Awards

Established to recognize and honor the most exceptional independently published books in 70 different categories, for the year, and is presented by Independent Book Publishing Professionals Group.

Honors works in science fiction, fantasy and horror which include positive explorations of gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered characters, themes, or issues.

Honors the year's best independently published titles. The "IPPY" Awards reward those who exhibit the courage, innovation, and creativity to bring about change in the world of publishing. Independent spirit and expertise comes from publishers of all sizes and budgets, and books are judged with that in mind.

Longest running North American awards program of its kind in the field of Jewish literature. Awards are presented by category, are designed to give recognition to outstanding books, to stimulate writers to further literary creativity and to encourage the reading of worthwhile titles.

Honors books that contribute to society's awareness and well-being, and that embrace spiritual and ecological values such as compassion, sustainability, simplicity and global peace.

Biographies of past winners, video interviews with Nobel Laureates and video of Nobel Lectures given by winners on a subject related to their winning the prize.

National prize honoring the best published works of fiction by American citizens. Three judges select five books from the more than 300 works submitted, making this the largest peer-juried award in the United States.

Given annually to recognize achievements in four genres: Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, and Young People's Literature. The winners are selected by five-member, independent judging panels for each genre.