Michael was presented with this award on Wednesday, September 8, 2010 after he delivered the opening lecture for the Paul A Olson Seminar in Great Plains Studies at the University of Nebraska- Lincoln.
The Great Plains Distinguished Book Prize was created to emphasize the interdisciplinary importance of the Great Plains in today’s publishing and educational market. Only first edition, full-length, nonfiction books are evaluated for the award. The author of the winning title receives a significant cash prize and is be invited to present a lecture at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. The book was produced by the University of Chicago Press, with authors Dan O'Brien, David Wishert and Ted Kooser.
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