IBPA Award Ceremony and Dinner 2026

It's time to celebrate the best in independent book publishing (LIVE!) at the 38th annual IBPA Book Award (formerly Benjamin Franklin Award) dinner and ceremony!

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From 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM Central on Friday, May 15, 2026, you're invited to join the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) at the Hyatt Regency Portland at the Oregon Convention Center  in Portland, Oregon for a fun and inspirational award ceremony (...and dinner!) celebrating the winners of the 38th annual IBPA Book Award program.

2026 Ticket Fees:
  •    General Registration: Registration will open in early 2026
  •    38th annual Judges: Free (contact Terry Nathan)
  •    38th annual Finalists (+1 guest): Free (contact Terry Nathan)