The 10th Annual Maxy Awards are now open for entry!
(Enter Your Book Today)
The Maxy Awards are dedicated to awarding only excellence for every author, whether indie, small press, traditional, or self-published. Entrants may submit their book digitally, as an unpublished manuscript or published eBook with valid ISBN or ASIN; therefore, the award can be issued prior to an author's publication date. There are no restrictions on on publication dates, backlist titles are welcome. Enter today, a part of every entry goes directly to the Home of the Innocents to help those families that need it most, in honor of Maxy (read her full story here). Awards for twelve categories and one "Book of the Year" will be announced each year on Maxy's birthday, May 2nd.
DEADLINES For 2025
Early Entry - Deadline: December 31, 2024 ($65 for one category, receive 25% off for multiple categories using promo code: MORETHAN1)
Final Call - Deadline: January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025 ($75 for one category, receive 25% off for multiple categories using promo code: MORETHAN1)
2025 Maxy Award Announcements
Maxy Awards Finalists announced on April 18, 2025
Maxy Awards Winners announced on May 2, 2025
Check out this year’s Winners <CLICK HERE>
BENEFITS OF SUBMITTING YOUR TITLE
One winner and runner-up are determined in each category, plus finalists, gaining recognition and prestige for both authors or publishers. There will be an award for one “Book of the Year.” (Grand prize = $2,000)
Each category Winner will receive $125.
Winners and runners-up titles will be sent an official Maxy Awards ink-blot image for cover placement.
Winners receive a bonus award to be determined each year, last year's award was an donation in the author's name or a gift card for the winning author.
A large part of all the proceeds goes to the Home of the Innocents, supporting a wonderful cause and helping families that need it most.
Our donation will be matched by Clinical Behavior Analysis (CBA), doubling the charity.
Submit electronically, no need to pay for printing or shipping.
Submit unpublished manuscripts for consideration to increase your book’s chances of future publishing offers.
Entries prior to publication are welcome, submit an edited final manuscript (as a PDF), and if you win, you'll be able to add a Maxy Awards’ seal to your book cover.
Announcements of winners to public libraries, booksellers, and media through social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter, and more.
