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Chanticleer Book Reviews & Media
is the proud sponsor of the
Chanticleer International Book Awards
for Fiction and Non-Fiction Works
The CIBA Banquet and Ceremony is the crowning event of the Chanticleer Authors Conference.
The FINALISTS
We recognize and celebrate the FINALISTS whose works have advanced up through the Levels of Achievement at the annual conference. Their works came a long way to reach the coveted FINALIST Level of Achievement. All Finalists are notified by direct email that includes links, digital Finalists Division Badges to use for promotion of the work in social media, digital and print promotions.
In addition to the digital badges, the Finalists for each CIBA division are posted on the Chanticleer website, emailed out to our entire subscriber list, posted on Facebook, Linked In, and Twitter.
We invite each Finalists to join us at the annual Chanticleer Authors Conference that specializes in:
- Book to Film Sessions (See Maggie Marr, Atty workshop on Book to Film)
- The Business and Marketing side of being an Author – Technologies, Trends, Legal, & Forecasts
- FLYWHEELS: Book Promotion and Increasing Book Sales – Methods, Techniques, and Tools and Long-Tail Marketing Flywheels
- The All Important ALPHABET SOUP for Book Distribution and Sales (SEO, AISEO, BISAC Codes, Meta-Data, Keywords)
- Branding – Yes, you need it!
- Audio-Books for Authors – Tried and True methods without breaking the bank
And waaaay too many other sessions to list here.
The CIBA Banquet and Awards Ceremony!
Janet Shawgo overjoyed with her Chatelaine Book Awards Grand Prize! We love this photo!
Jesikah Sundin when her name was announced for the OZMA Fantasy Grand Prize
Avanti Centrae with coveted Blue Ribbons awarded to her at the CIBA banquet ceremony.
The Icing on the Cake, the Crowning Moment, the Highlight of the conference is the CIBA Banquet and Awards Ceremony that is held on Saturday evening of the conference.
The CIBA Banquet and Ceremony
First, we start with a cocktail hour (five-thirty in the afternoon with a cash bar, complimentary appetizers are served at six o’clock in the evening.
Most every one is dressed to impress – either “in brand,” posh, or “after-five” special. Of course, this is Bellingham, so there will always be those who bring out their best fleece and wool socks!
The ceremony photographer is set-up to take complimentary headshots, group photos, and, of course, photograph the ceremony announcements and presentations. After the event, he continues with division group photos, winner photos, cheering sections photos—a lot of photos—that attendees may download digitally for free!
Our CAC23 photographer is Dwayne Rogge of PhotoTreeHouse Photography, Bellingham, WA.
FINALIST attendees are given a Finalist Ribbon to attach to their name badge upon registration pick-up—btw.
Who will take home the coveted Chanticleer Blue Ribbons?
At seven o’clock in the evening, each attendee is handed a ceremony program with all the Finalists listed by division.
Next, we are seated for a lovely dinner catered by the Hotel Bellwether. Acknowledgements, a short keynote presentation, and recognition of the Finalists in attendance during the salad course.
Then we enjoy the Northwest inspired dinner prepared by the Hotel Bellwether’s Executive Chef Marcello Mazzoleni.
After dinner, coffee and dessert (the cash bar stays open the entire time!) are served and we begin the announcements for the Division First Place Award Winners. We have a small break and photo opportunities.
Next, we announce the Division Grand Prize Winners. And, finally, the Overall GRAND PRIZE WINNER of the 2022 CIBAs!
More photos are taken!
At the end of the glorious evening, we all head to the Hotel Bellwether’s fireside bar to gather and enjoy each others company and congratulate the winners!
The next day is Sunday. We get started at 10 a.m. (due to the previous evenings festivities). The Book Fair opens to the general public at noon!
Each CIBA Division FINALIST receives a $100 discount code for CAC 23 and the 2022 CIBA’s Ceremony via email to attend and join in the celebrations!
OH! And I forgot to mention the $30,000 USD in cash and prizes awarded to the winners!
And the CIBAs HALL of FAME for continued long-tail marketing and promotion.
Do you have to attend to win? No. But it sure is a lot more fun!
Meanwhile, CAC attendees are learning from the BEST! And increasing their circle of other publishing industry professionals.
As always, if you have any questions please email KBrown@ChantiReviews.com or DBeaumier@ChantiReviews.com (Author Outreach).
HANDY LINKS
Lodging Suggestions from the economical to the luxurious.
Maggie Marr, Atty Sessions and Workshop Info. BOOK to FILM
Please check back often as we are updating the CAC2023 and the 2022 CIBA Ceremony and Banquet information on a weekly basis!.
Don’t miss out! Reserve your seat today!
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