Percival Everett won the National Book Award for Fiction in 2024 for James. Percival Everett won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 2025 for James.
| Year | Contest | Category | For | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Pulitzer Prize for Fiction | Pulitzer Prize for Fiction | James | 1 · 2 |
| 2024 | National Book Award | Fiction | James | 1 · 2 |