NATIONAL HONOR ALLIANCE LITERARY AWARDS

Our contest is open to all ages and backgrounds—from young emerging writers to seasoned authors. Whether you are in middle school, high school, college, or well into your writing career, you are welcome to submit. We believe that every voice has value and deserves the chance to be recognized.

The mission of our Literary Awards is to celebrate creativity, promote literacy, and provide writers with meaningful recognition for their craft. By offering a fair, transparent, and well-structured contest, we aim to elevate both new and established authors, while building a supportive community of writers.

• Certificates & Digital Seals for all winners and finalists.
• Press Releases & Public Announcements to highlight author achievements.
• Scholarship Eligibility 
• Lifetime Recognition Listing on our Honor Roll of Authors.
   

• Process Entry Fee.
• Complete the online application form while selecting your category or categories.
• Upload your manuscript, cover, and any other book details.
• Submit the completed entry form and book details to team@nationalhonoralliance.com.

There is a modest entry fee associated with each submission. These fees allow us to:

• Compensate judges and reviewers for their time and expertise.
• Fund scholarships and recognition programs for outstanding writers.
• Cover administrative costs, promotional materials, and website management.
• Ensure long-term sustainability so that our contest remains credible, professional, and impactful.
   

Our goal is transparency: every dollar collected supports the contest’s mission of visibility, recognition, and opportunity for the authors.

1. Submission: Authors submit their works in one or more categories.
2. Review: Entries are reviewed by our judging panel, which consists of educators, editors, and literary professionals.
3. Recognition: Winners and finalists are announced publicly, with awards, certificates, digital seals, and promotional opportunities.
4. Scholarships & Opportunities: Select categories also provide scholarship opportunities and additional media features for top works.

We celebrate the breadth of literature by including categories across fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and children’s books. Examples include:

• Fiction (General, Mystery/Thriller, Historical, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Multicultural, LGBTQ+, Debut)
• Nonfiction (Memoir/Autobiography, Biography, Inspirational, Business, History, Parenting/Family, Self-Help)
• Poetry (Collections, Individual Pieces)
• Children’s Literature (Picture Books, Middle Grade, Young Adult, Educational, Interactive)
• Specialty Awards (Best Cover Design, Debut Author, Legacy Recognition, International Author)

(Categories may vary slightly each year depending on entries received.)