Theakston Old Peculier Outstanding Contribution Award
2024 Martina Cole
2023 Ann Cleeves
2022 Michael Connelly
2021 Ian Rankin
2020 Mark Billingham
2019 James Patterson
2018 John Grisham
2017 Lee Child
2016 Val McDermid
2015 Sara Paretsky
2014 Lynda La Plante
2013 Ruth Rendell
2012 P D James
2011 Colin Dexter
2010 Reginald Hill
2023 Ann Cleeves
2022 Michael Connelly
2021 Ian Rankin
2020 Mark Billingham
2019 James Patterson
2018 John Grisham
2017 Lee Child
2016 Val McDermid
2015 Sara Paretsky
2014 Lynda La Plante
2013 Ruth Rendell
2012 P D James
2011 Colin Dexter
2010 Reginald Hill
About the Harrogate Theakston Crime Awards
The Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival is held annually in Harrogate, UK. Website