Nominations open for maiden International Book Writers Awards 2026, grand ceremony set for Nov 14 in Madrid

The International Writers Training Centre (IWTC), organisers of the International Book Writers Awards (IBWA), has opened nominations for the 2026 edition of the awards, which will culminate in a grand ceremony on November 14, 2026, in Madrid, Spain.

There are various competitive categories for this maiden edition, including but not limited to the following: Best Fiction Writer of the Year Best Non-Fiction Writer of the Year Best Poetry Book / Poet of the Year Best Children's Book Author of the Year Best Emerging / Debut Writer of the Year Best African Writer of the Year Best European Writer of the Year Best Asian Writer of the Year Best Inspirational / Self-Help Author Best Educational / Academic Author Lifetime Achievement in Literature Readers' Choice - Most Impactful Book of the Year Each nominee is eligible to enter one or more categories where applicable.

Nomination forms will be available online via the official website For inquiries, sponsorship, and partnership, interested persons are advised to contact the IBWA Secretariat via its official email DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.