Call for Entries
The Society invites submissions of nonfiction and memoir published in 2024 or later, by authors writing from experience in business, leadership and life.
Each entry is read in full by an independent judge and scored against the Society's published standard: substance, clarity, originality, craft and usefulness to the reader. Honorees are recognized as Winner, Finalist or Official Selection, and may display the Society's seal on their book and in their professional materials.
Key DatesAll deadlines 11:59 p.m. Eastern
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| Entries open | November 2026 |
| Early entry deadline | January 31, 2027 |
| Final entry deadline | March 15, 2027 |
| Finalists announced | April 2027 |
| Winners announced | May 2027 |
The Honors
Winner
Awarded to the highest-scoring title in each category. Includes the gold seal, certificate, and a place in the Society's Honor Roll.
Finalist
Conferred on titles of distinction in each category. Includes the silver seal, certificate, and Honor Roll listing.
Selection
Official Selection
Recognizes books that meet the Society's standard of excellence. Includes the seal and a digital certificate.
CategoriesA book may be entered in more than one category.
- Business & Entrepreneurship
- Leadership & Management
- Sales & Marketing
- Finance & Investing
- Real Estate
- Coaching & Consulting
- Health & Wellness
- Personal Development
- Memoir
- Faith & Inspiration
- Parenting & Family
- Technology & Innovation
- Debut Author
Entry Fee
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Entry, per category Includes a full reading and the judge's written evaluation | $149 |
| Each additional category, same title | $149 |
Rules & Eligibility
- Titles must be published in English, in print or digital edition, on or after January 1, 2024.
- Self-published, independently published and traditionally published books are equally eligible.
- Entries may be submitted by the author, publisher or agent.
- Each entry is evaluated by a judge with no relationship to the author or publisher.
- Honorees receive license to reproduce the seal on book covers, websites and promotional materials.