BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2025

The search for the best business book is under way | #BBYA25

Upcoming Key Dates

24 April

SUBMISSIONS OPEN

31 May

FIRST SUBMISSION DEADLINE

Books published between 16 November 2024 AND 31 May 2025*

30 June

FINAL SUBMISSION DEADLINE

Book titles published between 1 June 2025 AND 15 November 2025*

18 August

LONGLIST ANNOUNCEMENT

23 September

SHORTLIST ANNOUNCEMENT LIVESTREAMED FROM NEW YORK

3 December

WINNER CEREMONY LIVESTREAMED FROM LONDON

Entries to The Business Book Awards 2025 are now open!

The Financial Times and Schroders Business Book of the Year Award returns, celebrating its legacy of recognising the very best in business writing from around the world. First launched in 2005, this prestigious award honours books that deliver the most compelling and enjoyable insights into modern business challenges, spanning topics from management and technology to climate change, finance and economics. The winning author(s) will receive a £30,000 prize, with each shortlisted finalist awarded £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 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.