Book your Awards Dinner on April 10th:

April 25, 2026, Book Awards Reception, Dinner & Ceremony only, use this link: 

https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/78YBL8MNXWRD6

$159 (or upgrades available below)​

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6pm Reception

7pm Ceremony 

-Break for Dinner (Inc. wine for Premium and VIPs)

-Resume Ceremony

The dance floor opens immediately after the ceremony

The event ends at 11 PM.

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More details:

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* Photo opportunities start in front of award screen at 6pm

* Neil Grabowsky, NY Emmy Nominated himself, is this year's photographer.  Having worked with Dan D'Errico for 15 years (The New York Times; W Magazine; Vogue), we will make photos available at no charge.

* Opening reception with passed hors d'oeuvres and open bar

* Sit down dinner with choice of:

   Roasted Bone-In Chicken Breast, Creamy Mushroom Sauce, Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes, Asparagus

   Pasta Primavera (Vegetarian & Gluten Free), Chef’s Choice of Pasta Stir-Fried with Zucchini, Eggplant, Peppers

* All Entrées Include Freshly Baked Rolls and Creamy Butter, Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee and Selection of Specialty Hot Teas, Iced Tea and Assorted Soft Drinks.

* Walk up on stage to receive your award (no speech on stage, see other opps.)

* Acknowledgement of Independent Press Award / NYC Big Book Award in attendance 

* Photo opportunities (On Stage, Front of Award Screen, Inside Terrace, additional opps)

* Gift bag & chance to win prizes, including a free book video trailer or video reel, sponsor donated gift cards and book services​​​​​​. One Printed Word Reviews' Front Cover Package will be awarded to one lucky winner (Value up to $7500).

* Every awardee receives additional self-adhesive book seals

* AFTERPARTY: Join us for dancing and more celebration immediately following the ceremony.

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UPGRADES:​ (Premium or VIP) 

Premium seating (front half of room) & package:

Premium Dinner

https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/9AZL4CXZLTPRE​

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Add entree options to: * Sit down dinner with choice of:

   Roasted Bone-In Chicken Breast, Creamy Mushroom Sauce, Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes, Asparagus

   Pasta Primavera (Vegetarian/Gluten Free), Chef’s Choice of Pasta Stir-Fried with Zucchini, Eggplant, Peppers

   PAN-SEARED SALMON with Lemon-Dill Butter Sauce, Served with Roasted Sunchokes with a Velvety Pea Purée 

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Add wine to: * Unlimited White and/or Red Wine included with dinner

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Add 6' banner to keep to: * Walk of Fame including a 6' banner of your

photo & book ($199.95 Value - and yours to keep after the event) (deadline 4/1).

 

Add bookstore: * Your book in our on-location bookstore ($49.95 Value)

 

Add written item in program: * Editorial mention for winners &

distinguished favorites in the Awards Program (deadline 3/1).

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VIP seating (Selected tables in the first two rows) & package (Limited seats available, first come-first serve):

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VIP Dinner: ​

https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/JPB29MB3AM2DY​

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* VIP includes all PREMIUM OPTIONS ABOVE plus

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Add more entree options to: * Sit down dinner with choice of:

   Roasted Bone-In Chicken Breast, Creamy Mushroom Sauce, Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes, Asparagus

   Pasta Primavera (Vegetarian/Gluten Free), Chef’s Choice of Pasta Stir-Fried with Zucchini, Eggplant, Peppers

   Pan-Seared Salmon with Lemon-Dill Butter Sauce, Served with Roasted Sunchokes with a Velvety Pea Purée 

   CHILEAN SEA BASS with Chimichurri (Gluten Free), Sautéed Mushrooms, Roasted Butternut Squash, and Broccolini 

   PRIME RIB OF BEEF: Traditional Dish Prepared with Crushed Sea Salt, Horseradish Cream Sauce

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Add 1/2 page coverage to: * Guaranteed half-page editorial in the Awards Program (deadline 3/1).

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Cocktail reception: * 30 minute reception with Gabby Olczak, President of Independent Press & NYC Big Book Awards, along with other VIPs, Select Speakers & Experts.

 

WAITLISTED for optional Speech on Stage: * 30 to 45 second speech on stage (must be submitted in writing prior to the event)

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Attendee list photo on our IPA website

 

Additional coverage in a separate magazine issue: * Recognized in an upcoming issue of the Printed Word Reviews magazine for winners & distinguished favorites

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Dress code is Black-tie optional: suits & dresses are acceptable (since we do have other cultures in attendance, we are requesting those in attendance to respect that this is an awards ceremony) as we want to look great and have fun. 

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* Photography starts approx. an hour before the dinner & ceremony, with pictures in front of the awards screen. We have negotiated special hotel rates for both Friday and Saturday nights, currently available with our link of ONLY $X/night plus applicable taxes and fees.  Contact the Printed Word Event Manager Ted Olczak at Ted@GabbyBookAwards.com or (718) 938-4590.

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