The Award

NEMBA was established in 1988 to recognize books that substantially represent northeastern Minnesota in the areas of history, culture, heritage, or lifestyle.

Prizes are currently awarded in six categories: (1) General Nonfiction (2) Fiction (3) Art, Photography (4) Children's Literature (5) Poetry, and (6) Memoir and Creative Nonfiction. 

The winning author in each category will receive a cash prize of $200. The winning author and the honorable mention in each category will receive a glass plaque as well as 100 NEMBA book seals.

For purposes of the Awards, northeastern Minnesota is defined to include the following counties: Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Kanabec, Koochiching, Lake, Pine, and St. Louis.

ELIGIBILITY:

To be eligible for the 25th annual awards (presented in May 2013), books must have been originally published in 2012. Nominated books must substantially represent northeastern Minnesota in the areas of history, culture, heritage, or lifestyle. Eligible books are those written in English and published in bound paper format.

NEMBA Book Seals

NEMBA Winner Book Seal

NEMBA Honorable Mention Book Seal

If you are a winner or honorable mention recipient of past Northeastern Minnesota Book Awards, please contact the UMD Library Communications and Events Team by email (libnemba@d.umn.edu) or phone, 218-726-7889 for ordering information.

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