Wonder what a winner of an Excellence in Publishing award gets? Aside from the prestige and the chance to put "award-winning" in front of your name or title, every winner will also receive:
An individual press release crafted by Path To Publishing for the winner's use.
A tip sheet about the best way to leverage this press release.
Inclusion in a business-wide publishing awards press release that is published on the PTP website and kept in our marketing materials.
Inclusion on the Excellence in Publishing awards page on the PTP website.
Your very own certificate and a chance to upgrade it to an acrylic award, a plaque, or a medal!
Ready to nominate someone? (Remember, that 'someone' can be yourself.) Check out our refresher on the categories below and then go to the submission link!
Author of the Year
New Author of the Year
Outstanding Publisher
Outstanding Book Printer
Stand-Out Industry Professional Organization serving writers, authors, publishers, literary industry professionals, publishing experts, etc.,
Outstanding Exterior Book Design
Best Emerging Literary Magazine or Publication
Best Literary Show, Broadcast or Radio Program
Stand-Out Professional Editor
Stand-Out Literary Ambassador (Supporter of authors/the literary arts.)
Best Literary Influencer & Resource
Best Writers' Group
Submissions are Open from May 1, 2023 to July 31, 2023
Nominees will be announced: August 15, 2023
Finalists will be notified: August 31, 2023
Category winners will be awarded: October 20, 2023 at the Act Like an Author, Think Like a Business One-Day Conference in Columbus, Ohio
Who is Eligible?
Any literary industry professional/expert working as, with, and/or serving writers, authors, content creators or who is making a difference, impact, or contribution to the literary world and publishing industry.