CBA Libris Awards Criteria Book Design of the Year For a Canadian book…

CBA Libris Awards Criteria
Book Design of the Year
For a Canadian book of any genre (fiction, non-fiction, children's, etc.) published in the previous
year whose strong cover design and interior visual attributes display creativity and innovation,
enhance the text, attracted customer attention and contributed to the title's overall sales.

Marketing Achievement of the Year
In recognition of skill, creativity and ingenuity by the marketing department of a Canadian
publisher over the course of the previous year in effectively promoting a single or group of
Canadian title(s) or author(s). Based on originality of ideas, effectiveness in working cooperatively
with booksellers, and the campaign's contribution to the title's overall sales.

Author of the Year
To the Canadian author of an outstanding literary work in the previous year that is a contribution
to Canadian culture and that combines readability with strong sales. An author who has offered
strong support to the bookselling industry.

Bookseller of the Year
Presented in memory of Roy Britnell. To an independent bookstore in recognition of excellence in
book retailing. Based on the standard of store fitting; range of stock relative to store size;
helpfulness and knowledge of staff; overall store atmosphere; customer service and new
initiatives; buying judgement.

Campus Bookseller of the Year
To a university or college campus bookstore in recognition of excellence in book retailing. Based
on the standard of store fitting; range of stock relative to store size; helpfulness and knowledge of
staff; overall store atmosphere; customer service and new initiatives; buying judgement.

Specialty Bookseller of the Year
To a specialty bookstore in recognition of excellence in book retailing. Based on the standard of
store fitting; range of stock relative to store size; helpfulness and knowledge of staff; overall store
atmosphere; customer service and new initiatives; buying judgement.

Fiction Book of the Year
For a Canadian work of fiction published in the previous year that had an outstanding impact on
the Canadian bookselling industry, created wide media attention, brought people into bookstores,
and had strong sales.

Non-Fiction Book of the Year
For a Canadian work of non-fiction published in the previous year that had an outstanding impact
on the Canadian bookselling industry, created wide media attention, brought people into
bookstores, and had strong sales.

Distributor of the Year
In recognition of an outstanding support of the bookselling industry. Based on customer service;
accuracy and speed of order fulfillment; correct invoicing; efficient handling of returns and credits.

Editor of the Year
To an in-house editor in recognition of excellence in the field. Based on all-around skills; building
of new authors; commitment to quality; commercial awareness; originality.

Sales Rep of the Year
Presented in Memory of Gordon S. Garner. In recognition of excellence in customer service;
product knowledge; selling skills; commitment to special promotions; market intelligence; territory
coverage. (Nominees rotate annually based on region served.)

Publisher of the Year
In recognition of an outstanding contribution to the Canadian bookselling industry. Based on
consistent high quality; editorial, production, and marketing support; author loyalty; list building;
commercial success.

Small Press Publisher of the Year
In recognition of an outstanding contribution to the Canadian bookselling industry. Based on
consistent high quality in author relations, editorial production, marketing skills and commercial
success, as well as making an outstanding contribution to the Canadian bookselling industry.
(Nominees must be Canadian-owned, with five or fewer full-time employees or have published 15
or fewer new books in the previous year.)