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Books published and available for sale starting Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 2020 are eligible for 2021 awards.
2021 Rules (click here for printable version of rules) 2021 NCPA Book Awards Competition (for books published in 2020) Submission Criteria
Categories Books will be accepted in the following categories:
Rules, Regulations, and Fee Schedule
Please send your books -- and, if applicable, fees and forms -- to the following address: Sharon Darrow NCPA Book Awards Coordinator P.O. Box 214673 Sacramento, CA 95821 Other Rules & Information1. The "publisher" is defined as the person or company who owns the ISBN. 2. An author may enter his or her own book. 3. Judges are drawn from NCPA’s membership, the community, publishing professionals, and the media. 4. No judge may submit works for consideration. Judging Criteria1. Categories not having any entries will not be part of the year’s awards. 2. Winners are determined at the sole discretion of the judges, based on NCPA policy, publishing merit, and literary merit. Awards1. First, second, and third place awards may be awarded in each general book category. 2. The judges may award “honorable mention” certificates at their discretion. Winners1. Winners will be announced at the awards celebration and annual NCPA banquet, TENTATIVELY scheduled for Sunday August 29, 2021. (PENDING COVID-19) 2. Winners will be announced in general press releases sent to Northern California media. 3. Winners will each receive a plaque/trophy. 4. Winners will receive labels that they may use on their book covers. They will also receive, via email, a digital file of the award label artwork to incorporate into their book covers, should they wish to do so. 5. Winners may use supplied label art in their marketing/promotional materials. Past winners have successfully used their NCPA awards to obtain media interest and increase sales. 6. Winners will be featured on the NCPA website. | ![]() Click here to use entry form Print and mail completed form with your books, or email form to: NCPASacramento@gmail.com Each entry fee includes 1 dinner reservation at the Awards Banquet To pay entry fee:You may submit a check / cash with your entry form and books. If you wish to pay by credit card, please use PayPal option below. If you pay online, you must still turn in an entry form and submit your books.
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Remember your award entry includes one ticket to the awards banquet. Additional tickets are $30 here.
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