Awards

Recent Awards

Award Categories: Recent Awards, Michigan Notable Books, State History Awards, Other Awards

2012 Eric Hoffer Book Awards

Eric Hoffer Book Awards

The Eric Hoffer Award for independent books recognizes excellence in publishing with a $1,500 grand prize and various category honors and press type distinctions, as well as the winners of the Montaigne Medal and the da Vinci Eye.

2012 Next Generation Indie Book Award

The Next Generation Indie Book Awards is the largest Not-for-Profit book awards program for indie authors and independent publishers. In its fourth year of operation, the Next Generation Indie Book Awards was established to recognize and honor the most exceptional independently published books in 60 different categories, for the year, and is presented by Independent Book Publishing Professionals Group (www.IBPPG.com) in cooperation with Marilyn Allen of Allen O'Shea Literary Agency.

2012 Independent Publisher's Book Award

Independent Publisher's Book Award

The IPPYs are designed to recognize independent authors and publishers who exhibit the courage, innovation, and creativity to bring about change in the world of publishing.  Books are entered and judged in 65 national categories and 20 regional categories, and are also considered for the “Ten Outstanding Books of the Year”.  Gold, silver, and bronze medals are awarded to the top books, and the winners are honored at an annual ceremony each May. The IPPY contest is now the world’s largest independent book awards contest, receiving over 3,000 entries each year.

  • Arab Detroit 9/11

    Arab Detroit 9/11
    Life in the Terror Decade

    Edited by Nabeel Abraham, Sally Howell, and Andrew Shryock

    Contributors explore the trauma, unexpected political gains, and moral ambiguities faced by Arab Detroiters in post-9/11 America.

    Gold Medal (tie) in the category of Current Events II (Social Issues/Public Affairs/Ecological/Humanitarian)


  • Detroitland

    Detroitland
    A Collection of Movers, Shakers, Lost Souls, and History Makers from Detroit's Past

    Richard Bak
    Foreword by Neal Rubin

    Compelling historical snapshots of figures and episodes in Detroit history, from the familiar to the obscure.

    Gold Medal (tie) in the category of Great Lakes – Best Regional Non-Fiction


  • Ghost Writers

    Ghost Writers
    Us Haunting Them

    Edited by Keith Taylor and Laura Kasischke

    Tales of the ghostly and supernatural by some of Michigan’s finest fiction writers.

    Silver Medal in the category of Great Lakes – Best Regional Fiction


  • My Dura-Europos

    My Dura-Europos
    The Letters of Susan M. Hopkins, 1927-1935

    Bernard M. Goldman and Norma W. Goldman

    Describes life from a woman’s perspective at the excavation of Dura-Europos, an ancient site that contained many remarkable archaeological finds.

    Bronze Medal in the category of Classical Studies/Philosophy


2011 Midwest Book Awards

Midwest Book Awards

The Midwest Book Awards recognize creativity in content and execution, overall book quality, and the book’s unique contribution to its subject area.

  • Arab Detroit 9/11

    Arab Detroit 9/11
    Life in the Terror Decade

    Edited by Nabeel Abraham, Sally Howell, and Andrew Shryock

    Contributors explore the trauma, unexpected political gains, and moral ambiguities faced by Arab Detroiters in post-9/11 America.

    WINNER in the category of Culture


  • Detroitland

    Detroitland
    A Collection of Movers, Shakers, Lost Souls, and History Makers from Detroit's Past

    Richard Bak
    Foreword by Neal Rubin

    Compelling historical snapshots of figures and episodes in Detroit history, from the familiar to the obscure.

    Finalist in the categories of History and Midwest Regional Interest—Text


  • Ghost Writers

    Ghost Writers
    Us Haunting Them

    Edited by Keith Taylor and Laura Kasischke

    Tales of the ghostly and supernatural by some of Michigan’s finest fiction writers.

    Finalist in the category of Fiction: Short Story/Anthology


  • In Which Brief Stories Are Told

    In Which Brief Stories Are Told

    Phillip Sterling

    Brief encounters with the suffering and triumphs of characters living in northern Michigan by Phillip Sterling.

    Finalist in the category of Fiction: Short Story/Anthology


2011 ForeWord Book of the Year Award

ForeWord Book of the Year Award

ForeWord Magazine's Book of the Year Awards were established to bring increased attention to librarians and booksellers of the literary and graphic achievements of independent publishers and their authors. ForeWord is the only review trade journal devoted exclusively to books from independent houses.  The 2009 awards will be announced May 25, 2010 at Book Expo America in New York City.

  • At the Bureau of Divine Music

    At the Bureau of Divine Music

    Poems by Michael Heffernan

    A thoughtful and elegant collection from accomplished poet Michael Heffernan.

    Finalist in the Poetry category


  • Detroitland

    Detroitland
    A Collection of Movers, Shakers, Lost Souls, and History Makers from Detroit's Past

    Richard Bak
    Foreword by Neal Rubin

    Compelling historical snapshots of figures and episodes in Detroit history, from the familiar to the obscure.

    Finalist in the Regional category and the History category


  • Ghost Writers

    Ghost Writers
    Us Haunting Them

    Edited by Keith Taylor and Laura Kasischke

    Tales of the ghostly and supernatural by some of Michigan’s finest fiction writers.

    Finalist in the Anthologies category


  • In Which Brief Stories Are Told

    In Which Brief Stories Are Told

    Phillip Sterling

    Brief encounters with the suffering and triumphs of characters living in northern Michigan by Phillip Sterling.

    Finalist in the Short Stories category


  • Love/Imperfect

    Love/Imperfect

    Stories by Christopher T. Leland

    New short stories from Christopher T. Leland that explore love in all of its forms and complexities.

    Finalist in the Short Stories category


2011 The Micro Award

The Micro Award is literary prize presented annually for fiction not exceeding 1000 words. 

  • In Which Brief Stories Are Told

    In Which Brief Stories Are Told

    Phillip Sterling

    Brief encounters with the suffering and triumphs of characters living in northern Michigan by Phillip Sterling.

    Finalist for the short story "Coda"


2012 da Vinci Eye from the Eric Hoffer Awards

da Vinci Eye from the Eric Hoffer Awards

The Eric Hoffer Awards presents the da Vinci Eye to titles with superior cover artwork . Cover art is judged on both content and style. The da Vinci Eye is given in honor of the historic artist/scientist/inventor Leonardo da Vinci.