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CBA Libris Awards Criteria

CBA Libris Awards are presented annually in 13 categories, criteria for each is below. A call for nominations is sent out to CBA Members in the spring and a shortlist is developed based on the three candidates who receive the most nominations in each category. CBA Members receive and submit their final voting ballot in June.

Author Of The Year
To the Canadian author of an outstanding literary work in the previous year that is a contribution to Canadian culture and that combines readability with strong sales. an author who has offered strong support to the bookselling industry.

Fiction Book Of The Year
For a Canadian work of fiction published in the previous year that had an outstanding impact on the Canadian bookselling industry, created wide media attention, brought people into bookstores, and had strong sales.

Non-Fiction Book Of The Year
For a Canadian work of non-fiction published in the previous year that had an outstanding impact on the Canadian bookselling industry, created wide media attention, brought people into bookstores, and had strong sales.

Specialty Bookseller Of The Year
To a specialty bookstore in recognition of excellence in book retailing. based on superior customer service and innovation; store atmosphere; range of stock relative to size; marketing and promotion initiative; niche expertise; and community involvement.

Campus Bookseller Of The Year
To a college or university bookstore in recognition of excellence in book retailing. based on superior customer service and innovation; store atmosphere; supply of required texts and complementary reading material; marketing initiative; faculty relations; and community involvement.

Bookseller Of The Year
To an independent bookstore in recognition of excellence in book retailing. based on superior customer service and innovation; store atmosphere; range of stock relative to size; marketing initiative; author promotion; and community involvement. presented in memory of Roy Britnell.

Editor Of The Year
To an in-house editor in recognition of excellence in the field. based on all-around skills; development of new authors; commitment to quality; commercial awareness; originality.

Sales Rep Of The Year *Qualifying Region Rotates Between BC, Prairies, Central And Atlantic*
Presented in memory of Gordon s. Garner. in recognition of excellence in customer service; product knowledge; selling skills; commitment to special promotions; market intelligence; territory coverage.

Distributor Of The Year
To a Canadian distributor in recognition of an outstanding support of the bookselling industry. based on customer service; accuracy and speed of order fulfillment; correct invoicing; efficient handling of returns and credits.

Small Press Publisher Of The Year
To a Canadian publisher in recognition of an outstanding contribution to the Canadian bookselling industry. based on consistent high quality in author relations, editorial production and marketing skills; retail support; and commercial success. (nominees must have published 25 or fewer new books in the previous year.)

Publisher Of The Year
To Canadian publisher in recognition of an outstanding contribution to the Canadian bookselling industry. based on consistent high quality in author relations; editorial, production and marketing skills; retail support; and commercial success.

Children's Picture Book Of The Year
For a Canadian picture book from the previous year whose imaginative storyline and creative visuals engaged, entertained and delighted young children while generating customer attention and strong sales.

Young Readers' Book Of The Year
For an outstanding Canadian literary work for young readers in the previous year that combines readability with strong sales—a book that captivated its intended reading audience with skillful, inventive and gripping storytelling.

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Book Design Of The Year - FORMER CATEGORY
For a Canadian book of any genre (fiction, non-fiction, children’s, etc.) published in the previous year whose strong cover design and interior visual attributes display creativity and innovation, enhance the text, attracted customer attention and contributed to the title’s overall sales.

Marketing Achievement Of The Year - FORMER CATEGORY
In recognition of skill, creativity and ingenuity by the marketing department of a Canadian publisher over the course of the previous year in effectively promoting a single—or group of—Canadian title(s) or author(s). based on originality of ideas, effectiveness in working cooperatively with booksellers, and the campaign’s contribution to the title’s overall sales.

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