The 2012 contest begins in June 2011 and runs through April 15, 2012...feel free to submit anytime between those two dates...
We look forward to receiving your submissions!
The tides of change are in constant motion in book publishing today. And terminology is changing and getting used in different ways. The Indie Excellence Awards is open to and celebrates small presses, independent presses, hybrid-publishers and self-published work.
Because of the explosion of small publishing houses being built by those who deeply care about the written word and the beauty and power of literature as well the increasing sophistication of self-published authors that understand the power that they can now garner on their own, the Indie Excellence Awards receive more sophisticated and better quality work than even five years ago.
If you are wondering if The Indie Excellence Awards is a good fit for you and your book - if your book is well written and well produced, then the answer is YES!
Hello everyone!
Things are sure heating up – and we’re not just talking about the weather. Competition in the book business is hotter than ever.
In our first contest six years ago, we had fewer categories and indie and self-published books of excellence were easy to spot because there weren’t that many of them. That’s sure no longer true – you have risen to the challenge and today the excellence of your books rivals those produced by the biggest New York publishers. The indie publishing industry has mushroomed and you have redefined the entire publishing business.
We have been right in there with you, supporting you, cheering you along, and being thrilled to watch you come of age. We salute you!
Along with all this good news comes a question: With Indie Publishing producing more and more quality books each year, how do you get your book to stand out?
Here’s one answer. Winning an award puts your book head and shoulders above the rest. An NIEA award sticker on your book cover tells readers and browsers your book embodies excellence and is well worth buying.
So, we are pleased to announce that the National Indie Excellence Awards Is Now Accepting Submissions for 2012.
Following our most successful awards year yet, we are finding new ways to support you even better. With expanded categories and prizes you can use to enhance sales, we are making it possible for more independent authors and publishers to gain valuable publicity and recognition for their books.
NIEA celebrates overall excellence, including design and promotional text, so that discerning readers know an NIEA winner or finalist is something special. What’s more, award announcements receive extensive media coverage you can leverage to your sales advantage.
To enter, please send one copy of your book per category entered. Books with publication dates of 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 are eligible. Books published anywhere in the world may be submitted as long as they are in English and can be purchased in the United States. For more information, expanded category listings and entry forms please visit: http://www.indieexcellence.com
We look forward to your submissions and discovering how you will surprise and impress us this year.
Enter now!
Warmly,
Ellen Reid
The NIEA is proudly produced by Smarketing®, LLC
"A Commitment to Excellence"
“It’s gone far,” Renee said.
Not only does the book have far-reaching effects, Renee has also done interviews for the book for O Magazine and People Magazine, as well as on camera for the OWN Network and the TV show Balancing Act on Lifetime Movie Network.
Due to the tireless research Renee has done for the book, she has received many accolades including the New York Foundling award acknowledged by the Orphan Train Heritage Society of America for history preservation; Recipient of The Founders Award presented by the National Orphan Train Complex; Minnesota Historical Society winning essayist awards; and 2010 and 2011 Winner of the National Indie Excellence Award in History for winning book award of excellence.
The National Indie Excellence Awards is a leading book competition for small presses and independent publishers shining a spotlight on books that demonstrate excellence. Book award winners and finalists are based on overall excellence of presentation. The NIEA emblem on the cover lets people know Extra! Extra! The Orphan Trains and Newsboys of New York, is a book that meets the highest standards of independent publishing.
"After the edit of my third book, my editor suggested that I might want to take look at entering my self-published book in your awards. The last thing on my mind was to enter an award competition, but it sounded like a good opportunity and I decided to submit my last two books. It was such a confirmation of my work when one of my books won, and the other was selected as a finalist in the body, mind, spirit category.
"Just like everyone else, I proudly affixed the stickers to the front of my book. This was in May of 2011. In September of 2011 I received an invitation from Lifetime Television to appear as a guest author/expert on their morning show, "The Balancing Act." It is a highly-rated morning show with hundreds of thousands of viewers reaching 220 markets across the US. They wanted me to share the concepts from my books with their viewers.
"When I asked how they found my book the producer said, "There are hundreds of thousands of books published each year, and we don't have time to screen all of them. We go straight to the award winners and start our screening process from there." So...I just wanted to say thank you as I credit you for creating this opportunity for me and for all others.
"I just finished my fourth book and will be submitting it for the next awards round. Thank you for all you do! I am most appreciative."
"I think contests - and awards - are great, especially for writers. I only won one in my life - but it changed the course of my life. When I was 21 I won a creative writing contest at college. Wow! I was a writer and never looked back."
- Barnaby Conrad, author & Bullfighter
"Awards that recognize excellence support more than sales for the
independent and self-publishing authors and small presses who win them; they make our entire industry look good. The National Indie Excellence Awards® does us all a great service."
- Dan Poynter, author of The Self Publishing Manual and 100 other books
We are very pleased to advise that the National Indie Excellence Book Awards was nominated by our members to receive our Honoring Excellence award/seal, which recognizes consultants, businesses and organizations that offer exceptional products and services for independent authors. Congratulations!
More information, category listings, and entry forms are available HERE.
*Indie Excellence is open to all English language books that are available for sale online and off, books in print, including small presses, mid-size independent publishers, university presses, and self-published authors.
Please send one copy of the book per category entered. 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 publication dates are eligible. All titles must have an ISBN and be published books.
STICKERS SELL BOOKS! ANNOUNCING TO THE WORLD THAT YOU ARE AN AWARD-WINNER IS GREAT FOR MARKETING AND PUBLICITY!
WINNERS & FINALISTS IN EACH CATEGORY:
will be listed on the official Web site of the IndieExcellence.com site.
will be included in a news release announcing the winners.
will have the right to highlight their award on their Web sites, book covers, book proposals, and marketing materials. Gold oval stickers and Winner & Finalist Certificates will be available for purchase.
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“It’s gone far,” Renee said.
"I think contests - and awards - are great, especially for writers. I only won one in my life - but it changed the course of my life. When I was 21 I won a creative writing contest at college. Wow! I was a writer and never looked back." 
"Awards that recognize excellence support more than sales for the
independent and self-publishing authors and small presses who win them; they make our entire industry look good. The National Indie Excellence Awards
