The Maincrest Media Book Award Program

Gain Recognition & Sales With The Maincrest Media Book Award Program

Increase Your Audience & Book Sales With the Maincrest Media Book Award Program.

From new, independent authors to NYT bestsellers and iconic publishers, we have served authors from all backgrounds

From new, independent authors to NYT bestsellers and iconic publishers,
we have served authors from all backgrounds

The Maincrest Media Book Award Program

The Maincrest Media Book Award Program establishes the benchmark for excellence in books and the publishing community as a whole.

Book awards grab the attention of readers, publishers, bookstores and librarians which can translate into instant credibility, influence and sales.

We value your unique talent, knowledge and expertise and want to help you achieve the impact, influence, income and recognition you deserve.

Key Information

Dates & Deadlines

Applications are open.


Eligibility

All books are eligible if they are:

  • Written in English
  • Have a publication date of 2000 or later

Pricing

Regular entry fee: $249 USD per book, $89 for each additional category. 

 

qualify to win $3,000 in cash prizes!

All winners are eligible to win one of three $1,000 cash prizes, with a total of $3,000 awarded.

Every entrant will also receive a comprehensive assessment from our judges to provide you with valuable professional feedback to help strengthen your work.

The Maincrest Media Book Award Advantage

ALL APPLICANTS RECEIVE A COMPREHENSIVE JUDGE’S ASSESSMENT

Regardless of the final results, every submission receives a comprehensive judge’s assessment designed to help you market your book to readers and build relationships with influential members of the publishing community.

Gain valuable insights into your book’s strengths and opportunities, along with feedback that can help you strengthen your marketing and position your book for success.

R

Fiction Books are evaluated on:

  • Plot
  • Character
  • Theme
  • Style 
  • Overall Appeal to Target Audience
R

Non-Fiction Books are evaluated on:

  • Content
  • Originality
  • Structure
  • Style 
  • Overall Appeal to Target Audience

What Do Maincrest Media Award Winners Receive?

The Maincrest Media Book Award Program includes everything you need to promote your book to the world.

Results announced to 400,000+ People

The award winner announcement will be shared with a combined base of 400,000+ readers on Twitter and Facebook.

Media Release

We provide Winners with a press release template to use when personally announcing their award-winning book(s). This can be shared with media professionals, booksellers, librarians, and readers as a way to publicize your award.

EXPOSURE TO PUBLISHING PROFESSIONALS and BOOK BUYERS

Through our email newsletter and publishing platforms, we help connect your book to booksellers, librarians and readers. We also grant you the license to share your book award in both online and offline channels including popular book distribution and promotion platforms such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Goodreads and more!

DEDICATED WINNER’S PAGE

Books that are selected as Winners will receive a dedicated winner’s page on the Maincrest Media website. Authors and publishers can use this dedicated page to showcase their work in a positive manner and build their readership and audience.

DIGITAL AWARD SEALS

Books selected as Winners receive the Maincrest Media digital award seal, which can be used on your book cover, your website and your social media profiles.

DIGITAL AWARD CERTIFICATE

Each winner receives a personalized digital award certificate designed to help you promote your book award in an effective way, build trust and establish your authority with readers.

Results promoted on Google, Bing & Yahoo

Award results are shared on popular search engines including Google, Bing and Yahoo. This is designed to help draw positive attention to your book and help you grow your online readership.

Up to $300 in discounts on maincrest media programs

Winners benefit from exclusive discounts on the Maincrest Media Book Award and Maincrest Media Book Review programs. Discounts provided are up to 60% OFF regular price, totalling up to $300 in savings.

Gain the Recognition You Deserve

We Have Over 15,000 Authors in Our Community

Here’s What Some of Them Have To Say…

Increased Sales

I decided to enter the Maincrest Media Book Award Program to gain more visibility for my work and increase sales. It has been a positive experience. – Lynn S.

This award adds to my credibility to help me attract readers to purchase my book and stimulate and amplify publicity and sales going forward. – Geoffrey M.

I entered the Maincrest Media Book Award Program for more notoriety for my books which helps sales…I am satisfied with the book awards program. – Dr. Judy M.

I entered my books in the competition because of the exposure an award would provide in terms of name recognition, demonstrated quality of my work as judged by the awards selection team, and book sales. Having two of my books selected was fantastic. – Ron L.

With the Maincrest Media
award there’s been a nice uptick in sales. – Ted M.

The award is an important element in my social media and website content. The award medallion on my book cover should increase sales, too. Thank you, Maincrest Media!
– Brook L.

Increased Visibility & Media

The Maincrest Media Book Award is a great honor in recognition of the story and me as the author. The award is making people reconsider the novel and has already generated media coverage. It has resulted in several podcast appearances, including one in Australia. I greatly appreciate the honor. – Ralph J.

What impressed me most were the many ways that Maincrest Media supports authors in using the award to promote their books, far more than any other competition I have entered…this award will help build my book’s credibility when promoting it to readers, book clubs, and literary organizations. – Elizabeth W.

Through Maincrest Media, I reached remarkable milestones including the most exciting part when my book was displayed on a billboard at the iconic Times Square in New York. I have been getting accolades from most parts of Canada, the US, and the Philippines as a result of this milestone and will be involved in a series of benefit events, book signing events, and in local newspapers. – Patria P.

Maincrest Media showed up consistently as a trusted brand in providing book reviews and awards. I really appreciated the judging rubric specifying how I scored in various categories. That feedback is critical to authors who value hearing how their book resonated with the reviewers. I am excited about attracting more readers and moving into more speaking engagements with colleges of education. Having an award like this helps legitimize my writing, now and in the future. – Genét S.

I entered the Maincrest Media Book Award Program to gain credibility and recognition. I wanted third-party validation that would help the book stand out in a crowded personal finance space and I was very satisfied with the experience. The program was professional, well-organized, and provided a meaningful endorsement. I am excited to use the award across social media, my podcast, my investor community platform, and in marketing materials to attract new readers who are looking to build wealth through passive investing. – Lane K.

I am honored to receive this prestigious award from Maincrest Media Book Awards because it increases my presence to readers and helps me to be recognized as an award-winning author. – Janice S.

Increased Trust & Credibility

Of all the awards my book has won, the Maincrest Media Book Award is the most coveted, owing to the prestige of competition…I am thrilled at receiving the award. – David T.

I am truly honoured to receive this award for Maincrest Media, a company that establishes the benchmark for excellence in books and the publishing community worldwide. – Omara W.

I’m humbled to have my work recognized by such laudable literary critics. – Matthew L.

I’m honored to have received the Maincrest Media Book Award. Maincrest Media is known for excellence and is a respected presence in the literary community. This means so much to me. – H.R.C.

What an honor! Thank you Maincrest Media Book Awards for the award…I am grateful for your recognition and support. – Genevieve P.

I am honored to have received a Maincrest Media Book Award. Recognition from this industry leader means so much to me, and through it I’m looking forward to connecting with more readers. – Rachel G.

Why Enter a Book Award?

The benefits of winning a book award are multiple and everlasting, and can include:

Increased book sales

Marketing opportunities to promote yourself, your book and your brand

Industry recognition from members of the literary community including editors, agents, publishers, booksellers

Increased promotion for your book

Increased recognition and brand authority for you as an author

A growth in your readership

Award Categories

Action
Addiction & Recovery
Adventure Fiction
Adventure Non-Fiction
Aging
Alternative Medicine
Animals/Pets Fiction
Animals/Pets Non-Fiction
Anthology Fiction
Anthology Non-Fiction
Art & Photography
Audiobook Fiction
Audiobook Non-Fiction
Autobiography
Biography
Body, Mind & Spirit
Book Cover Design Fiction
Book Cover Design Non-Fiction
Business – Entrepreneurship
Business – General
Business – Management
Business – Advertising
Business – Communications/PR
Business – Leadership
Business – Marketing
Career
Children’s Illustration
Children’s Audiobook
Children’s Book Cover Design
Children’s Educational
Children’s Fiction
Children’s Humor
Children’s Multicultural
Children’s Non-Fiction
Children’s Novelty & Gift Book
Children’s Picture Book
Children’s Religion
Coffee Table Book
Cookbook
Craft, Hobby, Home & Garden
Current Events
Death & Dying
Diet & Exercise
Education/Academic
Environment
Fairy Tale / Mythology
Fantasy – Epic
Fantasy – General
Fantasy – Sword and Sorcery
Fantasy – Urban
Graphic Novel
Grief
Health
Historical Fiction
Historical Non-Fiction
Horror
Humor Fiction
Humor Non-Fiction
Inspirational
LGBTQ Fiction
LGBTQ Non-Fiction
Literary Fiction
Memoir
Military Fiction
Military Non-Fiction
Multicultural Fiction
Multicultural Non-Fiction
Mystery – Cozy
Mystery – Crime
Mystery – General
Mystery – Hardboiled
Mystery – Noir
Mystery – Private Detective
Nature & Environment
Non-Fiction
Novella
Occult
Paranormal
Parenting & Family
Performing Arts Fiction
Performing Arts Non-Fiction
Personal Finance/Investing
Poetry Fiction
Poetry Non-Fiction
Political
Pre-Teen Fiction
Pre-Teen Non-Fiction
Reference
Religious Fiction (Christian)
Religious Fiction (Eastern)
Religious Fiction (General)
Religious Non-Fiction (Christian)
Religious Non-Fiction (Eastern)
Religious Non-Fiction (General)
Romance
Science Fiction – Apocalyptic
Science Fiction – Dystopian
Science Fiction – General
Science Fiction – Military
Science Fiction – Space Opera
Self-Help
Short Story Fiction
Short Story Non-Fiction
Sports & Recreation Non-Fiction
Suspense
Thriller – Crime
Thriller – General
Thriller – Legal
Thriller – Political
Thriller – Psychological
Thriller – Science Fiction
Thriller – Spy
Travel
True Crime
Women’s Fiction
Women’s Non-Fiction
Writing/Publishing
Young Adult Fiction
Young Adult Non-Fiction
Book Series

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn more about the Maincrest Media Book Award Program including eligibility guidelines, the application process, the judging process, application fees and program deadlines.

What is the Maincrest Media Book Award Program?

The Maincrest Media Book Award Program establishes the benchmark for excellence in books and the publishing community as a whole. Our goal is help authors and publishers promote their books to the world. We understand how difficult it can be to stand out in today’s competitive marketplace. Our mission is to highlight deserving books to help authors achieve the impact, influence, income and recognition they deserve.

What Do I Receive If I Win?

All entrants receive a comprehensive judge’s assessment designed to provide constructive and useful feedback authors and publishers can use in their book marketing.

In addition, winners receive:

  • Announcement to USA Today Affiliates & More
  • Announcement to 400,000+ on Social Media
  • Results promoted on Google, Bing & Yahoo
  • Exposure to Publishing Professionals & Book Buyers
  • Up to $300 in Discounts on Maincrest Media Programs
  • Digital Award Seals
  • Digital Award Certificate
  • A Dedicated Winner’s Page

 

Is My Book Eligible?

All books that are written in English and have a publication date of 2000 or later are eligible. We do not put any restrictions on whether a book has been self or traditionally published.

How does the Maincrest Media Book Award Program work?

Here are the steps to apply:

Step 1: Application
Enter your book into our awards program by submitting our online application form. Submit a digital copy of your book(s) directly through the online application form or via email.

Step 2: Judging
Once you submit your application, our judges will review it. Once the final award deadline has passed, we will send you a notification via email letting you know if you have been selected as a Winner.

Step 3: Award Prizes and Benefits
All applicants will receive an assessment detailing the judge’s review of your book. If you are selected as a Winner, details on how to claim your award seals, certificate, full prize and promotional benefits will be sent to you via email.

How Do I Submit My Book?

At this time, we are only accepting books in digital file formats. eBooks are accepted in the following formats: PDF, EPUB, MOBI, DOC, DOCX, TXT. Audiobooks are accepted in the following file formats: mp3 and WAV. If your book file is too large to be uploaded or sent via email, you can also provide a link to your book file via Dropbox, Google Drive or WeTransfer.

Book files can be uploaded directly through the online application form or sent to our email address.

How Are Books Evaluated?

Fiction books are evaluated based on the following criteria: plot, characters, theme, style and the value the book adds to its target audience and overall genre. Non-fiction books are evaluated based on the following criteria: content, originality, structure, style, and the value the book adds to its target audience and overall genre.

How Long Does It Take?

The final award deadline is June 30th.

Within a few months of this date, the official Winners will be announced and we will send you a notification via email letting you know if you have been selected as a Winner.

How Much Does the Maincrest Media Book Award Program Cost?

Application fees are charged per book entered. The regular application fee starts at $249 USD for one book, and $89 for each additional category. Authors and publishers who wish to enter multiple books are eligible for a multi-book discount.

More Happy Authors in Our Community

Here’s What They Have To Say…

I am so honored to receive the Maincrest Media Book Award…I have admired the Maincrest Media awards and reviews and I’m so proud of this achievement. – Kathy P.

I am proud to have won a Maincrest Media Book Award because it is recognition for something far beyond what I dreamed about when I decided to become a writer…having the qualify of your work validated in this fashion is more than I could have imagined when I started. – JD

The Maincrest Media Book Award is truly one of the most prestigious recognitions in the field of publishing and I am extremely honored that my book is a recipient of it. – Vali B.

I am honored to have received a Maincrest Media Book Award…I am confident in their review and professionalism. – Marlene Z.

It is such an honor to have my work recognized by Maincrest Media. Such a respected entity in the publishing world. Thank you very much! – Ryan H.

I entered the Maincrest Media Book Awards to get exposure for my book and my experience was 10 out of 10. Winning gives you confidence in your writing, and it helps in promoting your book. – Michelle R.

This award will definitely help me continue to build excitement and interest in my book marketing campaigns. – W.T.

I am honored to have received a Maincrest Media Book Award because the program has established the benchmark for excellence in books and the publishing community as a whole. – Linnea T.

I am honoured to have received a Maincrest Media Book Award. It has brought positive attention and acclaim to my work, which makes me feel proud of what I’ve achieved. – Gloria E.

I was very pleased to see how in depth the review was, it was very interesting and insightful. My next book is due to be published, so I will be submitting that one as well. – Rebecca B.

The review was well written and particularly insightful. I could tell the reviewer had not only read the book and appreciated the story, but also reflected what it had to say. The experience of submitting a book was easy…Do it! – Marc G.

The review was impactful, timely and really, really helpful…I’m going to be able to use the review on my book as a way to help market and promote it through various channels and to show the real impact. – Ashley B.

The review was beautifully written, very detailed and the reviewer really got the message of my book…If you’d like to get a professional, well written review that you can use for different marketing purposes, you’re definitely at the right spot. – Jana B.

The final report far exceeded my expectations. The reviewer thoroughly read and analyzed my book…I am pleased to report that I had an extremely satisfying experience with Maincrest. Thank you for the care you took with my book. – Anthony M.

I am honoured to have received a Maincrest Media Book Award. It has brought positive attention and acclaim to my work, which makes me feel proud of what I’ve achieved. – Gloria E.

It is an honor to receive a Maincrest Media Book Award because of the detailed manner in which Maincrest Media judges review and evaluate books…that is why their awards merit so much respect…they are recognized as an organization with well-defined criteria for judging quality books. – Sandra V.

I am honored to have received a Maincrest Media Book Award because professional literary judges have evaluated it independently and considered it worthy of this honor. – Ana María J.

I am tremendously elated to receive a Maincrest Media Book Award. It is evident from the report they provided that they read the book, not just skimmed through. Thank you so so much for such a powerful opportunity. Well worth it. – Sheldon N.

I’m honored to have received a Maincrest Media Book Award particularly because of the deep analysis conducted and the tough criteria applied to each entry by judges. It’s an award that means something. – Merry J.

I am thrilled to receive a Maincrest Media Book Award because the commentator had read the book thoroughly and understood its intent. It is an honor to be listed on the Maincrest Media site. I was very pleased to receive an award and excellent feedback. – Romy W.

Thank you SO much for this! I am honoured and I really appreciate this recognition – it will go a long way in what I have set out to achieve! – Kalyani P.

Thank you for the reviews! They are among the most thorough, accurate, insightful and comprehensive professional Reviews I’ve had so far. I am pleased and grateful. – Maria N.

I was looking for reasonably fast, quality reviews to coordinate with an on-going book launch. I simultaneously tried a couple of other programs and the results were not as satisfying. The Maincrest reviews were just better written and, unlike some of the other reviews, the reviewers seemed to actually have read and understood the books. Thank you. – Owen T.

I was aware that the Maincrest Media Book Award Program was respected amongst authors and readers alike. Therefore I believed any opinion from them on my writing would be beneficial to me at the very least. I was very satisfied with the result and the review. I have other books I am considering placing in the program. – L.M.

I’m truly honored to have received a Maincrest Media Book Award. It has brought positive attention and acclaim to my work and podcast. – Robert O.

I am so honored to win the Maincrest Media Book Award for Historical Fiction. I know that their judging criteria are stringent and I’m so glad they felt my book measured up to their high standards. – M.J.

Your presentation was clear and straightforward. The comments were well presented and well thought out. I am honored to have received a Maincrest Media Book Award because the judges focus on the craft of writing and producing an award-winning book. It is rewarding to have one’s hard work noticed. – Michael D.

It was a very thoughtful and well written review. – Michael M.

My work being recognized is such a dream come true. – Brooklynn L.

Extremely satisfied by your professionalism in reviewing my book. – Michael S.

Thank you Maincrest Media for the book award, it is an honor! I feel it is important for exposure of your book. It is very interesting to see how well your book competes with all of the other incredible books out there…it is nice to receive constructive criticism on how to improve for your future projects. – Kimberley P.

I was very pleased with every aspect of your program. I was not only please with getting an award, but EXTREMELY pleased to also get the book reviews. – Kashonia C.

I am completely satisfied and inspired to continue my writing. I’m grateful for this opportunity. – Debbie H.

I’m humbled & honored to receive the prestigious Maincrest Media Book Award. Millions of thanks to you & the judges for your hard work. – Allison M.

I am beyond thrilled that my book has been recognized with a Maincrest Media Book Award because of the deep analysis and thoughtfulness applied by the judge. This would undoubtedly help me to spread the word. – Juana-Catalina R.

I am honored to have received a Maincrest Media Book Award and really appreciate the recognition. Their thorough evaluation and feedback are so valuable. – Marieke L.

I found the reviewer’s thought process to be highly sophisticated in its presentation, and elegant in the descriptions conveyed. This certainly made my day. – Keith S.

I’m so honored to have received this Women’s Fiction award from Maincrest Media—it’s a crowded genre and this is a huge shot over the bow. As a writer, receiving this award gives credibility to my craft and encourages me to keep on writing. I’m honored. – Kimberly F.

I’m honored that my book has received a Maincrest Media Book Award particularly because of the deep analysis conducted and the tough criteria applied to each entry by judges. – Karen G.

As a first time author, writing in English as a second language, this recognition allows me to reach new audiences. It will allow me to drive awareness around the issues surrounding foster care, and give a voice to children whose voices need to be heard. Thank you. – Carmen N.

I rely on contests to help market my books, since winning them validates the quality of the book. It helped immensely…I look forward to continuing to submit future books for this opportunity. – Sherrill C.

I am honored to have received a Maincrest Media Book Award because I believe it will help get the book out there, and more people will become aware of the difficulties people with this disorder face. – Marlene C.

I was incredibly satisfied with my review! I will use it for advertising on Author Central, Amazon and my website. I will use you again, perhaps even for some old books. – Ann D.

I wanted a well written review to help market my book and I was very satisfied with the balanced and well written review. – Jim C.

Winning the Maincrest Media Award in Anthology Fiction is a significant milestone in my journey as an author. Thank you, Maincrest Media, for standing behind my work and bestowing this great honor upon me. – Stuart S.