Dorothy Gilman, author of the Mrs. Pollifax series of spy novels, was chosen by the Mystery Writers of America as this year's recipient of the Grand Master Award, which honors important contributions to the genre, as well as significant output of consistently high-quality material.
MWA also named Broadway producer Zev Buffman and Mystery Lovers Bookshop, Oakmont, Pa., winners of the Raven Award for outstanding achievement in the mystery field outside the realm of creative writing.
"We're honored at this recognition but the credit for our success really goes to our staff, our customers and, most importantly, to the authors who make our [annual Festival of Mystery] such a success," said Mary Alice Gorman, co-owner of the bookstore, which was recognized by MWA for the "constant support and dedication they have shown to the mystery community."
Barbara Peters and Robert Rosenwald of Poisoned Pen Press won the 2010 Ellery Queen award, given to editors or publishers who have distinguished themselves by their generous and wide-ranging support of the genre.
The MWA award winners will be honored at next year's Edgar Awards banquet in New York City, Thursday, April 29, 2010.