FAQs

  • Nominations open on November 25th, 2024 and close on February 17, 2025. 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, 2024 and Dec 31, 2024.

  • February 17th, 2025 @ 11:59 p.m. ET.

  • 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 17, 2025 (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 2025.