The William Carlos Williams Award is a prestigious literary honor given by the Poetry Society of America. It recognizes outstanding books of poetry published in the previous year by American poets. Named after the influential poet William Carlos Williams, the award aims to celebrate and promote contemporary poetry. The award is typically presented annually and includes a monetary prize. It highlights the importance of poetry in American literature and encourages poets to continue their creative work. The award has helped bring attention to many talented poets and their contributions to the literary world.