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Axiom Business Book Awards 2016
We are happy to announce that Gustavo's book "Private Money Lending: Learn How to Consistently Generate a Passive Income Stream" was the silver medal winner of the Axiom Business Book Awards in the Personal Finance/ Retirement Planning/ Investing category.
Click the link on the AWARD SEAL for the complete list of Winners.

New York City Big Book Awards 2017
We are happy to announce that Gustavo's book "Private Money Lending: Learn How to Consistently Generate a Passive Income Stream" won the NYC Big Book Awards in three categories. The book won the Best Non-Fiction Book Cover Design category and won first place /gold in the How-To and Reference category for 2017.
Click the link on the AWARD SEAL for the complete list of Winners.


Best Book Awards 2017
We are happy to announce that Gustavo's book "Private Money Lending: Learn How to Consistently Generate a Passive Income Stream" won a Finalist award in both the Personal Finance and Reference category for 2017. Additionally, his book "HAIR LOSS: Options for Restoration & Reversal" won a finalist award in the Health/General category.
National Indie Excellence Awards 2017
We are happy to announce that Gustavo's book "Private Money Lending: Learn How to Consistently Generate a Passive Income Stream" won a Finalist award at the 11th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards (NIEA) in the Business Entrepreneurship & Small Business category for 2017.
Click the link on the AWARD SEAL for the complete list of Winners and Finalists

North American Book Awards 2017
We are happy to announce that Gustavo's books "Private Money Lending: Learn How to Consistently Generate a Passive Income Stream" won a bronze medal in the North American Book Awards in both the Business Finance and Business Entrepreneurship category for 2017. Additionally, his book "HAIR LOSS: Options for Restoration & Reversal" also won a bronze medal in the Health and Wellness category.
Click the link on the AWARD SEAL for the complete list of Winners and Finalists

Next-Generation Indie Book Awards 2017
We are happy to announce that Gustavo's book "Private Money Lending: Learn How to Consistently Generate a Passive Income Stream" won a Finalist award at the Next-Generation Indie Book Awards in the How-To category for 2017.
Click the link on the AWARD SEAL for the complete list of Winners and Finalists

Independent Press Awards 2017
We are happy to announce that Gustavo's book "Private Money Lending: Learn How to Consistently Generate a Passive Income Stream" was named the winner of the Independent Press Awards in the Finance category for 2017.
Click the link on the AWARD SEAL for the complete list of Winners and Finalists

International Book Awards 2017
We are happy to announce that Gustavo's book "Private Money Lending: Learn How to Consistently Generate a Passive Income Stream" was named the winner of the International Book Awards (IBA) in the Personal Finance and Investing category for 2017.
Click the link on the AWARD SEAL for the complete list of Winners and Finalists

Clemens Medal Book Award 2017
Gustavo J. Gomez, author of the award-winning finance book “Private Money Lending” has just been selected as a recipient of the Clemens Medal for outstanding literary quality and design. Gomez, the author of two award-winning books had this to say about the recent recognition:
“Receiving this prestigious award is a wonderful validation of the research that I put into the writing and editing of Private Money Lending. There are only two non-fiction books that have received this honor since the Clemens Medal was first established, and I am honored to be the author of one of them.”
Private Money Lending is the only university research-based book in the market addressing this important investment topic. In fact, the seriousness and quality of the undertaken research have been validated by the multiple awards the book has garnered to date, which now includes the prestigious Clemens Medal. Gomez has developed a reputation, as an author, to bring books to the market that are deeply researched with actionable information that can be readily used.
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Chanticleer International Book Awards
Instructional and Insightful Nonfiction 2017
We are excited and honored to officially announce the Grand Prize Winner and the First Place Category Winners for the 2017 Instruction and Insight Book Awards for Non-Fiction Books at the fifth annual Chanticleer Authors Conference and Chanticleer Book Awards Ceremony. This year’s ceremony and banquet were held on Saturday, April 21st, 2018 at the Hotel Bellwether by beautiful Bellingham Bay, Washington.
We are happy to announce that "Private Money Lending: Learn How To Consistently Generate a Passive Income Stream" won first place in the Business & Finance category.

Chanticleer International Book Awards
Instructional & Insightful Nonfiction 2018
Semi-Finalist
We are happy to announce that Gustavo's book "HAIR LOSS: Options for Restoration & Reversal" was selected as a Semi-Finalist in the prestigious Chanticleer International Book Awards.
All Semi-Finalists in attendance at the authors' conference and awards ceremony & banquet were recognized for their achievements on April 27, 2019. It is a high honor to have been selected as a semi-finalist for this prestigious award.


IAN Book of the Year Awards for 2018
We are pleased to announce that Gustavo's books, Private Money Lending, and Hair Loss are winners in the 2018 IAN Book of the Year Awards! When judging completed, Private Money Lending was selected as a Finalist in two categories: “Business/Money/Economics,” and “General Non-Fiction.” Hair Loss was selected as a Finalist in the General Non-Fiction category.

Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award 2018
Marquis Who's Who, the world's premier publisher of biographical profiles, is proud to present Gustavo J. Gomez, Ph.D., with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award. An accomplished listee, Dr. Gomez celebrates many years' experience in his professional network and has been noted for achievements, leadership qualities, and the credentials and successes he has accrued in his field.
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Readers Views Reviewers Choice Awards 2018
We are happy to announce that Gustavo's book "HAIR LOSS: Options for Restoration & Reversal" won an Honorable Mention at the Readers Views Reviewers Choice Awards in the Health category for 2018.
Click the link on the AWARD SEAL for the complete list of Winners and Finalists

IndieReader Discovery Awards 2018
We are happy to announce that Gustavo's book "HAIR LOSS: Options For Restoration & Reversal" was named the winner of the IndieReader Discovery Awards (IRDA) in the Health/Medicine/Nutrition category for 2018.
The announcement was made at the Javits Convention Center on June 2nd, 2018 in New York City during the Book Expo America (BEA) convention by Robin Cutler, Director of ImgramSpark.
IRDA All About the Book Author Interview July 29, 2018, by IR Staff.
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Readers' Favorite International Book Awards 2018
We are happy to announce that Gustavo's book "HAIR LOSS: Options for Restoration & Reversal" won a Finalist award at the Readers' Favorite International Book Awards in the Health/Medicine category for 2018.

Readers' Favorite Book Awards 2019
We are happy to announce that Gustavo's book "Private Money Lending: Learn How to Consistently Generate a Passive Income Stream" won a Silver Medal Award at the Readers' Favorite International Book Awards in the education category for 2019.

Book Excellence Awards 2019
We are happy to announce that Gustavo's book "Private Money Lending: Learn How to Consistently Generate a Passive Income Stream" won a Finalist award at the Book Excellence Awards for 2019 in the Finance category.


Next-Generation Indie Book Awards 2019
We are happy to announce that Gustavo's book "HAIR LOSS: Options for Restoration & Reversal" has won a Finalist Award in the 2019 Next Generation Indie Book Awards (NGIBA).
The official announcement will take place at the awards ceremony at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington DC on Friday, June 21st, 2019.

eLit Book Awards 2019
We are happy to announce that Gustavo's book "HAIR LOSS: Options for Restoration & Reversal" has won the Gold MEDAL at the ninth annual eLit Book Award for 2019 in the Health/Medicine/Nutrition category.
The eLit Book Awards are a global awards program committed to illuminating and honoring the very best of English language digital publishing entertainment.
The eLit Awards celebrate the ever-growing market of electronic publishing in a wide variety of reader formats. Hail the revolutionary world of e-books and join the awards program that’s highlighting the best in electronic reading entertainment!

Literary Titan Book Awards 2019
We are happy to announce that Gustavo's books "HAIR LOSS: Options for Restoration & Reversal" and "Private Money Lending: Learn How to Consistently Generate a Passive Income Stream" have both won the Literary Titan Book Gold Award. Your books deserve extraordinary praise and we are proud to acknowledge your hard work, dedication, and writing talent.


TopShelf Book Awards 2019
We are happy to announce that Gustavo's book "HAIR LOSS: Options for Restoration & Reversal" has won a Finalist Award in the 2019 TopShelf Book Awards in the Academic/Education category.

TopShelf Book Awards 2019
We are happy to announce that Gustavo's book "Private Money Lending: Learn How to Consistently Generate a Passive Income Stream" won first place in the 2019 TopShelf Book Awards in the Academic/Education category. Additionally, the book also won a Finalist award in the General Non-fiction category.

Next-Generation Indie Book Awards 2020
We are happy to announce that Gustavo's new 2nd Edition of "Private Money Lending has won a Finalist Award in the Next Generation Indie Book Awards (NGIBA) for 2020.
Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, the official in-person awards ceremony will take place virtually online on Friday June 26th at 8:00 PM EST/5:00 PM MST.

Manhattan Book Awards 2020
MindStir Media is proud to announce on behalf of the Manhattan Book Group the Winners & Finalists of the 2020 Manhattan Book Awards competition. Your book "HAIR LOSS: Options for Restoration & Reversal" has been chosen as a winner in the Medical category for this year's contest.
The Manhattan Book Awards is an annual national book awards competition presented by New York City-based book publisher Manhattan Book Group. The award strives to honor and showcase the best books that the world of publishing has to offer.

Additionally, MindStir Media is also proud to announce that your book "Private Money Lending: Learn How to Consistently Generate a Passive Income Stream" was chosen as a Finalist in the Education/Reference category.

International Latino Book Awards 2020
The Empowering Latino Futures organization is proud to announce the 2020 Finalists for the International Latino Book Awards. Your book "Private Money Lending: Learn How to Consistently Generate a Passive Income Stream 2nd Edition " has been selected as a finalist in the Best Business Book category. At the Virtual Awards Ceremony on September 12th, Gustavo's book won second place in this prestigious book awards competition. Again congratulations on this fantastic achievement.


TopShelf Book Awards 2020
We are happy to announce that Gustavo's book "HAIR LOSS: Options for Restoration & Reversal" has won two Finalist Awards in the 2020 TopShelf Book Awards in both the Nonfiction General and Health categories.

Chanticleer Int'l Book Awards 2020 Harvey Chute Awards
We are happy to announce that Gustavo's book "Private Money Lending; Learn How to Consistently Generate a Passive Income Stream" won a Finalist award for the Harvey Chute Book Awards in the Business and Finance category.

Book Authority's Best Hair Loss Books
of All Times Awards for 2021
We are happy to announce that Gustavo's book "HAIR LOSS: Options for Restoration & Reversal" made it to Book Authority's Best Hair Loss Books of All Times Awards.
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Chanticleer Int'l Book Awards 2021
Harvey Chute Awards
Congratulations to the 2021 Harvey Chute Book Awards Finalists.
We are happy to announce that Gustavo's "Private Money Lending: Learn How to Consistently Generate a Passive Income Stream 2nd Edition" was selected as a finalist in the 2021 Harvey Chute Book Awards for Business and Finance Non-Fiction.
All FINALISTS were announced and recognized at the Chanticleer International Book Awards (CIBAs) Banquet and Ceremony on Saturday, June 25th, 2022, at the luxurious Hotel Bellwether in Bellingham, Washington, sponsored by the 2022 Chanticleer Authors Conference.

IPPY Book Awards 2022
We are happy to announce that Gustavo's book "Private Money Lending: Learn How to Consistently Generate a Passive Income Stream 2nd Edition" was selected as a Bronze Medal winner in the 2022 IPPY Book Awards in the financial investment category.
Since 1996, the Independent Publisher Book Awards (IPPY) competition has identified a reading list of progressive, thought-provoking books that can touch lives, advance careers, and stretch our imaginations. With the tagline, "Recognizing Excellence in Independent Publishing," the IPPY Awards showcase the best books from throughout North America and the English-speaking world.


eLit Book Awards 2022
We are happy to announce that Gustavo's book "Private Money Lending: Learn How to Consistently Generate a Passive Income Stream 2nd Edition" has won a Gold and a Bronze medal for the 12th annual eLit Book Award for 2022 in the reference and finance categories, respectively.
The eLit Book Awards are a global awards program committed to illuminating and honoring the very best of English language digital publishing entertainment. The eLit Awards celebrate the ever-growing market of electronic publishing in a wide variety of reader formats. Hail the revolutionary world of e-books and join the awards program that’s highlighting the best in electronic reading entertainment!



Florida Authors and Publishers Association (FAPA)
President's Book Awards 2022
We are happy to announce that Gustavo's book " Private Money Lending 2nd Edition" has been selected to receive a silver medal as one of the Finalists in the FAPA President's Book Awards for 2022.
This year, FAPACon 2022 will be held on July 29-30, at the Hilton Buena Vista Palace in Orlando, Florida.
Each year the Florida Authors and Publishers Association (FAPA) sponsors the FAPA President’s Book Awards, which recognizes book publishing excellence and creativity in design, content, and production for authors and publishers.


Pencraft Seasonal Book Award Winter Competition 2023
We are proud to announce that your book HAIR LOSS: Options for Restoration & Reversal 2nd Edition has been selected as a winner of the 2023 PenCraft Seasonal Book Award Winter Competition. The Pencraft Book Awards recognizes books of remarkable literary quality, artistic excellence, and popularity with readers.
HAIR LOSS exemplified these criteria as a winner in the Non-Fiction Health/Medical genre. We hope receiving this award will contribute to your ongoing writing success.
Reader Views Literary Awards 2022-2023
We are proud to announce that Gustavo's book HAIR LOSS: Options for Restoration & Reversal 2nd Edition won the Gold Award in the 2022-2023 Reader Views Literary Awards. The category winners were announced on March 6, 2023.
According to the sponsors, everyone who entered the program should be proud of being a participant, as you have accomplished something most people do not. You not only wrote and published a book—you also endured the critical examination of three lines of judges!
Chanticleer Int'l Book Awards 2022
Instruction & Insight Awards
The I & I Book Awards recognizes emerging new talent and outstanding works in Instruction and Insight (I & I) non-fiction that are self-help, how-to, guides, or explanatory.
We are happy to announce that Gustavo's book HAIR LOSS: Options for Restoration & Reversal 2nd Edition have moved forward in the judging rounds from the 2022 I & I Non-Fiction Long List to the I & I Book Awards SHORT LIST, the semi-finals, and now the Finalists.
HAIR LOSS is now in competition for the First Place Category winners, along with the CIBA Division Grand Prize winners. The winner will be selected from the 25 CIBA divisions’ Finalists. All FINALISTS will be announced and recognized at the Chanticleer Authors Conference (CAC23).
We will announce the 1st Place Category winners and Grand Prize Division Winners at the CIBAs Banquet and Ceremony on Saturday, April 29th, 2023, at the luxurious Hotel Bellwether in Bellingham, Washington, sponsored by the 2023 Chanticleer Authors Conference.

Foreword Indies Book of the Year 2022
We are proud to announce that Gustavo's book "HAIR LOSS: Options for Restoration & Reversal 2nd Edition " has been selected as a Finalist in the Foreword Indies Book of the Year Awards for 2022 in the Reference category.
Our goal for the INDIES Book of the Year Awards Finalists gives us a chance to recognize great projects from small presses, which mirrors our mission of discovering outstanding books.
The winners in each category—along with Editor’s Choice Prize winners (Gold, Silver, and Bronze) and Foreword’s Independent Publisher of the Year—will be announced on June 15, 2023.