2012 ecpa christian book awards

In 2015 many of his books were taken out of print for violating the publishers moral turpitude clause. Previously called the christian small publisher book of the year award, this award is designed to both promote small publishers and independently published authors in the christian marketplace as well as to bring recognition to outstanding books. Mesu andrews best new author 2012 jennie allen best new author 20 tosca lee best novel 2014. Instead, a virtual celebration of the 2020 christian book awards will take place on may 5th at 1 pm central. The christian book award program recognizes the highest quality in christian books and bibles and is among the oldest and most prestigious awards program. Ecpa announces the winners of the 2017 christian book. This bible also features 15,000 study notes, 141 photos, 62 timelines, 59 maps, 40. Christian book award listings a resource for publishers. This award is sponsored by christian small publishers association. Scorgie, won christian book awards during a ceremony on monday, april 30, during ecpa s annual executive leadership summit near chicago.

Each year, the evangelical christian publishers association recognizes excellence in the field of christian books published over the prior year. Presented annually to the finest in christian publishing since 1978, the christian book awards honor titles in seven categories. Pastor, narrated by castulo guerra published by zondervan, produced by gabe wicksharpercollins christian. 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.

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 evangelical christian publishers association ecpa announces the finalists for the 2012 christian book awards. Honoring and promoting excellence in christian books and bibles. For over 40 years, ecpa has conducted christian book award programs to honor the literary excellence and impact of the content their members produce to make the christian message more widely known. Ecpa works diligently throughout the year to resource retailers and media with the information they need to raise awareness among consumers about quality christian content produced by our members. The winner in each category will be announced on april 30 at the ecpa awards. 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. 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.

Winners are announced at the ecpa awards celebration each year in conjunction with the ecpa leadership summit. Life, faith and finishing well thomas nelson, which also received ecpa s gold award in 20 for surpassing 500,000 in sales. The announcements were made at the ecpa awards celebration held on may 1st at the newly opened museum of the bible in washington dc. Winner of the 2012 ecpa christian book award for new author, she has devoted herself to passionate and intense study of scripture, bringing the biblical world vividly alive for her readers. Each year publications and organizations such as christianity today, publishers. The winning titles represent the best christian book and bible releases of. One of the most soughtafter awards for christian literature is the evangelical christian publishers association ecpa award. Both editions are modeled after holmans own 2011 ecpa christian book award winning hcsb study bible, where every wellconceived study help is practically placed on the same page spread as the related biblical text. Presented annually to the finest in christian publishing since 1978, the christian book awards honor the highest quality titles in bibles, bible reference, nonfiction, fiction, children, inspiration, and new author. Ecpa gold medallion book award book awards librarything. Ecpa platinum book award to thomas nelson 1 million sold june 2008.

The evangelical christian publishers association ecpa has announced the winners for the 2012 christian book awardsin seven categories, including a firsttime category for new author. Explore our list of all winners by category christian book awards books at barnes. How suffering sets you free 2012 was a finalist in the nonfiction category for the 20 christian book awards from the ecpa. Eligibility for these awards is attained whenever a book achieves the 500,000 copies sold. The ecpa christian book awards, formerly the gold medallion book awards, have been presented in six categories since 1978. The art of writing conference is designed to bring christian creatives and publishing curators.

Christian book award is a registered trademark of ecpa. Abilene christian university special collections and archives, brown library. Mesu andrews is the award winning author of love amid the ashes, loves sacred song and love in a broken vessel. Bibles, bible reference, nonfiction, fiction, children, inspiration, and new author. His books have been translated into spanish and chinese. The esv archaeology study bible is a cuttingedge academic resource for those looking to dig deeper into the historical context of the bible. 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. This award category accepts nominations for fiction and nonfiction material for audience ages 08 preschool and elementary to include. The evangelical christian publishers association is an international, notforprofit, trade organization. Retail promotion of the christian book award finalists and winners continue to be a pivotal piece of the christian book award program. Ecpa to present bestselling author stormie omartian with. The evangelical christian publishers association ecpa has announced the winners for the 2012 christian book awards. Ecpa gold medallion book award winnersbible studytheology.

Christian book award christian book of the year ecpa. Ecpa announces 2012 christian book award winners in seven. Bibles, bible reference, nonfiction, fiction, children, inspiration and new author. Evangelical christian publishers association wikipedia. A minimum of five finalists are chosen in each category. The winner in each category, along with the christian book of the year, will be announced on may 5th in this free 30minute webcast. Five finalists are chosen in each category unless there is a tie. The kjv study bible large print edition is identical to the kjv study bible published in 2012.

All winners by category christian book awards, christian book. Christian living ecpa christian book of the year award winner. The original awards event was scheduled during the ecpa leadership summit in nashville, which was postponed due to. It includes over 800 life application notes plus other features and foundations for your faith sections all intended to help girls grow in their christian faith. Included here for quick access to bestseller lists and award winners.

Awards and recognition official website of christian. Betrayed, set in the background of guatemalas fifty year civil conflict, was released by tyndale house publishers in 2008, followed by afghanistan titles veiled freedom, a 2010 ecpa christian book award finalist and christy award finalist and its sequel, freedoms stand, 2012 ecpa christian book award finalist and carol award finalist and. Presented annually to the finest in christian publishing since 1978, the christian book award program honors titles in eleven categories. Girls life application study bible nlt cedar springs. This book has sold over 300,000 copies since its release. Presented annually to the finest in christian publishing since 1978, the christian book awards honor the highest quality titles in bibles, bible reference, nonfiction, fiction, children. It is one of the oldest and most prestigious awards within the. Released in 2011, concordia publishing houses newest and bestselling childrens bible, the story bible, has been selected as a finalist for the 2012 evangelical christian publishers association ecpa christian book award in the category of childrens books. All winners by category christian book awards, christian. Nominations can only be made by ecpa member publishers, designed to acknowledge the top tier of christian authors. After our winners are announced, bestselling author stormie omartian will offer a prayer for our world and industry. The winner in each category, along with the christian book of the year, will be announced on may 5th in a free 30minute webcast.

Due to the covid19 outbreak, the nashville celebration of the ecpa awards has been cancelled. It is named for catherine marshalls novel, christy, which has sold over 10 million copies since its publication in 1967. Out of hundreds of entries of books and bibles published in the past year, five finalists and five. Nonfictional material for children judging criteria childrens picture books fiction or nonfiction 1. Dothan, al hometown author named finalist for prestigious. Christian book awards winners webcast may 5 at 1 pm central.