Upcoming Key Dates
22 April
SUBMISSIONS OPEN
31 May
FIRST SUBMISSION DEADLINE
Books published between 16 November 2023 AND 31 May 2024*
30 June
FINAL SUBMISSION DEADLINE
Book titles published between 1 June 2024 AND 15 November 2024*
19 August
LONGLIST ANNOUNCEMENT
17 September
SHORTLIST ANNOUNCEMENT LIVESTREAMED FROM NEW YORK
9 December
WINNER CEREMONY AT THE PENINSULA LONDON
20th Edition of the Financial Times and Schroders Business Book of the Year Award
Celebrating its 20th year, the prestigious Financial Times and Schroders Business Book of the Year Award is renowned for highlighting the finest in business literature. Launched in 2005, this distinguished global award includes a top prize of £30,000, awarded to the author(s) of a book that delivers the most compelling and enjoyable insights into modern business challenges, spanning topics from management and technology to climate change, finance, and economics. Each of the remaining finalists will be honored with £10,000.
The award's panel of judges will be led by FT editor Roula Khalaf. Publishers are encouraged to submit their books digitally, adhering to the specified submission deadlines* The selection process begins with the determination of a longlist in August, followed by the narrowing down to up to six finalists. The shortlist will be unveiled live in September from New York. The grand announcement of the winner will take place at a special ceremony in London in December.
*Eligibility: books published between 16 November 2023 and 31 May 2024 must be submitted by 31 May 2024. Book titles published between 1 June 2024 and 15 November 2024 must be submitted by 30 June 2024.
Book entries, in either electronic or physical format, must be published in English or translated into English. Publishers may submit unlimited entries as long as they align with the award's goals. To enter, complete the book entry form and attach the final PDF of the book. Updates to your entry or the addition of the final PDF can be made using the same form.
Countdown to the Business Book of the Year 2024 - First Submission Deadline
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