The purpose of the published division of the Maggie Award for Excellence is to recognize the achievements of published authors of romantic fiction. The Maggie Award is a symbol of recognition given by the Georgia Romance Writers (GRW) to bring special attention to these authors. The Maggie, a silver medallion commissioned by GRW, receives national attention. Books will be ranked by librarians, booksellers, and other professionals in the publishing industry.​​

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Important Dates:

 

The Maggie Award for Excellence opens for entries on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2025. Entries must be RECEIVED by April 6, 2025 at 10pm Eastern, and must follow all format requirements listed in the rules. Finalists will be notified June 23, 2025, and winners will be announced at the Maggie Award banquet on September 27, 2025.

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Fees:

GRW Member: $30

Non-Member: $40

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• Payment through Paypal only. No personal checks accepted.

• Entries, including completed entry form, must be RECEIVED by April 6, 2025 at 10pm Eastern AND before your category is full.

• Those received after that date or received after the category is declared full will be disqualified.

• Failure to comply with any of the above deadlines and any of the Maggie rules may disqualify the entry and the entry fee will not be refunded.

• Rules for published Maggie submissions are found here: Maggie Rules

• The entry form for published Maggie submissions is found here: Entry Form
   

Questions may be addressed to:
maggiechair@gmail.com
 

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