All VIBS books are automatically entered into the annual competition. The first winner will be announced in March 2002 for the best book publication of 2001. The prize does not carry a monetary award. However, the winner will hold the best book VIBS title on this site for a full year. The winning entry will be determined by ballot.
Every editor has one vote.
No one votes twice. Editors are not allowed to vote for books they have edited. The publication that receives the greatest number of votes wins the competition. Votes must be cast between March 1-15. The Certificate of Accomplishment VIBS awards a certificate of accomplishment with emeritus designation for retiring editors who have made an outstanding contribution to the VIBS mission statement.