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Nominate Your Favorite Books For 2026!

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Best Novel — Outstanding long-form fiction.
Best Short Story — Exceptional short-form fiction.
Best Nonfiction — Essays, memoirs, or nonfiction works.
Best Poetry Collection — Exceptional poetry collections.
Best Debut Author — First published work making a strong impression.
Best Cover Design — Recognizing artistic and visual excellence.
The Mary Ann Evans Award — An extraordinary woman author or work whose voice deserves recognition. Honoring those history once overlooked.
LGBTQ+ Writing Award — Exceptional work written by LGBTQ+ authors or featuring LGBTQ+ themes.
Rising Voice Award — Recognizes emerging or early-career authors who are showing incredible promise in indie literature.
Reader’s Choice Award — the book that captured your heart or kept you turning the pages. Once nominations close, the top selections will be open for voting to decide the winner!

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A few things to keep in mind: Only nominate books that have been published independently or through small/indie presses. Make sure the book fits the category you’re selecting. Readers can nominate for the Reader’s Choice Award, which will later be open for public voting. All other awards will be evaluated by the Meridian Awards judges. Please provide accurate information for each nomination to help us properly recognize the author and their work.

How It Works

1. Reader Nominations
Readers nominate their favorite independently published books.

2. Judge Selection
A panel of literary judges reviews all nominations and chooses the winners.

3. Annual Premiere
Winners are revealed during a live online awards show, celebrating the creativity and talent of the indie literary world.

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Who’s Making This Possible

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The Meridian Awards

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