AUDIESCOMPETITION

APA is now accepting entries for Audiobook of the Year and Distinguished Achievement in Production

APA is pleased to present these two special awards which highlight outstanding achievements in audiobooks.

The Distinguished Achievement in Production Award is presented to an audiobook that demonstrates excellence in all areas of production, while the Audiobook of the Year recognizes the audiobook that, through quality, innovation, marketing and sales, has had the most significant impact on the audio industry.

Click here to view a Do's and Don'ts Guide for Audiobook of the Year submissions

Click here to download the entry form for Audiobook of the Year

Click here to download the entry form for Distinguished Achievement in Production

Other Categories:
It's easier than EVER to participate in the Audie Awards® Competition
In order to reduce handling expenses for everyone, the majority of categories for the 2012 Audies Competition will be managed digitally. With continued appreciation to Audible for generously providing service and support for this initiative, the Audies will continue becoming more efficient for publishers and judges alike. 

Call for Entries - Submit your titles now!

First: Download the official 2012 Call For Entries to review the guidelines and category descriptions for this year's Audies.

Then: Click here to enter your submissions online. (Please note that you may pay by credit card or check when submitting entries online.)

Which categories are not going digital?
Entries into the following categories will still be submitted as CDs:

• Package Design
• Multi-Voiced Performance
• Audio Drama
• Audiobook of the Year
• Distinguished Achievement in Production

What if my title is not available through Audible?
If you are submitting a title that is not currently available on Audible, please continue to submit your titles as CDs, regardless of the category.

About the 2012 Audies Competition:
The Audies, sponsored by the Audio Publishers Association (APA), is
the premier awards program in the United States recognizing distinction
in audiobooks and spoken word entertainment. Through The Audies award
competition, publishers are able to enter titles in various categories for
recognition of achievement. Finalists are selected and, from that group of finalists,
one winner is awarded. Finalists will be notified in March 2012, and showcased on
the APA website, to the press, and in APA materials. Winners will be recognized
at the exciting Audies gala in New York City on June 5, 2012. Two special
awards highlight outstanding achievements: The Distinguished Achievement in
Production Award goes to an audiobook that demonstrates excellence in all areas
of production, while the Audiobook of the Year recognizes the audiobook that,
through quality, innovation, marketing and sales, has had the most significant
impact on the industry. Separate Calls for Entries will go out for these awards
in September and the recipients will be announced at the 2012 Audies
Gala. We invite you to join us in this celebration of the spoken word!

Questions?

Please e-mail Colleen Reasoner, Audies Manager, at APA Headquarters.