The Golden Scrolls

Honoring excellence in Christian publishing.

Each year AWSA celebrates outstanding achievement in Christian publishing through two prestigious award programs, presented at our annual awards banquet.

Golden Scroll Awards

Recognize excellence among AWSA members across a wide variety of categories — honoring books that inspire, encourage, educate, and impact readers for Christ.

Christian Market Book Awards

Open to authors throughout the Christian publishing industry, recognizing excellence in books written for the Christian marketplace.

Both awards are presented in numerous categories — including nonfiction, fiction, memoir, Bible study, devotionals, children's books, gift books, mystery, and romance.

Entries are received January 1 – May 31 at ScrollAwards.com. Winners are announced at the AWSA conference banquet.

Winners archive Enter Golden Scroll Awards → Enter Christian Market Book Awards → Latest press release → Apply for AWSA membership →

Photos and winners.

The newest year appears first, with event photos and honorees grouped together so the banquet history reads chronologically.

Golden Scrolls

2025

115 honorees

PA

Lifetime Achievement Award
Pam and Bill Farrel
Men Are Like Waffles, Women Are Like Spaghetti
CB

AWSA Impact Award
Crystal Bowman
LG

Jennifer Kennedy Dean Award
Linda Goldfarb
MT

Member of the Year
Dr. Mel Tavares

Golden Scroll Book of the Year
Lynne Rienstra
Sacred Refuge: Finding Unexpected Shelter in Your Crisis
Nonfiction Book of the Year
Rachel Britton
Pray Naturally: Finding Your Spiritual Confidence as a Woman Loved by God
Children's Book of the Year
Michelle Medlock Adams
The Dachshund Dash
Youth Book of the Year
Liz and Jack Hagler
Dangerous Dilemmas
Youth Book of the Year
Erin Greneaux
The Seed's Price
Youth Book of the Year
Michelle Medlock Adams and Wendy Hinote Lanier
Paws-itive Inspirations: 90 Devotions for Kids and Dog Lovers
Youth Book of the Year
Yvonne M. Morgan
Mary the Missionary, a Kenyon Adventure
Children's Fiction Book of the Year
Nancy Haack
In the Night Watch
Children's Fiction Book of the Year
Del Bates
Lamba's Journey with Jesus
Children's Fiction Book of the Year
Terrie Hellard-Brown
Izzy's Notebook
Children's Fiction Book of the Year
Sharon Norris Elliott
Special Church Snack
Children's Nonfiction Book of the Year
Crystal Bowman and Sue Schlesman
The Compassion Storybook Bible
Children's Nonfiction Book of the Year
Crystal Bowman and Teri McKinley
R Is for Risen
Children's Nonfiction Book of the Year
Michele S. Lazurek
Hall of Faith: Remembering Ordinary People Who Trusted God
Children's Nonfiction Book of the Year
Gail Scoates
Color with Sadie: 5 Minutes of Gratitude: Bible Lessons for Toddlers and Early Readers
Christian Living Book of the Year
Gaylyn and Ken Williams
All Stressed Up and Everywhere to Go
Christian Living Book of the Year
Evelyn Johnson Taylor
In & Out of Season
Christian Living Book of the Year
Dawn Van Beck
Deliver Me: Ditching Your Shame, Embracing God's Freedom
Christian Living Book of the Year
Janet McHenry
Praying Personalities: Finding Your Natural Prayer Style
Bible Study Book of the Year
Christy Bass Adams
Called to Christ
Bible Study Book of the Year
Patty Mason
Getting to Know God's Love
Bible Study Book of the Year
Kathy Howard
Deep Rooted: Growing through the Gospel of John
Bible Study Book of the Year
Lorraine Larzabal
The Declarations: Ushering You Into the Presence of God
Devotional Book of the Year
Tracy Glass
Restored: God's Promises to Beautifully Rebuild You After Divorce or Separation
Devotional Book of the Year
Lisa Burkhardt Worley, Lane Jordan Burday and the Pearls of Promise Ministries Team
Treasure: A Pearls of Promise 52-Week Devotional
Devotional Book of the Year
Sheri Schofield
Sunflower Love
Devotional Book of the Year
Gina Fox
Anchored in Freedom: Turning Trials into Testimonies of Triumph
Devotional Book of the Year
Linda Kozar
Sweet Tea and Me: 90 Devotions to Perk Up Your Day
Parenting Book of the Year
Alycia W. Morales
Surviving the Year of Firsts: A Mom's Guide to Grieving Child Loss
Parenting Book of the Year
David and Julie Lavender
Raising Sons: Christian Parenting Principles for Nurturing Boys of Faith and Character
Parenting Book of the Year
Kristin Faith and Todd Evans
How to Build a Thriving Marriage as You Care for Children with Disabilities
Parenting Book of the Year
Laine Lawson Craft
Warfare Parenting: A Daily Battle Plan to Fight for Your Child
Parenting Book of the Year
Terrie Hellard-Brown
Up, Down, and All Around: A Handbook for Discipling Our Children Based on Dueteronomy 6
Christian Education Book of the Year
Shane and Susan Schlesman
Death by Pastoring: Finding the Heartbeat of a Healthy Leader
Christian Education Book of the Year
Christie Thomas
My First Devotional: Meaningful Time with God for Little Ones
Christian Education Book of the Year
Rose Ann Forte
Prepare to Quit: Finding the Keys to a Spirit-Filled Life beyond Alcohol
Christian Education Book of the Year
Liz A. Pitman
Pete's Purpose-Packed Proclamations
Christian Education Book of the Year
Peg Arnold
Making Your Message Memorable: Creative Ideas for Captivating Presentations
Inspirational Gift Book of the Year
Julie Sunne
Sometimes I Forget: 60 Reminders of Hope for Your Hard Days
Inspirational Gift Book of the Year
Donna Wyland
Last Best Year: A Short Guide to a Grateful Life
Inspirational Gift Book of the Year
Gail Scoates
Gratitude and Reflection: Paws and Purpose for Everyday
Inspirational Gift Book of the Year
Blythe Daniel, William Daniel and Helen McIntosh
I Love You, Dad! Words to Honor and Humor You
Inspirational Gift Book of the Year
Patricia Cameron
Ever Present: Real Stories of God's Presence through Trials and Triumphs
Christian Market Book of the Year
Lee Ann Mancini
Raising Kids to Follow Christ: Instilling a Lifelong Trust in God
Christian Market Christian Living Book of the Year
Edie Melson
Soul Care When You're Weary
Christian Market Prayer Book of the Year
Lorraine Larzabal
The Declarations: Ushering You into the Presence of God
Christian Market Bible Study Book of the Year
Donna Snow
Strong and Courageous: Studying God's Promises in Joshua
Christian Market Parenting Book of the Year
Christie Thomas
Little Habits, Big Faith: How Simple Practices Help Your Family Grow in Jesus
Christian Market Educational Book of the Year
Edie Melson
Blogging for Today's Writer
Christian Market Children's Book of the Year
Joan C. Benson and Marjorie Wingert
Wonder of Life
Christian Market Youth Book of the Year
Michelle Medlock Adams and Wendy Lanier
Paws-itive Inspirations: 90 Devotions for Kids and Dog Lovers
Christian Market Youth Book of the Year
Mark Wainwright and Dr. Danny Faulkner
Awesome Facts about Space
Christian Market Youth Book of the Year
Erin Greneaux
The Eagle's Promise
Christian Market Youth Book of the Year
Terrie Hellard-Brown
Dandar, the Dragon Knight
Christian Market Children's Nonfiction Book of the Year
Christie Thomas
My First Devotional: Meaningful Time with God for Little Ones
Christian Market Children's Nonfiction Book of the Year
Michele S. Lazurek
Hall of Faith: Remembering Ordinary People Who Trusted God
Christian Market Children's Nonfiction Book of the Year
Jennifer Bosma
God Is Three in One
Christian Market Children's Nonfiction Book of the Year
Crystal Bowman and Terri McKinley
R is for Risen
Christian Market Children's Fiction Book of the Year
Mary Anne Quinn
God, How Do You Love Me?
Christian Market Children's Fiction Book of the Year
Terrie Hellard-Brown
Izzy's Notebook
Christian Market Children's Fiction Book of the Year
Joan C. Benson and Marjorie Wingert
Who Am I?
Christian Market Children's Fiction Book of the Year
Michelle Medlock Adams
Grampa's Blessing
Christian Market Nonfiction Book of the Year
Tracy Glass
Restored: God's Promises to Beautifully Rebuild You after Divorce or Separation
Christian Market Nonfiction Book of the Year
Terrie Hellard-Brown
Up, Down, and All Around: A Handbook for Discipling Our Children Based on Deuteronomy 6
Christian Market Nonfiction Book of the Year
Janet McHenry
Praying Personalities: Finding Your Natural Prayer Style
Christian Market Nonfiction Book of the Year
Linda Kozar
Sweet Tea and Thee: 90 Devotions to Perk Up Your Day
Novel of the Year
Deborah Sprinkle
Death under the Ice
Mystery/Suspense Novel of the Year
DiAnn Mills
Lethal Standoff
Mystery/Suspense Novel of the Year
Lynette Eason
Double Take
Mystery/Suspense Novel of the Year
Susan L. Davis
63 Hours in Hell
Mystery/Suspense Novel of the Year
Lynette Eason
Target Acquired
Contemporary Novel of the Year
Starr Ayers
Waiting for Sunset
Contemporary Novel of the Year
Sandra Kay Vosburgh
The Girl in Her
Contemporary Novel of the Year
Kara Hunt
Paper Dolls: Eve
Contemporary Novel of the Year
Kara Hunt
Paper Dolls: Mary
Western Novel of the Year
Karen Witemeyer
If the Boot Fits
Western Novel of the Year
Lynn Dean
The Friendship Quilt
Historical Novel of the Year
Karen Witemeyer
Cloaked in Beauty
Historical Novel of the Year
Cindy Sproles
Coal Black Lies
Historical Novel of the Year
Rebecca Price Janney
East of the Sun
Historical Novel of the Year
Sarah Hanks
Braving Strange Waters
Romance Novel of the Year
Ann Swindell
Christmas in the Castle Library
Romance Novel of the Year
Amanda Boerma
Here with Me
Romance Novel of the Year
Kristen Terrette
Morning Star
Romance Novel of the Year
Charlise Estess
When the Ocean Roars
Novella of the Year
Lynette Eason
In the Dark
Novella of the Year
Heidi Gray McGill
Stitched on My Heart—A Companion Christmas Novella
Novella of the Year
Susan G. Mathis
Emma's Engagement
Novella of the Year
Lynn Dean
The Bookbinder's Daughter
Christian Market Suspense Novel of the Year
Lynette Eason
Double Take
Christian Market Romance Novel of the Year
James C. Magruder
The Desert between Us
Christian Market Historical Novel of the Year
Jeff Randall
Seth's Cross
Christian Market Contemporary Novel of the Year
Maureen Miller
Gideon's Book
Christian Market Novel of the Year
Lynette Eason
Serial Burn
Christian Market Novel of the Year
Claudia LeBoeuf
Fields of Prosperis
Christian Market Novel of the Year
Kristen Terrette
Morning Star
Christian Market Novel of the Year
Rebecca Price Janey
East of the Sun
Christian Market Devotional of the Year
Bitsy Kemper
Mommy and Me: Micro-Moments: Nurturing Faith, Sharing Laughs
Evangelical Press Association Award — Digital Devotionals
Arise Daily
Anthology of the Year
Virginia Grounds
Wings: Hope for Widows in New Growth Seasons
Anthology of the Year
Carissa Lovvorn and Lisa Worthey Smith
Coffee with God, Volume 5: 31 Gratitude-Filled Devotionals
Memoir of the Year
Pebbles Wireman
Finding Faith in the Storm
Memoir of the Year
Sharon K. Braner
It's Time to Flee
Memoir of the Year
Joni Topper
The Power of a Well-Placed Yes: God's Abundant Faithfulness in a Small Church
Memoir of the Year
Denise Renken
Triage: Healing Mental and Spiritual Roots
Arise Daily Writer of the Year
Julie Coleman
Leading Hearts Contributor of the Year
Karin Beery
Leading Hearts Feature Article of the Year
Cynthia L. Simmons
A Code of Courage: WWII's Daring Female Codebreakers
Leading Hearts Humorous Article
Amber Weigand-Buckley
A Holiday Hermit's Guide to Enjoying Family Gatherings (Without Doubling Up on Your Medication)
AWSA P.O.W.E.R. Speakers
Ellen Varughese
AWSA P.O.W.E.R. Speakers
Gretchen Huesmann

Golden Scrolls

2024

11 honorees

CK

Lifetime Achievement
Carol Kent
Founder of the Speak Up Conference; longtime AWSA member.
AWSA Impact Award
Pam Farrel
EM

Jennifer Kennedy Dean Award
Edie Melson
Member of the Year
Karen Whiting
AWSA Steering Committee member and certified coach.

Golden Scroll Book of the Year
Lori Stanley Roeleveld
Graceful Influence: Making a Lasting Impact through Lessons from Women of the Bible
Bible Study Book of the Year
Janet Holm McHenry
Training For Success (First Place for Health)
Devotional Book of the Year
Cheryl Schuermann
Farmhouse Devotions: God's Glory in the Ordinary (Bold Vision Books)
Novel of the Year
Kimberley Woodhouse
Set in Stone (Bethany House)
Novella of the Year
Kimberley Woodhouse
Penelope (Barbour)
Anthology of the Year
Lisa Burns and Amber Weigand-Buckley
Leading Ladies: Discover Your God Grown Strategies for Success (Bold Vision Books)
Christian Education Book
Linda Goldfarb
Creating Dynamic Podcasts and Audio Books (Bold Vision Books)