Book Award For Published Books. New for 2027, a Fiction Book Award and a Non-Fiction Book Award.
Get Notified for the 2027 Awards
Our judging panel will be added in January 2027.
Fiction Book Award Sub-Categories
- Best Book Cover
- Best Genre
- Best Debut Novel
- Best Book Series
- Best Illustrated Book
- Best Co-Authored Book
- Best Comic or Graphic Novel
- Best Golden Author (60+)
New:
- Story World Award ~ for writers who are exceptional world builders and want to celebrate the deepest, most intricate, and most original aspects of the story world they have built.
- Audio Book Needed ~ for authors who want to win an audio book prize.
Moving from our Screenplay Award to the Fiction Book Award:
- Book Adaptation Needed ~ (to win a book adaptation prize)
Fiction Genres
- All the main genres in fiction are included.
Non-Fiction Book Award Sub-Categories
Our new Non-Fiction Book Award will celebrate expertise and skills.
- Most Practical Guide Award
- Thought Leader Award
- Expert Voice Award
- Research Excellence Award
Non-Fiction Genres
- Business & Entrepreneurship
- Education & Academic
- Food & Cooking
- General Non-Fiction (History, Science & Technology)
- Health & Wellness
- Parenting & Family
- Philosophy & Religion
- Self-Help & Personal Development
- Travel & Adventure
Don't see your non-fiction sub-genre listed? Contact us - we welcome submissions across all non-fiction topics and can add additional categories.
Fiction Book Award Judging Criteria
Each submission will be judged across three core elements of exceptional fiction writing. Winners in each category will be awarded:
- Storyteller Award - for the writer demonstrating the highest storytelling potential
- Wordsmith Award - for the writer achieving the highest writing quality scores
- Character Architect Award - for the submission with the most compelling characters
Each judge scores submissions on all three criteria, and the highest-scoring entries in each category receive recognition.
Non-Fiction Book Award Judging Criteria
Each submission will be judged on the following criteria:
- Expertise & Authority - Does the author demonstrate credible knowledge and/or a unique perspective on their subject?
- Clarity & Accessibility - Is complex information presented in an engaging, understandable way?
- Value & Impact - Does the work provide practical insights, fresh thinking, or meaningful contributions to its field?
Don't see your non-fiction sub-genre listed? Contact us - we welcome submissions across all non-fiction topics and can add additional categories.
