Nominations open on October 2, 2023 and close on February 16, 2024. Submit here.

Authors, publishers, or persons on behalf of either the author or publisher.

No.

To be considered a Georgia author and thus eligible for nomination for GAYA, an author must meet one of the following criteria: the author must have been a resident of Georgia when the nominated book was written, though they may have since moved out of state; or the author must be currently living in Georgia when the book is nominated.

No. The book must have been published between Jan 1, 2023 and Dec 31, 2023.

February 16, 2024

As stated on our Submittable form, we strongly prefer digital copies. If you must submit a physical copy, send to the following address by February 16, 2024 (postmarked): Georgia Writers Association
Georgia Author of the Year Awards
440 Bartow Avenue #2701
Kennesaw, GA 30144

Fill out the form here

No. Each book may only be nominated in one category.

Yes. This year we have opened our submissions for self-published. Please pay close attention to the instructions in our Submittable form.

No. Refunds will only be given in the event a category has fewer than four nominees.

No. These are ineligible.

Yes.

No. Only electronically submitted nomination forms and payment are accepted.

Winners and finalists will be announced in June 2024.