In association with the Frankfurt Book Fair, Publishers Weekly has announced the Publishers Weekly Publishing Luminaries Awards, which will identify and celebrate talented young members of the U.S. publishing community, and bring recognition to them on a global stage.
Together, PW and the Frankfurt Book Fair, to be held this year from October 14 to 18, will put on a series of events and promotions to commend and support the selected group of young professionals. The judging panel will be comprised of members of PW, The Frankfurt Book Fair, and other industry leaders.
"Publishers Weekly takes great pride in joining with the Frankfurt Book Fair to recognize and nurture a new generation of industry leaders," said PW publisher Cevin Bryerman. "The PW Luminaries Awards aligns perfectly with our mission to serve the publishing community in the U.S. and globally, and we look forward to shining a much-deserved spotlight on those outstanding young professionals who are taking our industry to the next level."
The up-and-coming “stars” of American publishing will be feted at an event in New York, and covered in a special editorial feature in PW. One finalist will be chosen to receive an all-expense paid trip to the Frankfurt Book Fair in October, where he or she will be provided with an all-access pass to the Fair and the Business Club.
“The Frankfurt Book Fair has long had a history of supporting the next generation of publishing through the Frankfurt Fellowship Program," said Thomas Minkus, v-p, emerging media and English language markets, Frankfurt Book Fair "This year, we are so pleased to be joining Publishers Weekly in expanding that to include a wide variety of exceptional young talent from all parts of the industry."
PW will begin accepting nominations on June 15 on PublishersWeekly.com. Nomination details will include name, title, and any achievements or examples of innovation to highlight why this candidate stands out among his or her peers.
