I hate waiting for the good part so here are our top ten reputable indie book awards you can apply to. I messed up #6 The Eric Hoffer Book Award but the list is all here.
Reputable companies offer awards to independent authors:

1. The Independent Publisher Book Awards (IPPY) https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=The+Independent+Publisher+Book+Awards+(IPPY)&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8

2. The Next Generation Indie Book Awards
https://indiebookawards.com

3. The Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book Awards https://www.writersdigest.com/writers-digest-competitions/self-published-book-awards

4. The IndieReader Discovery Awards

The Discovery Awards

5. The Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards https://www.forewordreviews.com/awards/

6. The Eric Hoffer Book Award
https://www.hofferaward.com

7. The Benjamin Franklin Awards (IBPA) https://www.ibpabenjaminfranklinaward.com

8. The Reader Views Literary Awards https://www.readerviews.com/literaryawards/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwouexBhAuEiwAtW_Zxz43UX9z_hdnHw363Rt-4duO1kWhtEv7UbINbb_Sn9aemPjVPhsemBoCSwcQAvD_BwE

9. The Chanticleer International Book Awards

Chanticleer International Book Awards 2024 & 2025

10. The Kindle Book Awards

🏆2024 Book Awards

These awards can provide recognition and exposure for independent authors and their work.

Many of these awards do require an entry fee, which can vary depending on the award and the category. These fees often cover the costs associated with administering the award, judging entries, and providing prizes or recognition to winners.

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