#NationalIndieExcellenceAwards  The National Indie Excellence Awards (NIEA) recognize books that demonstrate excellence in form and content, celebrating self-published books.

• Deadline: March 31
• Categories: 150+ categories to choose from
• Prizes: Cash prizes, sponsorship awards with professional development and marketing assistance, and Juror’s Choice awards with unrestricted funds for marketing and distribution
• For More Info: National Indie Excellence Awards

The National Indie Excellence® Awards (NIEA) are open to all English language printed books available for sale, including small presses, mid-size independent publishers, university presses, and self-published authors. Over the past two decades NIEA is proud to champion and celebrate self-publishing and small independent presses going the extra mile to produce books of excellence in every aspect.

Independent authors and publishers put a great deal of care into creating quality books for a global audience. At NIEA we understand and respect the hard work and dedication that goes into these efforts, and we know the next step is marketing your title. As a Winner or Finalist in The National Indie Excellence® Awards your book will garner more attention and gain enhanced credibility. Readers recognize NIEA award recipients as worthy of their limited time and hard-earned dollars. Additionally, our competition offers cash prizes and valuable services to help you along the way. NIEA awardees are invited to be included in our Speakers Bureau as well.

Submissions for the 20th Annual National Indie Excellence® Awards will close on March 31st, 2026.

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