National Medal of Arts ceremony on March 2, 2010, lists Lee as a recipient.
The National Medal of Arts ceremony held on March 2, 2010, included Harper Lee among its honorees. Sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts, the award recognized her enduring contributions to American culture through literature. While remembered as a reclusive figure, Lee's participation, even in absence, drew attention to her impactful literary career and lifetime achievements that shaped American thoughts on racial and social issues.