A Face Out of Clay has been selected as one of the three annual National Indie Excellence® Awards Jurors Choice Award recipients by juror Zoë Ruiza! Author Brent Ameneyro will receive $500 dollar honorarium. Congrats Brent!
Open to recent English-language books in print, the NIEA honors titles from self-published authors and small to mid-sized presses across all genres. The judging for this year’s contest is complete, and the full list of Winners and Finalists is now available online, along with recipients of the Sponsorship Prizes and Juror's Choice Awards.
NIEA celebrates the physical book as a cornerstone of the publishing industry, recognizing excellence in both content and presentation. Since 2005, the awards have championed independent authors and publishers who produce high-quality books. Entries are evaluated by a panel of industry professionals—including publishers, authors, editors, and book designers—using a rigorous set of criteria.
Winners and Finalists are selected based on written content as well as the overall design, function, and informational quality of the publication. Each submission undergoes thorough individual review before jurors reach a consensus. Sponsorship Awards provide recipients with valuable professional development opportunities, including consultations, marketing, and distribution support. Additionally, three standout titles from among all Winners and Finalists are honored with Juror's Choice Awards, which include monetary prizes.
See other winners and more detail at www.indieexcellence.com/19th-annual-jurors-choice-award
