Next Generation
  Indie Book Awards

 

Next Generation Indie Book Awards®

  • Open to independent authors and publishers worldwide
  • The largest not-for-profit awards program for independent publishers
  • Enter books released in 2010 or 2011 or with a 2010 or 2011 copyright date
  • 60 categories to choose from
  • Cash prizes and fabulous awards
  • Exposure of top 60 books to leading New York literary agent
  • Gala awards reception held at the world famous Plaza Hotel in New York City
  • Earn recognition and receive other benefits from having an award-winning book

Testimonials for the Next Generation
Indie Book Awards

I wanted to take a moment and thank you for the award once again. Shelley and the rest of the people that I met that work with your company were outstanding. This award has created more interest, exposure, contacts and more. The reception was wonderful and a highlight in my life, I was inspired to keep pushing...You have been a true joy...
Barbara A. Berg, Author and Finalist - How To of the 2010 Next Generation Indie Book Awards
Ring Shui: Move your rings CHANGE your life (Ganesha Hills Press)

Please convey my sincere thanks to everyone who organized and promoted the 2010 Indie Book Awards. Their courtesy and professionalism is much appreciated. Moreover, for this self-published, first-time book writer with a small-market product, your objective, industry-standard evaluation is a rare and wonderful opportunity. Since being recognized as a Cover Design Finalist for Non-fiction, Man on the Move: The Pete Friesen Story has attracted increased attention from readers and potential readers alike. More valuable than any possible increase in sales, the book's new-found credibility warms the hearts of all who participated in its creation. Thanks again.
Peter Rowlands, Author and Finalist - Best Cover Design Non-Fiction of the 2010 Next Generation Indie Book Awards
Man on the Move: The Pete Friesen Story (iUniverse)

I had a wonderful time at the awards ceremony! I deeply appreciate my Finalist award, and the memories of that oh-so-special event in the fantastic Plaza Hotel will stay with me forever. I went there to receive a Finalist award for my Historical Romance novel, Corrigans' Pool, but the minute I stepped into the room, the welcoming party treated me as if I had won the entire roster of categories! What an evening it was! I met so many wonderful authors, many of whom I will remain in contact. Thank you Indie Book Awards not only for honoring me with the Finalist award but for a marvelous time in New York City.
Dot Ryan, Author and Finalist - Romance of the 2010 Next Generation Indie Book Awards.
Corrigans' Pool (iUniverse)

I just want to thank you and all of the Indie Book Award judges and organizers for putting on such a lovely event [the Awards Ceremony] at the Plaza Hotel in New York City. It was just such a joyful day for all involved!
Mary Collins, Author and First Place $1,500 Grand Prize Winner - Non-Fiction of the 2010 Next Generation Indie Book Awards
American Idle: A Journey Through Our Sedentary Culture (Capital Books)

Thank you to you and the judges so very much for awarding my book "Tree Spirits: Tales and Encounters" a Finalist Medal in the 2010 Indie Book Awards: Science/Nature Environment, I am honored and elated! It is deeply gratifying that my 15 years of researching, writing, and creating the 173 illustrations, was acknowledged worthy of your recognition. And thanks for the work you do on behalf of all the winners.

Aside from the good that I hoped would come of my endeavor in furthering others' appreciation for Nature, this award helps make that enormous effort all the more satisfying and worthwhile.
Heather Preston, Author and Finalist - Science/Nature/Environment of the 2010 Next Generation Indie Book Awards.
Tree Spirits: Tales and Encounters (Sweet Olive Press)

It was so lovely to meet you at the Plaza reception last week, and what an amazing experience to be validated as an author in such legendary surroundings! Thank you to the Next Generation Indie Book Awards and the other judges for making this possible. I appreciate your help more than you know.
Leonie Albani-Tremaine, Author and Finalist - First Novel (under 80,000 words) of the 2010 Next Generation Indie Book Awards
Adios, Aries (AuthorHouse)

I am delighted that my book, "Smoking: 201 Reasons to Quit," won an award in the 2010 Next Generation Indie Book Awards contest. Recognition such as this is sure to help my book sales. But, even more importantly for me, is that more people will be motivated to quit smoking because they read the book. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Muriel L. Crawford, Author and Finalist - General Non-Fiction of the 2010 Next Generation Indie Book Awards
Smoking: 201 Reasons to Quit (Dillon & Parker Publishing LLC)

My tale of a Norwegian immigrant's struggle to make her way in the early American West was selected as First Place Grand Prize Winner for fiction in the 2009 Next Generation Indie Book Awards. I must admit that I was stunned when I received the news and astounded when I received the cash award. Yes! The honor of this Indie prize set me off on a wonderful year and gave me confidence to pursue my writing with enthusiasm. Thank you for putting together such a fine competition that promotes the spirit of independent publishing.
Fairlee Winfield, Author and First Place $1,000 Grand Prize Winner - Fiction of the 2009 Next Generation Indie Book Awards
BUFFALOed (BookSurge)

As a first-time author and publisher, I was thrilled to receive a handful of Next Generation Indie Book Awards, including the Grand Prize for cover design. The grand prize trophy made for an impressive display at the Pacific Northwest Booksellers' Association trade show last fall and undoubtedly contributed to the selection of Hands at Work as the show's "Buzz Book." I knew how important a stunning cover would be to entice potential readers to pick up the book, and these awards indicate we got it right with design and content. Now with an Indie Award sticker to add to the cover (as well as the website and press releases), people are taking even more notice. Thanks to all of the staff for your support, enthusiasm, and management of this valuable award program for us independents.
Iris Graville, Author, Publisher and Grand Prize Winner - Best Cover Design of the 2009 Next Generation Indie Book Awards
Hands at Work: Portraits and Profiles of People Who Work with Their Hands (Heron Moon Press)

We were delighted with our experience in the Next Generation Indie Book Awards. The entry fees are affordable, the staff helpful, and the grand prizes generous. Having our book, Great Peacemakers, place so well was very encouraging and we are truly grateful for this honor. We would highly recommend the contest to other authors as well.
Ken Beller, Author, Heather Chase Co-Author and Second Place $500 Grand Prize Winner - Non-Fiction of the 2009 Next Generation Indie Book Awards
Great Peacemakers (LTS Press)

Winning a grand prize in the 2009 Next Generation Indie Book Awards for Call Me Okaasan was such a great honor. Not only did it validate the work that went into the book, but also it helped to kickstart promotion efforts. Thank you so much.
Suzanne Kamata, Editor and Third Place $250 Grand Prize Winner of the 2009 Next Generation Indie Book Awards
Call Me Okaasan: Adventures in Multicultural Mothering (Wyatt-Mackenzie Publishing, Inc.)

I was very happy to be informed that I was a winner of the 2009 Next Generation Indie Book Awards for my book, The Misadventures of Oliver Booth: Life in the Lap of Luxury. Writing is a challenging profession, and it's nice to have received recognition for all of my hard work from such a professional organization.
David Desmond, Author and Third Place $250 Grand Prize Winner - Fiction of the 2009 Next Generation Indie Book Awards
The Misadventures of Oliver Booth: Life in the Lap of Luxury (Greenleaf Book Group)

Receiving this award was the highlight of my year. It is great that there are awards out there for independent authors who don't have the power, privilege and push of a major publishing house behind them. Winning the award boosted sales of 'Hunter' and resulted in more publicity, but it is the recognition that I savor the most.
Campbell Jefferys, Author and Second Place $500 Grand Prize Winner - Fiction of the 2009 Next Generation Indie Book Awards
Hunter: A Novel (Arima Publishing)

I'd like to express my happiness at being selected a Finalist in the 2009 Next Generation Indie Book Awards. I am a first-time author so this has been a huge boost to my confidence and I find that people respond better to my book once they hear the news. I recently had increased newspaper publicity because of this mention. I also found that once the winners were announced there was a positive surge on my book site, an increase of over 1000 hits in just a few days. My daily hits have also increased. It was also a pleasure dealing with the organizers of this book awards program who kept in touch with me - I live in South Africa so I was not sure if/when my book would arrive. I received positive help and feedback from all concerned. Once again, many thanks for the opportunity to participate.
Fiona Ingram, Author and 2009 Next Generation Indie Book Awards Finalist - Children's Juvenile Fiction
The Secret of the Sacred Scarab (iUniverse)

Within hours of KnorraSky The Deception being announced as a Finalist, my authors website had a 500% increase in visitors. KnorraSky has also jumped high in the rankings on Amazon Kindle. I recommend the Next Generation Indie Book Awards to all indie authors! This award gets your book noticed. I will be entering my next novel in 2010! I want to thank everyone involved with the 2009 Next Generation Indie Book Awards. It is truly a privilege and honor to be counted among such a select group of quality authors!
R.A. Knowlton, Author and 2009 Next Generation Indie Book Awards Finalist - Fantasy
KnorraSky, Volume 1: The Deception (Outskirts Press)

Within hours of the announcement that Sniper Bid had been named one of the years top novels of 2009 by the Next Generation Indie Book Awards, its ranking had shot up on Amazon, my publisher had a major sale to one of the large national chains and stores were calling to request appearances.
Richard L. Robinson, Author and 2009 Next Generation Indie Book Awards Finalist - General Fiction/Novel
Sniper Bid (Headline Books, Inc.)

We are thrilled to have received this prestigious honor of being a finalist in the 2009 Indie Book Awards. We look forward to ordering the stickers and certificate to help with our marketing efforts, which in this industry are so competitive. Achieving this honor will surely help!
Suzan Jaffe, Author and 2009 Next Generation Indie Book Awards Finalist - Young Adult Fiction
The Fake Birthday (BookSurge)

I was a finalist in the 2009 Awards and just wanted to say what a great outlet this is for Indie authors. Thanks for everything!
Kelly Moran, Author and 2009 Next Generation Indie Book Awards Finalist - Short Story - Fiction
Idle Thursday (Lulu Inc.)

While giving a school presentation just one week after Peanut Butter For Cupcakes: A True Story From The Great Depression was named a 2009 Next Generation Indie Book Award Finalist, I highlighted the award and the catalog exposure at BEA. Afterwards, the school librarian approached me and said she'd like to recommend my book at the next District Wide Librarian Meeting since it was now an award winning title. She assured me I would be hearing from many more schools who would be interested in having me come and speak!
Donna Nordmark Aviles, Author and 2009 Next Generation Indie Book Awards Finalist - Children's/Juvenile Fiction
Peanut Butter For Cupcakes: A True Story From The Great Depression (Wasteland Press)

The authors are doing an interview tomorrow with the most watched television station in St. Louis for a Cover Story feature about their research and book. The reporter was extremely impressed with the award and posed the story to her producer who said yes.

The award has allowed us to enter our book in the MOM's Choice Awards because it is already an award winning book. It is also helping us with our marketing of the authors in the Radio Television Interview Report. We have the feeling that this is just the beginning. I will let you know when the NBC Cover Story airs and give you the link. It should be quite nice. Our sincere thanks to the entire INDIE Book Award team.
Kristina Havenhill, Managing Editor, Briarcliff Publishing
Golden Anniversaries: The Seven Secrets of Successful Marriage
Winner (Relationship Category) of the 2008 Next Generation Indie Book Awards

I have worked up some promotional material for Saturday and it will show off my awards very nicely. One of our local Barnes & Nobles, in Clarendon, Arlington, VA [contacted me] for a book event, probably on July 18. I know that my awards had everything to do with my getting this date. That makes four events since I received the Indie. Many thanks to all of you.
Keith M. Donaldson, Author and 2008 Next Generation Indie Book Awards Finalist - Multicultural Fiction and Political Categories
The Hill People (iUniverse)

Just now I opened the package from Next Generation Indies. It's a beautiful trophy. I had no idea what to expect, but my many years of cheap and tawdry horse show trophies made me not expect much from a trophy. This one is really elegant, and I will display it!! And the medal!! and the check! (Well, I won't display the check. I'll tuck it into the bank.) Thank you so very much. Even the box for the trophy is a remarkable thing. Stylish. Elegant. Thank you, thank you.
Janey Bennett, Author and Second Place $500 Grand Prize Winner - Fiction of the 2008 Next Generation Indie Book Awards
The Pale Surface of Things (Hopeace Press)

Many thanks for this wonderful award. I am getting a good deal of press and can't wait to show off the winner stickers on my books.
Eli Davidson, Author and 2008 Next Generation Indie Book Awards Winner - Motivational Category
(Editorial Note: Congratulations to Eli who had her book featured on The Today Show on June 25, 2008!)
Funky to Fabulous (Oak Grove Publishing) www.EliDavidson.com

I am the author of Zublinka Among Women, published by KenArnoldBooks, LLC, the book your judges chose to award the first prize in fiction for 2008 - giving me (and my publisher) some cash, a certificate and the two items that reached me yesterday: a trophy (very tasteful) and an Olympic-style gold medal for being chosen first in the General Fiction/Novel category.

I am writing to thank you for your largesse and also the recognition you've afforded my work. I was - and still am - stunned. I wasn't even aware that my publisher had submitted the book, so perhaps you can imagine my surprise… gradually displaced by delight.

So, I want to express my gratitude to your organization for putting this competition together, the judges for their work and their good opinion of mine, and the promotion of an independent spirit and a progressive mode of publication.

Many thanks!
Robert Wexelblatt, Author and First Place $1,000 Grand Prize Winner - Fiction of the 2008 Next Generation Indie Book Awards
Zublinka Among Women (KenArnoldBooks, LLC)

I continue to get good press from the [Next Generation Indie Book] award. I am doing the morning television news magazine here in town tomorrow morning to discuss the award.

Gaining recognition from the Indie Book Awards has helped me cut through the clutter of other indie authors searching for their market. On the day it was announced that The Maximum Contribution was named as a Finalist in the 2008 Next Generation Indie Book Awards, it jumped into the Top Seller list for political books on Amazon.
Rick Robinson, Author and 2008 Next Generation Indie Book Awards Finalist - Political Category
The Maximum Contribution (Headline Books, Inc.)