Ann Grauvogl has been honored for her work in newspapers, books and advancement materials. 

 2013 South Dakota and District 8 ADDY Silver Awards, “150 Years of Pride, Persistence and Progress,” the sesquicentennial history of the University of South Dakota

2011 CASE Excellence in Design: Multi-Page Publications and Folders silver award (with designer Yael Gen), “We’re here to get your animal back on its feet. Or hooves. Or paws.”

1999 Robertson Memorial Award in Horticulture, South Dakota State Horticultural Society

South Dakota Newspaper Association (Daily Newspapers over 20,000)

• 1993 Best Local Column, first place; Best Feature Story, second place
• 1992 Best Local Column, first place (tie)
• 1991 Best Feature Story, first place
• 1990 Best Feature Series, first place; Best Local Column, second place;
• 1989 Best Local Column, first place
• 1987 Best News Story, first place; Best Local Column, third place
• 1986 News Reporting Series, second place; Feature Story, honorable mention
• 1984 Best News Reporting (series), second place; Best Feature Story, third place

Gannett Well Done

• October 1989 Feature Writing, runner-up, for profile of movie star Kevin Costner ("Dances with Wolves" coverage)
• August 1989 Public Service, runner-up, for an in-depth look at restaurant sanitation
• April 1989 Enterprise, runner-up, for stories on the federal witness protection program
• August 1986 In-Depth Reporting, "Who Owns Sioux Falls" 

South Dakota Associated Press Managing Editors

• 1990 News and Photo Contest, second place

Associated Press of South Dakota Newswriting Contest

• 1989 Column, honorable mention

Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau

•  1988-1989 Media Magnificent Award