Key Dates & Timeline

The BookTok Indie Author Awards follow a structured annual timeline covering submissions, nominations, voting rounds, and the live awards show.

Review the key milestones below to stay informed and participate at the right time

Awards Season Timeline

Authors may submit their books, and readers may begin nominating eligible indie titles across all reader-driven categories.

All entries must be submitted by this deadline. Late submissions and nominations will not be accepted.

Readers vote across all eligible submissions. Top-voted entries advance to the Finalist Round.

Finalists compete in the final public voting phase to determine category winners.

Winners are revealed live during the annual BookTok Indie Author Awards broadcast.

Authors may submit eligible indie titles during the official submission window.

Readers can nominate their favorite indie titles for reader-driven categories.

During voting rounds, readers determine finalists and winners through public ballots.