Here are the results of this years awards, starting with the gold, silver and bronze medalists in our 69 national categories, followed by the regional categories and our outstanding books of the year. 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. Books entertainment film and motion picture magazines. Winners and finalists receive a trophyplaque, certificate, stickers to affix to their the awards are judged by a panel of distinguished librarians. Now accepting entries into the 2020 summer e book awards. These fine companies provide goods and services to our members at a courtesy discount. Your entry is complete when three components are received by the nautilus office. Compare prices book stores antique books audio books technical books textbooks used books. New apple book awards for excellence in independent publishing. Gold, silver and bronze medals are awarded to winners in national subject categories, regional categories, and ebook categories. It is the longestrunning unaffiliated contest open exclusively to independent presses. Portraits of the sierra nevada, elizabeth carmel, hawks peak publishing. Entries into this years 14th annual ippy awards saw a dramatic increase in quality and diversity and the writing and publishing exhibited great commitment and passion.
The vocation of poetry winner of the 2011 independent. The ippy conducted annually, the independent publisher book awards honor the years best independently published titles from around the world. Listed below are the regional fiction and nonfiction medalists and the ebook fiction and nonfiction medalists, with purchasing links for each title. Ippy award winners announced for 2018 compassionate storytelling from diverse points of view april 18, 2018 traverse city, mi the medalists in the 22nd annual independent publisher book awards have been announced, and they represent a snapshot of america today. Now accepting entries into the 7th annual 2020 new apple book awards book awards. Use the pages below to browse these incredible books. Welcome to the 11th annual international awards, sponsored by american book fest. All independent publishers are eligible, ranging from selfpublished authors to major university presses. With hundreds of thousands of selfpublished books hitting the shelves every year, indie authors need to find a way to stand out.
The independent publisher book awards ippys honor the years best books from independent and small press publishers. What counts is the one, unattended second, the moment of inspiration that can never. The 2020 new apple book awards for excellence in independent publishing. Distribution, gmc distribution uk acc distribution us peribo australia. The rubery prize is a prestigious international book award seeking the best books by indie writers, self published authors and books published by independent presses, judged by reputable judges. The luxembourg national library bnl serves as the national agency for isbn, issn and ismn identifiers. Entries are limited to independently indie published books, including those from small presses, e book publishers, and selfpublished authors. Ambassadors recommend the one book to read before visiting. The annual best indie book award is an international literary award contest recognizing independent authors in major genres. This annual award celebrates excellence in independently published christian books. The ministry of culture awards travel grants for publishers to support luxembourg publishers participating in international conventions, festivals and book fairs, in order to promote original works of literature that are connected to luxembourg on an international scale. Nine days later, we won another gold medal, this time at the next generation indie book awards after some discussion, we decided to attend both award ceremonies and book.
Congratulations and sincere thanks to the 2,000 independent authors and publishers who participated in the 2010 independent publisher book awards. 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 2020 ippys are open until the final deadline of. The tavernier stones by stephen parrish midnight ink. The awards are intended to bring increased recognition to the thousands of exemplary independent, university, and selfpublished books released each year. Independent spirit and expertise comes from publishers of all sizes and budgets and books are judged with that in mind.
Independent publishers of new england book award winners. Official website, papadakis publisher is an independent art, architecture and natural science book publisher. The awards are judged by a panel of distinguished librarians. Any independent or small press author can submit books in the categories of m. The national indie excellence awards niea is open to all english language printed books available for sale, including small presses, midsize independent publishers, university presses, and selfpublished authors. Last fall and winter, we entered book design made simple in some independent publishing book award contests. When you complete your online entry, the final step in the process is printing out a copy of. About 2,400 publishers participate in the awards each year, from every u. Please do not enter unless you have made arrangements with awards director jim barnes. Click here to see the full list of winners from the 2019 summer e book awards. James minter lists 50 awards that welcome indie authors. Childrens books comic books mystery poetry romance science fiction young adult.
Christian indie publishing association serving indie. In midapril, we got word that our book had won gold at the independent publisher ippy book awards. Nautilus book awards better books for a better world. Adepa is a leading independent global provider of investment fund and corporate services, private equity. As one of the oldest, most established independent book awards in operation, the independent publisher book awards ippys are well known and respected in the book industry. The awards are intended to bring increased recognition to the thousands of exemplary independent, university, and selfpublished titles published each year. Independent publisher book award ippy holt medallion by virginia romance writers. Gold award, art book, publishers association of the west, 20. Best regional nonfiction bronze, canada west, independent publisher book awards, 20. Featured in a series of articles at our website which had over 80,000 unique visitors in the past year.
There are 3 types of identifiers the isbn international standard book. Congratulations and sincere thanks to the 2,000 independent authors and publishers who participated in the 15th annual, 2011 independent publisher book awards. Living now book awards are open to authors, illustrators, and publishers worldwide of books written in english and intended for the north american. Requesting an isbn, ismn or issn from a national agency. The upcoming nautilus season will open for entries postmarked from sept. Copies are generally available from local libraries or bookstores and are not available for purchase from the mhs. Nathan bedford forrest history book award, sons of confederate soldiers. Ambassadors recommend the one book to read before visiting their country. Literary book awards, writing contests and literary prizes. Here are the results of the 2018 independent publisher regional and ebook awards, presented to the years best titles published in these important and growing divisions of independent publishing.
Before the fancy party at book expo and the welldressed winners arrive to accept their awards, the independent publisher book awards ippys is a labor of love nearly a year in the making. Acceptable publishing dates for books submitted for the presidents book awards will be books published between january of the previous year and may of the awards year. As being an award winning author will help you reach more readers and sell more selfpublished books. National indie excellence awards winners goodreads. Read the latest news headlines and analysis about politics, sports, business, lifestyle and entertainment from award winning irish journalists. To enter, fill in all applicable information below. Seeking the better life in sierra madre by michele zack. Campbell iffenwen publishing and the silverado story. With covid19 teaching us all how to function remotely, and in accordance with the marin county mandate, baipa will meet via zoom only until it is safe to resume inperson meetings. Creative writing is such a key part of life for those who enjoy writing yet it is increasingly difficult to become traditionally published.
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. 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. Behind the scenes awards staff and a select group of judges have been working to select the finest in indie and small press publishing for months. The evergreen categories are for any books published since january 1, 2000. Niea national indie excellence awards united states. The result is an award winning, absolutely magical family saga. It is responsible for assigning identifiers to luxembourg publications and for controlling them with international bodies. Books on manitoba history the following list of books on various topics in manitoba history is provided as a public information service by the manitoba historical society. 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. The independent publisher book awards, also styled the ippy awards, is a set of annual book awards for independently published titles. Providing publishers and independent authors information and tools for success in publishing and marketing christian books.
Publishers wishing to apply for an identifier must contact the bnl. Winner of the 2011 independent publisher book award for creative nonfiction. Books ebooks must have a valid isbn and include the year published within the book. Nonfiction topics, art, science, photography, architecture. Over this time, the ibpa benjamin franklin award for excellence in book publishing has become one of the highest national honors for. Home to some of the most exciting opportunities in independent publishing. This contest is for lifestyle, homestyle, personal development and wellness books. The independent publisher book awards were conceived in 1996 as a broadbased, unaffiliated awards program open to all members of the independent publishing industry, and are open to independent authors and publishers worldwide who produce books intended for an english speaking audience. Conducted annually, the independent publisher book awards honor the years best independently published titles from around the world. These books prove just how important independent authors and publishers are to. An invaluable resource for both aspiring authors and seasoned writers who are. The ippy awards judging is complete, and here is the list of winners and finalists in.
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