| November 1st. 2020 | First date for the submission of books published in 2020 |
| 27th. February 2021 | Closing date for books published in 2020 |
| Early March | Distribution meeting. Beginning of Reading Period 1 |
| Early April | Beginning of Reading Period 2 |
| Early May | Beginning of Reading Period 3 |
| Early June | End of Reading Period 3 |
| Middle of June | Readers’ meeting to evaluate entries and publication of nominations on website. Invitations to ceremony sent out to all submitting publishers and nominated writers. |
| Early July | Awards Presentation Evening |
| Middle of September | Review Meeting for Readers |
