Perhaps the top motto on this list of independent book publishers: "Denting the world with words, one incendiary book at a time." . One book in each of the following categories will receive a gold medal for Outstanding Book of the Year: Regional Categories (Awards for "Best Fiction" and "Best Non-Fiction" in each region), The IPPY Awards were criticized by Writer Beware, an advocacy website sponsored by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA), which stated that it was one of several profiteer awards run by the Jenkins Group and that "Even among profiteers, however, Jenkins is unusual in the amount of extra merchandise it hawks to winners. Pink Satin Sashes: My Life in Sketches, Swatches and Paper Dolls, by Debra Mack Larson (Larson Design), CO Specs: Recipes & Histories of Classic Cocktails, by Cas Oh; book design by United Creatives Ltd. (Cazerac Ltd.), Most Outstanding DesignBosco Sodi, by Dakin Hart, Juan Manuel Bonet & Matthew J. Abrams; design by SARCO (Rizzoli Electa), HIDDEN: Animals in the Anthropocene, by Jo-Anne McArthur & Keith Wilson (We Animals Media), The Human Animal Earthling Identity: Shared Values Unifying Human Rights, Animal Rights, and Environmental Movements, by Carrie P. Freeman (The University of Georgia Press), The Analog Sea Review: An Offline Journal (Number Three), Edited by Jonathan S. Simons, Janos Tedeschi, and Elena Fritz (Analog Sea), Three Simple Lines: A Writers Pilgrimage into the Heart and Homeland of Haiku, by Natalie Goldberg (New World Library), A History of the Cat in Nine Chapters or Less, by Fu Shivani (C&R Press), Freiheit! Winning an award seemed like a great way to gain credibility and exposure. [4] In 2020, over 3,000 books were entered into the IPPYs, and 422 medals were awarded. 2020 Regional - IPPY Awards Independent Publisher Book Awards All independent, university, small press, and self-publishers who produce books intended for the North American market are eligible to enter. Most Likely to Save the Planet IPPY Awards 2024. CURRENT EVENTS I (POLITICAL/ECONOMIC/FOREIGN AFFAIRS), GOLD:Privilege and Punishment: How Race and Class Matter in Criminal Court, by Matthew Clair (Princeton University Press), SILVER:Iran Reframed: Anxieties of Power in the Islamic Republic, by Narges Bajoghli (Stanford University Press), BRONZE: Shooting Cameras for Peace: Youth, Photography, and the Colombian Armed Conflict, by Alexander L. Fattal (Peabody Museum Press), 50. About 2,000 publishers participate each year, from all 50 United States, Canada, and English-speaking countries around the world. Copyright Next Generation Indie Book Awards 2020-2023. Contact Us 2023 IPPY Awards, Read a Special Message for Big Pond Email Users. The "IPPY" Awards were conceived as a . Entry is chargeable. 2014 Independent Publisher Book Awards Results ", "Each year since 1996, the Independent Publisher Book Awards have identified a reading list of progressive, thought-provoking books, the kind that can touch lives, advance careers, and stretch our imaginations. Book Award Contests are (Mostly) Scams - Book Launchers 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars. Established as the first awards program open exclusively to independents, the "IPPYs" recognize hundreds of the year's best books, giving them instant credibility and bringing them to the attention of booksellers, buyers, librarians, and book lovers around the world. Enter by February 14, 2024 to take advantage of this exciting opportunity to have your book considered for cash prizes, awards, exposure, possible representation by a leading literary agent, and recognition as one of the top independently published books of the year! The 2020 Independent Publisher Book Awards Results CHILDRENS PICTURE BOOKS ( 7 & UNDER), GOLD (tie): A Tale For A Sleepy Bunny, by Mila Coxon; illustrated by Karen Bentley (FROM YOU TO ME), 52 - A Tale of Loneliness, by Johnny DePalma; illustrated by Kyle Brown (Umbrelly Books Publishing), SILVER:Let's Celebrate! These awards aren't the same as . Popular categories like Memoir and Inspirational receive over 150 entries, increasing the competitiveness and legitimacy of the Awards. STANFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS. Finalist in Education; Finalist in Current Events; 2020 Eric Hoffer Book Award. 1 talking about this. For award specific entry details, deadlines and entry fees, click on the link provided for each award. Grand Prize Short List; 2020 Montaigne Medal Finalist; 1st Runner Up in Reference Category; 2020 Independent Publisher Book Awards . 2021 Independent Publisher Book Awards Results Memoir has been divided into three divisions, and History into U.S. and World divisions; we also recently added the category Gift/Specialty/Journal. See the 2021 results national press release, These medalists were chosen from our regular entries for exemplifying the daring spirit of independent publishing "to, break new ground and bring about change, not only to the world of publishing, but to our society". Welcome to the 2024 IPPY Awards entry page! Thank you to all involved for your drive to encourage independent authors and the integrity to promote excellent literature. Joudrey (At Bay Press), SILVER: Rabbit, Rabbit, Rabbit, by Valerie Dunsmore (FriesenPress), BRONZE: Remys Dilemma: Special Delivery, by Andrew Snook (FriesenPress), GOLD: Spirits of the Coast: Orcas in Science, Art, and History, edited by Martha Black, Lorne Hammond, and Gavin Hanke, with Nikki Sanchez (Royal BC Museum), SILVER: Leading at the Edge: True Tales from Canadian Police in Peacebuilding and Peacekeeping Missions Around the World, by Ben J.S. CURRENT EVENTS II (SOCIAL ISSUES/HUMANITARIAN), GOLD: Identity Capitalists: The Powerful Insiders Who Exploit Diversity to Maintain Inequality, by Nancy Leong (Stanford University Press), SILVER: If I Don't Make It, I Love You: Survivors in the Aftermath of School Shootings, by Loren Kleinman and Amye Archer (Skyhorse), BRONZE: Prison by Any Other Name: The Harmful Consequences of Popular Reforms,by Maya Schenwar and Victoria Law (The New Press), GOLD: The Wraparound Guide: How to Gather Student Voice, Build Community Partnerships, and Cultivate Hope, by Leigh Colburn & Linda Beggs (Solution Tree Press), SILVER (tie): The School Choice Roadmap: 7 Steps to Finding the Right School for Your Child, by Andrew Campanella (Beaufort Books), Achieving Equity & Excellence: Immediate Results From the Lessons of High-Poverty, High-Success Schools,by Douglas Reeves (Solution Tree Press), BRONZE (tie): Whatever Happened to the Classroom Turtle? Finalist in Education/Academic (Non-Fiction) 14th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards . The award and contest ratings below are the opinion of the ALLi watchdog, based on pricing, reputation of the award, contract terms and conditions, transparency, judging process, and value to the author. Books are Marketing Tools Jenkins Group, Inc. Independent Publisher Living Now Book Awards Moonbeam Children's Book Awards Axiom Business Book Awards Illumination Book Awards eLit Book Awards 1129 Woodmere, Suite B, Traverse City, MI 49686 main: 231.933.0445 x1000 fax: 231.933.0448 Contact Us Congratulations and sincere thanks to the independent authors and publishers who participated in our 24th annual, 2020 Independent Publisher Book Awards contest. (Canon Press Group), BRONZE: The Bridge Generation of Vit Nam: Spanning the Wartime to Boomtime, by Nancy K. Napier and Dau Thuy Ha (CCI Press), GOLD (tie): Act Like Youre Having a Good Time: Essays, by Michele Weldon (Northwestern University Press), Disparates: Essays, by Patrick Madden (University of Nebraska Press), SILVER: Every Last Breath: A Memoir of Two Illnesses, by Joanne Jacobson (The University of Utah Press), BRONZE: Allegiance (The Halia Aloha Series), by Darien Hsu Gee (Legacy Isle Publishing), GOLD: Mobile Home: A Memoir in Essays, by Megan Harlan (The University of Georgia Press), SILVER (tie): Half the Terrible Things, by Paul Legler (North Dakota State University Press), This Is One Way to Dance, by Sejal Shah (The University of Georgia Press), BRONZE: A Woman, A Plan, an Outline of a Man, by Sarah Kasbeer (Zone 3 Press), 40. Coach House Books. Independent spirit and expertise comes from publishers of all sizes and . In 2020, the entry fee was $85. Independent Publisher: THE Voice of the Independent Publishing Industry Amy Shamroe, Awards Director Regional East includes entries from Europe, Africa and the Middle East. This year's medalists represent 46 U.S. states and seven Canadian provinces (35 medalists), with winners also coming from U.K. and Australia (9 medalists each), plus New Zealand, Ireland, France, Germany, Sweden, Finland, Switzerland, Jamaica and Malawi. (New World Publishing), GOLD: Fanonymous, by M.C. ); Best Juvenile Fiction E-Book, Best Childrens Illustrated E-Book, Best Regional E-Book (East) and Best Regional E-Book (West). ANNOUNCING: The Next Generation Story Awards! Books are Marketing Tools Jenkins Group, Inc. Independent Publisher Living Now Book Awards Moonbeam Children's Book Awards Axiom Business Book Awards Illumination Book Awards eLit Book Awards 1129 Woodmere, Suite B, Traverse City, MI 49686 main: 231.933.0445 x1000 fax: 231.933.0448 Contact Us Attribution. AUTOBIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR I (CELEBRITY/POLITICAL/ROMANCE), GOLD: A Farewell to Arms, Legs & Jockstraps: A Sportswriters Memoir, by Diane K. Shah (Red Lightning Books), SILVER: Fairytale: The Pointer Sisters Family Story, by Anita Pointer and Fritz Pointer with Dave Smitherman (Wyatt-MacKenzie Publishing), BRONZE: Memoirs of a Kamikaze: A World War II Pilots Inspiring Story of Survival, Honor and Reconciliation, by Kazuo Odachi with Shigeru Ohta and Hiroyoshi Nishijima (Tuttle), 41. : Special Days Around the World, by Kate DePalma; illustrated by Martina Peluso (Barefoot Books), BRONZE: When We Stayed Home, by Tara Fass, LMFT & Judith A. Proffer; illustrated by Yoko Matsuoka (Huqua Press), GOLD (tie): The Vanishing Lake, written and illustrated by Paddy Donnelly (Yeehoo Press), You Be You, by Richard Brehm; illustrated by Rogerio Coelho (BeeZeus Publishing), SILVER: Trying, by Kobi Yamada; illustrated by Elise Hurst (Compendium), BRONZE: Ivan the Stupid and Ivania the Klutz, by Pat Hall; illustrated by Rachael Balsaitis (Crow's Foot Books), GOLD: Adventures in Kindness, by Sophia Fox and Carrie Fox; illustrated by Nichole Wong Forti (Mission Partners Press), SILVER: Global Kids: 50+ Games, Crafts, Recipes & More from Around the World, by Homa Sabet Tavangar; illustrated by Sophie Fatus (Barefoot Books), BRONZE: My Coping Skills Handbook, by Amanda Dounis, B.SC (Mind Potential Publishing), GOLD: Britannica All New Kids Encyclopedia, edited by Christopher Lloyd (Britannica Books), SILVER: Seven Lessons for Dreamers & Makers, concept by Glenn Wallace; illustrated by Michael Mullan (Savannah College of Art and Design), BRONZE:Rise Up: Ordinary Kids with Extraordinary Stories, by Amanda Li; illustrated by Amy Blackwell (Andrews McMeel Publishing), GOLD:MOMENT: Book One, by Robert Abad (Self-Published), SILVER: The Complete Story of Sadako Sasaki and the Thousand Paper Cranes, by Sue DiCicco and Masahiro Sasaki (Tuttle), BRONZE: We All Have Sacred Spaces, by Rev. Moon; illustrated by Rori! ); Best Non-Fiction Informational E-Book (Business, History, Parenting, etc. (Rivertowns Books), GOLD: Equus Rising: How the Horse Shaped U.S. History, by Julia Soplop; illustrated by Robert Spannring (Hill Press), SILVER: Forever Wild, Forever Home: The Story of the Wild Animal Sanctuary of Colorado, by Melanie and Mark Shellenbarger (Pyree Square Publishing), BRONZE (tie): That Wolfdog Lifestyle: at Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary, by Georgina De Caigny, Jeannine Ghing, Alyx Harris, Jacqui Tam, Kenneth Tam, Peter Tam (Iceberg Publishing), Fun with the Fairway Foxes, by Sarah Lucas (Sarah Lucas), GOLD: The Visual Sale: How to Use Video to Explode Sales, Drive Marketing, and Grow Your Business in a Virtual World, by Marcus Sheridan and Tyler Lessard (Ideapress Publishing), SILVER: Whatever Works: The Small Cues That Make a Surprising Difference in Our Success at Work -- and How to Create a Happier Office, by Thalma Lobel (BenBella Books), BRONZE (tie): Bridging Differences for Better Mentoring: Lean Forward, Learn, Leverage, by Lisa Z. Fain and Lois J. Zachary (Berrett-Koehler Publishers), Elevate Your Career: Live a Life Youre Truly Proud Of, by Helen Horyza (Merack Publishing), GOLD: Eat Like a Viet: Recipes from the Street, by Jenny Lam; photography by Craig Kinder (Generous Foods), SILVER: Ruffage: A Practical Guide to Vegetables, by Abra Berens; photography by EE Berger (Chronicle Books), BRONZE: ROCHE: A Culinary Journey Through San Juan Islands Illustrious Harbor, by Chef William D. Shaw and James O. Fraioli; photography by Charity Burggraaf (Roche Harbor), GOLD: Time for Bread, by Jess Mooney; photography by Phoebe Pearson; illustrations by Brian Hawkins (A Way With Media Ltd.), SILVER: Gather: Casual Cooking from Wine Country Gardens, by Janet Fletcher; photography by Meg Smith (Jennifer Barry Design Books), BRONZE: Modern Cast Iron: The Complete Guide to Selecting, Seasoning, Cooking, and More, by Ashley L. Jones; photography by Carissa Fassnacht (Red Lightning Books), GOLD: So Vegan: In 5 Ingredients, by Roxy Pope & Ben Pook; photography by Andrew Hayes-Watkins (WeldonOwen), SILVER: The Friendly Vegan Cookbook: 100 Essential Recipes to Share with Vegans and Omnivores Alike, by Toni Okamoto & Michelle Cehn (BenBella Books), BRONZE: Vegan for Everyone: 160 Family Friendly Recipes with a Delicious, Modern Twist, by Laura Theodore (Scribe Publishing Company), 49. Their books have gone on to win numerous awards, including Norma Farber First Book Award, CLMP Firecracker Award, Julie Suk Award, Publisher's Weekly Best Debuts of the Year, Boston Globe Best Poetry Books . She joins us as the ALLi Awards & Story Marketing Advisor. - May 31, 1965 A.D., by Louise Blocker (L&L Publishers), 42. Please confirm your login details below to continue. Book Awards for Self-Published Authors - The Book Designer Previous winners in fiction categories include the small presses Milkweed, Coffee House, Graywolf, The Other Press, McPherson, Europa, and McSweeney's. 1888 books. It was a champagne worthy evening. Norton), SILVER: The Perfect Fascist: A Story of Love, Power, and Morality in Mussolinis Italy, by Victoria de Grazia (Harvard University Press), BRONZE (tie): Times Monster: How History Makes History, by Priya Satia (Harvard University Press), Nothing Happened: A History, by Susan A. Crane (Stanford University Press), GOLD:Our Gay History in Fifty States, by Zaylore Stoutt (Wise Ink Creative Publishing), SILVER: Homesteading and Ranching in the Upper Green River Valley, by Ann Chambers Noble and Jonita Sommers (Laguna Wilderness Press), BRONZE (tie): Brothers in Arms: Remembering Brothers Buried Side by Side in American World War II Cemeteries, by Kevin M. Callahan (Brothers in Arms Press), We Demand the Right to Vote: The Journey to the 19th Amendment, by Meneese Wall (Paxton Press), GOLD: Mastering Contemporary Jewelry Design: Inspiration, Process, and Finding Your Voice, by Loretta Lam (Schiffer Publishing), SILVER: The Art of Kintsugi: Learning the Japanese Craft of Beautiful Repair, by Alexandra Kitty (Schiffer Publishing), BRONZE: A Beekeepers Diary: Self Guide to Keeping Bees, by Charlotte Ekker Wiggins (Charlotte Ekker Wiggins), GOLD: Spiritual Practices for the Brain: Caring for Mind , Body, and Soul, by Anne Kertz Kernion (Loyola Press), SILVER: On Love, by Pope Francis (Loyola Press), BRONZE: Love Poems From New England: Reflections on States of Mind and States of Heart, poems and photographs by Jon Meyer (Brilliant Light Publishing), GOLD: Kundalini Wonder, by Dorothy Walters PhD. I was deeply honored that my pop-up book, Amazing Thailand Festivals" was a winner and a finalist in two categories from Next Generation Indie Book Awards. (Self-Published), BRONZE: A Paramedics Tales: Hilarious, Horrible and Heartwarming True Stories, by Graeme Taylor (Harbour Publishing), AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND/PACIFIC RIM BEST REGIONAL FICTION, GOLD: Pelsaerts Nightmare, by Gregory Warwick Hansen (The Grayson Press), SILVER: Haunting in Hartley, by Janice Tremayne (Millport Press), BRONZE: When in Vanuatu, by Nicki Chen (She Writes Press), AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND/PACIFIC RIM BEST REGIONAL NON-FICTION, GOLD: Tiwi: Art & Artists, edited by Judith Ryan AM (National Gallery of Victoria), SILVER: Unite, by Julia Steel (Self-Published), BRONZE: The Neglected North Island: New Zealands Other Half, by Mary Jane Walker (A Maverick Traveller Ltd.), GOLD: In the Event of Contact, by Ethel Rohan (Dzanc Books), SILVER: The Transaction, by Guglielmo DIzzia (Guernica Editions), BRONZE: Shuggie Bain, by Douglas Stuart (Grove Press), GOLD: The Landlady Quintet: Chance Encounters and Lasting Impressions, by John H. Randle (Words Indeed), SILVER: Sex, Drugs, and Fashion in 1970s Madrid, by Francisco Fernndez de Alba (University of Toronto Press), BRONZE: The Diary of Countess Anna Maria Berezowska: A True Story, edited by John A. Stelnicki and Iris Hart (Self-Published), GOLD: The Exit Strategy, by Lainey Cameron (The Wild Rose Press), SILVER: The Weight of Salt, by Sandra Montanino (Edwards Publishing), BRONZE (tie): Tell Me You Love Me, by Kathleen Stone (CreateSpace), The Heart of a Hussar, by Griffin Brady (Self-Published), GOLD: Third Man In, by G.K. Brady (Trefoil Publishing), SILVER: Heart Failure, by Chris Zett (Ylva Publishing), BRONZE: The Billionaire is Conned, by Kyra Radcliff (Dawn Hill Publications), GOLD (tie): The Elizabeth Walker Affair, by Robert Lane (Mason Alley Publishing), A Simple Lie, by Mary Bush (Bloodhound Books), SILVER: The Roach, by Rhett C. Bruno (Aethon Books), BRONZE: Larceny at the Library, by Colleen J. Shogan (Camel Press), GOLD (tie): Call Me Dragon, by Marc Secchia (Self-Published), Athena's Child, by Hannah Lynn (Self-Published), SILVER: Dreams of the Dying, by Nicolas Lietzau (Nicolas Lietzau), BRONZE: Citrus, by Tabitha Kumwembe (Self-Published), E5. Conducted annually, the Independent Publisher Book Awards honor the year's best independently published titles from around the world. The Largest List of Independent Publishers - The Milk House Book Awards - Goodreads We recently split the Gay/Lesbian category into separate Fiction and Non-Fiction categories ; we added Juvenile Fiction and Military/Wartime Fiction, and split the Mystery category into Mystery/Cozy/Noir and Suspense/Thriller. According to the IPPY website, the awards "reward those who exhibit the courage, innovation, and creativity to bring about change in the world of publishing. About 2,400 publishers throughout the English-speaking world participate in the awards each year. Independent Publisher Book Awards (IPPYs) Independent Publisher Book Awards. 1997 Cookbook winner Southern Settings, published by the Decatur General Hospital Foundation, continues to sell today, thanks in part to the Awards sticker on the cover of each copy. The Independent Publisher Book Awards, also styled the IPPY Awards, are a set of annual book awards for independently published titles. Very few of our writers realize a good editor only makes them look better. Here are the results of the 2014 Independent Publisher Regional and Ebook Awards, presented to the year's best titles published in these important and growing divisions of independent publishing.Listed below are the 79 Regional fiction and non-fiction medalists, chosen from nearly 1,400 entries, and the 38 Ebook fiction and non-fiction medalists, chosen from nearly 600 entries. "[2] The IPPY criteria for an "independent" publication mandates that all entries must be from publications that are either 1) independently owned and operated, 2) operated by a foundation or university, or 3) long-time independents that became incorporated but operate autonomously and publish fewer than 50 titles a year. The Independent Publisher Book Awards, launched in 1996, were designed to bring increased recognition to the deserving but often unsung titles published by independent authors and publishers. Welcome to the 2024 IPPY Awards entry page! AUTOBIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR II (COMING OF AGE/FAMILY LEGACY/TRAVEL), GOLD: The Journalist: Life and Loss in Americas Secret War, by Jerry A. Book Awards - Independent Publishers of New England (IPNE) Account Login Next Generation . Regional books of fiction are typically set within the region, and deal with a local event, characters or topic; regional non-fiction entries are often guidebooks, picture books and informative books on regional history, geography, travel, etc. [9] Margaret Atwood won in 2003 for Negotiating with the Dead: A Writer on Writing. 'This year';s EPPY Awards received more than 400 entries. Such awards aren't really about honoring writers at all. Next Generation Indie Book Awards - Welcome Known as the IPPYs, the Independent Publisher Book Awards program is geared toward independent, university and self-published titles worldwide. Regional West includes entries from Australia, New Zealand, and the Orient. Yesterday, the results for the 2020 Independent Publisher Book Awards were revealed, and I am pleased to announce that The Night Weaver has won a Silver in the Horror category!. Independent Publisher Book Award (IPPY) These winning titles may or may not be medalists among the regular national categories or regional competition. Peacemaker of the Year Independent Publisher Book Awards (IPPYs) Bronze Medal (tie) Independent Publisher Book Awards. When we show retailers the gold medal they are always impressed and invariably order some books., - Ronald Johnston, One Vision Books, Brisbane, Australia, I received the award for the William Fox book, and I can't tell you how happy I was to see it. Independent Publisher Book Awards - Wikiwand Congratulations and sincere thanks to the independent authors and publishers who participated in our 23rd annual, 2019 Independent Publisher Book Awards contest. (Weiser Books), GOLD: Once a Girl, Always a Boy: A Family Memoir of a Transgender Journey, by Jo Ivester (She Writes Press), SILVER(tie): When Your Child Has a Chronic Medical Illness: A Guide for the Parenting Journey, by Frank J. Sileo, PhD & Carol S. Potter, MFT (American Psychological Association), Your Pregnancy and Childbirth: Month to Month, Seventh Edition (The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists), BRONZE: Spoiled Right: Delaying Screens and Giving Children What They Really Need, by Meghan Owenz, PhD (Praeclarus Press), GOLD: Fantastic Paintings by Frazetta, by J. David Spurlock (Vanguard Publishing), SILVER: On Record: 1978 - Images, Interviews, & Insights from the Year in Music, by G. Brown (Colorado Music Experience), BRONZE: The Binge Watchers Guide to the Harry Potter Films: An Unofficial Companion, by Cecilia Tan (Riverdale Avenue Books), GOLD: Surrounded By Others and Yet So Alone, by J. W. Freiberg (Smashwords), SILVER: Fighting Chance: How Unexpected Observations and Unintended Outcomes Shape the Science and Treatment of Depression, by Sarah Zabel (Sarah Zabel Enterprises LLC), BRONZE: How to Save Your Inner Wonder Woman: A Guide for Caregivers and Allies of Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse Using Wonder Woman, by Kenneth Rogers, Jr.(Strategic Book Publishing), GOLD (tie): They Changed the Game, by Mathew and Ariana Broerman (Ink+Craft), Scotland: Home of Golf, by Iain Lowe, Chris Lowe & David Joy (Iain Lowe Photography), SILVER: Issei Baseball: The Story of the First Japanese American Ballplayers, by Robert K. Fitts (University of Nebraska Press), BRONZE: Racer, by John Andretti with Jade Gurss (Octane Press), GOLD: The Language of Liberty: A Citizens Vocabulary, by Edwin C. Hagenstein (Rootstock Publishing), SILVER: Saving Species on Private Lands: Unlocking Incentives to Conserve Wildlife and Their Habitats, by Lowell E. Baier with Christopher E. Segal (Rowman & Littlefield), BRONZE: The Non-Obvious Guide to Working Remotely, by Rohit Bhargava (Ideapress Publishing), GOLD: The Original Frontier: A Serious Seekers Guide to Zen, by Michael Elliston (Schiffer Publishing), SILVER (tie): 5 Things with Father Bill: Hope, Humor, and Help for the Soul, by William Byrne (Loyola Press), Inscribed: Encounters with the Ten Commandments, edited by Rabbi Oren J. Hayon (CCAR Press), BRONZE: Revivalism: Representing an Afro-Jamaican Identity, by Maria A. Robinson-Smith (University of West Indies Press), GOLD: Electric Brain: How the New Science of Brainwaves Reads Minds, Tells Us How We Learn, and Helps Us Change for the Better, by R. Douglas Fields, PhD (BenBella Books), SILVER: Smellosophy: What the Nose Tells the Mind, by A.S. Barwich (Harvard University Press), BRONZE: The Secret Language of Cells: What Biological Conversations Tell Us About the Brain-Body Connection, and Life Itself, by Jon Lieff MD (BenBella Books), GOLD: Blaze Your Own Trail: An Interactive Guide to Navigating Life with Confidence, Solidarity, and Compassion, by Rebekah Bastian (Berrett-Koehler Publishers), SILVER: Your Goal Guide: A Roadmap for Setting, Planning and Achieving Your Goals, by Debra Eckerling (Mango Publishing), BRONZE: But First, Save Ten: The One Simple Money Move That Will Change Your Life, by Sarah-Catherine Gutierrez (Et Alia Press), GOLD: Post-Divorce Bliss: Ending Us & Finding Me, by Jude Walsh (Morgan James Publishing), SILVER: Gay the Pray Away: Healing Your Life, Love, and Relationships from the Harms of LGBT Conversion Therapy, by Erika Allison (Difference Press), BRONZE: I Have a Secret, by Andrew Barnett; illustrated by Andrea Fietta (Grateful Steps Foundation), 74. "The Independent Publisher Book Awards were conceived in 1996 as a broad-based, unaffiliated awards program open to all members of the independent publishing industry. The "IPPY" Awards were conceived as a broad-based, unaffiliated awards program open to all members of the independent publishing industry, and are open to authors and publishers worldwide who produce books written in English and appropriate for the North American market. They also have the option to purchase additional merchandise, including plaques, electronic images, and additional medals and seals. 1 -- The Man Who Got Away, by Lise Pearlman (Regent Press), Manson Exposed: A Reporter's 50-Year Journey into Madness and Murder, by Ivor Davis (cockney kid publishing), BRONZE:Chasing Alice: How the Life, Murder, and Legacy of an English Teacher Changed a Delmarva Community, by Stephanie L. Fowler (Salt Water Media), GOLD: Poems To See By: A Comic Artist Interprets Great Poetry, by Julian Peters (Plough Publishing House), SILVER:BOWIE: Stardust, Rayguns & Moonage Daydreams, by Michael Allred, Steve Horton & Laura Allred; Foreword by Neil Gaiman (Insight Comics), BRONZE: CHAZAN! Online Contests - Independent Publisher Loading . The Next Generation Indie Book Awards is pleased to introduce a new not-for-profit international awards program for authors of short stories. Shipping instructions and/or ebook entry upload information will be generated after you submit your payment. Independent Publisher Online is published by Jenkins Group, Inc. All content is 2023 Jenkins Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. We define "independent" as 1) independently owned and operated; 2) operated by a foundation or university; or 3) long-time independents that became incorporated but operate autonomously and publish fewer than 50 titles a year. Calling all publishers and authors!We are proud to announce the 27th annual Independent Publisher Book Awards, conducted to honor the year's best independently published titles. Independent Voice Award 2021 EPPY Award Winners Announced - Independent Publisher [3]. "[1], The IPPY Awards were founded in 1996 by the Small Press publishing magazine. Feature Announcing the 2023 Independent Publisher Book Awards Results "The awards are intended to bring increased recognition to the thousands of exemplary independent, university, and self-published titles produced each year, and reward those who exhibit the courage, innovation, and creativity to bring about change in the world of publishing." My second, The New Brand You, won the Beverly Hills Book Award for Best Sales book and was a finalist in another contest.