Alberta Book Publishing Awards

About the awards

As the critical middle piece of the storytelling process, Alberta book publishers enrich and sustain the cultural and social landscape of our province. Releasing a range of quality titles each year, they bring Alberta’s Story to life and share it locally, nationally, and internationally.

Created to recognize and celebrate the best of the Alberta book publishing industry, the Alberta Book Publishing Awards have grown alongside the industry to capture the excellence and innovation of Alberta’s book publishers.

Each year, the winners of the Alberta Book Publishing awards are selected through a peer jury process in up to 16 award categories. This much-anticipated event draws industry, government, and media attention to the world-class excellence of Alberta’s publishing industry.

Submission Information

Submissions for the 2025 Alberta Book Publishing Awards are now closed. Keep an eye out for the shortlist announcement in June. Winners will be awarded at the 2025 Alberta Book Publishing Awards Gala, which will be held at the Grey Eagle Resort in Calgary, Alberta, on September 18, 2025. More information will be released soon.

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