2015 independent publisher book awards

Home to some of the most exciting opportunities in independent publishing. At niea we respect the hard work and dedication that goes into these efforts the next step is marketing your title. Entry form national indie excellence awards united states. Here are the gold, silver and bronze medalists in our 83 national categories. Since 1997, the independent publisher book awards have been recognizing the best independently published books each year read more about the history of the ippys. Including them here should not be taken as an endorsement of the competition or its sponsors. Honoring christian books by independent authors and small publishers for outstanding contribution to christian life. The independent publisher book awards ippys honor the years best books from independent and small press publishers. Nine days later, we won another gold medal, this time at the next generation indie book awards. Ibpa benjamin franklin awards home ibpa book award. About the ippy awards independent publisher book awards.

We have reassigned your book to a new 2019 reader from our judging panel, who will read and provide you with the promised commentary commentary mail date february 2020. Book awards eric hoffer book award, a top independent. Indies include small presses, larger independent publishers, university presses, e book publishers. These awards were selected based on their acceptance of selfpublished books. Books are accepted for the annual midwest book awards from any independent publisher in the 12state midwest region published during the 2019 calendar year. We have a partner membership for services which align with our code of standards and go through a vetting process. Each year the florida authors and publishers association fapa sponsors the fapa presidents book awards, which recognizes book publishing excellence and creativity in design, content, and production for authors and publishers. The awards are open to all members of the independent publishing industry, and to authors and publishers worldwide who produce books intended for an englishspeaking market. Last fall and winter, we entered book design made simple in some independent publishing book award contests. The ippy conducted annually, the independent publisher book awards honor the years best independently published titles from around the world. The awards are intended to bring increased recognition to the thousands of exemplary independent, university, and selfpublished books released each year.

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Congratulations and sincere thanks to the independent authors and publishers who participated in our 21st annual, 2017 independent publisher book awards contest. We are delighted to share that our new career book undeterred. With hundreds of thousands of selfpublished books hitting the shelves every year, indie authors need to find a way to stand out. The ippy awards, launched in 1996, are designed to bring increased recognition to the deserving but often unsung titles published by independent authors and publishers. General medalists independent publisher book awards. Independent publisher of the year sponsored by print on. Book publishing books are marketing tools jenkins group, inc. Niea national indie excellence awards united states. The problem with other awards is, if you win, you win. Over this time, the ibpa benjamin franklin award for excellence in book publishing has become one of the highest national honors for.

Alli monitors the self publishing industry in two ways. Established as the first awards program open exclusively to independents, over 3,000 ippys have been awarded to authors and publishers around the world. Now accepting entries into the 2020 summer e book awards. Congratulations and sincere thanks to over 2,750 independent authors and publishers who participated in our 19th annual, 2015 independent publisher book awards contest. It is the longestrunning unaffiliated contest open exclusively to independent presses. Hermosa beach, ca 90254 all books must be postmarked by april 30, 2020 because of the high volume of entries, it could take up to two weeks to send you the notification that we received your book. All independent publishers are eligible, ranging from selfpublished authors to major university presses.

Below are links and important information for independent publishers six book award contests. The independent book publishing professionals group ibppg is an organization that aims to promote professional standards in independent book publishing also known as indie book publishing, and provide support and recognition for the independent book publishing profession ibppg cosponsors the next generation indie book awards, the largest notforprofit book awards program in the. The independent publisher book awards, also styled the ippy awards, is a set of annual book awards for independently published titles. The eric hoffer book award honors the memory of the great american philosopher eric hoffer by highlighting salient writing, as well as the independent spirit of small publishers.

Feature 2015 independent publisher book awards results. For each category, three judges independently score each entry in criteria relevant to that genre. The 2020 ippys are open until the final deadline of. Use the pages below to browse these incredible books. Book awards for selfpublished writers are one way to do that. The next generation indie book awards are the largest international awards program for independent publishers. Independent publishers dominate 2015 guardian first book. The engaged leader also provides guidance to institutionsbusinesses, communities, and schoolson how to develop and nurture digital leadership. We would also like to offer you a 50% discount on an early bird entry into the upcoming 2020 writers digest 28th annual selfpublished book awards.

Since its inception, the hoffer has become one of the largest international book awards for small, academic, and independent presses. Entries are limited to independently indie published books, including those from small presses, e book publishers, and selfpublished authors. Midwest book awards midwest independent publishers. Here are the results of the 2015 independent publisher regional and ebook awards, presented to the years best titles published in these important and growing divisions of independent publishing. The six success habits of women in emerging economies won a 2015 independent publisher book award. As a winner or finalist in the national indie excellence awards your book will garner more attention and gain. Book awards for selfpublished authors the book designer. Independent publishers dominate 2015 guardian first book award longlist.

Independent authors and publishers put a great deal of care into creating quality books for a global audience. Here are the purchasing links for the gold, silver and bronze medalists in general categories 142. Ippy awards are recognized by the publishing industry as the worlds largest book awards contest ap published 7. Since 1983, the independent book publishers association ibpa, the largest notforprofit trade association of independent publishers, has been a leader in member advocacy, education, and tools for success. The annual best indie book award is an international literary award contest recognizing independent authors in major genres. Recognising excellence in independent publishing mary egan publishing is delighted that two of the books they produced last year, the super power baby project and madness made me, have won awards in the 2015 independent publisher book awards, considered to be one of the highes. Instructions on how to download your digital award can be found here. Since the inaugural contest in 1996, nearly 5,000 books have received ippy awards, along with the recognition, credibility, and increased sales that a book award can bring.

Prof wins a 2015 independent publisher book award wmu. Now accepting entries into the 7th annual 2020 new apple book awards book awards. The wishing shelf book awards boasts 100% satisfaction from every publisher and author who has, so far, entered 42 in the first year, 104 in the second and 155 in the third. The 2020 new apple book awards for excellence in independent publishing. This award was previously named christian small publisher book of the year award sign up to receive updates to stay uptodate about the award. When you complete your online entry, the final step in the process. To the right are helpful links and resources regarding book awards. About 2,400 publishers participate in the awards each year, from every u. View cipa evvy award 2014 winners here or the 201998 winners here. The mysterious makings and recovery of a somnambulist, by kathleen frazier skyhorse publishing silver tie.

Click here to see the full list of winners from the 2019 summer e book awards. Conducted annually, the independent publisher book awards honor the years best independently published titles from around the world. Christian indie awards honoring independent authors and. The next generation indie book awards is a literary awards program that recognizes and honors authors and publishers of exceptional independently published books in 70 different categories. The awards are intended to bring increased recognition to the thousands of exemplary independent, university and selfpublished titles published each year. This year we have opened the competition from north america only to the english speaking world. To enter, fill in all applicable information below. In midapril, we got word that our book had won gold at the independent publisher ippy book awards. The awards are intended to bring increased recognition to the thousands of exemplary independent, university, and. The engaged leader provides leaders with the skills and confidence they need to transform their leadership, and in turn, their organizations. Ippy awards are recognized by the publishing industry as.