The winners of the 2025 Alberta Book Publishing Awards will be announced at a gala reception at the Grey Eagle Resort in Calgary on Thursday, September 18, 2025. This year’s event will also mark the 50th anniversary of the Book Publishers Association of Alberta, making it an especially meaningful celebration. The gala is open to the public, and tickets can be purchased on the Awards page. The deadline to register is Wednesday, September 3, 2024.

Leading up to the gala, the featured categories and shortlisted titles will be highlighted on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky. Follow along and join in the conversation using the hashtags #ABPubShortlist and #ABPubAwards.

Download the Shortlist Media Release.