Celebrating Literary Excellence

Illumine Book Awards

The Illumine Book Award is a distinguished literary award recognizing the artistic and academic contributions to the publishing industry. As the name suggests, the journey of ‘Illumine’ Award began with the mission to enlighten the readers of the different genres of books. Through our constant efforts to search for exceptional books that should enjoy the readership, we have established ourselves firmly in recognizing literary talents.

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Award Categories

Honoring Excellence Across All Genres

Fiction

Poetry
Literary Fiction
Genre Fiction
-Fantasy
-Science Fiction
-Mystery/Thriller
-Historical Fiction
-Romance
-Horror
-Adventure/Action
-Others

Non-Fiction

Biography/Autobiography/Memoir
History
Self-Help/Personal Development
Travel
Science & Technology
Business/Economics
Politics/Social Issues
Others

Children’s Literature

Picture Books
Middle Grade
Young Adult (YA)

Graphic Novels & Comics

Literary Graphic Novels
Genral Comics
-Superhero
-Fantasy/Science Fiction
-Manga

Best Book Design

Cover Design
Interior Layout

Special Awards

Lifetime Achievement Award
Book of the Year
Readers’ Choice Award

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Register for the 2025 Awards

Closing date for 2025 Illumine Awards is 31-12-2024. Entries received after this date will not be counted for the 2025 award.

Shortlisted entries will receive a digital certificate.

Winners will get IBA trophy along with certificate and cash prize up to £ 100.
Every winner will receive the Illumine Book Awards trophy, a certificate of excellence, along with recognition on our website and social media platforms.

Jury Panel

Our jury members have been actively involved in the publishing industry for a long time and range from editors to literary agents. Our panel of judges features accomplished authors, seasoned book reviewers, publishing executives, and specialists from diverse sectors of the book publishing industry.

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Why Choose Us?

Our Unique Value Proposition

Diverse Genre Recognition

Expert Judging Panel

Elevating Literary Excellence

Global Author Exposure

Frequently Asked Questions

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