Prize

2027 Next Generation Indie Book Awards (September Early Bird Special)

Alberta Foundation for the Arts

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Closes

February 12, 2027

Effort

About 90 minutes

Cost to apply

Not listed

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What it is

2027 Next Generation Indie Book Awards with 80+ categories. Early Bird Special: entries submitted and paid by September 30, 2026 receive a second category entry free for the same title.

Who it is for

Independent publishers and authors worldwide with a book written in English and released in 2025, 2026, 2027 or with a 2025, 2026, 2027 copyright date.

Open to artists anywhere.

The call says: “Source page: open to applicants from any country

open to all

Where

Canada

When

February 12, 2027

Programme dates not listed

What you get

Category winners receive $100 cash prize, gold medal, complimentary stickers, social media coverage, and possible literary agent representation; Grand Prize winners receive $1500, $750, or $500; finalists receive silver medal, stickers, and social media coverage; all winners and finalists invited to gala ceremony.

What you need to apply

  • Book manuscript or published book

How long it takes

About 90 minutes

Short application. Estimated from the 1 item this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

Not listed

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Go to the application

https://www.affta.ab.ca/news/call-entries-2027-next-generation-indie-book-awards-september-early-bird-special