Awards

The Graphic Novels and Comics Round Table (GNCRT) Outstanding Comics Award, established in 2024, is given to exceptional graphic novels that appeal to adults, teens, and children in the categories of fiction, nonfiction, and series. These awards aim to increase awareness of the graphic novel medium, raise voices of diverse comic creators, and aid library staff in the development of graphic novel collections. The inaugural GNCRT Outstanding Comics Awards will be given in 2026. Please see the FAQ for more information.

Publisher Submissions

Publishers may submit review copies to the committee. By submitting review copies, publishers are assisting the committee with identifying potential eligible titles that may or may not be nominated for the list by committee members.

PUBLISHERS SUBMIT TITLES FOR CONSIDERATION