The Quill Awards were launched in 2005 to pair "a populist sensibility with Hollywood-style glitz" by polling readers for their favorites in a wide range of categories, with winners announced in a TV awards ceremony.
Scope
A full range of book categories, including a category for Science Fiction/Fantasy/Horror
Process
Nominees are chosen by an academy of booksellers and librarians, and winners selected by consumer voting online and in bookstores.
Comments
The awards are sponsored by Reed Business Information (parent company of Publishers Weekly) and NBC TV.