4RV Books with Awards & Honors
4RV encourages authors to enter their books for prestigious awards and reviews.
Over the years, many books have been honored. This page is just for them.
Over the years, many books have been honored. This page is just for them.
Follow the book cover to the feature page.
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Contest Calendar:
Those without hard deadlines are at the top in smaller windows.
Those with time constraints are below.
submission & early-bird dates in green || deadlines in red
in order from top to bottom by closest deadline The National Book Critics Circle (NBCC) Awards -- Books published from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 are considered for the following year, books need to be received by Dec 1, 2021. Finalists for the preceding calendar year are announced in January 2022; awards are presented in March 2022. There are a lot of steps, but as far as I can tell it's free other than time and cost of books. If wrong, let me know. 
Illumination Book Awards 2022 -- This contest is for Christian-themed books that were released since January 1, 2019. Submissions open: $95 + 2 books per category entry. Judging criteria include cover design, layout, etc. Authors of royalty-published books are welcome to enter their books themselves. || Guidelines || Authors and illustrators are welcome to enter. All entries must be made online or postmarked by December 30, 2021. Part of the entry fee is donated to charity. 
Firebird Book Award -- $500 cash prize. Deadline December 31, 2021 || Winners announced January 20, 2022. The initial category donation is $55. Each additional category donation is only $33. Entries support women and children in long term shelters, is tax deductible to you, and features radio promotion and author interviews as prizes 
The Wishing Shelf Book Awards 2022 (UK & US) -- This is a fun one. Kids books are judged by kids. Adult books are judged by reading groups. $49 or $89 (if you want feedback, catchy quote, reviews on Amazon.co.uk and Goodreads). Book must be predominantly in English and published in 2019, 2020 or 2021. Submit between January 1, 2021 and December 31, 2021. How to Enter The Awards || Prizes || Categories || Reviews alone are also available for $99. 
2022 Oklahoma Book Awards -- * Deadline for submission is January 7, 2022 *. $25 entry fee plus six copies (HC or PB) is required for each category entered. Books must have been published between January 1, 2021, and December 31, 2021. Winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on April 30, 2022. View the Call for Entries for more information and eligibility requirements. OWFI Writing Contest -- opens Jan 1, 2022 - deadline Feb 1, 2022 | $30 non-refundable entry fee covers as many entries as eligibility allows. Plus, $30 annual membership fee, $25 if you join as an affiliate and list Invite to Write (free) as your affiliate (students are also free). Be sure to email Vivian: subject "Invite to Write member" but in message give your name, address, phone number, and email address. 
2022 Readers’ Favorite International Book Award Contest -- early bird deadline - April 1, 2022 ($99) regular deadline - May 1, 2022 ($109) * Final Deadline - June 1, 2022 ($119) * 
The Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards -- Contest is open to authors, illustrators, and publishers worldwide of children’s books written in English or Spanish, that are published with a 2021 or 2022 copyright. $75 entry plus 2 copies per category. Entry deadline August 6, 2022 || Guidelines & Mailing Address 
American Book Fest 2022 Best Book Awards -- Enter Your 2020-2022 Titles! Open to all books with an ISBN and published in 2022 (galley copies welcome). 2020 and 2021 titles are also eligible. $69 per title/per category till 12-31-2021 | * Final Entry Deadline is September 30, 2022 * 
American Writing Awards -- 2022 submissions open Nov 21, 2021 | early-bird entry $29 till Dec 31, 2021 | $39 per title after 12/31 * Final Deadline Nov 6, 2022* |
