The Thomas Wolfe Award is an annual literary honor presented to a writer for a significant body of work. Named after the renowned American author Thomas Wolfe, the award recognizes contributions to literature that reflect the spirit of Wolfe's own writing, which often explored themes of identity and place. Established in 1990, the award is administered by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It aims to celebrate both established and emerging writers, encouraging the continued development of literary arts. Recipients of the award receive a monetary prize and recognition for their achievements in the literary community.