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Ibpa is a trade association of independent publishers. The awards are intended to bring increased recognition to the thousands of exemplary independent, university, and selfpublished books released each year. The upside to murder has received 2014 don argo award for fiction. Entering competitions and having your title win an award instantly labels yo. Though a relative newcomer to the independent publishing game they were founded in 2009, tyrant books, based in rome, italy and new york, new york, has already garnered a reputation for curating. They proved this to me when i saw my book ahead of some of the largest publishing houses. Congratulations and sincere thanks to the nearly 2,000 independent authors and publishers who participated in the 2009 independent publisher book awards.
To enter, fill in all applicable information below. Ibpa programs and publications include the benjamin franklin awards, publishing university, and. The big, big list of indie publishers and small presses. In 2010, the company went one better, beating walker books and top that. 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. Honoring christian books by independent authors and small publishers for outstanding contribution to christian life. Since 1997, the independent publisher book awards have been recognizing the best independently published books each year. The independent publisher book awards, also styled the ippy awards, is a set of annual book awards for independently published titles. The independent publisher book awards were established in 1996 to bring increased recognition to the deserving but often unsung titles published by. Register now and your name will be included in the drawing for our covid19 author survival gift pack. Located in melbourne, this small, independent publisher prints a varied range of fiction and nonfiction. 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. The huge list of international photobook publishers fotoroom.
Jenkins group is proud to announce the results in the 65 national categories and 20 regional categories of this years independent publisher book awards. Use the pages below to browse these incredible books. Book awards for lectura books we publish childrens books for english language learners and have received numerous industry awards. Since its inception, the hoffer has become one of the largest international book awards for small, academic, and independent presses. This award was previously named christian small publisher book of the year award sign up to receive updates to stay uptodate about the award. About cipa colorado independent publishers association.
At niea we respect the hard work and dedication that goes into these efforts the next step is marketing your title. Mailing address midwest independent publishers association p. Jan 06, 2017 though a relative newcomer to the independent publishing game they were founded in 2009, tyrant books, based in rome, italy and new york, new york, has already garnered a reputation for curating. Preregistration is required to receive login access. Winners of the independent publisher book award powells books. Below is a list of the many national honors and awards won by illumination arts books. Salt the uks foremost independent literary publisher. Conducted annually, the independent publisher book awards honor the years best independently published titles from around the world. Now in its 17th year, the best book awards are one of the largest mainstream book award competitions in the united states. The 2015 winner, life as it by daneen wardrop, won the gold medal for poetry in the 2017 independent publishers book award. Books are accepted for the annual midwest book awards from any independent publisher in the 12state midwest region published during the 2019 calendar year.
The ippys accept applications in over 80 categories, including best regional fiction, best regional nonfiction, best first book, fine art, photography and many more. When you complete your online entry, the final step in the process is printing out a copy of. Founded in 1983, it serves book, audio, and video publishers located in the united states and around the world. Jun 02, 2009 the shortlists for the awards are voted for by the 600 publisher and bookseller members of the british book awards academy, with the winners selected by specialist judging panels.
Enter your book in the foreword indies, a book awards program honoring the best of indie publishing each year. The independent publisher book awards ippys honor the years best books from independent and small. A comprehensive list of indie publishers and small presses with descriptions and links to submission guidelines. Midwest book awards midwest independent publishers. Benjamin franklin book awards, put on by the independent book publishers association ibpa, is a big one. Independent publishers of new england book award for young adult and book of the year finalist 2015. For each category, three judges independently score each entry in criteria relevant to that genre. Tycoon books tycoon books is a tokyo based independent publisher established by taro serikawa and yosuke watanabe in 2009. Benjamin franklin award may 2009 the independent book publishers association awarded first place to twilight war. It is judged by a panel of over 120 librarians and booksellers to bring attention to some of the most innovative, creative, and beautiful books from independent presses and authors. Regional book awards results independent publisher.
The independent publisher book awards were established in 1996 to bring increased recognition to the deserving but often unsung titles published by independent authors and publishers. Photographyart category national indie excellence 2007 book awards winner. Most notably, we have twice been nominated for the man booker prize and shortlisted in the costa book awards. This award was previously named christian small publisher book of the year award. Niea national indie excellence awards united states.
The ippy conducted annually, the independent publisher book awards honor the years best independently published titles from around the world. Books were judged alongside books for and about their regions only, based on their quality and regional significance. In the meantime, james minter has drawn together a list of 50 book awards open to selfpublishers. The shortlists for the awards are voted for by the 600 publisher and bookseller members of the british book awards academy, with the winners selected by specialist judging panels. Today, salt is considered one of uks leading independent publishers a growing business that has an international impact.
If that doesnt convince you, here are 20 independent publishers who are very successful and won literary awards. Below, you can browse the winners of the living now book awards from their beginning in 2009 to this years results. It is the longestrunning unaffiliated contest open exclusively to independent presses. Its mission is to advance the professional interests of independent publishers. The independent publisher book awards were established in 1996 to bring increased recognition to the deserving but often unsung titles published.
With nearly 3,000 members, ibpa is the largest publishing trade association in the united states. Trolley books independent publishers of photography, photojournalism and art books. Obama helps canongate become publisher of the year books. 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. The ecpa christian book awards, formerly the gold medallion book awards, have been presented in six categories since 1978. Book awards eric hoffer book award, a top independent. See the 2009 outstanding books of the year results listing here. We hosted the winners of the 23rd annual, 2019 independent publisher book awards on may 28th in new york city, celebrating their incredible work with 300 medalists and guests. Known as the ippys, the independent publisher book awards program is geared toward independent, university and selfpublished titles worldwide. Evelyn kaye, of blue panda publications and a travel writer was cipas first president and theread more. The independent publisher book awards ippys honor the years best books from independent and small press publishers. As a winner or finalist in the national indie excellence awards your book will garner more attention and gain.
In addition to these awards for individual books, illumination arts has been awarded a seal of excellence from children of the new earth magazine. Our mission is to discover new talents from the world and introduce them by way of publishing. Choosing honor goodies a provocatively framed, wellorganized argument. We are the colorado independent publishers association cipa, a nonprofit statewide cooperative of authors, independent book publishers and publishing professionals. The 2020 ippys are open until the final deadline of.
Email suzzanne kelley, president, for more information. Sponsored by independent publisher since 1996, the ippy awards. The eric hoffer book award honors the memory of the great american philosopher eric hoffer by highlighting salient writing, as well as the independent spirit of small publishers. The best book awards launched in 2003 and through jeffs leadership and dedication, thousands of authors and publishers have benefited from the awards specifically designed to garner publicity and attention during the busy holiday retail season. Indies include small presses, larger independent publishers, university presses, ebook publishers, and. Cheers to the authors, illustrators, editors, designers, publishers, and everyone else who make these incredible books possible. Contact mipa midwest independent publishers association. Tom max in the wild west bronze medal best multicultural nonfiction book childrens. Independent publishers of new england book award winners. Cipa was founded in 1992 as a lunch group by a small group of independent publishers. The next generation indie book awards are the largest international awards program for independent publishers. David cummings, won the gold medal in the independent book publishers association benjamin franklin award. Book awards are an honor for authors and publishers, and they can boost. Salt does not have physical offices, our team operates from barnsley, cromer, london and manchester.
Book awards are one of the most effective and affordable means of gaining recognition for independent publishers and authors. The indie book awards program was established by the independent book publishing professionals group to recognize and honor the best independently published books of the year in 60 categories. The living now book awards recognize exceptional lifechanging books and their creators. It has won the australian book industry awards abia small publisher of the year in 2012, 20 and 2014. Starting in 1965, coach house books first prints were of the canadian flag, then gradually moved on to other things such as poetry. Jan 19, 2018 it has won the australian book industry awards abia small publisher of the year in 2012, 20 and 2014. The next generation indie book awards is a literary awards program that recognizes and honors authors and publishers of exceptional independently published books in 70 different categories. How indie publishers survive and thrive in our new world reality. In 2009, the salariya book company was one of three publishers shortlisted for the independent publishers guilds childrens publisher of the year award. Please do not enter unless you have made arrangements with awards director jim barnes.