5 New Author Tips for How to Win Book Awards from the Goody Business Book Awards

5 New Author Tips for How to Win Book Awards 

To help authors increase their odds, here are 5 tips for how to win book awards from the Goody Business Book Awards. 

With 46+ million books on Amazon, book awards are a great marketing tool to call attention to your work. The challenge for authors is that it can be overwhelming trying to figure out which category is best for your book and how to win. 

The Goody Business Book Awards has 50 categories in 8 genres (Business, Entrepreneur, Health, Leadership, Marketing, Money/Wealth, Self-Help and Technology), and you want to choose the best topic and/or multiple categories for your book.

5 Author Tips for How to Win Book Awards

1. Nominate early to avoid missing deadlines

All awards programs have a final deadline, and if you are not on top of the key dates, you might miss an opportunity. The Goody Business Book Awards are an annual program, and the final deadline is September 30. There are no exceptions, so mark your calendars, and Nominate Your Book early using these how to win author tips!

The Annual Goody Business Book Awards announces that the last day to nominate your book is September 30, 2023, for their 100% social impact book awards.

2. Think More Strategically about Award Categories 

The next thing authors need to do is think more strategically about the best Book Awards Categories when nominating your book to increase your odds of winning. For example, identify your niche subject area. And then think about which category in that topic will probably have the least competition?

Once you have these two things defined, select 1 or more categories for your book nomination(s) and then Nominate Your Book by the deadline.

For example, if you are a small business owner, you may want to Nominate Your Book for the Business – Success and/or the Entrepreneur – Small Business Categories versus Self-Help – General. As a business leader, you want to win book awards in Business categories that best describe your content and book goals. 

You can also nominate your book for multiple categories, which can also increase your odds of becoming an Award-Winning Author.

Goody Business Book Awards Categories with How to Win Tips for Authors

3. Follow Nomination Instructions Carefully

Along with writing a compelling book, it’s important to carefully read the book award nomination instructions. Before nominating, gather the documents requested, and then the process will be really easyFor example, the Annual Goody Business Book Awardsis an easy 3-step nomination process. Each book awards program also defines their eligibility requirements, has a submission process, and a deadline. 

To make it easy for authors to submit their book, here is the easy nomination process for the Goody Business Book Awards:

  1. Eligibility: You can nominate any book to the Goody Business Book Awards if it has been published within 5 years by a traditional publisher, hybrid publisher or is self-published.
  2. Submission Process: It’s an easy 3-step nomination process that can be done in 5 minutes, if you have everything together. Authors will be asked to submit their book as a PDF, book cover as a JPEG or PNG, and a 1 paragraph summary of HOW your book is helping others – through words.
  3. Deadline: The final deadline to nominate a book is September 30th at 11:59pm PST.

 

4. Write a Meaningful HOW Book is Helping Others Paragraph

Along with writing a great book, it’s important to take a few minutes to write a compelling paragraph about HOW your book is helping others. Because the Goody Business Book Awards honors 100% social impact authors, your “HOW is improving lives” answer is one of the most important things that judges will consider when selecting the Winners and Finalists. So this “how to win” tips is probably the most important.

While many authors simply copy and paste their book description in response to this question, the word limit is 150 words. Writing a clear, concise and compelling answer will really help your book stand out more to the judges.

In addition, if you are a Winner or Finalist, this paragraph will be republished on our website pages by category here:

How to Win Book Awards with Author Tips from the Goody Business Book Awards

5. Submit Book for Multiple Awards  

And our final tip for how to win book awards is to apply to more than one program. While it may sound odd for us to advocate applying to other book awards program, we really want authors with high quality books to be recognized. 

We recommend Googling “Top Business Book Awards”, and then carefully review your options. Depending on your budget (most book awards charge an entry fee), it would be ideal for you to apply to 2-3 awards programs. And please do your research to identify the best book awards for you and your book. 

The Goody Business Book Awards was fortunate to be included in Write Business Results list of “Top 8 Business Book Awards” for 2023. We highly recommend that authors review this business book awards summary and consider applying to multiple awards by the deadline.

So Stop Procrastinating and Nominate Your Book Today

And as a final bonus tip, time is running out to nominate your book for the Annual Goody Business Book Awards by the upcoming September 30th deadline. No more hesitation! Nominate your book today using these how to win book awards tips for 1 or more of the 50 categories.

And they stay tuned for the 100+ Award-Winning Authors (with at least 1 Winner and 1 Finalist in each category) by November 15 here https://goodybusinessbookawards.com/nominate-book/

Nominate Your Book for the Annual Goody Business Book Awards by September 30
7 New Book Award Promotions for Authors by the Goody Business Book Awards

7 New Book Award Promotions for Authors

To call attention to authors, the Annual Goody Business Book Awards marketing team goes above-and-beyond with seven book award promotions.

As media professionals, this unique book awards program is dedicated to supporting author success. Each Winner and Finalist receive a custom banner and video by category that most awards programs do not do.

With 46+ million books on Amazon now, book awards are a great way to stand out. And Goody PR started the Goody Business Book Awards for this reason after many of the author clients asked for their work to be submitted to award programs.

We also set up the book awards timeline so the final deadline to nominate your book is September 30, and the Winners and Finalists are announced by November 15, just-in-time for holiday book promotions.

Our goal is to promote your book and work through the power of SEO (Search Engine Optimization). When some does a Google search for award-winning books in your subject matter, you want your book to be on top of their search results, and our promotions will help you achieve that goal.

To help you better understand how we support authors, here is a quick summary:

7 Book Award Promotions for Authors

1. Goody Business Book Awards Seals

All Winner and Finalists will be emailed the Goody Business Book Awards Seal that can be added to your book cover, book website, graphics and/or social media posts.

2. Press Release Announcement

Our PR team will send out a press release that recognizes all Winners and Finalists when they are announced on November 15, 2024.

Announcing Goody Business Book Awards Winners and Finalists in Press Release

3. Book Award Website Page by Category

In addition, we will publish a Goody Business Book Awards website page for each of the 50 categories as part of our book award promotions. This category page will include all Winners and Finalists, along with their book cover and the paragraph submitted by the author about their HOW the book is helping others.

Goody Business Book Awards Winners and Finalists by Category

4. Will link to your Amazon Book Page

In addition, our Goody Business Book Awards website will link to your Amazon book page on the individual website pages by category. We want to make sure that people can find and buy your book easily.

5. Custom Banners for Winners and Finalists

You can also share your new book award all over social media using our custom banners. All Goody Business Book Awards Winners and Finalists will be emailed these banners to make it easier for them to share the good news on social media and your author website.

Goody Business Book Awards custom banner for author Winner in Big Ideas category.

Custom banner are book award promotions done by Goody Business Book Awards for Authors

6. Custom Video Shorts by Category

In addition to custom banners, our team will create custom video shorts by category as one of our book award promotions. These videos will be emailed to all of the Winners and Finalists on November 15. You can share the videos on your social media, and they are also great for book your book and author SEO.

7. Social Media Promotions by Goody Business Book Awards

Once the winners are announced, Goody Business Book Awards will also post the Winners and Finalists on our social media @GoodyBusinessBookAwards using the custom banners and videos. To maximize the exposure, this process is usually done over a 2-month timeframe. We like to post one category per day, and with 50 total categories, it takes time to share the Award-Winning Authors by category. We encourage authors to immediately share their custom banners and videos in sync with their holiday book promotions.

Authors can Nominate Your Book for a Goody Business Book Awards today

Author Benefits for Book Awards

And if you’re wondering, WHY would you want to tell everyone that you are an Award-Winning Author? The answer is simple. Awards and book award promotions can increase your sales, build credibility as a thought leader, attract more media interviews, and help authors get more speaking events. It’s way too easy to become an Amazon bestseller today by telling your friends to all buy your book on the same day. Getting recognized with a book award is much more of an honor because it means your book stood out and was selected by a panel of judges.  

So don’t even hesitate. Nominate your book today for our Annual Goody Business Book Awards. And if you are a Winner or Finalist, you will benefit from these book award promotions. The final deadline is September 30, and Winners and Finalists will be announced by November 15, and you can Nominate here https://goodybusinessbookawards.com/nominate-book/.

Announcing 2024 Goody Business Book Award Nominations are Now Open for Authors Agents Publishers and Publicists

5 New Categories for 2024 Book Award Nominations

The Annual Goody Business Book Awards announces its 2024 book award nominations are now open for any book published within 5 years (2020-2024) with 5 new and 2 revised categories.

While many book awards highlight a social good category, the Goody Business Book Awards program honors 100% social impact books in 50 categories.

Authors, publishers, literary agents, publicists and fans are encouraged to make nominations for their favorite books by the final deadline: September 30, 2024. 


Goody PR and Goody Business Book Awards Founder, Award-Winning Author and Podcast Host Liz H. Kelly explains; “With almost 50 million books published on Amazon’s e-commerce platform alone, authors really need to find new ways to stand out beyond being a bestseller, which includes becoming an Award-Winning Author.”

When asked what’s changed, Kelly explains, “The Goody Business Book Awards still has 50 total categories, so there is something for every author for nominations. What’s new in 2024 is that we replaced 5 categories with 5 new ones to spice things up and give authors better options. Our favorite new book category is Business – Disruptor.”

In addition, the two Technology categories have been revised to include: Technology – General and Technology – Gamechanger.

The Goody Business Book Awards’ 2024 Nominations and Awards Timeline includes three phases:

– Phase 1 – Nominations Accepted: Now – September 30, 2024

– Phase 2 – Winners/Finalists Announced: November 15, 2024 

– Phase 3 – Promote Award-Winning Authors: November 15 – December 31, 2024 and Beyond

Over 100 Award-Winning Authors (50 Winners and 50 Finalists) will be announced by the Goody Business Book Awards by November 15, 2024. The authors can then promote their awards on their book cover, website, social media, blogs, videos and/or distribute a press release. And as the presenting sponsor and marketing agency, Goody PR will also actively promote the winners using a similar digital marketing campaign.

The overall goal is to amplify authors in their niche area of expertise to better attract potential readers, fans and clients.

The 50 Categories include 8 subject areas for nominations: Business (16 categories), Entrepreneur (3 categories), Health (6 categories), Leadership (6 categories), Marketing (4 categories), Money/Wealth (2 categories), Self-Help (11 categories) and Technology (2 categories).


Kelly emphasizes, “It’s an easy 3-step Nominations Process that take less than 5 minutes And when submitting a book, the most important question is HOW is your book improving lives?”

“If your book is helping people start a business, be successful, live longer, be inspired, be a better leader, save money, buy a house, market their product better and/or other positive impacts, you should nominate your book for a Goody Business Book Award,” Kelly adds.

The Goody Business Book Awards have an easy 3 step nomination process to nominate books.


These unique business book awards can help authors increase awareness of their work, build credibility as a trustworthy thought leader, increase sales, and attract more raving fans and clients through the power of recognition. 

The Goody Business Book Awards Honorary Board of Advisors (HBOA) includes marketing, public relations, publishing, and media experts, who provide their expertise and advise the judges.

NOMINATIONS ACCEPTED HERE:

Anyone can nominate a book for the 2024 Annual Goody Business Book Awards here: https://goodybusinessbookawards.com/nominate-book/


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ABOUT GOODY BUSINESS BOOK AWARDS: The Annual Goody Business Book Awards are presented by Goody PR to honor 100% social impact book books, and were recognized in the Top 8 Business Book Awards for 2023 by Write Business Results. After promoting hundreds of authors and small business owners for 15+ years, Goody PR Founder, Award-Winning Author (“8-Second PR”) and Podcast Host Liz H. Kelly designed the program to amplify authors making a positive impact with words.

This annual awards program is an extension of Goody PR’s Mission to “Magnify Good”. The Honorary Board of Advisors includes successful founders and marketing and media experts. The Goody Business Book Awards logo is a hot air balloon with a book as the basket to symbolize their Mission to “Uplift Author Voices” literally above millions of similar books. For more information, and to nominate books, visit: https://goodybusinessbookawards.com

ABOUT GOODY PR: Goody PR works primarily with clients who are Small Businesses, CEOs, Founders, Entrepreneurs, Speakers, CEOs, Thought Leaders, Experts, and Authors on public relations and digital marketing campaigns. To amplify their brand story, Goody PR is grateful to have booked thousands of earned media interviews (TV, print, radio and podcasts) on major media, including the TODAY Show, CNN, BBC World News, FOX Weather, NPR, TIME Magazine, The Chicago Tribune, The Wall Street Journal, WebMD, Fast Company, Entrepreneur, Forbes and hundreds of local TV, newspapers, radio shows and top podcasts.

Announcing the FULL LIST of the 2023 Award-Winning Authors for the Goody Business Book Awards with 154 Winners and Finalists

New Full List of 2023 Award-Winning Authors for Goody Business Book Awards

The 2023 Annual Goody Business Book Awards announces 154 Winners/Finalists with FULL LIST of Award-Winning Authors in 50 categories and 8 subject area genres.

With hundreds of nominations from around the world, these 100% social impact book awards are being presented by Goody PR to call attention to outstanding books, add value to the author’s brand as a thought leader and enhance book marketing campaigns. 

This summary is a RECAP of the Award-Winning Authors. You can also view Award Winners and Finalists pages for each of the 50 categories that includes the author, book cover, HOW their words are making a positive impact and links to their Amazon book page.

All Award-Winning Authors were selected by a panel of marketing and communications judges based on their book quality and social impact.

Some of the most popular categories have multiple Winners and Finalists because there were so many outstanding books. These Goody Business Book Awards Winners and Finalists are not ranked, and it is considered a tie for all recognized if there is more than one in any of these 8 genres.

Table of Contents:

New Full list of 2023 Goody Business Book Awards with 154 Winners and Finalists and Award-Winning Authors.

Business Award-Winning Authors

BUSINESS – AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Winner – Unemployable : How I Hired Myself – by Alysia Edith Silberg

Finalist  – Autobiography of an Entrepreneur: Reflections on 20 Years of Travel, Adventure & Starting Businesses – by Jesse Krieger

BUSINESS – BIG IDEAS

Winner – 6Ps of Essential Innovation – by Michael McCathren

Winner – Fixing Work: A Tale about Designing Jobs Employees Love – by David G. Henkin & CoAuthor Thomas Bertels

Finalist – Make Your Brand Legendary: Create Raving Fans With the Customer Experience Engine – by Scott Wozniak

Finalist – The Oligarchs’ Grip: Fusing Wealth and Power – by David Lingelbach & Valentina Rodríguez Guerra

BUSINESS – BIOGRAPHY

Winner – Becoming Trader Joe: How I Did Business My Way and Still Beat the Big Guys – by Patty Civalleri

Finalist – The Bond King: How One Man Made a Market, Built an Empire, and Lost It All – by Mary Childs

BUSINESS – CAREER SUCCESS

Winner – Building the Business of You: A System to Align Passion and Growth Potential Through Your Own Career Mashup – by Connie Steele

Winner – Burn Ladders. Build Bridges. Pursuing Work with Meaning + Purpose – by Alan Patterson

Winner – The Day One Executive: A Guidebook to Stand Out in Your Career Starting Now – by April Armstrong

Finalist – The Mirrored Door: Break Through the Hidden Barrier that Locks Successful Women in Place – by Ellen Connelly Taaffe

Finalist – 8 Paradoxes of Leadership Agility – by Chuen Chuen Yeo

Finalist – Mission Transition: Navigating the Opportunities and Obstacles to Your Post-Military Career – by Matthew J Louis

Finalist – The Conquering Creative: 9 Shifts to Build an Unstoppable Creative Business – by William Warren

BUSINESS – ECONOMICS

Winner – Poverty and the Unequal Society in Hong Kong – by Gary Lai

Finalist – Random Acts of Medicine: The Hidden Forces That Sway Doctors, Impact Patients, and Shape Our Health – by Anupam Jena & Christopher Worsham

BUSINESS – ENVIRONMENT

Winner – The Solutionists: How Businesses Can Fix the Future – by Solitaire Townsend

Finalist – The Coffee Bean: A Simple Lesson to Create Positive Change – by Damon West and Jon Gordon

BUSINESS – PHILANTHROPHY

Winner – The Generosity Crisis: The Case for Radical Connection to Solve Humanity’s Greatest Challenges – by  Nathan C Chappell

Finalist – Money Matters for Nonprofits – by Melissa F. Galasso

BUSINESS – PROBLEM-SOLVING

Winner – Automate Your Busywork: Do Less, Achieve More, and Save Your Brain for the Big Stuff – by Aytekin Tank

Winner – Risk-Free Innovation: 10 Ways to Manage Uncertainty – by Thomas D. Kuczmarski & Co-Author Jacob T. Sherman

Winner – The Mistakes That Make Us: Cultivating a Culture of Learning and Innovation – by Mark Graban

Finalist – The Sales Professional’s Survival Guide: A Blueprint for Tactical Prospecting – by Mike LaRusso

Finalist – Your Company Is Your Castle: Proven Methods for Building a Resilient Business – Sandeep Chennakeshu

BUSINESS – REAL ESTATE

Winner – Real Estate Rookie: 90 Days to Your First Investment – by Ashley Kehr

Winner – The Small and Mighty Real Estate Investor: How to Reach Financial Freedom with Fewer Rental Properties – by Chad Carson

BUSINESS – THOUGHT LEADER

Winner – A Bridge Not Too Far: Where Creativity Meets Innovation – by  Deepak Ohri

Winner – The Art of Active Listening: How People at Work Feel Heard, Valued, and Understood – by Heather R. Younger

Winner – The Leadership Pause: Sharpen Your Attention, Deepen Your Presence, and Navigate the Future  – by Chris L. Johnson

Finalist – Bullseye Marketing: How to Grow Your B2B Business Faster – by Louis Gudema

Finalist – The Doctor’s Voice – Empowering Solutions to Physicians’ Frustrations, Burnout and Healthcare Inefficiencies – by Dr Pietro Emanuele Garbelli

Finalist – Venus Genius: The Female Prescription for Innovation – by Fabienne Jacquet

BUSINESS – TRAVEL AND HOSPITALITY

Winner  Leading Travel and Tourism Retail: How Businesses Can Sustainably Capture New Profits in Shopping Tourism – by Sacha Zackariya

Finalist  A Bridge Not Too Far: Where Creativity Meets Innovation – by  Deepak Ohri

BUSINESS – WOMEN IN BUSINESS
Winner –
The Mirrored Door: Break Through the Hidden Barrier that Locks Successful Women in Place – by Ellen Connelly Taaffe

Winner – Venus Genius: The Female Prescription for Innovation – by Fabienne Jacquet

Finalist – Communicate with Courage: Taking Risks to Overcome the Four Hidden Challenges – by Michelle D Gladieux

Finalist – Success is Just the Beginning: 6 Timeless Lessons to Achieve More in Business, Love, and Legacy – by Stephanie P. Kemp

BUSINESS – WRITING AND PUBLISHING

Winner – Getting Published: How to hook an agent, get a deal & build a career you love – by Harry Bingham

Finalist  How To Successfully Self-Publish A Book On Amazon & Audible: How To Build A Profitable Self-Publishing Business – by Richard Abbott

2023 Goody Business Book Awards announce 154 Winners and Finalists for authors making a difference with words

Entrepreneur Award-Winning Authors

ENTREPRENEUR – SMALL BUSINESS

Winner – The Entrepreneurial ScaleUp System: How to overcome the challenges of achieving 7-figure business success and beyond – by Kevin Brent

Finalist – Starting a Business QuickStart Guide: The Simplified Beginner’s Guide to Launching a Successful Small Business, Turning Your Vision into Reality – by Ken Colwell PhD

ENTREPRENEUR – ENTREPRENEURISM

Winner – Be Your Own Boss – by Bill McGowan

Winner – Make Your Kids Millionaires: Step-by-Step Guide To Lead Children To Financial Freedom – by Loral Langemeier & Co-Author Kyle Boeckman

Winner – Rite Of Passage: Transitioning from Wantrepreneur to Successful Entrepreneur – by V. Michael Santoro

Finalist – Automate Your Busywork: Do Less, Achieve More, and Save Your Brain for the Big Stuff – by Aytekin Tank

Finalist – Creating a Life of Abundance: A Couple’s Journey Together In Business, Real Estate and Short-term Rentals – by Andre Hanson & Meghan Hanson, Steve Duffley, Christine Duffley, Ryan Duffy, Shae Duffy, Dave Menapace, Kim Menapace

Finalist – The Entrepreneurial ScaleUp System: How to overcome the challenges of achieving 7-figure business success and beyond – by Kevin Brent

ENTREPRENEUR – START UPS

Winner – Your Company Is Your Castle: Proven Methods for Building a Resilient Business – by Sandeep Chennake

Finalist – Start-up Checklist For Success-The Essentials You Need To Know – by Noreen Hynes and Eugene Savage

The Goody Business Book Awards recognizes Winners and Finalists in 50 categories in 8 book genres.

Health Award-Winning Authors

HEALTH – ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE

Winner – Built from Broken: A Science-Based Guide to Healing Painful Joints, Preventing Injuries, and Rebuilding Your Body by Scott H. Hogan

Finalist – Optimize your Health with Therapeutic Peptides: Extend your Life by Becoming More Muscular, Leaner, Smarter, Injury-Free, and Younger – by Jay Campbell

HEALTH – DIET AND EXERCISE

Winner  Death by Comfort – How modern life is killing us and what we can do about it – by Paul Taylor

Finalist  Walk This Way: The Proven “Step-By-Step” Low Impact Exercise Guide to Lose Weight, Ease Anxiety, Increase Productivity and Regain Your Health – by Parker Scripps

HEALTH – MEDICAL

Winner  The B.A.B.Y. Book: Best Advice for Baby & You: The Essential Parent’s Hospital Guide to Postpartum Care From Delivery to Discharge…and Beyond! – by Karen Lea Brewer BSN, RNC-MNN

Finalist  My Dog’s Health Record Book: A Practical Guide to Log Your Dog’s Personal and Health History, With Tips For New Puppy Owners! – by Leila Grandemange

HEALTH – MEMOIR

Winner – In Pillness and in Health: A memoir – by Henriette Ivanans 

Finalist – Behind the Facade: A Mental Health Memoir – by Lauren Bartleson

HEALTH – MIND, BODY, SPIRIT

Winner  Frazzlebrain: Break Free From Anxiety, Anger, and Stress Using Advanced Discoveries in Neuropsychology – by Gina Simmons Schneider Ph.D.

Finalist  The Fun Habit: How the Pursuit of Joy and Wonder Can Change Your Life – by Mike Rucker

HEALTH – PARENTING AND FAMILY

Winner  The B.A.B.Y. Book: Best Advice for Baby & You: The Essential Parent’s Hospital Guide to Postpartum Care From Delivery to Discharge…and Beyond! – by Karen Lea Brewer BSN, RNC-MNN

Finalist  Low-Demand Parenting: Dropping Demands, Restoring Calm, and Finding Connection with your Uniquely Wired Child – by Amanda Diekman

HEALTH – PSYCHOLOGY

Winner – Frazzlebrain: Break Free From Anxiety, Anger, and Stress Using Advanced Discoveries in Neuropsychology – by Gina Simmons Schneider Ph.D.

Winner – Swipe: The Science Behind Why We Don’t Finish What We Start – by Tracy Maylett & Co-Author Tim Vandehey 

Finalist – Dear Psychosis, – by Sarah Martin 

Finalist – The Stress Book: Forty-Plus Ways to Manage Stress & Enjoy Your Life – by D. Terrence Foster, MD

HEALTH – WELLNESS

Winner – Beating Burnout, Finding Balance: Mindful Lessons for a Meaningful Life – by Melo Calarco

Winner – The Stress Book: Forty-Plus Ways to Manage Stress & Enjoy Your Life – by D. Terrence Foster, MD

Finalist – Death by Comfort – How modern life is killing us and what we can do about it – by Paul Taylor

What makes these book awards unique is that they honor 100% social impact books – and HOW these Award-Winning Authors’ book is helping others is highlighted next to their award on the Goody Business Book Awards/AWARDS pages by category.

The Goody Business Book Awards honors 100% social impact authors making a difference with words.

Leadership Award-Winning Authors

LEADERSHIP – DEI

Winner – Beyond Good: How Technology is Leading a Purpose-driven Business Revolution – by Theodora Lau & Bradley Leimer

Finalist – Building a Culture of Inclusivity: Effective Internal Communication For Diversity, Equity and Inclusion – by Priya Bates & Advita Patel

Finalist – The Inclusion Edge: Confidently create a culture that celebrates diversity and belonging – by Mary McGuire

LEADERSHIP – HR AND EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT

Winner  Be Your Best You: The Ultimate Research-Based Guide to Outstanding Leadership – by Mary Kovach Ph.D.

Winner – Employalty: How to Ignite Commitment and Keep Top Talent in the New Age of Work – by Joe Mull

Winner – The Trusted Learning Advisor: The Tools, Techniques and Skills You Need to Make L&D a Business Priority – by Keith Keating

Finalist – Hiring Veterans: How To Leverage Military Talent for Organizational Growth – by Matthew J. Louis & Dr. Anthony R. Garcia Sr.

Finalist – The Day One Executive: A Guidebook to Stand Out in Your Career Starting Now – by April Armstrong

LEADERSHIP – MENTORING / COACHING

Winner – Be Your Own Leadership Coach: Self-coaching strategies to lead your way – by Karen Stein

Winner – The Answer is a Question: The Missing Superpower that Changes Everything and Will Transform Your Impact as a Manager and Leader – by Laura Ashley-Timms & Dominic Ashley-Timms

Finalist – Be Your Best You: The Ultimate Research-Based Guide to Outstanding Leadership – by Mary Kovach Ph.D.

Finalist – 8 Paradoxes of Leadership Agility: How to Lead and Inspire in the Real World – by Chuen Chuen Yeo

LEADERSHIP – MOTIVATION

Winner – Cowboys & Conductors: Conversations on Horseman-Humanship – by Paul Jan Zdunek & Co Author Dustin Davis

Winner – 8 Paradoxes of Leadership Agility: How to Lead and Inspire in the Real World – by Chuen Chuen Yeo

Finalist – The Handbook for Post-Covid Engagement – by Fiona Passantino

LEADERSHIP – TEAM BUILDING

Winner – The Great Team Turnaround – by Jeff Hilimire

Winner – Promote the Dog Sitter: And Other Principles for Leading During Disasters – by Edward L. Conley

Finalist – The Art of Active Listening: How People at Work Feel Heard, Valued, and Understood – by Heather R. Younger

Finalist – The Mistakes That Make Us: Cultivating a Culture of Learning and Innovation – by Mark Graban

LEADERSHIP – THINK DIFFERENTLY

Winner – Communicate with Courage: Taking Risks to Overcome the Four Hidden Challenges – by Michelle D Gladieux

Winner – Five Brain Leadership: How Neuroscience Can Help You Master Your Instincts and Build Better Teams – by Carlos Davidovich MD & Jennifer Elizabeth Brunton

Winner – Leadership Mindset 2.0: The Psychology and Neuroscience of Reaching Your Full Potential by R. Michael Anderson

Winner – Positive Influence: Leadership in a Time of Crisis – by Glenn M. Parker and Michael P. Parker

Finalist – Compassionate Leadership: For Individual and Organisational Change – by Kirstie Drummond Papworth

Finalist – Grace Under Pressure: Leading Through Change and Crisis – by John Baldoni

Finalist – Inception Mindset: The Contextual Art and Science of Leading in a Permanently Complex World – by Robert Radi Ph.D.

Finalist – The Natural Strategist: Cultivating a Mindset of Care and Connection – by Stefan Raffl

Finalist – You Get The Agency You Deserve: 20 Practical and Emotional Lessons to Maximize Your Agency and Partner Relationship – by Jared Belsky

The Annual Goody Business Book Awards announces 2023 Winners and Finalists just-in-time for holiday book promotions.

Marketing Award-Winning Authors

MARKETING – BRANDING

Winner – Bullseye Marketing: How to Grow Your B2B Business Faster – by Louis Gudema

Winner – Make Your Brand Legendary: Create Raving Fans With the Customer Experience Engine – by Scott Wozniak

Finalist – Brand Fusion: Purpose-driven Brand Strategy – by Terry Smith

Finalist – Purposeful Brands: How Purpose and Sustainability Drive Brand Value and Positive Change

MARKETING – COMMUNICATIONS AND PR

Winner – PR Lessons Learned Along the Way: Strategies, Tips & Advice for the Higher Ed and Nonprofit Public Relations Professional – by Marc Whitt

Winner – PR School – Your Time To Shine. A Masterclass in Publicity for You and Your Business – by Natalie Jane Trice

Finalist – High-Impact Content Marketing: Strategies to Make Your Content Intentional, Engaging and Effective – by Puma Virji

Finalist – When In Doubt, Make Applesauce! Core Habits of the Masterful Public Relations Professional – by Marc Whitt

MARKETING – DIGITAL MARKETING

Winner – 100 Livestreaming & Digital Media Predictions, Volume 3: Top Content Creators Help You Succeed in an Era of Rapid Change – by Ross Brand

Winner – High-Impact Content Marketing: Strategies to Make Your Content Intentional, Engaging and Effective – by Puma Virji

Finalist – Bullseye Marketing: How to Grow Your B2B Business Faster – by Louis Gudema

MARKETING – SALES

Winner – The Invisible Game: The Secrets and the Science of Winning Minds and Winning Deals – by Gabriele Rehbock & Kai-Markus Mueller

Finalist – The Pocket Guide to Product Launches: Get Confident, Go to Market, and Win – by Mary Sheehan

The Goody Business Book Awards thanks Winners and Finalists for making a difference with their words.

Money Wealth Award-Winning Authors

MONEY – PERSONAL FINANCE

Winner – Pillars of Wealth: How to Make, Save, and Invest Your Money to Achieve Financial Freedom – by David Greene

Finalist – My Money Journey: How 30 people found financial freedom – by Jonathan Clements

MONEY – RETIREMENT PLANNING

Winner – Retirement Planning For Dummies – by Matt Krantz

Finalist – Retirement Money Secrets: A Financial Insider’s Guide to Income Independence  – by Steve Selengut

MONEY – WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Winner – First Generation Wealth: Three Guiding Principles for Long-Lasting Wealth and an Enduring Family Legacy – by Robert Balentine & Co-Author Adrian Cronje, PhD

Winner – Wealth Your Way: A Simple Path to Financial Freedom – by Cosmo P. DeStefano

Finalist – The Small and Mighty Real Estate Investor: How to Reach Financial Freedom with Fewer Rental Properties – by Chad Carson

The five most popular categories that received the most nominations and Award-Winning Authors included: 1. Leadership – Think Differently, 2. Business – Career Success, 3. Business Thought Leader, 4. Entrepreneur – Entrepreneurism, and 5. Self-Help – General, in that order.

2023 Goody Business Book Awards announce 154 Winners and Finalists for authors making a difference with words

Self-Help Award-Winning Authors

SELF-HELP – GENERAL
Winner 
– Think Like A Bartender: Recipes for Life – by LD Morrow

Finalist – Frazzlebrain: Break Free From Anxiety, Anger, and Stress Using Advanced Discoveries in Neuropsychology – by Gina Simmons Schneider Ph.D.

Finalist – Letting Go of Your Ex: CBT Skills to Heal the Pain of a Breakup and Overcome Love Addiction – by Cortney Soderlind Warren

SELF-HELP HAPPINESS

Winner – The Fun Habit: How the Pursuit of Joy and Wonder Can Change Your Life – by Mike Rucker

Finalist – The 5 Pillars of Positive Thinking – Master Your Mind: Proven Strategies to Cultivate Joy, Confidence, and Inner Peace. Control Your Thoughts and Unleash Your True Potential for Happiness and Success – by David Heimbacher

SELF-HELP HOW TO

Winner – The Stress Book: Forty-Plus Ways to Manage Stress & Enjoy Your Life – by D. Terrence Foster, MD

Winner – Hiring Veterans: How To Leverage Military Talent for Organizational Growth – by Matthew J. Louis & Dr. Anthony R. Garcia Sr.

Finalist – Be Your Own Leadership Coach: Self-coaching strategies to lead your way – by Karen Stein

SELF-HELP – INSPIRATION

Winner – What if There’s More? Finding Significance Beyond Success – by Traci Schubert Barrett

Finalist – ConsistenSee What Happens: A sneak peek at how it feels to diligently work at something you genuinely enjoy – by Patrick Willy Lange

SELF-HELP – MEMOIR

Winner – Brave-ish, One Breakup, Six Continents and Feeling Fearless After Fifty – by Lisa Niver

Winner – Dear Psychosis, – by Sarah Martin

Finalist – ConsistenSee What Happens: A sneak peek at how it feels to diligently work at something you genuinely enjoy – by Patrick Willy Lange

Finalist – Living On A Smile: 16 Ways to Live a Big Life and Lead with Love – by Jo Ann Herold

SELF-HELP MOTIVATION

Winner – What Does Your Fortune Cookie Say?: 80 Important Life Lessons The Universe Is Trying To Share With You – by Adam Albrecht

Finalist – The Doctor’s Voice – Empowering Solutions to Physicians’ Frustrations, Burnout and Healthcare Inefficiencies – by Dr. Pietro Emanuele Garbelli

Finalist – Think Like A Bartender: Recipes for Life – by LD Morrow

SELF-HELP – PERSONAL TRANSFORMATION

Winner – Inner Switch: 7 Timeless Principles to Transform Modern Leadership – by Susan S. Freeman

Winner – Mission Transition: Navigating the Opportunities and Obstacles to Your Post-Military Career – Matthew J. Louis

Finalist – What if There’s More? Finding Significance Beyond Success – by Traci Schubert Barrett

Finalist – Live Forever & Fix Everything: A Practical Plan for a Future That Works for Everyone – by James Baker

SELF-HELP – RELATIONSHIPS

Winner – Letting Go of Your Ex: CBT Skills to Heal the Pain of a Breakup and Overcome Love Addiction – by Cortney Soderlind Warren

Finalist – Effective Communication and Empathy: How to Communicate Better With Social Skills and Confidence to Create Lasting Relationships and Connect … Witty Banter – By Richard Garraway

SELF-HELP SPIRITUAL
Winner
– Dear Durga: A Mom’s Guide to Activate Courage and Emerge Victorious – by Shanita Liu

SELF-HELP – SUCCESS

Winner – Swipe: The Science Behind Why We Don’t Finish What We Start – by Tracy Maylett & Co-Author Tim Vandehey

Finalist – The Mirrored Door: Break Through the Hidden Barrier that Locks Successful Women in Place – by Ellen Connelly Taaffe

Finalist – The Invisible Game: The Secrets and the Science of Winning Minds and Winning Deals – by Gabrielle Rehbock  & Co-Author Kai-Markus Mueller

SELF-HELP – WORK-LIFE BALANCE

Winner – Beating Burnout, Finding Balance: Mindful Lessons for a Meaningful Life – by Melo Calarco

Winner – The Fun Habit: How the Pursuit of Joy and Wonder Can Change Your Life – by Mike Rucker

Finalist – What if There’s More? Finding Significance Beyond Success – by Traci Schubert Barrett

2023 Goody Business Book Awards announce 154 Winners and Finalists for authors making a difference with words

Technology Award-Winning Authors

TECHNOLOGY – FUTURE TECH AND INNOVATIONS

Winner – Next Level Virtual Training: Advance Your Facilitation – by Diana L. Howles

Winner – The Next Gold Rush: The Future of Investing in People  – by Ethan Turer

Finalist – AI: The Profitable Future of Innovation and Human Progress: Unlocking the Boundless Potential of Artificial Intelligence with ChatGPT for a Smarter and Brighter Tomorrow (The Passive Income Life) – by Janek Kruczkowski

TECHNOLOGY – SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Winner – Developer Career Masterplan – by Heather VanCura and Bruno Souza

Finalist – Present Future: Business, Science, and the Deep Tech Revolution – by Guy Perelmuter 

Thank you to the Award-Winning Authors, Publicists, Publishers, Agents, book experts, readers and fans who nominated books.

These Award-Winning Authors are being honored for mostly non-fiction and some fiction books published within the last 5 years (2019-2023) by traditional publishers (Wiley, HarperCollins Leadership, Penguin Random House SEA, Doubleday, New Harbinger Publications, Atria Publishing Group, a division of Simon & Schuster), independent publishers (Kogan Page Inc., BiggerPockets), hybrid publishers (Page Two, Amplify) and self-published authors.

The 2024 NOMINATIONS are Now Open. Any book can be nominated that was published in the last 5 years (2020 – 2024) here: 
https://goodybusinessbookawards.com/nominate-book

Congratulations again to the 154 Award-Winning Authors for the 2023 Goody Business Book Awards Winners, and thank you for helping us Uplift Author Voices – one book at a time!

The final deadline for authors to submit books to the Goody Business Book Awards is September 30.

Sept 30th is Final Deadline to Nominate Books  

To recognize authors making a difference with words, the Annual Goody Business Book Awards announces the final deadline to Nominate Your Book is coming up fast on Saturday, September 30, 2023.  

Authors, Publishers, Literary Agents, Publicists and fans can nominate any book published within 5 years (2019 – 2023) by selecting one or more of the 50 categories in 8 subject areas: Business, Entrepreneur, Health, Leadership, Marketing, Money/Wealth, Self-Help and Technology. 

Recognized as a “Top 8 Business Book Awards for 2023” by Write Business Results for their “societal impact” awards, the Goody Business Book Awards’ Mission is “Uplifting Author Voices” above the 46+ million books on Amazon. 

Goody Business Book Awards Author Stars

Founder and Author Liz H. Kelly explains the top benefits, “We created the Goody Business Book Awards to amplify authors, and don’t want authors to miss the final deadline. Being recognized as an Award-Winning Author can help you increase awareness of your work, build credibility as a thought leader, increase book sales, attract more raving fans and gain clients through the power of recognition.”

With time running out to nominate, below is the awards timeline: 

– Sept 30, 2023 – Nominate Your Book before this final deadline!

– Nov 15, 2023 – 100+ Award-Winning Authors (Winners and Finalists) announced just-in-time for holiday book promotions.

– Nov 15, 2023 – January 2024 – Promote Award-Winning Authors through a multi-media marketing campaign.

Goody Business Book Awards Final Deadline for authors to nominate books is September 30

To Nominate, it’s an easy 3-step process that can be done in 5 minutes, including:

1. Select Your Book Category(s) – 50 Options (examples: Business – Big Ideas, Health – Psychology, Leadership – Team Building, Self-Help – Memoir and more).

2. Add Your Book Details – 1) Book PDF, 2) Book Cover JPEG, and 3) HOW the book is making a difference (submit one paragraph explaining how the book helps people save money, live longer, start a business, be a better leader, be inspired, market better and more).

3. Submit Payment by the final deadline and Wait for Judges to Announce Winners and Finalists on November 15.

All Award-Winning Authors will be encouraged to promote their business book awards by adding the awards seal to their book cover, website, press release, social media channels and/or blog. 

In addition, the Goody Business Book Awards is sponsored by Goody PR, and will promote all winners via a multi-media marketing campaign (press release, website, banners, social media, YouTube videos, Reels, blogs and more) to maximize the reach and support authors.

And for all of the nominees and fans, Founder Liz H. Kelly emphasizes, “Thank you for helping us honor writers who are making a positive impact with their books. Together, we can change the world – by recognizing one author at a time.”

NOMINATE YOUR BOOK to the Goody Business Book Awards by the September 30th final deadline here.

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ABOUT: The Annual Goody Business Book Awards are presented by Goody PR to recognize 100% social impact book awards, and has an Honorary Board of Advisors who are Marketing, Media and Public Relations professionals.

Their overall Mission is “Uplifting Author Voices” by shining a light on books making a difference with words, so writers can stand out amongst a sea of 46+ million books on Amazon. Goody PR Founder, Award-Winning Author (“8-Second PR”) and Podcast Host Liz H. Kelly designed the Goody Business Book Awards program to amplify authors positively impacting lives. This annual awards program is an extension of Goody PR’s Mission to “Magnify Good”.

Goody PR works primarily with clients who are Authors, Small Businesses, CEOs/Founders, Entrepreneurs, Speakers, Business Professionals, Thought Leaders, Experts and Brands. Over the past 15 years, Goody PR has booked thousands of major media interviews, including on the TODAY Show, CNN, Pioneer PBS (20-minute story won an Upper Midwest Emmy® Award), NPR’s Marketplace, TIME Magazine, The Chicago Tribune, The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, WebMD, and hundreds of local TV, radio shows and podcasts.