Why Entering Awards Matters: Morpheus Publishing’s AusMumpreneur Wins
- Justine Martin
- Aug 19
- 3 min read
Last week at the AusMumpreneur Awards, Morpheus Publishing proudly walked away with multiple honours:
🥇 Gold – Disabled Business Excellence
🥇 Gold – Podcast Award
🥈 Silver – Creative Entrepreneur
🥈 Silver – Author
🥉 Bronze – Business Pivot
These awards weren’t just about a single moment on stage. They were a reflection of the passion, resilience, and creativity that fuel everything we do at Morpheus Publishing. They were also proof that putting yourself forward, even when it feels daunting, can open doors and create ripple effects that go far beyond a trophy.
Why Recognition Matters in Publishing
Publishing is an industry that thrives on visibility. Awards bring credibility, trust, and recognition not just for our business but for the authors we support. Every time Morpheus Publishing is acknowledged, it shines a light on the incredible stories we bring into the world, especially those of people living with disabilities, adversity, and unique life experiences.
For our authors, seeing Morpheus recognised on a national stage reassures them that their voices are in safe, capable, and respected hands. For our team, it validates the long hours, creative problem-solving, and deep commitment that goes into each book.
The Courage to Enter
It’s easy to assume that awards are for the “big players”, the large publishing houses with endless budgets. But the truth is, awards like AusMumpreneur celebrate innovation, resilience, and impact, no matter the size of the business.
Putting Morpheus Publishing forward meant saying:
Yes, we are proud of the work we do.
Yes, the voices we publish matter.
Yes, small but mighty businesses deserve recognition too.
That step takes courage, because it means allowing your work to be judged. But courage is at the heart of everything we do, from publishing books about lived experience to giving first-time authors a platform.
What These Wins Represent
Gold – Disabled Business Excellence: This award is especially close to our hearts. Morpheus Publishing was built with inclusivity at its core, giving disabled authors and entrepreneurs opportunities to share their stories and be heard. Winning Gold acknowledges our mission and its impact.
Silver – Creative Entrepreneur: Creativity drives everything in publishing, from cover design to storytelling to marketing. This award celebrates our innovation in supporting authors and creating projects that go beyond the ordinary.
Silver – Author: Many of us at Morpheus are authors ourselves, which makes this award a recognition not just of our publishing work but of the storytelling that fuels our vision.
Bronze – Business Pivot: Like many businesses, we’ve had to adapt. Whether it’s embracing new formats like audiobooks, shifting to online launches, or finding new ways to connect with readers, this award celebrates our resilience and adaptability.
You Should Put Yourself Out There
As publishers, we often focus on promoting our authors, and forget to celebrate our own wins. But entering awards isn’t about ego. It’s about:
Building credibility with clients, readers, and partners.
Showcasing the impact of your work.
Creating opportunities for collaboration and growth.
Inspiring others in your industry to be bold and innovative.
When Morpheus Publishing enters awards, we do it not just for ourselves but for every author we represent. Their success is our success, and their stories are the reason we exist.
Final Thoughts
The AusMumpreneur Awards reminded us that recognition matters. It fuels us, validates the impact we’re making, and inspires us to keep pushing boundaries.
But more importantly, it reminded us that the act of entering, of saying yes, our work matters, is powerful in itself.
To every small business owner, every creative, every publisher wondering if it’s worth it: back yourself. Enter the awards. Share your story. You never know whose life you might inspire simply by putting yourself forward.
At Morpheus Publishing, these wins are not just ours, they belong to every author, reader, and supporter who has been part of this journey. And we’re just getting started.
Ready to make your story heard? Join our community of resilient authors and creatives. Submit your manuscript, explore our publishing packages, or reach out to collaborate with us today. Let’s create something extraordinary together!
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