Member Melanie Bonner Thomas's book, a family memoir and scientific biography, received a National Indie Excellence® Award (NIEA) in June. The book, published in October 2025, was chosen as Finalist in the Nature category. The organization's press release states: “For two decades, the NIEA has served as a highly respected honor in independent publishing, celebrating exceptional books from self-published authors, small to mid-sized presses, and university presses across all genres.”
Since 2005, the NIEA has championed the physical book as a cornerstone of the publishing industry, evaluating titles on both literary merit and the quality of design, presentation, and production. Doug Fogelson, President, National Indie Excellence® Awards, stated, “Independent publishing today has never been more vital or more impressive. What we see in each competition is proof that when writers are free to tell the stories they believe in, the results are extraordinary. We are honored to celebrate that spirit, and to shine a light on books that deserve to be read.”
Since 2005, the NIEA has championed the physical book as a cornerstone of the publishing industry, evaluating titles on both literary merit and the quality of design, presentation, and production. Doug Fogelson, President, National Indie Excellence® Awards, stated, “Independent publishing today has never been more vital or more impressive. What we see in each competition is proof that when writers are free to tell the stories they believe in, the results are extraordinary. We are honored to celebrate that spirit, and to shine a light on books that deserve to be read.”
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