25th June 2010
Close of entries
Mid-November 2010
Shortlists announced in all five categories (First Novel, Novel, Biography, Poetry, Children's Book)
Mid-December 2010
Final judging panel announced
Wednesday 5th January 2011
Award Winners announced in all five categories
Tuesday 25th January 2010
Announcement of the 2010 Costa Book of the Year at a prestigious awards ceremony in central London