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Excellence in Self Publishing – 2010 EVVY Awards
Here is everything you ever wanted to know about the EVVY Book Awards…
What are the EVVY Awards?
The EVVY Awards recognize excellence in self-published books. Each year, 5% of the books published by Outskirts Press become finalists for official Outskirts Press nomination by receiving an invitation to participate from Outskirts Press.
When are books nominated by Outskirts Press?
Exemplary Outskirts Press books are nominated by the Author Support Department and OP Executive Team for submission to the EVVY Awards in the fall of the year of their copyright. For example, books with a copyright date of 2009 are invited to participate in the 2010 EVVY Awards by receiving an invitation via email in the fall of 2009.
The Outskirts Press Author Support Department will be notifying select authors of 2009 copyright books throughout the week of November 2nd via email. If you receive an invitation from Outskirts Press, you have a limited amount of time to accept the nomination and take the steps outlined in the email.
Where are the EVVY Awards held?
The EVVY Awards Banquet and Awards Ceremony are held in Denver, Colorado in March of each year.
Who sponsors the EVVY Awards?
The EVVY Awards are named in honor of the first president of the Colorado Independent Publishers Association; and CIPA continues the tradition of recognizing excellence in self-published books with their annual EVVY Book Awards.
Why should eligible authors accept their EVVY Award nomination and participate in the Awards?
Winning any kind of book award is one of the most recognized and effective methods of differentiating your book from the masses. The EVVY Awards improve the chances of your book winning an award because just being nominated to participate indicates your book is in the top 5%. In fact, recipients of the EVVY Invitation should strongly consider entering their book in additional book award contests. Details about saving 25% with the Book Awards Submission Package can be found by clicking here.
Furthermore, unlike many other national contests, the EVVY Awards typically involve less than 250 total books, among numerous categories. Plus, the CIPA EVVY Awards are nationally recognized as being indicative of excellence.
Along with the sense of pride and accomplishment that comes from winning the EVVY Award, Outskirts Press Officially Nominated EVVY Award-winning authors receive a variety of marketing and promotional materials, opportunities, and prizes. Depending upon the placing of your book among the winners, you may receive some or all of what is listed below:
- Marketing materials like bookmarks and placards (all winners)
- 50 cover stickers (1st, 2nd, 3rd place winners)
- A framed award featuring the cover of your book (1st, 2nd, 3rd place winners)
- Bonus blog and newsletter exposure (all winners)
- An invitation to be featured in national advertising (selected nominees)
Framed awards for the 6 First Place Outskirts Press Books from the 2009 Awards
Add comment November 2, 2009
Previous Award Nominees
One tactic of successfully published authors is submitting your published book to awards and contests. But winning a nomination or award is only the beginning. It’s important to keep reminding readers and the public that your book is at the top of the heap.
With that in mind, let’s shine the spotlight on some of our EVVY Award Nominated Books from the past. After all, a good book is a good book, regardless of when it was published:
| Autobiography/Memoirs | |
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Adios, Havana A Memoir by Andrew Rodriguez |
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Yellowstone to Denali Bears, bison, poachers, thieves and other characters by Clay Cunningham |
| Biography/History | |
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Loving Larry A Tribute to the Lady Who Named Peptoboonsmal by Penny Wormet with Elaine Hall |
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Plains Bound: Fragile Cargo Revealing Orphan Train Reality by Charlotte M. Endorf, Illustration by Sarah M. Endorf |
| Business/Finance | |
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I Want to Make Money in the Stock Market Learn to begin investing without losing your life savings! by Chris M. Hart, Sr. |
| Children’s/Juvenile | |
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Sneezy Neezy by Rick HandloserIllustrated by Shawn Byous |
| Diet/Health/Fitness | |
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How to Turn Your Body Into the Ultimate Fat-Burning MachineReprogram Your Body to Stop Storing Fat and Start Burning It… by Julie Arnold, M.A., C.P.T. |
| Humor | |
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Son of Orbiting Death-Ray Platform by Dr. Heinrich Heildmon |
| Inspirational/Self-Help | |
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Making a Difference Changing the World One Penny and One Minute at a Time by Dr. Rhonda Hackett |
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My Journey to Know the Truth Healing the Broken Heart by Tony Kent |
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Senior Moments Getting the Most Out of Your Golden Years by David Wayne Silva |
All our Diamond and Pearl books are automatically eligible for EVVY Award Nominee Consideration. What makes a good EVVY Award Nominee? The same thing that makes any good award-winning book: A fantastic cover, strong, well-written content, and copyediting. These are the cornerstones of any book.
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Add comment June 17, 2009
1st and 2nd Place Award Comparison
In the 2009 EVVY Book Awards, Outskirts Press authors won First and Second Place in the Humor Category. First Place was won by J. L. Durnin, for the book The Shady Nook Pageant.
The Shady Nook Pageant by J. L. Durnin
And Second Place was won by The PTA: Sex, Intrigue, and Designer Handbags, by Carol Olson & Cherie Rodgers.
The PTA by Carol Olson & Cherie Rodgers
In the interest of helping all authors understand what comprises an award-winning book, let’s take a closer look at comparing these two wonderful award-winning Outskirts Press publications:
J.L. Durnin, award-winning author of The Shady Nook Pageant, had this to say when notified of the award:
“Thank you for your congratulatory message. I am extremely gratified and honored to have won a 1st place award from the Colorado Independent Publishers Association in the prestigious 2009 EVVY Book Awards competition. I’m sure it would not have been possible, without help and support from Outskirts Press. It has be a pleasure to work with your organization, I will not hesitate to avail myself of your services for my next literary effort. From my personal experience, I recommend your services to any writer, neophyte or veteran, as a wise choice for self publishing authors.”
Add comment April 8, 2009
2nd Place Award-Winning Comparison
In the 2009 EVVY Book Awards, Outskirts Press author Barbara Hanks won 2nd place in the How-To category for her insightful (and timely) book Winning Strategies to Ace the Job Interview.
Winning Strategies to Ace the Job Interview by Barbara Hanks
- Christmas Tree Advent Calendar by Ruthy Sturgill
| Winning Strategies | Christmas Tree | |
| EVVY Award | 2nd Place | 2nd Place |
| Category | How-To | How-To |
| Author Representative | Elizabeth J. | Michelle C. |
| Title Production Supervisor | Cheri B. | Cheri B. |
| Custom Cover | Yes | No |
| Publishing Package | Diamond | Pearl |
| Page Count | 128 | 96 |
| Black/White or Full Color | Black/White | Full Color |
| Retail Price | $10.95 | $24.95 |
Add comment April 7, 2009
1st Place Award-Winning Comparison
In the 2009 EVVY Book Awards, Outskirts Press author Dawn Menge won 1st place in the Children’s Book category for her wonderful and educational book Queen Vernita’s Visitors, which also recently won a Reader Views Literary Book Award.
Queen Vernita's Visitors by Dawn Menge
This is the 2nd year in a row an Outskirts Press publication has received the 1st Place EVVY Award in the Children’s Book category. Last year, Michael Willert won for his playful and fantastic book Long Neck.
Long Neck by Michael Willert
In the interest of helping all authors understand what comprises an award-winning book, let’s take a closer look at comparing these two wonderful award-winning Outskirts Press publications:
| Queen Vernita | Long Neck | |
| EVVY Award | 1st Place | 1st Place |
| Category | Children’s | Children’s |
| Author Representative | Laura Y. | Michelle C. |
| Title Production Supervisor | Jackie B. | Lora G. |
| Original Illustration Package | Yes | Yes |
| Illustration Style | Dandelion | Violet |
| Publishing Package | Package | Pearl |
| Page Count | 36 | 32 |
| Black/White or Full Color | Full Color | Full Color |
| Retail Price | $12.95 | $11.95 |
Michael Willert, award-winning author of multiple Outskirts Press books including Long Neck, Wanted: Billy the Bear, and The Pirates From Sunrise Cove, has this to say about his decision to publish with Outskirts Press.
“Outskirts Press made the most sense to me. They had the most publishing options to choose from, and when my book was published, it fulfilled all my expectations.”
Add comment April 6, 2009
