The FAPA Founders Award was created to honor a deserving author or publisher member who has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to the Florida Authors & Publishers Association, its members, and the publishing profession.

FAPA’s President will solicit nominations from members of the Board of Directors and the general membership 60 days prior to the Annual Meeting. Nominees may self-nominate or be nominated by another FAPA member. Names of nominees must be submitted to the President 30 days prior to the Annual Meeting. The President and President-Elect will review the nominations and submit a list of candidates to the members of the Board of Directors who will vote on that year’s recipient. A plaque will be presented to the winning nominee at the Annual Conference.

Criteria for Nominees:

● Must be a member of FAPA
● Must have contributed to FAPA’s mission by providing information, resources, and professional development to the organization
● Must have used their skills and talents to support the operation of the organization