March 26, 2025 Dear Nominees, On May 31, 2025, our shortlist for the Merit of Distinction in Literature award will be announced. Our updates for other categories will follow at the end April.
Merit of Distinction in Cinema Announcement
We are proud to announce the Merit of Distinction in Cinema award, recognizing outstanding achievement in short filmmaking. Early submission begins on December 21, 2024, with the official nomination period beginning on January 1, 2025 and ending on May 31, 2025.
Early submission date announced
December 17, 2024: Early submission for the 2025 Merit of Distinction in Literature will begin on December 20, 2024. Commercial and literary fiction, as well as nonfiction books are welcome to submit. Return soon for more updates. Thank you