Book Awards, Writing Contests

APSA-IPSA Theodore J. Lowi First Book Award
The Lowi Award honors the author of a first book in any field of political science that exemplifies qualities of broad ambition, high originality, and
Deadline: 2024-12-18

Dr. Tony Ryan Book Award
The work, which must have Thoroughbred racing as its main theme, can fall into any category: fiction, nonfiction, children’s, handicapping, breeding
Deadline: 2024-12-31

Benjamin F. Shambaugh Book Award
This annual award recognizes the author of the most significant book published on Iowa history during the previous calendar year. It is named in honor
Deadline: 2025-01-02

OCM Bocas Prize for Caribbean Literature
OCM Bocas Prize is an annual literary award for books by Caribbean writers published in the previous year. It is open to works of different literary g
Deadline: 2025-01-03

Oklahoma Book Award
Books considered for this award must have an Oklahoma-based theme, or entrants (authors, illustrators, photographers, or book designers) must live or
Deadline: 2025-01-03

Blueberry Award
The Blueberry Award. The Blueberry Award honors the best children's books for 3 - 10 years olds published last year that inspire a love of nature
Deadline: 2025-01-05

Bronwen Wallace Award for Emerging Writers
The RBC Bronwen Wallace Award is open to writers under the age of 35 and unpublished in book form. The award alternates each year between poetry and
Deadline: 2025-01-15

Washington State Book Awards
The Washington State Book Awards honor works of outstanding literary merit by Washington authors. An award is given based on the strength of the publi
Deadline: 2025-01-17

Eric Hoffer Award for Independent Books
The Eric Hoffer Award for independent books recognizes excellence in publishing with a $2,000 grand prize and various category honors and press type d
Deadline: 2025-01-21