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.

Narrator of the Year

A romance narrator who has demonstrated excellence in romance book narration

Criteria: In a 500-word statement, please outline:

a) Which romance book/s the nominee has narrated in the year to the closing date

b) How the nominee has demonstrated excellence in romance narration, to include reference to some or all of the following criteria:
1. Creating believable and distinct character voices
2. Managing accents and cultural references appropriately
3. Delivering with fluency, clarity, and expressive intonation
4. Conveying the intent and the emotional tone of the book