Publishing Innovation Award
Transformative business models, digital-first initiatives, AI-enabled workflows, or platform innovations.
Nominate in this category
Founders Edition · 2026
Excellence,
beyond the bestseller.
Know an organisation, initiative or individual advancing Indian publishing? Put them forward for the API Excellence Awards 2026.
Nominations close in
Closing at 5:00 pm IST on 10 September 2026.
Why these awards
The work behind the work deserves to be seen.
Publishing in India is being reshaped by digital innovation, AI, new distribution models, sustainability imperatives, and a deeper responsibility to widen access to knowledge.
The API Excellence Awards recognise individuals, organisations, publishers and teams enabling that transformation. Entries are considered for their quality, originality, rigour, and demonstrable impact.
Founders Edition · Year One
Choose the right award category
Choose the category that most closely reflects the nominee's primary contribution. If the same nominee is entered in more than one category, submit a separate form for each category.
Editorial Excellence Award
Outstanding editorial craft across trade, education, or academic publishing.
Nominate in this categoryProduction & Sustainability Excellence Award
Excellence in production, supply chains, responsible sourcing, efficiency, or environmental stewardship.
Nominate in this categoryPublishing for Social Impact Award
Publishing initiatives advancing education, language inclusion, social awareness, or public good.
Nominate in this categoryYoung Publishing Professional of the Year (Under 35)
A rising professional showing leadership, innovation, and measurable contribution to publishing.
Nominate in this categoryHow nominations are assessed
A clear and fair process.
Independent jury
An independent Jury appointed by API will assess every eligible nomination.
Clear safeguards
Jury members will step aside where they have a direct or material conflict.
Evidence of impact
Entries are considered for the work itself, its significance and its demonstrated impact.
The awards evening
Winners announced in New Delhi.
The five Founders Edition winners will be revealed at the API Excellence Awards ceremony. Finalists are invited to attend.
- Date
- 25 September 2026
- Time
- 7:00 pm onwards
- Venue
- Tamarind HallIndia Habitat Centre
Lodhi Road, New Delhi
Before you begin
What you'll need to nominate
Nominations close at 5:00 pm IST on 10 September 2026.
- Nominee details and one contact person
- A brief description of up to 300 words
- Impact and recognition statements of up to 150 words each
- One optional URL or supporting file, up to 4 MB