Aleshea Harris

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Aleshea Harris stands as a titan of modern American theater, recognized for her ability to weave complex social commentary into compelling narratives. Her win of the Windham-Campbell Literary Prize, a prestigious award worth $150,000, underscores her impact on the literary world. Being a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama further cements her reputation as one of the most important voices writing about the Black experience today. Her transition to film direction with Is God Is demonstrates her versatility and willingness to expand her artistic reach.

AwardsHarris has won five major awards throughout her career, including the Relentless Award, an Obie Award, the Windham-Campbell Literary Prize, the Steinberg Playwright Award, and the Hermitage Greenfield Prize. She was also a finalist for the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Drama for her play On Sugarland.

Honours & Distinctions

Windham-Campbell Literary Prize

Yale University·2020

Awarded to writers in fiction, poetry, drama, and nonfiction for their contributions to literature.

Steinberg Playwright Award

American Theater Wing·2020

Recognizes emerging playwrights for their outstanding potential and achievement.

Hermitage Greenfield Prize

The Hermitage Foundation·2021

Honors writers for their significant contributions to American literature.