Below is the letter I received along with this wonderful award.
Dear Otis,
I am delighted to extend my heartfelt congratulations to you on being selected as a winner of the International Impact Book Awards™. Your dedication, creativity, and commitment to your work are deeply evident, and it is an honor to recognize this milestone in your authorship journey.
This award is a testament to the impact your story carries. Your voice, perspective, and willingness to share your work contributes meaningfully to the literary world and to the communities touched by your message. This recognition reflects the countless hours, passion, and perseverance you have invested in your craft and marks an important moment along the path you continue to build as an author.
To honor your achievement, we are proud to invite you to our upcoming International Impact Book Awards Gala on February 27, 2026. This prestigious red-carpet event is designed to celebrate you in person as part of an ever-growing community of distinguished authors, publishers, media professionals, and industry leaders.
Attending the Gala offers you the opportunity to step onto the stage and receive your award in person, surrounded by fellow authors who share your commitment to storytelling. Storytellers shape culture. They preserve history, challenge perspective, and give language to experiences that move communities forward. Every movement, belief system, and shared understanding begins with a story and authors carry that responsibility with intention and care.
More than a celebration, the evening is thoughtfully curated to honor this role. The Gala brings together award-winning authors, business and media professionals, keynote speakers, and cultural leaders within an elegant setting designed to encourage meaningful connection, visibility, and collaboration.
