Nielsen NZ Book Publisher of the Year

3:33 PM, 18 June 2018

Who should enter?
This category is aimed at finding the best business engaged in the publishing, sales or distribution of books into the New Zealand market from 1 April 2017 to 31 May 2018. 

Criteria
The judges are looking for consistently high standards, outstanding commercial success and all-round excellence in your business. 

Examples should relate to the period 1 April 2017 to 31 May 2018 and could include:
•    The commercial success of your publishing programme and evidence it is part of a sustainable and durable business
•    Lively, creative and engaging publishing
•    The discovery of creative and commercially significant debut authors
•    Evidence of investment in back-list development
•    Innovation in the promotion, design and marketing of books in all formats, including digital
•    Evidence of how you are contributing to the sustainability of the entire NZ book trade

What to submit
•    A completed entry form (download below) 
•    A single PDF (10 pages max.) which addresses the above criteria. Word count: 500–1,500 words. Note: examples must be from 1 April 2017 to 31 May 2018. 
Some of the things you could include are: marketing campaign highlights; key achievements; innovations; rights deals; examples of media coverage and reviews; sales figures and market share

Entry fee
This year there is no entry fee for members of Booksellers NZ and/or PANZ. Non-members may enter for a fee of $100 + gst.

The prize
Thanks to Nielsen, the winner will receive a $250 cash prize to buy staff morning tea/drinks/treats. The winner will be presented with a certificate, trophy (and cheque) at the Awards Dinner at Rydges Auckland on Saturday 25th August and will be included in a media release, Booksellers NZ website and social media.

How to enter
Email your entry to awards@booksellers.co.nz by midnight on Monday, 23 July 2018.
 

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