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The PEN/Faulkner Award
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Awards: The PEN/Faulkner Award
The Award

Since 1980, the PEN/Faulkner Awards have honored distinguished works of fiction published by American writers. The awards are given annually. The winner of the PEN/Faulkner Award receives $15,000. Runners-up each receive $5,000.