2027 Ippy Awards

I was so excited to receive a Bronze IPPY on my first novel. Even more incredible was the first time I went to an event to sell my book after that - someone came up to the table and said, "You got an IPPY." It has helped me to make more sales.

The IPPYs are the best, and I feel immensely proud to have a full set of them now! Fairly priced, there are just enough categories (unlike the IBTA, with just ONE prize) to provide a tough-but-fair chance of distinction. Their merchandise is gorgeous - and not exploitatively pitched/priced - and the IPPY name recognition second to none. For serious authors, definitely worth a go!

The Independent Publisher Awards is a prestigous and highly recognised award for Indie and self publishers. Though based in the US the awards have an international reach, featuring books from around the world. Winning two gold medals and two bronze medals for four of my books over the past few years literally changed my life. The awards not only connected me with other authors and publishers, but the awards that I received raised my profile and reputation considerably as an author and publisher (Magpie Publications). The awards are professionally coordinated and I received a beautiful embossed certificate as well as a quality 'Olympic' sized medal! The awards gave me the confidence to back myself and launch a full time career as an author and publisher - without the IPPY's I am unsure that would have happened. I feel incredibly blessed and grateful to be part of the IPPY family!

Great experience. The award is well run and they have great communication.

Great communication and support from this organization! Thanks

Having your writing recognized by receiving an IPPY AWARD is a highpoint in any author's career. I am most grateful to be able to share this news with everyone.

The IPPY awards were easy to work with, the process was clear, and the time between submission and awards was very efficient. Winning a gold award for my book Breaking the System from this prestigious organization has a profound impact as an author.

A wonderful organization to work with! I'm honored to have been chosen for an award by this esteemed group of judges.

Thoughtful readers and great award integrity.

My publisher and editor both died just before my debut suspense novel, I KNOW SHE WAS THERE, released. It was a sad, difficult time to put the book out into the world, but the IPPY gold medal spotlighted the story in ways I could not have imagined. My story--and my writing--is now getting the attention I was unable to initially secure. Thank you so very much!!!