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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:

  • Author Awards and Contests: Rated and Reviewed by the Alliance of Independent Authors
  • Awards Profiteers: How Writers Can Recognize Them and Why They Should Avoid Them

Authors Talk About It Book Contest

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

Sponsored by

Authors Talk About It


Axiom Business Book Awards

Axiom Business Book Awards

http://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

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

Sponsored by

CIPA Education and Literacy Foundation


eLit Book Awards

eLit Book Awards

http://www.elitawards.com/

Sponsored by

Jenkins Group Inc.


EPIC Ebook Award

EPIC eBook Competition

http://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

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

Sponsored by

Foreword Reviews


Global eBook Awards

Global eBook Awards

http://globalebookawards.com/

Sponsored by

Dan Poynter


IACP Cookbook Awards

IACP Cookbook Awards

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

Sponsored by

International Association of Culinary Professionals


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Independent Press Award

http://www.independentpressaward.com

Sponsored by

Independent Press Award


IndieReader Discovery Award

IndieReader Discovery Awards

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

Sponsored by

Kirkus Indie


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International Beverly Hills Book Awards

http://www.beverlyhillsbookawards.com/

Sponsored by

Ellen Reid Enterprises, a division of Smarketing LLC


International Book Awards

International Book Awards

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

Sponsored by

JPX Media Group


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International Excellence Body, Mind, Spirit Book Awards

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

Sponsored by

Smarketing LLC. – Ellen Reid


IPPY Awards

IPPY Awards

http://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


midwest

Midwest Book Awards

http://www.mipa.org/

Sponsored by

Midwest Independent Publishing Association (MIPA)


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National Indie Excellence Book Awards

http://www.indieexcellence.com/

Sponsored by

Smarketing LLC, Ellen Reid CEO, and President


Nautilus

Nautilus Book Awards

http://www.nautilusbookawards.com/

Sponsored by

Marilyn McGuire & Associates, Inc.


Next Generation Indie Book Awards

Next Generation Indie Book Awards

http://www.indiebookawards.com/

Sponsored by

Independent Book Publishing Professionals Group


Publishing Innovation Awards

Publishing Innovation Awards

http://www.publishinginnovationawards.com/

Sponsored by

Constellation – Digital Power for Independent Publishers


Reader Views Literary Awards

Reader Views Literary Awards

http://readerviews.com/literaryawards/

Sponsored by

Reader Views


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Readers Favorite Contest

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

Sponsored by

ReadersFavorite


Self-e Book Award

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https://library-journal.biblioboard.com/?promotionId=a88e92ef-35ac-496f-9d9c-396d8c734d93

Sponsored by

Library Journal and BiblioBoard


Readers Choice Awards by TCK Publishing

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

Sponsored by

TCK Publishing


The Ben Franklin Awards

The Ben Franklin Awards

http://ibpabenjaminfranklinawards.com/

Sponsored by

IBPA – Independent Book Publishers Association


The Eric Hoffer Award

The Eric Hoffer Award

http://www.hofferaward.com/

Sponsored by

Hopewell Publications


The Firecracker Awards

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

Sponsored by

Community of Literary Magazines and Presses


The Hollywood Book Festival

The International Rubery Book Award

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


The Living Now Book Awards

The Living Now Book Awards

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

Sponsored by

Jenkins Group Inc.


The Moombeam Children's Book Awards

The Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards

http://www.moonbeamawards.com/

Sponsored by

Jenkins Group Inc.


Shelf

Shelf Unbound Writing Competition for Best Self-Published Book

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

Sponsored by

Shelf Media Group


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USA “Best Books” Awards

http://www.americanbookfest.com/

Sponsored by

USA Book News/JPX Media


WISHING SHELF Independent Book Awards

The WISHING SHELF Independent Book Awards [UK]

http://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

http://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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