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The Nero Award |
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The "Nero" is an annual award presented to an author for literary excellence in the mystery genre. The award is presented at the Black Orchid Banquet, which is traditionally held on the first Saturday in December in New York City. Past winners of the award include Fred Harris, Martha Grimes, Dennis Lehane, and Sharyn McCrumb. |
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We are very fortunate to have a long time member of The Wolfe Pack and a mystery writer in her own right, Jane K. Cleland, as the Wolfe Pack's Literary Awards Chair. Jane has instituted, in partnership with Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine, the Black Orchid Novella Award. Jane is also on the Board of Directors of the Mystery Writers of America – New York Chapter. Be sure to check out Jane' Josie Prescott Antiques Mysteries -- referred to as "an Antiques Roadshow for Mystery Fans." |
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Use the menu on the left to select a listing of the award winners, to read the award procedures, and other information. |
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And a big thank you to the long-time Chair of the Nero Awards, Stephannie Russo, who stepped down at the end of 2006. Under her stewardship, the Nero Award has become a well-recognized entity in the mystery publishing field. Thank you Stephannie for a job well done!
Professor Robin W. Winks, a noted Yale scholar, as well as the mystery reviewer for the Boston Globe, died April 10, 2003 in New Haven. He served as a judge for the Nero Award, presented each year by the Wolfe Pack for best American mystery fiction. On a number of occasions, he was the guest speaker at the Wolfe Pack's annual Black Orchid Weekend. FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES (for the full article, click here) Metropolitan Desk | April 10, 2003, Thursday The cause was complications after a stroke, his wife, Avril, said. |
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