First Chapter Awards Application 2026

First Chapter Awards Application

If you are nominating someone else for the award please list your name and email below:

What is the nominee's role within the book/publishing industry?(Required)

e.g bookseller, librarian, freelancer, volunteer, influencer, festival staff member

How many years has the nominee been in the industry?(Required)

Please note that the First Chapter Awards aim to recognise those in the first 5 years of the book industry.

Please tell us in no more than 100 words how the nominee has demonstrated passion within their role(Required)

Please tell us in no more than 100 words how the nominee has supported others in their team or within the wider book community(Required)

Please tell us in no more than 100 words how the nominee anticipates building on these experiences moving forward(Required)

Personal Details

Please note that this information will be securely stored by The Society of Young Publishers and will only be used for internal purposes and for a limited period of time. Your details will not be shared with any third parties. This information should be provided for the nominee. If you are nominating someone else, please include their details.

Full name(Required)

Pronouns

Email address(Required)

Profile Photo

If you are shortlisted, the profile photo will be used to create digital assets in relevant communication channels.

Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, jpeg, Max. file size: 128 MB.

Social Media Handle- Twitter

Social Media Handle- Instagram

How did you hear about the First Chapter Awards?(Required)

Which SYP branch are you closest to?(Required)

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First Chapter Awards Application Form 2026

First Chapter Awards Application

Personal Details