities for cultural programs and attracting additional writers (or their estates) who might choose to house their archives."[5]