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.
Romance Champion
Someone who has championed the genre and its authors in the year up to the closing date.
This may be, for example:
- An industry professional (trad or indie) other than an agent or editor who is making a positive impact in championing the genre of romance
- An influencer who uses their platform to support romance and romance authors. Includes social media influencers, bloggers, podcast hosts
- A bookseller championing the genre and making a positive impact
- A person, group, organisation, association or company making an outstanding contribution to indie romantic fiction
Criteria: In a 500-word statement, please demonstrate:
- How the nominee has supported individual writers/authors
- How the nominee has supported the genre
