Awards Rules and Guidelines

Awards Rules and Guidelines

Read through our eligibility guidelines and rules for submission.

Entry window: April 1, 2025 through May 16, 2025

  • All articles and books considered for an award must have been published in the preceding calendar year, unless otherwise noted.
  • Each writer may submit up to a total of 10 articles and/or books across all categories. Each article or book may be nominated in only one category.
  • Unless otherwise noted, entries may be self-nominated or nominated by someone else. (Most entries are self-nominated and receive full consideration.)
  • Articles can be submitted as either a PDF copy or the URL of the article and uploaded through the online submission process.
  • Books can be submitted as PDF or ebook through the online submission portal.
  • 2025 Fees for ASJA members: Articles: $40 per entry. Books: $60 per entry.
  • 2024 Fees for non-members: Articles: $60 per entry. Books: $90 per entry.
  • Entries are judged by the ASJA Awards Committee. It is up to the judges to determine whether there is a winner in any particular category.
  • Winners will be notified prior to award announcements and promotion.
  • ASJA uses a third-party platform, Eventbrite for the ASJA Awards. Any person wishing to participate in the ASJA Awards is subject to the terms and conditions of using Eventbrite’s site. To submit an entry, you must have a free Eventbrite account.
  • ASJA staff are not able to complete submissions on behalf of any user. If you are finding it difficult to submit your awards entry, please contact Eventbrite support.

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Awards

ASJA relishes the opportunity to recognize these fine works and their authors. Our annual awards program highlights stellar nonfiction articles, essays, books, and content marketing writing in a variety of categories.

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