The Oregon Book Award is an annual literary award presented by the Oregon Literary Arts organization. Established in 1987, it recognizes outstanding works by authors from or connected to Oregon. The awards cover various categories, including fiction, poetry, and nonfiction, celebrating the diversity of literary talent in the state. Winners are selected by a panel of judges who evaluate submissions based on literary merit and originality. The awards ceremony typically takes place in the spring, providing a platform for authors to gain recognition and promote their work within the literary community and beyond.