Any publisher having one or more items which meet the criteria is invited to submit one review copy of each for consideration.
Nominations submitted by individuals are also welcome.
Original video and audio materials are also considered. About the Southwest, defined as West Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and northern Mexico. Appearing in book or nonprint format for the first time. Of high quality, both in the context of the current year's entries and in the existing body of Southwestern literature. Books are sought which reflect and interpret the Southwest.