Axiom Business Book Awards 2008 Entry Guidelines
Who May Enter
Authors and publishers throughout North America and overseas publishers who publish English-language books intended for the American market may enter. Print-On-Demand and other independent authors are welcome to enter their books themselves.
Eligibility
Books that are published with a 2007 or 2008 copyright or that were released in 2007 or 2008 are eligible. Publishers are to select the category or categories in which the book(s) should be judged.
Submission for more than one category is acceptable. Submit TWO copies of the title per category. For example, when you enter a title into two categories, please send us four books. All books entered become the physical property of Jenkins Group Inc. and will eventually be donated to local libraries and charities.
Entry Fees
To encourage you to save money, we offer reduced fees on the following schedule:
Early-bird entry #1 - May 15, 2008 – July 15, 2008 - $95 per title, per category (SAVE $40!)
Early-bird entry #2 - July 16, 2008 – Sept. 15, 2008 - $115 per title, per category (SAVE $20!)
Regular entry - Sept.16, 2008 – Nov. 24, 2008 - $135 per title, per category
Please include completed entry form and check/credit card info or online registration receipt in the same package as the books. When entering a title into more than one category, please send two copies of the book for each category entered.
Judging Process
Judging will be based on content, originality, design, and production quality, with emphasis on innovation and creativity. Our judging panel includes experts from the fields of editing, design, reviewing, bookselling, and library science. Three to five semifinalists per category will be named on about February 5, 2009; final results are to be announced March 12, 2009.
Deadline
All entries must be postmarked by November 24, 2008. We will confirm your entry via e-mail.
Awards and Recognition
Gold, silver, and bronze medals will be awarded in each category.
Axiom Book Awards Entry Form
Questions? E-mail info@axiomawards.com
Click here to review our guidelines online before registering.
Click here to download our guidelines and entry form as a PDF document (140k)
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