Book Trade Awards Winners and Shortlists 2026
The Book Trade awards showcase the talented people and teams behind some of the biggest books this year. A snapshot of the industry’s achievements - designers, agents, marketers, publicists, editors, rights professionals, booksellers, librarians and publishing teams big and small - which have pushed boundaries and started conversations.
Editor of The Bookseller and chair of The British Book Awards Philip Jones said, “The trade awards reflect the breadth of the book business with stars from throughout the industry all recognised across the shortlists: we are delighted to be able to celebrate and amplify their work."
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Small Press of the Year
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Independent Bookshop of the Year
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Children's Publisher of the Year
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Children's Bookseller of the Year
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Marketing Strategy of the Year
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Book Retailer of the Year
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Publicity Campaign of the Year
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Editor & Imprint of the Year
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Individual Bookseller of the Year
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Library of the Year
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Literary Agent of the Year
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Designer of the Year
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The British Book Award for Export
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Rights Professional of the Year
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Independent Publisher of the Year
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Publisher of the Year






