Book Awards for Self-Published Authors

These awards were selected based on their acceptance of self-published books. Including them here should not be taken as an endorsement of the competition or its sponsors. The list is supplied as information for authors and self-publishers interested in pursuing awards and citations as a means to their own publishing goals.

For award specific entry details, deadlines and entry fees, click on the link provided for each award. Please submit corrections or feedback on any competition to us on the Contact page or leave them as comments on the announcement post. What has your experience been with awards and contests?

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For More Information about Book Awards and Contests

Please be aware that some book awards are more focused on making money than recognizing the accomplishments of authors. Enter any book award contest only after careful consideration and review of its reputation.

These sites may be helpful to determine the validity of contests:

Authors Talk About It Book Contest

https://authorstalkaboutit.com/book-award-contest/

Sponsored by

Authors Talk About It

Axiom Business Book Awards

Axiom Business Book Awards

https://www.axiomawards.com/

Sponsored by

Jenkins Group Inc.

BookLife

BookLife Prize in Fiction

https://booklife.com/

Sponsored by

Publishers Weekly and BookLife

Christian Indie Awards

https://www.christianaward.com/

Sponsored by

Christian Small Publishers Association (CSPA)

CIPA EVVY Awards

https://cipabooks.com/cipa-evvy-awards/

Sponsored by

CIPA Education and Literacy Foundation

eLit Book Awards

eLit Book Awards

https://www.elitawards.com/

Sponsored by

Jenkins Group Inc.

EPIC Ebook Award

EPIC eBook Competition

https://epicorg.org/competitions/epic-s-ebook-competition.html

Sponsored by

The Electronic Publishing Industry Coalition

Foreword Reviews Book of the Year Awards

Foreword Reviews Book of the Year Awards

https://www.forewordreviews.com/services/book-awards/botya/

Sponsored by

Foreword Reviews

Global eBook Awards

Global eBook Awards

https://globalebookawards.com/

Sponsored by

Dan Poynter

IACP Cookbook Awards

IACP Cookbook Awards

https://www.iacp.com/awards/cookbook/

Sponsored by

International Association of Culinary Professionals

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Independent Press Award

https://www.independentpressaward.com

Sponsored by

Independent Press Award

IndieReader Discovery Award

IndieReader Discovery Awards

https://indiereader.com/enter-discovery-awards/

Sponsored by

Kirkus Indie

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International Beverly Hills Book Awards

https://www.beverlyhillsbookawards.com/

Sponsored by

Ellen Reid Enterprises, a division of Smarketing LLC

International Book Awards

International Book Awards

https://www.internationalbookawards.com/home.html

Sponsored by

JPX Media Group

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International Excellence Body, Mind, Spirit Book Awards

https://www.bmsbookawards.com/index.html

Sponsored by

Smarketing LLC. – Ellen Reid

IPPY Awards

IPPY Awards

https://www.independentpublisher.com/

Sponsored by

Jenkins Group

2016 Kindle

Kindle Book Awards

https://www.thekindlebookreview.net/2016-kindle-book-awards/

Sponsored by

The Kindle Book Review, Digital Book Today, and Author Marketing Club

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Midwest Book Awards

https://www.mipa.org/

Sponsored by

Midwest Independent Publishing Association (MIPA)

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National Indie Excellence Book Awards

https://www.indieexcellence.com/

Sponsored by

Smarketing LLC, Ellen Reid CEO, and President

Nautilus

Nautilus Book Awards

https://www.nautilusbookawards.com/

Sponsored by

Marilyn McGuire & Associates, Inc.

Next Generation Indie Book Awards

Next Generation Indie Book Awards

https://www.indiebookawards.com/

Sponsored by

Independent Book Publishing Professionals Group

Publishing Innovation Awards

Publishing Innovation Awards

https://www.publishinginnovationawards.com/

Sponsored by

Constellation – Digital Power for Independent Publishers

Reader Views Literary Awards

Reader Views Literary Awards

https://readerviews.com/literaryawards/

Sponsored by

Reader Views

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Readers Favorite Contest

https://readersfavorite.com/annual-book-award-contest.htm

Sponsored by

ReadersFavorite

Readers Choice Awards by TCK Publishing

https://tckpublishing.com/readers-choice-awards

Sponsored by

TCK Publishing

The Ben Franklin Awards

The Ben Franklin Awards

https://ibpabenjaminfranklinawards.com/

Sponsored by

IBPA – Independent Book Publishers Association

The Eric Hoffer Award

The Eric Hoffer Award

https://www.hofferaward.com/

Sponsored by

Hopewell Publications

The Firecracker Awards

https://www.clmp.org/readers/programs/firecracker/

Sponsored by

Community of Literary Magazines and Presses

The Hollywood Book Festival

The International Rubery Book Award

https://www.ruberybookaward.com/index.html

The Living Now Book Awards

The Living Now Book Awards

https://www.livingnowawards.com/index.php

Sponsored by

Jenkins Group Inc.

The Moombeam Children's Book Awards

The Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards

https://www.moonbeamawards.com/

Sponsored by

Jenkins Group Inc.

Shelf

Shelf Unbound Writing Competition for Best Self-Published Book

https://www.shelfmediagroup.com/pages/competition.html

Sponsored by

Shelf Media Group

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USA “Best Books” Awards

https://www.americanbookfest.com/

Sponsored by

USA Book News/JPX Media

WISHING SHELF Independent Book Awards

The WISHING SHELF Independent Book Awards [UK]

https://www.thewsa.co.uk/

Sponsored by

Independently published author, Edward Trayer, a.k.a. Billy Bob Buttons (penname)

Writers Digest Self Published Book Awards

Writers Digest Self Published Book Awards

https://www.writersdigest.com/writers-digest-competitions/self-published-book-awards

Sponsored by

Writer’s Digest and co-sponsor Book Marketing Works, LLC

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