Nominations for PVLF Awards to Close on November 15

Nominations for the PVLF Awards will close on November 15. Authors, illustrators, editors and publishers are encouraged to submit entries via frontlist.in/pvlf.

on Nov 11, 2025

Nominations for PVLF Awards to Close on November 15

This year's nomination window for the Pragati Vichaar Literature Festival Awards closes on November 15 and marks the final call for authors, illustrators, editors, and publishers to submit their entries. Organized by Frontlist Media, the annual festival has emerged as a platform that highlights diverse voices and literary talent from across the evolving publishing landscape of India.

The two major segments comprising the PVLF Awards are the Author Excellence Awards, which recognize creators across genres and formats on an individual basis, and the People's Choice Publisher Awards, which celebrate publishers by measure of public engagement and reader support. Over the past editions, both categories have seen participation from first-time writers to independent publishers and established names in the field of literature, thereby keeping the awards inclusive for the industry.

Submissions this year are open for works published between January 2023 and September 2025. The awards, say event organisers, continue to focus not only on literary quality but also on the cultural relevance and innovative storytelling that define contemporary Indian writing. Selection will be based on a combination of jury evaluation and public voting, enabling readers to play an active role in recognising the voices they connect with.

Over time, PVLF has positioned itself as much more than an award platform. The festival is held for panel discussions, author sessions, reading engagements, and interactive digital outreach, making it a space where creative communities of all hues come together. The hybrid and digital-friendly format has also allowed a wider audience-regional readers, student communities, and first-time writers-to join in.

With the nomination deadline at hand, industry onlookers point to a spate of activity from publishing houses and author groups in terms of sharing entries and calls for readership support. Those interested in registering or learning more about eligibility criteria can access the details via the official website frontlist.in/pvlf.

The final list of nominees is expected to be announced after the close of submissions, followed by the public voting phase and festival programming.