The Vivian: Rules and Deadlines Announced

The official rules and dates for the 2021 Vivian Award have been finalized! The Board of Directors would like to thank the Vivian Task Force for their hard work developing a new contest that aligns with our focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, and access. We also thank the members who took time to provide feedback. 

We look forward to ringing in a new award for a new era of RWA! 

View Contest Rules
View Dates and Deadlines

FAQs will be posted soon. Any questions can be directed to [email protected]. 

Important Dates: 

October 1 - 23, 2020
Judge Sign Ups are open.

November 10, 2020
Contest opens to one entry per RWA member.   

November 17, 2020
Entry opens to non-members. All entrants may only enter one book during this period. 

November 24, 2020 
Both member and non-member entrants may enter a second book. All entrants may enter up to 2 books total. 
 
December 4, 2020 
Contest closes to entries. 
 
January 4, 2021
Deadline for books to be submitted to RWA's contest site. 

March 29, 2021
Finalists announced.

July 14-17
Winners announced at RWA2021 ceremony.