Quarterly Blog (Q425): Awards Season
- akwaljohal
- Nov 23, 2025
- 1 min read
Updated: Nov 24, 2025
A single Award is worth a thousand Reviews !!!
I decided early on to submit my book for two literary competitions. My application was sent in Feb 25 and the results were announced last week in Nov 25.
I am thrilled to share that my book, 'Rat Race to Riches' has won a Best Indie Book Award (BIBA) and was a Finalist for the Best Book Awards (BBA) !!!
The awards recognise Authors from around the world whose work demonstrates excellence in writing, originality & creativity, overall quality of book, engagement with readers and contribution to their field. My book stood out for its practical, accessible approach to personal finance.
"Rat Race to Riches was written to help ordinary people escape the trap of living 'paycheck to paycheck', by transforming their mindset and building lasting wealth, so that they can live life on their terms.
Winning the BIBA Award is a huge honour, but more importantly, I hope it helps this message reach even more people.
My ultimate aim is to get financial literacy taught at secondary school as a core subject.
I want to thank everyone who has read, shared and supported this journey.
Publishing is not easy, but it is deeply rewarding when your message reaches hearts and minds across the world.
I am incredibly thankful to the BIBA and BBA teams for recognising my work and championing Authors around the world."