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2022 VIndies: Nominations are open!
Posted By Nicki Leone, Thursday, June 16, 2022
Updated: Thursday, June 23, 2022

The VIndiesNominations have opened for the 2022 VIndies Awards, celebrating the best of independent bookstore video.

Launched in 2021 by New Voices New Rooms, the collaborative partnership for virtual and hybrid programming created by the New Atlantic Booksellers Association (NAIBA) and the Southern Independent Booksellers Alliance (SIBA), The VIndies recognize the spirit and creativity of independent bookstore videos.

Submit nominations here
The deadline to nominate is September 1, 2022.

Nominated videos will be judged by a panel drawn from the bookselling community and winners will be announced at a special VIndies Award Ceremony on October 13, 2022.

To be eligible, videos must have been created by a SIBA or NAIBA member bookstore and must have been publicly exhibited – appearing on the store’s website, in their social media channels, or in their store newsletters — between October 2021 and October 2022. Nominations may come from independent bookstores or any fan of independent bookstores.

For its second season, The VIndies have expanded the categories videos may be submitted for. Added for 2022 are:

"Around the Store" for videos showcasing a bookstore’s shop floor and storefront

"Community Work" for videos documenting bookstores’ engagement with their community

"Staff Picks & Book Recommendations" for store videos focused on specific book recommendations

"Trending Sounds," acknowledging the growing popularity and unique character of TikTok videos which use viral “trending” sounds and music

The VIndies proved to be one of the highlights of NVNR's 2021 event, featuring screening of finalists and on-screen appearances of store staff and videographers. See the 2021 finalists and winners

For more information visit newvoicesnewrooms.org or contact:

Linda-Marie Barrett lindamarie@sibaweb.com
Eileen Dengler eileen@naiba.com

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NVNR Presents: The VIndies!
Posted By Nicki Leone, Thursday, June 10, 2021
Updated: Wednesday, June 9, 2021

For Immediate Release:
June 10, 2021

NVNR Presents: The VIndies! A Celebration of Indie Bookstore Videos

The VIndies(From A Bookstore Not Very Far Away) -- Lights, Camera, Fiction! New Voices New Rooms, the collaborative partnership between NAIBA and SIBA, is launching The VIndies to recognize the spirit and creativity of independent bookstore videos.

NVNR and an academy of judges drawn from the bookselling community will award prizes to videos created by independent bookstores in the SIBA and NAIBA territories from January 1, 2020 through June 1, 2021.

“We are constantly amazed at the creative talent shown by bookstore videos,” said SIBA Executive Director Linda-Marie Barrett. “They have moved us to tears, or made us laugh, or both! Bookstore videos offer glimpses into their worlds, and highlight just how important they are in their communities.”

“I think these videos demonstrate just how flexible and responsive independent bookstores can be to any situation,” added NAIBA Executive Director Eileen Dengler. “They are a testament to the resiliency of small businesses.”

Winners will be announced at the VIndie Awards Ceremony, which will include viewings of the finalist videos, and will take place during the New Voices New Rooms Fall Conference Sept 27-October 1. Prizes will be awarded to the winning stores.

The Award Categories are:

  • Best Drama
  • Best Comedy/Musical
  • Best Animated
  • Special Category for 2020/21: Best Covid-Related Video

To be eligible, videos must have been created by a SIBA or NAIBA member bookstore and must have been publicly exhibited – appearing on the store’s website, in their social media channels, or in their store newsletters -- between January 2020 and June 1, 2021. Nominations may come from independent bookstores or any fan of independent bookstores. Only one nomination per category, per store. Click here to nominate:

The VIndies Nomination Form

The deadline to nominate is July 15.

For more information visit newvoicesnewrooms.org or contact:

Linda-Marie Barrett lindamarie@sibaweb.com
Eileen Dengler naibaeileen@gmail.com


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