WELCOME
BETTER BOOKS FOR A BETTER WORLD
GENERAL INFORMATION
With the close of our 2025 entry season, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to you. Thank you for thinking of us and for trusting us with your books—each one a reflection of dedication, passion, and a commitment to making a difference in the world through literature. It is an honor to receive and celebrate such meaningful work.
We know the anticipation of results is exciting, and we are thrilled to announce that winners will be revealed in May 2025. Until then, we invite you to stay connected with us on social media for updates, inspiration, and glimpses into the Nautilus community.
The 2026 Submission Season begins on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
VISION
To energize the interconnections between books, authors, publishers, and readers and to be responsive to the world through words.
The Nautilus Book Awards are named for the mollusk, whose beautiful, pearl-lined shell contains chambers of increasing size, which the sea creature constructs for itself as it grows. The nautilus symbolizes both ancient wisdom and expanding horizons, the elegance of nature, and a continual growth of understanding and awareness.
Welcome
We’re delighted to welcome you to our site!
Nothing would excite us more than receiving your life-affirming Nautilus book submission for our award program.
Our heartfelt thanks go out to the writers, agents, publicists, and editors who submit their works and visit our site in pursuit of better books and inspiration. At Nautilus—our reviewers, staff, and consultants—believe your contributions can truly shape the collective future of humanity and our planet.
With deep gratitude!
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.”
—Dr. Seuss
Nautilus Award Winners Over the Years
