O'Brien Bookseller of the Year Award

Bookseller of the Year 2020: Antonia Daly, Antonia's Bookshop

The winner of the O'Brien Bookseller of the Year Award 2020 is Antonia Daly, Antonia's Bookshop, Trim, Co Meath. Congratulations Antonia!

The judges in their citation said

Committed to sharing her love of books with all readers, young and old, she is hugely supportive of Irish publishing and authors.
Firmly embedded in the community she reaches beyond the shop’s confines to run events and book clubs, and to support festivals.
In a book world that has seen many changes in the last fifteen years, she regularly reinvents what it means to be a successful local bookseller.

Antonia is a worthy winner! To see her reaction to the win, and to hear with her colleagues, local authors, fellow booksellers and others say about her, we have prepared a video which you can see here or watch below.

THE AWARD

The O'Brien Bookseller of the Year Award has been presented annually since 1995 in recognition of outstanding achievement or an invaluable contribution to the book trade by an individual bookseller.

The winner's name is added to The Elements, a bronze perpetual trophy sculpted by Rowan Gillespie, one of Ireland's leading sculptors. The winner keeps the award for the year, and also receives a framed commemorative certificate.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

Any Bookseller who:

• operates on the island of Ireland
• works in, manages or owns a bookselling business
• has a minimum of three years' experience as a bookseller in Ireland (not necessarily with the same company)