The Hammer

Winners of The PWA Hammer Award

The Hammer, first presented in 2007, goes to the character, not the author, for his/her contribution to, and longevity in the field. It’s named after Mike Hammer, of course, who certainly made his mark, and so far, thanks to Max Allan Collins, has shown no sign of leaving…

2007

SHELL SCOTT
by Richard S. Prather

2008

NAMELESS
by Bill Pronzini

2009

MATT SCUDDER
by Lawrence Block

2010

SHARON McCONE
by Marcia Miller

2011

V.I. WARSHAWSKI
by Sara Paretsky

2012

NATE HELLER
by Max Allan Collins

2014

KINSEY MILLHONE
by Sue Grafton

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