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book award competition

What is a book award?

Book awards are not only a wonderful honor, but for self-published and traditionally published books alike, they can help you grow your audience, attract new readers, increase your media attention, skyrocket your book sales and more.

Best of all, readers are attracted to award-winning books, so this accolade can help you stand out from the millions of other books out there.

No matter if you’re just starting as a first-time author or publisher, or your clients are USA Today or New York Times’ bestsellers, a book award can help you at all stages.

Why should I apply?

A book award is an asset you can use for a lifetime.

Previous Book Excellence Award Winners & Finalists have garnered new and exciting opportunities including:

• Becoming best sellers
• Doubling their book sales
• Garnering attention from film producers
• Receiving distribution in book stores
• Increasing their visibility
• Garnerning national media attention

And more!

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Applying is easy. Just follow the simple steps below:

Ensure Your Book Is Eligibile

All books submitted to the Book Excellence Awards must have an ISBN or ASIN and be written in English.

There is no publication date restriction so you can enter recently released titles or titles from your backlist.

Select Your Categories

Select the number of categories you would like to enter your book into.

You can find a full list here.

Submit Your Application

To complete your application, you will need to provide your contact information, book title, book files and book cover image.

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You have a chance to win thousands in prizes!

The Book Excellence Awards Prize Package Includes:

  • ​A chance to win our Bestseller and Publicity Grand Prize Package, valued at $30,000
  • International Exposure to 350,000+ Audience
  • Book Excellence Awards Coaching Program
  • The Book Excellence Awards Promotional Package
  • Custom Award Listing and Author Showcase
  • Done For You Marketing Templates

Multi-Book Discounts Available

Regular pricing (in USD) for the Book Excellence Awards is as follows: 1 category is $199.00. Each additional category is $119.00. Publishers are eligible for discounted pricing based on the number of titles submitted. Discounted pricing (in USD) is as follows:

In order to claim the multi-book discounts, please contact us.

Award Categories

Academic Press *NEW*
Action
Activity Book
Adventure Fiction
Adventure Non-Fiction
Addiction and Recovery
Africa *NEW*
Aging
Alternative Medicine
Animals/Pets
Anthology
Art
Arts and Entertainment
Asia *NEW*
Australia *NEW*
Autobiography
Beauty
Biography
Body/Mind/Spirit
Book Cover Design
Book Interior Design
Book with Toy Included
Books in a Series (must
enter at least 2 books)
Business
Career
Caregiving
Chick-lit
Children’s Education
Children’s Fiction
Children’s Non-Fiction
Children’s Inspirational/
Motivational
Children’s Religion
Christian Fiction
Christian Non-Fiction
Coffee Table Book
Coloring Book
Comics and Graphic Novels
Contemporary Fiction *NEW*
Cookbook
Cozy Mystery *NEW*
Crafts and Hobbies
Death and Dying
Diet and Nutrition
Diversity & Inclusion *NEW*
Divorce
Dystopian *NEW*
Education and Academic
Engineering
Entrepreneurship
Environment
Erotica
Europe *NEW*
Faction
Family
Fantasy
Female Empowerment
Fiction
Finances
Fitness
Friendship
Gift Book
Grief
Health
Historical Fiction *NEW*
Historical Non-Fiction *NEW*
Holiday
Horror
Human Resources *NEW*
Humor
Illustration *NEW*
Inspirational
Large Press *NEW*
LGBTQ Fiction
LGBTQ Non-Fiction
Leadership
Management
Marketing
Marriage
Medical
Memoir
Men’s Health
Micro Press *NEW*
Military
Motivational
Multicultural Fiction
Multicultural Non-Fiction
Music
Mystery
Myth & Legend *NEW*
Non-Fiction
North America *NEW*
Paranormal
Parenting
Performing Arts (Film,
Theatre, Dance, Music)
Personal Growth and
Development
Photography
Philosophy
Picture Book – Preschool
Picture Book – Ages 4 to 8
Picture Book – All Ages
Poetry
Political
Pre-Teen Fiction
Pre-Teen Non-Fiction
Private Investigator Mysteries *NEW*
Psychology
Public Relations
Reference
Real Estate
Relationships
Religion
Romance
Sales and Marketing
Self-Publisher *NEW*
Science
Science Fiction
Self-Help
Short Story/Stories
Small Press *NEW*
Social Media
South America *NEW*
Spirituality
Sports
Suspense
Sustainability
Technology
Thriller
Travel
True Crime
Urban Fantasy *NEW*
Urban Fiction *NEW*
Western
Women’s Fiction
Women’s Health
Women’s Non-Fiction
Writing and Publishing
Young Adult Fiction
Young Adult Non-Fiction

Award Categories

Academic Press *NEW*
Action
Activity Book
Adventure Fiction
Adventure Non-Fiction
Addiction and Recovery
Africa *NEW*
Aging
Alternative Medicine
Animals/Pets
Anthology
Art
Arts and Entertainment
Asia *NEW*
Australia *NEW*
Autobiography
Beauty
Biography
Body/Mind/Spirit
Book Cover Design
Book Interior Design
Book with Toy Included
Books in a Series (must enter at least 2 books)
Business
Career
Caregiving
Chick-lit
Children’s Education
Children’s Fiction
Children’s Non-Fiction
Children’s Inspirational/Motivational
Children’s Religion
Christian Fiction
Christian Non-Fiction
Coffee Table Book
Coloring Book
Comics and Graphic Novels
Contemporary Fiction *NEW*
Cookbook
Cozy Mystery *NEW*
Crafts and Hobbies
Crime Fiction *NEW*
Death and Dying
Diet and Nutrition
Diversity & Inclusion *NEW*
Divorce
Dystopian *NEW*
Education and Academic
Engineering
Entrepreneurship
Environment
Erotica
Europe *NEW*
Faction
Family
Fantasy
Female Empowerment
Fiction
Finances
Fitness
Friendship
Gift Book
Grief
Health
Historical
Holiday
Horror
Human Resources *NEW*
Humor
Illustration *NEW*
Inspirational
Large Press *NEW*
LGBTQ Fiction
LGBTQ Non-Fiction
Leadership
Management
Marketing
Marriage
Medical
Memoir
Men’s Health
Micro Press
Military
Motivational
Multicultural Fiction
Multicultural Non-Fiction
Music
Mystery
Myth & Legend *NEW*
Non-Fiction
North America *NEW*
Paranormal
Parenting
Performing Arts (Film, Theatre, Dance, Music)
Personal Growth and
Development
Photography
Picture Book – Preschool
Picture Book – Ages 4 to 8
Picture Book – All Ages
Poetry
Political
Pre-Teen Fiction
Pre-Teen Non-Fiction
Private Investigator Mysteries *NEW*
Psychology
Public Relations
Reference
Real Estate
Relationships
Religion
Romance
Sales and Marketing
Science
Science Fiction
Self-Help
Self Publisher *NEW*
Short Story/Stories
Small Press *NEW*
Social Media
South America *NEW*
Spirituality
Sports
Suspense
Sustainability
Technology
Thriller
Travel
True Crime
Urban Fantasy *NEW*
Urban Fiction *NEW*
Western
Women’s Fiction
Women’s Health
Women’s Non-Fiction
Writing and Publishing
Young Adult Fiction
Young Adult Non-Fiction

Book Excellence Awards Program FAQ

>> Am I Eligible To Apply?

All books submitted to the Book Excellence Awards must meet the following criteria:

– Have an ISBN or ASIN
– Written in English

Please note: There is no publication date requirement.

>> How Do I Submit My Book?

We no longer accept books by mail. Please use one of the methods below to submit your book:

* Option #1: Online. You can submit an eBook through the online application form. Acceptable formats include: .pdf, .epub, .mobi, .doc, .docx

* Option #2: Gifted eBook (Amazon, iBooks). You can send a gifted eBook through Amazon or iBooks to: info@bookexcellenceawards.com.

>> When Is The Deadline to Apply?

The final deadline to apply is December 31st.

>> When Are Winners & Finalists Announced?

Winners and Finalists are announced in the Spring of each year.

>> What Do I Receive If I Win?

The Book Excellence Awards Prize Package Includes:

  • ​A chance to win our Bestseller and Publicity Grand Prize Package, valued at $30,000
  • International Exposure to 350,000+ Audience
  • Book Excellence Awards Coaching Program
  • The Book Excellence Awards Promotional Package
  • Custom Award Listing and Author Showcase
  • Done For You Marketing Templates

>> What Happens If I Don’t Win?

Applicants who are not named Winners or Finalists are provided with complimentary book marketing resources.

In this way, there’s no risk!

You will still receive valuable marketing support to help you succeed with book marketing.

>> How Much Does It Cost To Apply?

Regular pricing (in USD) for the Book Excellence Awards is as follows: 1 category is $199.00. Each additional category is $119.00. Publishers are eligible for discounted pricing based on the number of titles submitted.

>> Can I Enter More Than 1 Category?

Yes, you many submit your book into multiple categories. Each category is evaluated individually, increasing your odds of winning.

>> Have More Questions?
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