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Colorado Authors’ League
Lou Dean was awarded the Colorado Authors' League "Top Hand Award" in 2001 for young adult book-length fiction for her book Reaching for the Reins.
Western Heritage Award
Lou Dean's magazine article based on the story in her book Angels in Disguise won the 2000 National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum award for Outstanding Magazine Article.
People Magazine
People Magazine (December, 1996) was interested in Lou Dean's story and published an article in an issue a few years back.
Writer’s Digest
The Life Stories Co-Winner 1995. "The autobiography grips readers' attentions and emotions. In simple but often powerful language, the author skillfully describes some 13 years of a troubled childhood and a glimpse into recent adulthood." Judge Emily Anne Croom
Colorado Blue Spruce Award
Angels in Disguise was nominated for the Colorado Blue Spruce Award in 1999. The award is given annually to recognize the most popular books among middle and high school students. Books must be written by a living American author and published within the past five years. Books are selected by young adults only.
