Enter by February 26, 2026 to be a part of the 2026 awards program |
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If you would like to receive greater recognition, monetary prizes, awards and exposure for your short stories, here is an opportunity not to miss. Enter the 2026 Next Generation Short Story Awards. Calling all short story writers, even first time authors, in the U.S., Canada, or internationally who have original short stories (5,000 words or less per story) written in English to enter this exciting awards program. Brought to you by the Next Generation Indie Book Awards (NGIBA) and Independent Book Publishing Professionals Group (IBPPG), the 2026 Next Generation Short Story Awards offers 30+ categories. Take advantage of this exciting opportunity and have your short story considered for a cash prize, gold medal, complimentary invitation to the annual NGIBA awards gala where you will be recognized if your story is a Grand Prize Winner, literary exposure, inclusion in an annual anthology, and recognition as one of the top short stories written this year! |
The Next Generation Short Story Awards will honor and award 1 Winner and 3 Finalists in each of the 30+ categories and 3 Grand Prize Winners from all entries submitted this awards year. This year’s awards program will honor:
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1st Place Grand Prize: $500 cash, trophy, gold medal, story published in the Anthology of Winners, complimentary invitation to the NGIBA Awards Gala, and a free copy of the anthology. |
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2nd Place Grand Prize: $300 cash, gold medal, story published in the Anthology of Winners, complimentary invitation to the NGIBA Awards Gala, and a free copy of the anthology. |
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3rd Place Grand Prize: $200 cash, gold medal, story published in the Anthology of Winners, complimentary invitation to the NGIBA Awards Gala, and a free copy of the anthology. |
Winners in 30+ Categories:
$75 cash, gold medal, story publication in the Anthology of Winners, and a free copy of the anthology.
Finalists in 30+ Categories:
Recognition in the Anthology of Winners, with discounted anthology purchase options. Beginning with the 2026 awards year, Finalists will be able to order silver medals.
