Next Generation Indie
Book Awards
The largest international awards program for indie authors and independent publishers.
Entry deadline: February 13, 2025
Why you should enter the Next Generation Indie Book Awards
80+ Categories
open to all independent authors and publishers worldwide
Cash Prizes
plus fabulous awards, and valuable industry recognition
Exposure
to a leading New York literary agent for the top 80+ books
Gala invitation
for all winners and finalists to attend the prestigious awards reception
Entries are now being accepted for the 2025 Awards Year
The most exciting and rewarding book awards program open to independent publishers and authors worldwide is now accepting entries written in English and released in 2023, 2024 or 2025 or with a 2023, 2024 or 2025 copyright date.
Enter by February 13, 2025 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!
All books must be received in our offices by February 13, 2025 to be entered into the 2025 Awards Year.
Cash prizes, awards & industry recognition
1st place in fiction & non-fiction
$1,500 cash prize and trophy
2nd place in fiction & non-fiction
$750 cash prize and trophy
3rd place in fiction & non-fiction
$500 cash prize and trophy
Winner of each of the 80+ categories
$100 cash prize and gold medal
Up to five finalists in each of the 80+ categories
Finalist medal
The Next Generation Indie Book Awards Gala in Washington, D. C. exceeded my expectations. The venue was lovely, and the interaction with other finalists and winners gave me perspectives and ideas I had not considered before. It was a champagne worthy evening. I am honored that my novel, Beloved Mother, won not only the 2019 Next Generation Indie Book Award for First Novel, but also Grand Prize for Fiction.
Having my novel listed in two prominent book catalogues offers publicity I never would have accomplished on my own.
Beloved Mother (Bluewater Publications)
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. This honor indeed helps with marketing my book and increases credibility. Thank you so much for all the hard work and effort from your wonderful teamwork.
Amazing Thailand Festivals Pop-up Book (Limmark Advertising & Printing)
I am absolutely thrilled that NGIBA chose Britfield & The Lost Crown as the winner in their Children's/Juvenile fiction category! To be recognized by such an established and respected award company is a great honor. Thank you to all involved for your drive to encourage independent authors and the integrity to promote excellent literature.
Britfield & The Lost Crown (Devonfield Publishing)
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ANNOUNCING: The Next Generation Short Story Awards!
The Next Generation Indie Book Awards is pleased to introduce a not-for-profit international awards program for authors of short stories. This program is designed to celebrate the best short story writing and the creative minds behind the words. The Next Generation Short Story Awards is open to all authors, even first time authors, in the U.S., Canada, or internationally who have an original short story (5,000 words or less) written in English that has not been previously published. Entries are now being accepted for the 2025 awards year. Learn more and enter online at shortstoryawards.com