National Business Book Award 2025 ($30,000 prize)

The National Business Book Award is an award presented to Canadian business authors. The award, presented every year since 1985, recognizes outstanding talent in Canadian business writing. The $30,000 award is determined by a panel of prominent individuals from the business and academic sectors. This year marks the 40th year of curating the conversation in Canadian business.

The National Business Book Award recognizes outstanding non-fiction writing on topics relevant to the Canadian business community. This annual award is open to Canadian citizens or landed immigrants who have written books published in English or French in Canada. Works by two authors or essay collections are eligible, as long as they are cohesive and integrated. Nominees for the award come from diverse backgrounds, including journalists, academics, business professionals, public sector workers, and writers. The prize honors the excellence of authors who contribute to the understanding of business issues in Canada through their written work.

Award of National Business

• A $30,000 award is offered to the selected winner.

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Eligibility for National Business

• To be eligible, books must be Canadian business-related and published in 2023 or 2024.
• Accepted themes include business management, business history, business biography, or economics in (or associated with) Canada.

Selection Criteria

The jury evaluates eligible nominations on five criteria:

• Originality
• Relevance
• Excellence of Writing
• Reliance on Primary Research
• Acuity of Analysis

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Application

To ensure submissions are considered for the NBBA, entries must be received by January 31, 2025.

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