The epa awards are presented each spring during the annual convention. The christian book award winners in each category, plus the 2017 christian book of the year, will be named may 2 at the ecpa awards celebration held during the ecpa leadership summit in colorado springs. The christian book award program recognizes the highest quality in christian books and bibles and is among the oldest and most prestigious awards program in the religious publishing industry. Oct 04, 2017 to be eligible, a book must be published in the united states between dec. Bibles, bible reference, nonfiction, fiction, children, inspiration and new author. Finalists and winners are selected in twelve categories.
This award is one of the oldest and most prestigious awards in christian publishing and honors those books especially worthy of readers attention and note. A hugely readable journey of cultural and spiritual discovery, sparkling with wit and wisdom. The announcements were made at the ecpa awards celebration held on may 1st at the newly opened museum of the bible in washington dc. The national book foundation unveiled its longlists of nominees in stages this. The evangelical christian publishers association ecpa is an international nonprofit trade association whose member companies are involved in the publishing and distribution of christian content worldwide. Titles announced as best of the year in 11 categories. On wednesday night, the book world came together to celebrate the best new literature of the year in the national book foundations annual. The evangelical christian publishers association ecpa announced 58 finalists for the 2018 christian book awards. Christian living ecpa christian book of the year award winner. Due to the covid19 outbreak, the nashville celebration of the ecpa awards has been cancelled. Since 1978, the christian book award program has recognized the highest quality in christian books based on excellence in content, literary quality, design, and impact.
Congratulations to the award winning books of 2017. Mesu andrews best new author 2012 jennie allen best new author 20 tosca lee best novel 2014. The christian book award program has recognized the absolute highest quality in christian books since 1978. The 2017 australian christian book of the year, young australian christian writer and australian christian teen writer awards will be announced and prizes presented during this years sparklit awards night at 7. Ecpa announces 2010 christian book award winners christian. And its pretty encouraging when that desire is confirmed by top publishers. The swindoll study bible nlt wins christian book award for. Oct 04, 2017 2017 national book award finalists first on cbs this morning, were announcing the finalists for the 2017 national book awards. It is named for catherine marshalls novel, christy, which has sold over 10 million copies since its publication in 1967. Since 1978, ecpa has given annual christian book awards formerly gold medallion. The ecpa 2019 christian book award winners kelley mathews. Each year, the evangelical christ ian publisher s association recognizes excellence in the field of christian books published over the prior year.
The esv archaeology study bible is a cuttingedge academic resource for those looking to dig deeper into the historical context of the bible. Apr 08, 2018 the christian book award program recognizes the highest quality in christian books and bibles and is among the oldest and most prestigious awards program in the religious publishing industry. Shaken by tim tebow is named christian book of the year. A winner in each of the 11 categories and the christian book of the year will be. Celebration of the 2020 christian book awards to take place by webinar on may 5th, 11. Ecpa has operated since 1974, and operates by building networking, information, and advocacy opportunities within the industry and throughout multiple channels so that members can more.
The christian book of the year is the top book award in the christian book award program, and recognizes both excellence and significance of impact in christian publishing. Top shelf covers were announced and celebrated at ecpa s annual pubu. The full list of this years cba winners can be found at. Nashville, may 3 christian newswire the evangelical christian publishers association ecpa has announced the winners for the 2010 christian book awards. Whenever i write a book, my hearts desire is to draw readers into a closer, more intimate friendship with jesus. Ecpa names 59 books in 11 categories as the years best christian books and bibles four ties and expanded categories represent breadth. Selfpublished book awards, writing contests and literary.
Charles martins novel long way gone thomas nelson was honored as book of the year at the 2017 christy award gala. The event, presented by the evangelical christian publishers association ecpa, and hosted by new york times bestselling author karen kingsbury, author and singersongwriter andrew peterson, and author and radio host chris fabry, was held november 8 at lipscomb university in. Awards and recognition official website of christian. Click here to view the 2019 winners the evangelical christian publishers association presents the ecpa top shelf award to promote and recognize outstanding book cover design in the christian publishing industry. Among the 20 finalists of the prestigious award, 15 are women. The time of year when the best books of the year are announced by the evangelical christian. Christian book award winners for 2017 christian book expo. This award was previously named christian small publisher book of the year award.
May 02, 2018 the evangelical christian publishers association has spoken here are the winners of the 2018 christian book awards. Christian book awards winners webcast may 5 at 1 pm central. Christianity todays 2018 book of the year christianity today. Impossible people, new dictionary of theology, and saving the bible from ourselves are among the fiftynine finalists selected as the years best christian titles. Since 1978 the evangelical christian publishers association has recognized quality and encouraged excellence by presenting the ecpa christian book since 1978 the evangelical christian publishers association has recognized quality and encouraged excellence by presenting the ecpa christian book awards. Ecpa chooses three ivp titles as finalists for 2017. Westmont, ilthe evangelical christian publishers association ecpa chose three intervarsity press ivp titles as finalists for its 2017 christian book award program. Ecpa christian book award for ministry resources 2017. Of the 240 entries in this years program, one title was chosen from among the. It features study notes written by fieldtrained biblical archaeologists and scholars, color maps, photographs, and drawings all designed to bring life to the ancient text of scripture.
Jeanette windle, author of veiled freedom2010 ecpa christian book award christy award finalist, freedoms stand 2012 ecpa christian book award carol award finalist, and congo dawn20 golden scroll novel of the year the house that love built this sweet story with a. The christian author awards recognizes preeminent new christian authors who are independently published. Ecpa christian book of the year the christian book of the year is chosen from among the christian book award program finalists, combining its final scores for quality and excellence with sales impact, to represent the highest literary merit and significance of the book on consumers. Evangelical christians in australian history 17401914 by stuart piggin and robert linder is the 2019 australian christian book of the year the award was accepted by stuart piggin, conjoint associate professor of history at macquarie university, and david groenewegen from. The evangelical christian publishers association ecpa announced the finalists for the 2010 christian book awards. He is most concerned about the intersection of globalization with the poor and with christian mission. The win marks the th time that chuck swindoll, senior pastor at. Moonbeam childrens book awards the moonbeam childrens book awards contest is designed to honor the years best childrens books, authors and illustrators. His pacos story was the surprise winner of the national book award for fiction in 1987, beating books by toni morrison and philip.
The winning titles represent the best christian book and bible releases of. The winner in each category, along with the christian book of the year, will be announced on may 5th in a free 30minute webcast. Presented annually to the finest in christian publishing since 1978, the christian book award program honors the best of the year in 11 categories. Presented annually to the finest in christian publishing since 1978, the christian book award program honors the best of the year in 12 categories.
Ecpa announces the winners of the 2017 christian book. Selected from these lists of five finalists in each category, the winners will be named at the annual national book awards ceremony on november 15, 2017. The evangelical christian publishers association ecpa announces the finalists for the 2017 christian book award program. Christian book award christian book of the year ecpa. He is known as a writer and editor who makes biblical studies and. Top 50 was top 25 april 2020 march 2020 february 2020 january 2020 best of 2019. May 06, 2016 the 2016 christian book award winners were named at the ecpas 2016 awards celebration on may 3rd during the ecpa leadership summit hosted in nashville, tenn. The evangelical christian publishers association ecpa announces the finalists for the 2020 christian book award program. Presented annually, the christian book award program honors the best of the best in eleven categories. The program focuses on the following design merits.
Each year, the evangelical christian publisher s association recognizes excellence in the field of christian books published over the prior year. Ecpa announces the winners of the 2017 christian book awards. Recognize people who make family friendly christian books and graphic novels, and 2. Hendrickson publishers complete jewish study bible is a. Christian book expo 2017 christian book award program.
Nov 15, 2017 the 2017 national book awards were hosted by emmy and tonywinning actress cynthia nixon, and took place in new york. Ecpa names 59 books in 11 categories as the years best christian books and bibles four ties and expanded categories represent breadth and excellence produced this year in christian publishing. The award recognises and encourages excellence in australian christian writing. What an honor it is to be recognized by the ecpa for these two resources that help us glean from heroes of the faith, said ben mandrell, lifeway. We congratulate the finalists, listed below, for this years program. Instead, a virtual celebration of the 2020 christian book awards will take place on may 5th at 1 pm central. Formerly the gold medallion book awards, the christian book awards have been awarded to christian authors since 1978. In addition to many programs and services ecpa provides to its members, ecpa also produces the christian bestseller lists each month and a weekly news publication, rush to press, that recaps the industrys top news. Christian book awards, writing contests and literary prizes. Luther and katharina wins 2016 ecpa book award waterbrook. Contemporary romancefalling for you by becky wade bethany house publishers. Abingdon press honored with ecpa christian book award. Jesmyn ward and david grann among finalists for national book.
Christianaudio boasts audio for 2017 christian book award. The time of year when the best books of the year are announced by the evangelical christian publishers association ecpa for the christian book award program. The evangelical christian publishers association ecpa chose three intervarsity press ivp titles as finalists for its 2017 christian book award program. Scorgie, won christian book awards during a ceremony on monday, april 30, during ecpa s annual executive leadership summit near chicago. Honoring christian books by independent authors and small publishers for outstanding contribution to christian life. The evangelical christian publishers association ecpa has announced the winners for the 2014 christian book award program.
Presented annually to the finest in christian publishing since 1978, the christian book awards honor titles in six categories. Oct 04, 2017 this morning the national book foundation has announced the finalists for the 2017 national book awards in the categories of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and young peoples literature. Christianity todays 2018 book awards christianity today. Since that time, the christys have been a focal point for the writers and publishers in our community, symbolizing the best aspirations and accomplishments of writers who write from a perspective of faith and who create stories with matters of belief at their core. Sep 15, 2017 four days, 40 nominees and now, a clear idea of which writers have a shot to win the 2017 national book awards. Watch the entire 5th annual we love christian music awards special on demand that originally aired on juce tv in march 2017. The evangelical christian publishers association ecpa announces the finalists for the 2017 christian book award program presented annually to the finest in christian publishing since 1978, the christian book award program honors the best of the year in 11 categories. Impossible people, new dictionary of theology, and saving the bible from ourselves are among the fiftynine finalists selected as the years best christian. The evangelical christian publishers association ecpa has announced the winners of its 2017 christian book awards and the christian. Chris well is the editoratlarge for familyfiction and creator of build your brand academy. View the winners of this years ecpa christian book award.
Ecpa is a trade association supporting the christian publishing industry through networking opportunities, industry information and advocacy programs that promote our members content. Grand rapids, michigan prweb may 01, 2012 zondervan has announced that two books, the story for children, a storybook bible by max lucado, randy frazee and karen davis hill and the dictionary of christian spirituality, edited by glen g. The 2014 awards were given in seven categories, including bibles, fiction, children, inspiration, bible reference, nonfiction and new author. After our winners are announced, bestselling author stormie omartian will offer a prayer for our world and industry. Finalists and winners are selected in eleven categories. Xulon press, host and sponsor of the christian author awards, is excited to once again extend the opportunity to christian authors to have their work recognized and given due credit. All nominations to the book awards, regardless of category, must have been published during the 2017 calendar year. Based on excellence in content, literary quality, design, and impact, the christian book award program is the oldest and among the most prestigious awards in the religious publishing industry. Christian livingthe art of parenting by dennis and barbara rainey, with dave boehi bethany house publishers faith, hope and lover readers choice award. Were honored to see so many ivp books recognized in the lists below by the media, bloggers, and general readers.
Presented annually to the finest in christian publishing since 1978, the christian book award program honors titles in twelve categories. Enrich your study of gods word with this excellent study bible resource. The 2017 awards were presented on may 2 at the ecpa leadership summit in colorado springs. The holman study bible nkjv edition is modeled after the holmanbible publishers 2011 ecpa christian book award winning hcsb study biblewhere every wellconceived study help is practically placed on the same page spread as the related biblical text. The evangelical christian publishers association ecpa recognized the best christian book and bible releases of the year with the 2017 christian book awards on tuesday during its annual. Presented annually to the finest in christian publishing since 1978, the christian book award program honors titles in seven categories. The evangelical christian publishers association ecpa has announced the winners of its 2017 christian book awards and the christian book of the year went to tim tebow for shaken, a new york times bestseller published by waterbrook, an imprint of the crown publishing group. Stormie omartian, bestselling author of the power of a praying. Evangelical christian publishers association wikipedia. Today, i learned the news that a spectacle of glory won first place in the devotion book category of the 2017 christian book awards. The evangelical christian publishers association presents the ecpa top shelf award to promote and recognize outstanding book cover design in the christian publishing industry. Ecpa releases the christian book award finalists for 2015. Ecpa congratulates the following 2017 program winners click on the title to view a closeup of the cover and additional information about each book. The australian christian book of the year award is given annually to an original book written by an australian citizen.
The christian book awards are among the most prestigious awards in the religious publishing industry, as well as the oldest. Tyndale author dandi daley mackall receives ecpas 2017. Five finalists are chosen in each category unless there is a tie. Long historicalthe sea before us by sarah sundin revell inspy. The christian book award program recognizes the highest quality in christian books and bibles and is among the oldest and most prestigious awards program. The christy award was established in 1999 to acknowledge the value and impact of the novel of faith in contemporary culture. Here are the winners of the 2017 national book awards. The christian book awards are among the oldest and most prestigious prizes in christian publishing, honoring the years. The evangelical christian publishers association ecpa announce the winners of the 2017 christian book awards and the 2017 christian book of the year. Tim tebow wins 2017 christian book of year award for shaken. Nov 16, 2017 the winners of the 2017 national book awards are here. Tim tebow wins 2017 christian book of year award for.
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