Golden Scrolls
Winners through the years.
An archive of listed honorees, by year. The Golden Scrolls — AWSA's annual book and ministry awards — are the heartbeat of our community. New names are added as public releases and AWSA records are published.
2026
103 honorees
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Lifetime Achievement Award
DiAnn Mills
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AWSA Impact Award
Janet Perez Eckles
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Jennifer Kennedy Dean Award
Grace Fox
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Member of the Year
Amy C. Williams
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Golden Scroll Book of the Year
1st place
Debbie W. Wilson Big Hurt, Bigger God: Finding Freedom Through Biblical Forgiveness (Leafwood Publishers)
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Nonfiction Book of the Year
1st place
Jolie Vogliardo America: The Sleeping Giant and Her Slumbering Church (Trilogy Publishing)
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Children’s Book of the Year
1st place
Lisa Pritchard, illustrated by Lissette Blanco Dirt Dog Invites Prissy Poodle to the Prom (Abundance Books)
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Youth Book of the Year
1st place
Mary Ann Hake Just a Piece of Stone (Elk Lake)
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Youth Book of the Year
2nd place
Gail Scoates Puma: A Shelter Dog Becomes a Hero (Grato Publishing)
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Youth Book of the Year
3rd place
Rose Tooley Gamblin Fritz the Adventures Begin (MRG Publishing)
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Children’s Early Reader Book of the Year
1st place
Karen Mills, illustrated by Jack Foster Billy Bob and Friends: A Shadow, a Swamp, and a Sly Sneaky Spider (Pass It On Publishing)
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Children’s Early Reader Book of the Year
2nd place
Ella Shine, illustrated by Lisa Flanagan Pet Sitters: Pirate Problems (Puddle Dog Press)
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Children’s Early Reader Book of the Year
3rd place
Erin Greneaux, illustrated by Taisiia Kolisnyk The Eagle's Promise (Erin Greneaux)
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Children’s Picture Book of the Year
1st place
Vicki and Ilsa Bentley, illustrated by Hiruni Kariyawasam Not Sorry To Be Me (Torn Curtain Publishing)
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Children’s Picture Book of the Year
2nd place
Robin Currie, illustrated by Estelle Gorke Just Enough Room for Christmas (Good Books)
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Children’s Picture Book of the Year
3rd place
Lisa Corduan, illustrated by Tabitha Gail Simmons Save Me a Seat (Abundance Books)
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Children’s Nonfiction Book of the Year
1st place
Bethany Heyne Seeing Christ in Christmas Traditions: A Christmas Devotional and Activity Book (Kairos Bridge)
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Children’s Nonfiction Book of the Year
2nd place
Laine Lawson Craft, illustrated by L. Star The Beginning of You (Kregel)
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Children’s Nonfiction Book of the Year
3rd place
David & Julie Lavender, illustrated by Shahar Kober Children's Advent Stories for Bedtime (Z Kids)
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Christian Living Book of the Year
1st place
Graciela Kessler Divine Tapestry: An Alphabetical Journey Through the Names, Nature, Titles, and Attributes of God (Westbow Press)
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Christian Living Book of the Year
2nd place
Kim S. Kinney Rejoicing in His Glory: Unleash Joy and Freedom to Transform Your Soul (Pearls of Glory Publishing)
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Christian Living Book of the Year
3rd place
Ava Pennington Flourish: Grace-Centered Practices to Protect and Grow a Fruitful Life in Christ (Kregel)
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Bible Study Book of the Year
1st place
Mary Rooney Armand Uniquely Made: Understanding and Embracing Your Identity in Christ (Redemption Press)
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Bible Study Book of the Year
2nd place
Charlene D Quint Overcoming the Narcissist, Sociopath, Psychopath, and Other Domestic Abusers: Workbook for Support Groups and Bible Studies (Redemption Press)
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Bible Study Book of the Year
3rd place
Grace Fox Names of God: Knowing Peace (Aspire Press)
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Devotional Book of the Year
1st place
Bevelry J. Schweigert God Says I am: Embrace Who You Were Created to Be (Be Blessed Publishing)
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Devotional Book of the Year
2nd place
Beth Fortune The Potting Bench: 60 Daily Garden Devotions with the Master Gardener (Illumify Media)
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Devotional Book of the Year
3rd place
Jenae Alexander Hope from On High: Reflections on Finding Grace in Your Story (Bespoken Hope Press)
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Parenting Book of the Year
1st place
Ginny Cruz The New Mom's Guide: Help & Hope for Baby's First Year (Trailblazer Publishing)
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Parenting Book of the Year
2nd place
Marla Darius Summer Fun for Everyone: How to Enjoy Summer Vacation as Much as Your Kids Do Year After Year (Marla Darius )
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Parenting Book of the Year
3rd place
Natalie Ford Through the Tears: Helping Children Grieve After Suicide (Elk Lake)
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Christian Education Book of the Year
1st place
Dr. Mel Tavares Make Families Great Again (Simply Right Press)
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Christian Educational Book of the Year
2nd place
Edie Melson and DiAnn Mills Social Media for Today's Writer 2nd Edition (Heavenly Binding Press)
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Christian Educational Book of the Year
3rd place
Edie Melson Blogging for Today's Writer 2nd Edition (Heavenly Binding Press)
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Journal/Workbook of the Year
1st place
Dr. Bethany Heyne Growth Mindset, Goal Setting, and Resilience: A 30-Day Bible Study & Workbook for Kids (Kairos Bridge)
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Journal/Workbook of the Year
2nd place
Sheila Preston Fitzgerald FootNotes Adventures with Jesus: Encountering Jesus in Everyday Moments (Blue Butterfly Publication)
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Journal/Workbook of the Year
3rd place
Donna Wyland A Guided Gratitude Journal (freetobe publishing)
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Inspirational Gift Book of the Year
1st place
Tama Fortner Prayers for Each Moment: 100 Conversations with God About Real Life and Real Stuff (Ink & Willow)
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Inspirational Gift Book of the Year
2nd place
Gina Romero Welcome Home: A Guide to Homemaking, From the Heart (Advantage Books)
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Inspirational Gift Book of the Year
3rd place
Cathy Baker Making Room for God: A Creative Guide for Praying Through Your Home (Our Daily Bread)
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Christian Market Book of the Year
1st place
Christine Hoy Keeping Company with Jesus: Finding Peace in His Presence (Beatitudes)
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Christian Market Christian Living Book of the Year
1st place
Jane Hampton Cook A Great and Grateful Nation: From Grievance to Gratitude (AMG Publishers)
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Christian Market Bible Study Book of the Year
1st place
Barbara Latta Redemption, the Heartbeat of Christmas: What the Heartbeat of Christ Means to the World (Latta Publishing)
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Christian Market Educational Book of the Year
1st place
Peg Arnold Making Your Message Memorable: Creative Ideas for Captivating Presentations (Abundance Books)
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Christian Market Biblical Fiction Book of the Year
1st place
Susanne Blumer Anna of Arimathea (Sutton Avenue Press)
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Christian Market Children’s Book of the Year
1st place
Nancy E Haack The Giant Ginger Cookie: A Mabel & Beacon Adventure (Gatekeeper Press)
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Christian Market Youth Book of the Year
1st place
Rose Tooley Gamblin Fritz the Adventures Begin (MRG Publishing)
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Christian Market Youth Book of the Year
2nd place
Mark Wainwright and Dr. Danny Faulkner Puma: A Shelter Dog Becomes a Hero (Grato Publishing)
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Christian Market Youth Book of the Year
3rd place
Sandra Julian Barker Discovery—Lighting Up the Past (Joyful Writer Press)
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Christian Market Children’s Nonfiction Book of the Year
1st place
David and Julie Lavender, illustrated by Shahar Kober Children's Advent Stories for Bedtime (Z Kids)
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Christian Market Children’s Nonfiction Book of the Year
2nd place
Pebbles Wireman Mooky & Me (Elk Lake)
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Christian Market Children’s Nonfiction Book of the Year
3rd place
Kirsten Nelson Telan, illustrated by Maggie Flavhan A Tale of Two Dogs (Morgan James)
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Christian Market Children’s Early Reader Book of the Year
1st place
Erin Greneaux, illustrated by Taisiia Kolisnyk The Cowbird's Truth (Erin Greneaux)
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Christian Early Reader Book of the Year
2nd place
Karen Mills, illustrated by Jack Foster Billy Bob and Friends: A Shadow, a Swamp, and a Sly Sneaky Spider (Pass It On Publishing)
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Christian Early Reader Book of the Year
3rd place
Erin Greneaux, illustrated by Taisiia Kolisnyk The Seed's Price (Erin Greneaux)
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Christian Market Children’s Picture Book of the Year
1st place
Lora Avery, illustrated by Kirk Charlton The Biggest Why: Finding the Real Treasure Is Loving God and People (Abundance Books)
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Christian Market Children’s Picture Book of the Year
2nd place
Susie Crosby, illustrated by Sebastien, Braun Where Is Sheep 100?: A Skip-Counting Story About the Good Shepherd's Love (B&H Kids)
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Christian Market Children’s Picture Book of the Year
3rd place
Na'Kedra Rodgers Optimistically Mommy and Me (Abundance Books)
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Christian Market Nonfiction Book of the Year
1st place
Mary Rooney Armand Uniquely Made: Understanding and Embracing Your Identity in Christ (Redemption Press)
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Christian Market Nonfiction Book of the Year
2nd place
Sara Cormany, editor She Writes for Him: Stories of Courageous Leadership (Redemption Press)
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Christian Market Nonfiction Book of the Year
3rd place
Debora M. Coty Bless Your Heart: Daily Devotions to Warm Your Heart and Feed Your Soul (Christian Art Gifts)
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Novel of the Year
1st place
DiAnn Mills Canyon of Deceit (Tyndale)
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Mystery/Suspense Novel of the Year
1st place
Mary Alford Amish Country Killer (Love Inspired Suspense)
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Mystery/Suspense Novel of the Year
2nd place
Lynette Eason Final Approach (Revell)
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Mystery/Suspense Novel of the Year
3rd place
Lynette Eason Serial Burn (Revell)
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Speculative Fiction Novel of the Year
1st place
Jenny L. Cote The Storm, the Fish, and the Vine (AMG Publishers)
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Speculative Fiction Novel of the Year
2nd place
Ann Cavera Seeds of Darkness (Elk Lake)
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Speculative Fiction Novel of the Year
3rd place
Susan L. Davis 63 Hours in Hell (Abundance Books)
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Contemporary Novel of the Year
1st place
Starr Ayers Lavender Tide (Mountain Brook Ink)
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Contemporary Novel of the Year
2nd place
Edwina Perkins The Colors of Home (Dressed in Love Press)
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Contemporary Novel of the Year
3rd place
Heather Norman Smith A Simple Kindness in Flatsboro (Kregel)
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Western Novel of the Year
1st place
Karen Witemeyer To Love a Beast (Hope & Light Publishing)
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Western Novel of the Year
2nd place
Kimberley Woodhouse and Tracie Peterson An Unexpected Grace (Bethany House)
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Historical Novel of the Year
1st place
Lana Christian Survival Secrets (Scrivenings Press)
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Historical Novel of the Year
2nd place
Kimberley Woodhouse A Song in the Dark (Bethany House)
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Historical Novel of the Year
3rd place
Jennifer L. Wright Last Light Over Galveston (Tyndale)
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Romance Novel of the Year
1st place
Deborah Raney Who Stirs Up the Sea (Raney Day Press)
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Romance Novel of the Year
2nd place
Ann Swindell Love in the Castle Library (WhiteCrown Publishing)
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Romance Novel of the Year
3rd place
Ronda Wells The Christmas Cherub (Ronda Wells Books)
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Novella of the Year
1st place
Beth K. Vogt Together This Christmas (Story Architect)
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Novella of the Year
2nd place
Sarah Hanksl For the Love of Truth—Every Voice Heard (Brave Author Books)
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Novella of the Year
3rd place
Karen Witemeyer A Star in the West—On a Midnight Clear (Bethany House)
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Christian Market Suspense Novel of the Year
1st place
Lynette Eason Serial Burn (Revell)
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Christian Market Romance Novel of the Year
1st place
Ronda Wells The Christmas Cherub (Ronda Wells Books)
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Christian Market Historical Novel of the Year
1st place
Cindy Kay Stewart Unending Hope (Hope Springs Press)
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Christian Market Contemporary Novel of the Year
1st place
Deena Adams Stronger than the Storm: A Story of Secrets, Forgiveness, and the Power of Grace (Scrivenings Press)
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Christian Market Novel of the Year
1st place
Cindy K Sproles The Eyes of River (Kregel)
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Christian Market Novel of the Year
2nd place
Linda Dindzans A Certain Mercy (Scrivenings Press)
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Christian Market Novel of the Year
3rd place
Kimberley Woodhouse and Tracie Peterson An Unexpected Grace (Bethany House)
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Evangelical Press Association Award — Digital Devotionals
Arise Daily
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Christian Market Devotional of the Year
1st place
Beth Fortune The Potting Bench: 60 Daily Garden Devotions with the Master Gardener (Illumify Media)
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Anthology of the Year
1st place
Sara Cormany, editor She Writes for Him: Stories of Courageous Leadership (Redemption Press)
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Anthology of the Year
2nd place
FIES Editing Team and Contributor Toni Campbell Faithful in Every Season: A Collection of Stories, Poems, and Reflections of God's Enduring Love (Pageant Wagon Publishing)
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Anthology of the Year
3rd place
Linette Rainville Dressing Esther: For Such a Time as This (United Press Publishing)
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Memoir of the Year
1st place
Steve and Kathy Boyls, MD, with Troy Anderson I've Been to Heaven: The True Story of a Husband's Supernatural Near-Death Experience of the Afterlife, His Wife's Prayer That Brought Him Back, and God's Message of Hope for the World (Chosen Books)
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Memoir of the Year
2nd place
Laura B. Edge Heart of the Matter: A Journey to Faith (Elk Lake)
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Memoir of the Year
3rd place
Trong Van, Gary Allens Goran, and Carrie Stuart Parks Of Good Courage: A Refugee's Journey from Despair to Triumph (Of Good Courage)
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Arise Daily Writer of the Year
Harriet E. Michael
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Leading Hearts Contributor of the Year
Rhonda Rhea
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Leading Hearts Feature Article of the Year
Sheri Scholfield Leading During Conflict: A Guide to Taking the Gloves Off
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EPA Higher Goals Award — Humorous Article
1st place
Linda Evans Shepherd When Your Plans Go Up in Smoke
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ASWA P.O.W.E.R. Speaker
Renny Bailey
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Christian Market Memoir of the Year
1st place
Jeanne Roberson Shattered for Glory: A Human Trafficking Survivor's Journey to Freedom (The Well Publishers)
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2025
115 honorees
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Lifetime Achievement Award
Pam and Bill Farrel Men Are Like Waffles, Women Are Like Spaghetti
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AWSA Impact Award
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Jennifer Kennedy Dean Award
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Member of the Year
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Golden Scroll Book of the Year
1st place
Lynne Rienstra Sacred Refuge: Finding Unexpected Shelter in Your Crisis
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Nonfiction Book of the Year
1st place
Rachel Britton Pray Naturally: Finding Your Spiritual Confidence as a Woman Loved by God
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Children's Book of the Year
1st place
Michelle Medlock Adams The Dachshund Dash
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Youth Book of the Year
1st place
Liz and Jack Hagler Dangerous Dilemmas
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Youth Book of the Year
2nd place
Erin Greneaux The Seed's Price
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Youth Book of the Year
3rd place
Michelle Medlock Adams and Wendy Hinote Lanier Paws-itive Inspirations: 90 Devotions for Kids and Dog Lovers
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Youth Book of the Year
Honorable mention
Yvonne M. Morgan Mary the Missionary, a Kenyon Adventure
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Children's Fiction Book of the Year
1st place
Nancy Haack In the Night Watch
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Children's Fiction Book of the Year
2nd place
Del Bates Lamba's Journey with Jesus
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Children's Fiction Book of the Year
3rd place
Terrie Hellard-Brown Izzy's Notebook
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Children's Fiction Book of the Year
Honorable mention
Sharon Norris Elliott Special Church Snack
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Children's Nonfiction Book of the Year
1st place
Crystal Bowman and Sue Schlesman The Compassion Storybook Bible
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Children's Nonfiction Book of the Year
2nd place
Crystal Bowman and Teri McKinley R Is for Risen
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Children's Nonfiction Book of the Year
3rd place
Michele S. Lazurek Hall of Faith: Remembering Ordinary People Who Trusted God
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Children's Nonfiction Book of the Year
Honorable mention
Gail Scoates Color with Sadie: 5 Minutes of Gratitude: Bible Lessons for Toddlers and Early Readers
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Christian Living Book of the Year
1st place
Gaylyn and Ken Williams All Stressed Up and Everywhere to Go
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Christian Living Book of the Year
2nd place
Evelyn Johnson Taylor In & Out of Season
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Christian Living Book of the Year
3rd place
Dawn Van Beck Deliver Me: Ditching Your Shame, Embracing God's Freedom
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Christian Living Book of the Year
Honorable mention
Janet McHenry Praying Personalities: Finding Your Natural Prayer Style
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Bible Study Book of the Year
1st place
Christy Bass Adams Called to Christ
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Bible Study Book of the Year
2nd place
Patty Mason Getting to Know God's Love
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Bible Study Book of the Year
3rd place
Kathy Howard Deep Rooted: Growing through the Gospel of John
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Bible Study Book of the Year
Honorable mention
Lorraine Larzabal The Declarations: Ushering You Into the Presence of God
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Devotional Book of the Year
1st place
Tracy Glass Restored: God's Promises to Beautifully Rebuild You After Divorce or Separation
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Devotional Book of the Year
1st place
Lisa Burkhardt Worley, Lane Jordan Burday and the Pearls of Promise Ministries Team Treasure: A Pearls of Promise 52-Week Devotional
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Devotional Book of the Year
2nd place
Sheri Schofield Sunflower Love
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Devotional Book of the Year
3rd place
Gina Fox Anchored in Freedom: Turning Trials into Testimonies of Triumph
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Devotional Book of the Year
Honorable mention
Linda Kozar Sweet Tea and Me: 90 Devotions to Perk Up Your Day
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Parenting Book of the Year
1st place
Alycia W. Morales Surviving the Year of Firsts: A Mom's Guide to Grieving Child Loss
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Parenting Book of the Year
2nd place
David and Julie Lavender Raising Sons: Christian Parenting Principles for Nurturing Boys of Faith and Character
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Parenting Book of the Year
2nd place
Kristin Faith and Todd Evans How to Build a Thriving Marriage as You Care for Children with Disabilities
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Parenting Book of the Year
3rd place
Laine Lawson Craft Warfare Parenting: A Daily Battle Plan to Fight for Your Child
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Parenting Book of the Year
Honorable mention
Terrie Hellard-Brown Up, Down, and All Around: A Handbook for Discipling Our Children Based on Dueteronomy 6
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Christian Education Book of the Year
1st place
Shane and Susan Schlesman Death by Pastoring: Finding the Heartbeat of a Healthy Leader
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Christian Education Book of the Year
2nd place
Christie Thomas My First Devotional: Meaningful Time with God for Little Ones
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Christian Education Book of the Year
2nd place
Rose Ann Forte Prepare to Quit: Finding the Keys to a Spirit-Filled Life beyond Alcohol
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Christian Education Book of the Year
3rd place
Liz A. Pitman Pete's Purpose-Packed Proclamations
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Christian Education Book of the Year
Honorable mention
Peg Arnold Making Your Message Memorable: Creative Ideas for Captivating Presentations
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Inspirational Gift Book of the Year
1st place
Julie Sunne Sometimes I Forget: 60 Reminders of Hope for Your Hard Days
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Inspirational Gift Book of the Year
2nd place
Donna Wyland Last Best Year: A Short Guide to a Grateful Life
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Inspirational Gift Book of the Year
3rd place
Gail Scoates Gratitude and Reflection: Paws and Purpose for Everyday
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Inspirational Gift Book of the Year
3rd place
Blythe Daniel, William Daniel and Helen McIntosh I Love You, Dad! Words to Honor and Humor You
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Inspirational Gift Book of the Year
Honorable mention
Patricia Cameron Ever Present: Real Stories of God's Presence through Trials and Triumphs
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Christian Market Book of the Year
1st place
Lee Ann Mancini Raising Kids to Follow Christ: Instilling a Lifelong Trust in God
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Christian Market Christian Living Book of the Year
1st place
Edie Melson Soul Care When You're Weary
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Christian Market Prayer Book of the Year
1st place
Lorraine Larzabal The Declarations: Ushering You into the Presence of God
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Christian Market Bible Study Book of the Year
1st place
Donna Snow Strong and Courageous: Studying God's Promises in Joshua
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Christian Market Parenting Book of the Year
1st place
Christie Thomas Little Habits, Big Faith: How Simple Practices Help Your Family Grow in Jesus
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Christian Market Educational Book of the Year
1st place
Edie Melson Blogging for Today's Writer
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Christian Market Children's Book of the Year
1st place
Joan C. Benson and Marjorie Wingert Wonder of Life
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Christian Market Youth Book of the Year
1st place
Michelle Medlock Adams and Wendy Lanier Paws-itive Inspirations: 90 Devotions for Kids and Dog Lovers
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Christian Market Youth Book of the Year
2nd place
Mark Wainwright and Dr. Danny Faulkner Awesome Facts about Space
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Christian Market Youth Book of the Year
3rd place
Erin Greneaux The Eagle's Promise
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Christian Market Youth Book of the Year
Honorable mention
Terrie Hellard-Brown Dandar, the Dragon Knight
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Christian Market Children's Nonfiction Book of the Year
1st place
Christie Thomas My First Devotional: Meaningful Time with God for Little Ones
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Christian Market Children's Nonfiction Book of the Year
2nd place
Michele S. Lazurek Hall of Faith: Remembering Ordinary People Who Trusted God
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Christian Market Children's Nonfiction Book of the Year
3rd place
Jennifer Bosma God Is Three in One
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Christian Market Children's Nonfiction Book of the Year
Honorable mention
Crystal Bowman and Terri McKinley R is for Risen
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Christian Market Children's Fiction Book of the Year
1st place
Mary Anne Quinn God, How Do You Love Me?
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Christian Market Children's Fiction Book of the Year
2nd place
Terrie Hellard-Brown Izzy's Notebook
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Christian Market Children's Fiction Book of the Year
3rd place
Joan C. Benson and Marjorie Wingert Who Am I?
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Christian Market Children's Fiction Book of the Year
Honorable mention
Michelle Medlock Adams Grampa's Blessing
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Christian Market Nonfiction Book of the Year
1st place
Tracy Glass Restored: God's Promises to Beautifully Rebuild You after Divorce or Separation
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Christian Market Nonfiction Book of the Year
2nd place
Terrie Hellard-Brown Up, Down, and All Around: A Handbook for Discipling Our Children Based on Deuteronomy 6
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Christian Market Nonfiction Book of the Year
3rd place
Janet McHenry Praying Personalities: Finding Your Natural Prayer Style
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Christian Market Nonfiction Book of the Year
Honorable mention
Linda Kozar Sweet Tea and Thee: 90 Devotions to Perk Up Your Day
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Novel of the Year
1st place
Deborah Sprinkle Death under the Ice
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Mystery/Suspense Novel of the Year
1st place
DiAnn Mills Lethal Standoff
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Mystery/Suspense Novel of the Year
2nd place
Lynette Eason Double Take
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Mystery/Suspense Novel of the Year
3rd place
Susan L. Davis 63 Hours in Hell
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Mystery/Suspense Novel of the Year
Honorable mention
Lynette Eason Target Acquired
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Contemporary Novel of the Year
1st place
Starr Ayers Waiting for Sunset
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Contemporary Novel of the Year
2nd place
Sandra Kay Vosburgh The Girl in Her
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Contemporary Novel of the Year
3rd place
Kara Hunt Paper Dolls: Eve
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Contemporary Novel of the Year
Honorable mention
Kara Hunt Paper Dolls: Mary
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Western Novel of the Year
1st place
Karen Witemeyer If the Boot Fits
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Western Novel of the Year
2nd place
Lynn Dean The Friendship Quilt
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Historical Novel of the Year
1st place
Karen Witemeyer Cloaked in Beauty
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Historical Novel of the Year
2nd place
Cindy Sproles Coal Black Lies
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Historical Novel of the Year
3rd place
Rebecca Price Janney East of the Sun
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Historical Novel of the Year
Honorable mention
Sarah Hanks Braving Strange Waters
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Romance Novel of the Year
1st place
Ann Swindell Christmas in the Castle Library
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Romance Novel of the Year
2nd place
Amanda Boerma Here with Me
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Romance Novel of the Year
3rd place
Kristen Terrette Morning Star
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Romance Novel of the Year
Honorable mention
Charlise Estess When the Ocean Roars
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Novella of the Year
1st place
Lynette Eason In the Dark
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Novella of the Year
2nd place
Heidi Gray McGill Stitched on My Heart—A Companion Christmas Novella
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Novella of the Year
3rd place
Susan G. Mathis Emma's Engagement
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Novella of the Year
Honorable mention
Lynn Dean The Bookbinder's Daughter
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Christian Market Suspense Novel of the Year
1st place
Lynette Eason Double Take
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Christian Market Romance Novel of the Year
1st place
James C. Magruder The Desert between Us
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Christian Market Historical Novel of the Year
1st place
Jeff Randall Seth's Cross
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Christian Market Contemporary Novel of the Year
1st place
Maureen Miller Gideon's Book
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Christian Market Novel of the Year
1st place
Lynette Eason Serial Burn
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Christian Market Novel of the Year
2nd place
Claudia LeBoeuf Fields of Prosperis
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Christian Market Novel of the Year
3rd place
Kristen Terrette Morning Star
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Christian Market Novel of the Year
Honorable mention
Rebecca Price Janey East of the Sun
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Christian Market Devotional of the Year
1st place
Bitsy Kemper Mommy and Me: Micro-Moments: Nurturing Faith, Sharing Laughs
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Evangelical Press Association Award — Digital Devotionals
Arise Daily
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Anthology of the Year
1st place
Virginia Grounds Wings: Hope for Widows in New Growth Seasons
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Anthology of the Year
2nd place
Carissa Lovvorn and Lisa Worthey Smith Coffee with God, Volume 5: 31 Gratitude-Filled Devotionals
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Memoir of the Year
1st place
Pebbles Wireman Finding Faith in the Storm
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Memoir of the Year
2nd place
Sharon K. Braner It's Time to Flee
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Memoir of the Year
3rd place
Joni Topper The Power of a Well-Placed Yes: God's Abundant Faithfulness in a Small Church
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Memoir of the Year
Honorable mention
Denise Renken Triage: Healing Mental and Spiritual Roots
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Arise Daily Writer of the Year
Julie Coleman
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Leading Hearts Contributor of the Year
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Leading Hearts Feature Article of the Year
1st place
Cynthia L. Simmons A Code of Courage: WWII's Daring Female Codebreakers
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Leading Hearts Humorous Article
Amber Weigand-Buckley A Holiday Hermit's Guide to Enjoying Family Gatherings (Without Doubling Up on Your Medication)
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AWSA P.O.W.E.R. Speakers
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AWSA P.O.W.E.R. Speakers
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2024
11 honorees
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AWSA Impact Award
Pam Farrel -
EM Jennifer Kennedy Dean Award
Edie Melson -
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Golden Scroll Book of the Year
Lori Stanley RoeleveldGraceful Influence: Making a Lasting Impact through Lessons from Women of the Bible
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Bible Study Book of the Year
Janet Holm McHenry
Training For Success (First Place for Health)
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Devotional Book of the Year
Cheryl SchuermannFarmhouse Devotions: God's Glory in the Ordinary (Bold Vision Books)
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Anthology of the Year
Lisa Burns and Amber Weigand-Buckley
Leading Ladies: Discover Your God Grown Strategies for Success (Bold Vision Books)
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Christian Education Book
Linda GoldfarbCreating Dynamic Podcasts and Audio Books (Bold Vision Books)
2023
4 honorees
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Lifetime Achievement
Lee Strobel
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Jennifer Kennedy Dean Award
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Contemporary Novel
Heather Norman Smith Songs for a Sunday
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Devotional
Cindy K. Sproles Meet Me Where I Am, Lord
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2022
3 honorees
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Member of the Year
Sharon Tedford - JC
Book of the Year
Julie Coleman
On Purpose (Kregel)
2021
2 honorees
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BM Lifetime Achievement
Babbie Mason -
2020
2 honorees
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Lifetime Achievement
Stormie Omartian
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Member of the Year
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2019
3 honorees
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Member of the Year
Julie Coleman
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Book of the Year
Jennifer Kennedy Dean SEEK (New Hope)
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Nonfiction
Linda Rooks Fighting for Your Marriage While Separated
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2018
6 honorees
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Lifetime Achievement
Dr. Erwin Lutzer
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EW Member of the Year
Erica Wiggenhorn -
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2016
2 honorees
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Lifetime Achievement
Kay Arthur
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Member of the Year
Cynthia L. Simmons
2011
1 honoree
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Member of the Year
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