The Winners Archive
Find out more about the industry professionals who have taken home one of our prestigious trophies in previous years.
The RNA Industry Awards
Originally launched in 2015 and revamped for 2025, the annual RNA Industry Awards – the RIAs – is a highlight within the UK publishing industry and is designed to acknowledge and recognise the many professionals whose work supports and promotes the genre of romantic fiction.
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Publisher of the Year
A publishing house or imprint that embraces romantic fiction and is innovative, creative and visionary in the marketing and promotion of romantic fiction on every level.
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Editor of the Year
An editor who has worked on a traditional or independently published novel that falls within the scope of romantic fiction and who embraces the genre, advises and supports writers to produce their best work.
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Agent of the Year
A literary agent who has striven to support, mentor, nurture, and promote their authors’ careers, the genre in general, and the RNA in particular.
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Rising Star
An industry professional who has worked in the industry for less than six years as at the closing date for these awards and who promotes, champions, and supports romance and romance writers.
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Romance Champion
Someone who has championed the genre and its authors in the year up to the closing date.
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Library or Librarian of the Year
A library or librarian who has done excellent work supporting, championing and advocating for the Romance genre and its writers.
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Romance Narrator of the Year
A romance narrator who has demonstrated excellence in romance book narration.
