The 2025 Merit of Distinction in Literature Award submission period officially begins January 1, 2025, with early submission effective on December 20, 2024. Our panel of judges include book critics and editors actively involved in the book industry. Books will be awarded in multiple categories for the previous year. Visit our submissions page to learn more about the nomination process and submission guidelines.
2025 Merit of Distinction in Artistic Expression
The 2025 Merit of Distinction in Artistic Expression nominee submission period officially begins January 1, 2025, with early submission effective on December 20, 2024. Art submissions will be awarded in multiple categories for works created in the previous year. Visit our submissions page to learn more about submission guidelines.
2025 Merit of Distinction in Cinema
The 2025 Merit of Distinction in Cinema early submission process begins on December 21, 2024, with the official nomination period beginning January 1, 2025. Nominated short films will be awarded in multiple genres for works completed in 2024. Visit the nominee submission page to learn more.