NATIONAL HONOR ALLIANCE LITERARY AWARDS (NHALA)

 Our contest is open to writers of all ages, backgrounds, and experience levels—from young, emerging voices to seasoned authors around the world. We proudly welcome international submissions and believe every voice has value and deserves the opportunity to be recognized. 

Deadline to Enter: January 25, 2026

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.

• Digital Seals are awarded for all winners and finalists.
• Press Releases & Public Announcements to highlight author achievements.
• Lifetime Recognition Listing in one of our Honor Societies.
   

• 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.
• Deadline to Enter: January 25, 2026

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

• Compensate judges and reviewers for their time and expertise.
• 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, digital seals, and promotional opportunities.

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
• Children’s Literature (Picture Books, Middle Grade, Young Adult, Educational, Interactive)
• Specialty Awards (Best Cover Design, Debut Author, Legacy Recognition)

*A FULL LIST OF CATEGORIES CAN BE FOUND ON THE ENTRY FORM