Submissions FOR NOMINATIONS are now open!
This is your chance to shine! The 2025 ABLE Golden Book Awards offer a unique opportunity for authors—both self-published and traditionally published—to gain media attention and showcase their books to a wider audience.
The Awards celebrate excellence in writing, recognising authors and publishers who have made a meaningful impact through their work. Winning these prestigious awards at the Authors Book Launch and Expo will not only honour your achievements but also provide invaluable exposure and recognition for your book.
The winners for the 2025 ABLE Golden Book Awards will be announced at the ABLE Gala Dinner & Awards Night in October 2025 in Park Royal Monash, Melbourne, Australia.
Be part of history and submit your masterpiece book for a chance to shine among the literary giants. This is your chance to ignite your creative spirit and join the league of extraordinary storytellers.
With categories ranging from fiction to non-fiction, there's a place for every captivating tale. Embrace the thrill of recognition, as your book and work is celebrated by the literary elite.
Be part of this golden opportunity.
Nominate a book that deserves the spotlight by completing the nomination form below.
Important Notes:
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A separate nomination form must be submitted for each book title.
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You can nominate books in multiple categories, but each nomination requires a separate submission.
It all started with a vision to honour the incredible talent of authors and the impact their words have on the world. In 2022, we brought that vision to life with the ABLE Golden Book Awards, where we recognised and celebrated the extraordinary achievements of inspiring writers.
These remarkable authors captivated readers with their unforgettable stories. From imaginative tales that took us on adventures to powerful non-fiction that made us see the world differently, their work left a lasting impact on the literary world.
The awards began as a way to spotlight these literary changemakers, and it quickly became clear how powerful their words are in shaping lives. Seeing their success and the joy it brought to both authors and readers fuels our mission to continue celebrating those whose books truly make a difference.
That’s how it all began—and it’s only the beginning of what’s possible.
Words from Our Celebrated Authors
"I thank the judges and team Able publishing for this wonderful honour. Winning a gold award in the ‘Best Book Series’ category was a truly humbling moment. The expo and awards give authors a solid platform to share their work and have it judged. The nomination and interview process was exciting and the gala awards was the perfect celebratory end to this eventful journey. I can’t wait for the next opportunity to submit another genre of my work. Thank you for the great work you do for the writing community and the support and encouragement you extend to authors!"
Sandeep Adnani
Author of The Exiled Rogue Series
2024 ABLE Golden Book Awards Winner (Book Series - Gold)
"Winning the ABLE award in the digital category is one of many stepstones for me in many milestones to come. It represents an opportunity for women to be inspired being part of the technical world. Since 2009, I have been a human-machine activist. The ABLE award and the organisation behind become part of my long fight. I am deeply grateful for the thoughts of the Juries about my AI book and the connection which the ABLE award ceremony has created for me. A one-life connection with many book authors and the people behind the organisation."
Yeeshtdevisingh Hosanee
Author of Artificial Intelligence - The Python Chatbot in Australia
2024 ABLE Golden Book Awards Winner (Technology & Digital Age - Gold)
"The whole ABLE team have been fantastic, the event and awards were so fun. Appreciate the opportunity to be part of this."
Aaron Christie-David
Author of The Happy Home Loan Handbook
2024 ABLE Golden Book Awards Winner (Wealth & Finance - Gold)
"I really enjoyed taking part in the event and will definitely enter my next picture book"
Jess Galatola
Author of Some Families Change
2024 ABLE Golden Book Awards Winner (Children's Book Illustrated - Silver)
“Being the first award I’ve received for writing, it has been very validating. Writing alone without much feedback, made it difficult to know if my writing was any good. The feedback of the judges makes all the effort over the years worthwhile. I feel at last that I’m not wasting my time writing stories. That's perhaps the biggest outcome, that I feel encouraged to continue when I was actually close to giving up. Thanks for saving my career!”
Peter Ball
Author of The Winged Serpent of Time
2024 ABLE Golden Book Awards Winner (Best Fiction - Gold)
"Nominating my book at the ABLE Golden Book Award is like a blind audition, and winning Gold under the category Education solidifies my work and recognition of the support in Neurodiversity community. Everyone has a story to tell and don't let anyone stop you from writing one."
Hwee Peng Tan
Author of How To Be A Neuro-Affirmative Parent
2024 ABLE Golden Book Awards Winner (Education - Gold)
The 2025 ABLE Golden Books Awards nomination process combines registration, book submission, and a captivating judging panel interview to celebrate exceptional authors and their extraordinary works. The process is as follows:
01 Registration
02 Submission
03 Assessment Stage
To begin the process, authors need to complete and submit the nomination form along with the payment of the nomination fee. This step ensures that your book is officially entered into the ABLE Judging Committee's consideration.
04 Judging Panel Interview
As a registered nominee, you will then be required to submit three hard copies of your book to the ABLE Judging Committee. These physical copies will be used by the judges for reading and assessment purposes.
05 Showcasing Your Work
The Judging Committee will thoroughly assess each submitted book, using the ABLE judging criteria as a reference. They will evaluate various aspects such as writing style, plot development, character depth, and overall impact.
06 Understanding Your Work
After the reading and assessment phase, authors who passed the assessment stage will participate in a judging panel interview. This interview serves as an opportunity for you to showcase yourself and your nominated book to the judges.
During the interview, the judges will ask you various types of questions. This interaction allows you to share your vision, goals, and the relevance of your work. It's your chance to provide insights and engage the judges with your ideas.
Through your answers, the judges aim to gain a clear understanding of your authorial vision, the goals you set out to achieve with your book, and the currency or relevance of your work in today's literary landscape.
07 Notification of Finalists
Nominees, who successfully pass the interview process, are notified via email, paving the way for an electrifying final stage of recognition at the ABLE Gala Dinner and Awards Night.