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Everything you want to know about the EVVY Book Awards for Self Publishing Authors
Here is the WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHEN, WHY, and HOW about the EVVY Book Awards…
WHO:
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.
WHAT:
What are the EVVY Awards? The EVVY Awards recognize excellence in self-published books. Each year, every Diamond and Pearl book published by Outskirts Press is considered for EVVY Award eligibility. Less than 5% of the books we publish become finalists for official Outskirts Press nomination.
WHERE:
Where are the EVVY Awards held? The EVVY Awards Banquet and Awards Ceremony are held in Denver, Colorado in March of each year.
WHEN:
When are books nominated? Books are nominated 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 considered for official Outskirts Press nomination in the fall of 2009.
WHY:
Why should you be interested in winning an EVVY Award? Winning an award is one of the most recognized and effective methods of differentiating your book from the masses. Along with the sense of pride and accomplishment that comes from winning the 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
HOW:
How do you win an EVVY Award? In order to be considered for an official Outskirts Press EVVY Nomination, your book must be published with either the Diamond Publishing Package (for black/white) or the Pearl Publishing Package (for color). Having a custom cover and professional editing services significantly increases your chances for consideration.
How do you promote your award-winning book once you have won an EVVY (or any) book award? This is the subject of tomorrow’s blog posting…
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Self Publishing Book Award Winners
Join us all week long as we celebrate the EVVY Awards, recognizing excellence in self-published books. The winners were announced during a banquet dinner and awards ceremony gala last Saturday night in Denver. Once again, Outskirts Press was the winningest publisher, taking home a total of 17 awards, including 6 First Place Awards.
Congratulations to all the 2009 EVVY Award winning books published by Outskirts Press. Scroll down to see all this year’s winners, and visit our blog tomorrow to see what they’ve won.
FIRST PLACE
Pathway to Pre-Algebra Proficiency by Susan Mercer (Workbook Category)
Surviving Love in War by M. A. Cary (Autobiography Category)
The Shady Nook Pageant by J. L. Durnin (Humor Category)
Queen Vernita's Visitors by Dawn Menge (Children's Category)
Forever and a Day by Eric Jensen
His Name Was Donn by Evelyn Sweet-Hurd (Biography Category)
SECOND PLACE
Winning Strategies to Ace the Job Interview by Barbara Hanks (How-To Category)
A Pawn of Fate by Rita Keeley Brown (Biography Category)
The PTA by Carol Olson & Cherie Rodgers (Humor Category)
MERIT AWARDS
Red Sky Morning by Andrew J Rafkin (Fiction Category)
The Coronado Brief by Justin Dwinnell (Fiction Category)
Utopia Texas by Betty Byrd (Fiction Category)
Walking Through Walls by Two Lenz (Autobiography Category)
Christine Laffer: Tapestry and Transformation by Carole Greene (Biography Category)
Arlington's Dream by Diane Marie McCarthy (Children's Category)
What Can We Do Next? by Toula Magi (Children's Category)
Join us all this week for more information about the EVVY Awards, the award-winners, photos from the event, our award-winning publishing process, and the marketing steps award-winning books can take to further differentiate themselves in the marketplace.
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EVVY Nominations for 2008 Self-Published Books
Every year Outskirts Press officially
nominates approximately 5% of the books we publish each year for submission to the annual EVVY Awards. These nominations represent the very best of our publications as determined by Outskirts Press executives, members of the production teams, and the marketing department. As such, only books published with the Diamond and full-color Pearl packages are considered. Sponsored by the Colorado Independent Publishers Association, the EVVY Awards are judged by a 3rd-party panel of professionals on a qualitative scale of merit in nineteen different categories.
Below are our official Outskirts Press EVVY nominations for books with a 2008 copyright date. EVVY winners and finalists will be announced in the spring during the annual awards banquet. Considering that we published over 2000 books in 2008, just being on this list is an honor.
Congratulations to all our nominated authors below:
- An Unlikely Place for Love: The Disguises of Kate Tanner, by Ruth Ann Nordin
- Arlington’s Dream, by Diane Marie McCarthy
- Azulejo: A Tale of Pearls, Promises and Legendary Horses, by Daphne A Oberon
- Become Unstoppable: Take a Different Stance in Life to Stand Up, Stand Out, and Deliver Your Best, by Lee Witt
- Betrayal: An Interactive Novel, by Norman Chance
- Christine Laffer: Tapestry and Transformation, by Carole Greene
- Clone ‘D’: The Beginning, by Bert Hunnersen
- The Coronado Brief: Flawed Justice, by Justin Dwinnell
- The Crow’s Nest: Flight Of Phantoms, by Karen Lynn S.
- Earth School 101: Who we are, where we are and why we are here…, by Alan Arcieri
- EverWing: Book One: The Saga of EverWing, by MJ Grothoff
- Family Secrets: A Vengeance of Tears, by R. A. Siracusa
- Far Above Rubies: A Handbook for Growing Teenage Girls, by Laurenda Salandy
- Fatal Waters, by Iris Moss
- Female Empowerment – A Personal Journey, by Kim Goff
- Fixer, by Ed Brodow
- Gene the Pumpkin Man: 50th Year 2007 of the Pumpkin Farm, by Carol Rhodes
- Glorified Chicken Coops, by Tanya I. Cole
- A Guide For Tortured Souls, by Jeanne du Soleil
- Haints, by Nash Black
- Hanover Easy: A Novel, by Debra P. Whitehead
- Heal Depression Yourself!: 52 Tips, Suggestions, and Activities to Heal Depression Yourself!, by Randy G. Sorter, MA, LPC, NCC
- His Name Was Donn: My Brother’s Letters from Vietnam, by Evelyn Sweet-Hurd
- Lioness of the Clan, by Anthony Isoh
- Little Stories, by Jeff Roberts
- The Little Woman Handbook, by Cheryl Hattrup
- Living and Practicing by Design: Saving the Hearts that Care for Our Lives, by Dr. John Hayes, Jr.
- Memoirs of a Cold War Colonel: A Look Into An Intelligence Officer’s Thirty Year Career, by William MacArthur
- My Time on the Clock: The Shaping of a College President, by Wm. Joseph McFarland
- The Next Falling Empire, by Marc Boyajian
- One Night Stand, by Betty Shafer
- Outside the Lavender Closet: Inspired by True Stories, by Martha A. Taylor
- Pathway to Pre-Algebra Proficiency: 30 Puzzles and Mini-Lessons Designed With the Preteen in Mind, by Susan Mercer
- A Pawn of Fate, by Rita Keeley Brown
- Peaceful Endings: The NOPOSAM Project, by Michael K. Tucker
- Piccolo, the Gray Robe, by Robin M. Ambrozic
- The PTA: Sex, Intrigue, and Designer Handbags, by Carol Olson & Cherie Rodgers
- Queen Vernita’s Visitors, by Dawn Menge
- The Shady Nook Pageant, by J. L. Durnin
- Stay 40: Without Diet or Exercise, by Richard Lippman
- Stella Ducktropolis, by Charlotte Barnes
- Surviving Love in War, by M. A. Cary
- Through The Knot Hole: Life is Better on The Other Side, by Winston S. Nurse
- Utopia Texas, by Betty Byrd
- What Can We Do Next?: The Adventures of Lexie & Lolly, by Toula Magi
- What To Do When You Become The Boss, by Bob Selden
- Whitie’s Gold, by H. D. Williams
- Who’s Steering: Exciting Races – Unique Cruises-Special Events at SAILING WORLD, by George A. Eddy
- Who’s There?, by Sandra Jones Cropsey
- Winning Strategies to Ace the Job Interview, by Barbara Hanks
- The Wizard’s Legacy, by Ashley Simmons
Curious how to successfully self-publish a beautiful award-contending book? Take a look at the books above for examples of what these authors did. For more details about the EVVY Awards, visit our marketing blog posting by clicking here. Self publishing has never been easier, or more rewarding, than with Outskirts Press.
Outskirts Press EVVY Award Winners 2006-2008
Congratulations to the Outskirts Press EVVY Award winning books published in 2005, 2006, and 2007. The 2009 EVVY Awards will take place in the spring of 2009 to recognize top independent books published in 2008.
To learn more about the EVVY Awards and how to qualify for an official Outskirts Press nomination, click here.
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2008 Official Outskirts Press EVVY Winners
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Long Neck by Michael Willert |
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KillRod The Cross of Lorraine Murders by Bill Ison |
1st Place |
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Ordinary Valor How Prostate Cancer Saved My Life and How You Can Save Yours by Robert J Mignone, M.D., F.A.P.A. |
2nd Place |
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Don’t Mind Me, I’m Just Passing Through by Kregg P.J. Jorgenson |
3rd Place |
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Marshmallows and Bikes Teaching Children (and Adults) Personal Finance by Brian Nelson Ford |
3rd Place |
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An Anthology of Respect The Pullman Porters National Historic Registry Of African American Railroad Employees by Lyn Hughes |
Merit |
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The Nexus Colony by G. F. Schreader |
Merit |
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No Laughing Matter An Izzy Brand Mystery by Irv Sternberg |
Merit |
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2007 Official Outskirts Press EVVY Winners
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Building a Champion Character: A Practical Guidance Program by Susan R. Rose, M. Ed. |
1st Place |
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Defending Liars by Howard L. Salter |
1st Place |
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RV Rentals by Dave & Kay Corby |
1st Place |
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Christmas Tree Advent Calendar by Ruthy Sturgill |
2nd Place |
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The Struggle Among Ideas by J. Ivey Davis |
2nd Place |
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The War Chest by Gary W. Buehner |
2nd Place |
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Blue Max by N. G. Brown |
3rd Place |
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See Sally Kick Ass by Fred Vogt |
3rd Place |
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Simple Successes by Rachelle Zola |
3rd Place |
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Wake Up with Fleas by Carla Kienast |
3rd Place |
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Aidan’s Shoes by Brent Sampson |
Merit |
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Fly Me to the Moon by H. E. Logue, M.D. |
Merit |
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Full-Bodied and Peppery by Christine Feller |
Merit |
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Into the Light by Debra P. Whitehead |
Merit |
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The Literary Six by Vince A. Liaguno |
Merit |
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2006 Official Outskirts Press EVVY Winners
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Adios, Havana by Andrew Rodriguez |
1st Place |
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Enough Already! by Bob Tyler |
1st Place |
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I Want to Make Money in the Stock Market by Chris M. Hart, Sr. |
2nd Place |
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Yellowstone to Denali by Clay Cunningham |
3rd Place |
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Sneezy Neezy by Rick Handloser |
Merit |
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Making a Difference by Dr. Rhonda Hackett |
Merit |
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Self-Publishing Simplified by Brent Sampson |
Merit |
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Son of Orbiting Death Ray Platform by Dr. Heinrich Heildmon |
Merit |
