Axiom Business Book Awards 2008 Contest 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 2006 or 2007 copyright or that were released in 2006 or 2007 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

(per title, per category – "Early-bird" entry deadline is meant to encourage early entries.)

Early-Bird Entry - postmarked by October 15: $125

Regular Entry - postmarked after October 15: $145

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 15; final results are to be announced March 15, 2008.

Deadline

All entries must be postmarked by November 30, 2007. We will confirm your entry via e-mail.

Awards and Recognition

Gold, silver, and bronze medals will be awarded in each category.

For more information contact:

Jim Barnes, Awards Director
1.800.706.4636x1011
info@axiomawards.com