I am excited to announce that entry is now open for FutureBook's 'digital innovation' awards. The first of their kind to recognise how the trade is embracing the future with new products, new ways of working, and new strategies. It is a very exciting time in the industry.

There are seven categories in total all listed below. Entries from all country are welcome. This is an online process, find out more here: www.eventsforce.net/futurebookawards.

The categories are: 

1.       Best app/enhanced eBook/interactive book: Does your app, enhanced eBook or interactive book show innovation? We're looking for exciting use of your content blended with a device's features to most engage your audience. 

2.       Best workflow innovation: A company or person who has shown innovation behind the scenes, affected change to simplify, improve and enhance workflow. Be that technical, staff, resources or information change. 

3.       Best content innovation: How are you responding to your consumers changing demands for content? Can you show innovation in your content strategy? 

4.       Best website: This award will recognise innovation from across the book trade. Well-conceived websites that, through great design, usability and best practice in online communication have engaged its audience. 

5.       Best use of social media: The book trade is extremely well represented across social media platforms. Can you show innovation in your social media strategy to engage and excite your audience? 

6.       Best integrated digital marketing campaign: Have you implemented a campaign across many digital channels? Have each of the elements of your campaign worked together as a coherent campaign? Can you show great use of video, mobile, email, SM and more? 

7.       Most inspiring digital publishing person: Who would you nominate as the most inspiring person from across the trade? A person who offers clear vision, innovation and leadership. 

These awards will be held every six months and category winners will receive a certificate and a bottle of champagne at a FutureBook drinks evening. All winners will go through to the Industry Awards held in May. 

- The entry deadline is Friday 18th February.

- Shortlist will be announced on Friday 3rd March 

- Winners will be announced at a FutureBook's drinks evening on Thursday 17th March 

All category winners will automatically go through to compete for the Digital Innovation award at The Bookseller’s Industry Awards in May.

Enter now: www.eventsforce.net/futurebookawards

And if you have any questions at all, please email ashley.baugh@bookseller.co.uk