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BookTok Indie Author Awards 2026 - Reader Submission

The BookTok Indie Author Awards celebrate independently published authors through a reader-driven voting process.

Use this form to nominate eligible books, authors, characters, and creators for reader-voted award categories.

Before You Nominate

Please review eligibility and nomination guidelines prior to submitting. Nominations that do not meet indie publishing criteria or category eligibility requirements may be removed.

Helpful links:

• Rules & Eligibility • Category Descriptions • Submission Guidelines • Voting Information • Code of Conduct

This form allows one nomination per category per submission. Additional nominations require separate entries.

Section 1: Nominator Information

Name

Email address

Used only if nomination clarification or verification is required.

Country

Section 2: Categories

Select a Category

Section 3: Nominee Details

Please complete all fields relevant to your nomination category as accurately as possible.

Incomplete nominations — particularly those missing book titles, author names, or verification links where applicable — may be subject to removal during eligibility review.

Providing complete and accurate information helps ensure your nomination can be validated and included in the voting process.

Book Title

Author Name

Character Name

Series Title

Creator Name

Creator / Author TikTok handel

Amazon Link (Book or Author page)

Goodreads Link

Section 4: Indie Eligibility Confirmation

The BookTok Indie Author Awards recognize independently published authors and creators. Nominations for traditionally published works or major publishing house imprints may be removed during eligibility review.

Untitled checkboxes field

I confirm that this nomination is for an independently published book, author, series, or creator and is not traditionally published or represented by a major publishing house or imprint.

If you’re unsure whether a work qualifies as indie, please review the Rules & Eligibility page before submitting.

Section 5: Category Responsibility Acknowledgement

Nominations must be submitted into the most appropriate category based on their content, format, or contribution type.

Submissions placed into clearly incorrect categories may be reassigned or removed during eligibility review.

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I understand that nominations must align with the selected category definition and may be reviewed for placement accuracy.