Eligibility

1. Publishers do not have to be members of the BPAA to apply but must meet eligibility guidelines as follows. A publisher will:

• have its chief office of business located in Alberta;
• be at least 80% beneficially owned by Canadian citizens or landed immigrants, or be fully owned and controlled by Canadian institutions or associations that are 80% controlled by Canadian citizens or landed immigrants;
• have effective managerial and editorial control by people domiciled in Alberta, and
• financial control in the hands of people living in Canada; and publish original Canadian books as a primary and not an occasional activity.

2. A publisher must have been in operation for at least 2 years from the date of publication of their first book, and have a minimum of 4 original Canadian books in print. No more than 25% of books in print have been written by principals, directors or employees of the publisher.

Criteria

1. Publishers will be judged on overall quality of books produced, including editing, design and production. You must submit a selection of 4 books from your 2009 list (3 copies of each title).
2. Promotional activity and market acceptance will be considered. Publishers must provide a listing of promotional activities undertaken for each book, including author tours, book launches and other promotional events. Publishers must provide copies of reviews and details of media coverage. Exact sales figures including number of copies sold must be submitted for each title.

Submissions

1. A written application should accompany your submission. Please describe overall activities for the year and state the reasons why your firm deserves this award.
2. Submissions shall consist of the completed entry form, 3 copies each of a selection of 4 titles from your 2008 list, 3 copies of your written application, 3 copies of catalogues, 3 copies of supporting documents, and a cheque or money order for an administration fee of $25.

The deadline for submissions is Tuesday, January 26, 2010.