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Next Generation Indie Book Awards — Entries are now being accepted for the 2025 Awards
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Next Generation Indie Book Awards

The largest international awards program for indie authors and independent publishers.

Entry deadline: February 14, 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

IBA winner medals

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 14, 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 14, 2025 to be entered into the 2025 Awards Year.

IBA winner trophy

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

2024 Grand Prize Winners

Good Night, Good Night, Victoria Beach
Crossing Borders: The Search For Dignity In Palestine Country of Under Beyond the Border: A Korean's Journey Between the North and South All Battles End at Sunset Unrestricted: How I Stepped Off the Tightrope, Learned to Say No, and Silenced Anorexia
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Words cannot express enough how grateful I am to the Next Generation Indie Book Awards for the incredible honor they bestowed upon me and my book, "A Tree for Me". The awards program and the reception event were both meticulously organized, and the support and recognition I received truly exceeded my expectations. Attending the gala was a beautiful, memorable, and emotional experience - truly a once-in-a-lifetime moment that I will cherish forever. Throughout the entire process, I learned so much from The Next Generation Indie Book Awards community, culminating in a wealth of knowledge and inspiration during the ceremony that will continue to influence my writing journey.

Since receiving the award, "A Tree for Me" has garnered significant interest from readers, reviewers, and industry professionals alike. The exposure and credibility that come with being a Winner/Finalist of the Next Generation Indie Book Awards have undoubtedly elevated the profile of my book and helped it reach a wider audience. A book award is forever, and I am truly grateful for this recognition that will stand the test of time. I wholeheartedly recommend the Next Generation Indie Book Awards to all indie authors looking to showcase their talent and receive the recognition they deserve. Thank you for this incredible experience!

Tasha-Nicole Terani, Author and Finalist (Children's Picture Book #OwnVoices) 2024 Next Generation Indie Book Awards
A Tree For Me (Tasha-Nicole Terani)
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I am thrilled that my first book, "Confidently Mindful: Clear Answers to Your Questions," has been named a Finalist in the 2024 Next Generation Indie Book Awards. Receiving the medal was an incredible honor, and I will always cherish it.

I highly recommend the NGIBA book award competition. The application process was simple, the competition was well organized, and the communication was excellent. I felt that our work was handled with care and respect.

Participating in this competition has been an enriching experience for me. Winning this award has been the realization of a childhood dream, and it has given me the confidence to start working on my second book, which I plan to enter in a future NGIBA competition.

I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone involved at Next Generation Indie Book Awards. I truly appreciate the wonderful work you are doing to promote reading, writing, and books!

Louise Revelas Canham, Author and Finalist (E-Book Non-Fiction) 2024 Next Generation Indie Book Awards
Confidently Mindful: Clear Answers to Your Questions (Dragonfly Meadows Publishing)

Thank you so much for organizing the awards reception, and for all the work you've done to support indie authors. It means so much to us to have our hard work recognized—we're super grateful. We had such a great time at the reception and were so encouraged to meet other authors and hear about their stories. It's been such an honor to be an NGIBA finalist. Thank you so much again for this opportunity!

Aiden Miao and Eliana Miao, Authors and Finalists [Best Overall Design (Non-Fiction) (Digitally Submitted for Judging)] (Children's/Juvenile Non-Fiction) 2024 Next Generation Indie Book Awards
Everything Tesla: From How They Work to How Fast They Go and All the Fun In Between! (Lightning Strikes Twice)

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Entries are now being accepted for the 2025 Awards

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