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.
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
Lynne Rienstra Sacred Refuge: Finding Unexpected Shelter in Your Crisis
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Nonfiction Book of the Year
Rachel Britton Pray Naturally: Finding Your Spiritual Confidence as a Woman Loved by God
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Children's Book of the Year
Michelle Medlock Adams The Dachshund Dash
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Youth Book of the Year
Liz and Jack Hagler Dangerous Dilemmas
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Youth Book of the Year
Erin Greneaux The Seed's Price
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Youth Book of the Year
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
Yvonne M. Morgan Mary the Missionary, a Kenyon Adventure
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Children's Fiction Book of the Year
Nancy Haack In the Night Watch
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Children's Fiction Book of the Year
Del Bates Lamba's Journey with Jesus
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Children's Fiction Book of the Year
Terrie Hellard-Brown Izzy's Notebook
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Children's Fiction Book of the Year
Sharon Norris Elliott Special Church Snack
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Children's Nonfiction Book of the Year
Crystal Bowman and Sue Schlesman The Compassion Storybook Bible
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Children's Nonfiction Book of the Year
Crystal Bowman and Teri McKinley R Is for Risen
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Children's Nonfiction Book of the Year
Michele S. Lazurek Hall of Faith: Remembering Ordinary People Who Trusted God
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Children's Nonfiction Book of the Year
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
Gaylyn and Ken Williams All Stressed Up and Everywhere to Go
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Christian Living Book of the Year
Evelyn Johnson Taylor In & Out of Season
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Christian Living Book of the Year
Dawn Van Beck Deliver Me: Ditching Your Shame, Embracing God's Freedom
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Christian Living Book of the Year
Janet McHenry Praying Personalities: Finding Your Natural Prayer Style
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Bible Study Book of the Year
Christy Bass Adams Called to Christ
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Bible Study Book of the Year
Patty Mason Getting to Know God's Love
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Bible Study Book of the Year
Kathy Howard Deep Rooted: Growing through the Gospel of John
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Bible Study Book of the Year
Lorraine Larzabal The Declarations: Ushering You Into the Presence of God
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Devotional Book of the Year
Tracy Glass Restored: God's Promises to Beautifully Rebuild You After Divorce or Separation
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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
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Devotional Book of the Year
Sheri Schofield Sunflower Love
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Devotional Book of the Year
Gina Fox Anchored in Freedom: Turning Trials into Testimonies of Triumph
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Devotional Book of the Year
Linda Kozar Sweet Tea and Me: 90 Devotions to Perk Up Your Day
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Parenting Book of the Year
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
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
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
Laine Lawson Craft Warfare Parenting: A Daily Battle Plan to Fight for Your Child
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Parenting Book of the Year
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
Shane and Susan Schlesman Death by Pastoring: Finding the Heartbeat of a Healthy Leader
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Christian Education Book of the Year
Christie Thomas My First Devotional: Meaningful Time with God for Little Ones
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Christian Education Book of the Year
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
Liz A. Pitman Pete's Purpose-Packed Proclamations
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Christian Education Book of the Year
Peg Arnold Making Your Message Memorable: Creative Ideas for Captivating Presentations
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Inspirational Gift Book of the Year
Julie Sunne Sometimes I Forget: 60 Reminders of Hope for Your Hard Days
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Inspirational Gift Book of the Year
Donna Wyland Last Best Year: A Short Guide to a Grateful Life
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Inspirational Gift Book of the Year
Gail Scoates Gratitude and Reflection: Paws and Purpose for Everyday
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Inspirational Gift Book of the Year
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
Patricia Cameron Ever Present: Real Stories of God's Presence through Trials and Triumphs
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Christian Market Book of the Year
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
Edie Melson Soul Care When You're Weary
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Christian Market Prayer Book of the Year
Lorraine Larzabal The Declarations: Ushering You into the Presence of God
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Christian Market Bible Study Book of the Year
Donna Snow Strong and Courageous: Studying God's Promises in Joshua
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Christian Market Parenting Book of the Year
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
Edie Melson Blogging for Today's Writer
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Christian Market Children's Book of the Year
Joan C. Benson and Marjorie Wingert Wonder of Life
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Christian Market Youth Book of the Year
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
Mark Wainwright and Dr. Danny Faulkner Awesome Facts about Space
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Christian Market Youth Book of the Year
Erin Greneaux The Eagle's Promise
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Christian Market Youth Book of the Year
Terrie Hellard-Brown Dandar, the Dragon Knight
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Christian Market Children's Nonfiction Book of the Year
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
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
Jennifer Bosma God Is Three in One
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Christian Market Children's Nonfiction Book of the Year
Crystal Bowman and Terri McKinley R is for Risen
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Christian Market Children's Fiction Book of the Year
Mary Anne Quinn God, How Do You Love Me?
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Christian Market Children's Fiction Book of the Year
Terrie Hellard-Brown Izzy's Notebook
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Christian Market Children's Fiction Book of the Year
Joan C. Benson and Marjorie Wingert Who Am I?
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Christian Market Children's Fiction Book of the Year
Michelle Medlock Adams Grampa's Blessing
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Christian Market Nonfiction Book of the Year
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
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
Janet McHenry Praying Personalities: Finding Your Natural Prayer Style
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Christian Market Nonfiction Book of the Year
Linda Kozar Sweet Tea and Thee: 90 Devotions to Perk Up Your Day
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Novel of the Year
Deborah Sprinkle Death under the Ice
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Mystery/Suspense Novel of the Year
DiAnn Mills Lethal Standoff
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Mystery/Suspense Novel of the Year
Lynette Eason Double Take
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Mystery/Suspense Novel of the Year
Susan L. Davis 63 Hours in Hell
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Mystery/Suspense Novel of the Year
Lynette Eason Target Acquired
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Contemporary Novel of the Year
Starr Ayers Waiting for Sunset
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Contemporary Novel of the Year
Sandra Kay Vosburgh The Girl in Her
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Contemporary Novel of the Year
Kara Hunt Paper Dolls: Eve
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Contemporary Novel of the Year
Kara Hunt Paper Dolls: Mary
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Western Novel of the Year
Karen Witemeyer If the Boot Fits
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Western Novel of the Year
Lynn Dean The Friendship Quilt
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Historical Novel of the Year
Karen Witemeyer Cloaked in Beauty
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Historical Novel of the Year
Cindy Sproles Coal Black Lies
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Historical Novel of the Year
Rebecca Price Janney East of the Sun
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Historical Novel of the Year
Sarah Hanks Braving Strange Waters
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Romance Novel of the Year
Ann Swindell Christmas in the Castle Library
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Romance Novel of the Year
Amanda Boerma Here with Me
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Romance Novel of the Year
Kristen Terrette Morning Star
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Romance Novel of the Year
Charlise Estess When the Ocean Roars
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Novella of the Year
Lynette Eason In the Dark
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Novella of the Year
Heidi Gray McGill Stitched on My Heart—A Companion Christmas Novella
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Novella of the Year
Susan G. Mathis Emma's Engagement
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Novella of the Year
Lynn Dean The Bookbinder's Daughter
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Christian Market Suspense Novel of the Year
Lynette Eason Double Take
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Christian Market Romance Novel of the Year
James C. Magruder The Desert between Us
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Christian Market Historical Novel of the Year
Jeff Randall Seth's Cross
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Christian Market Contemporary Novel of the Year
Maureen Miller Gideon's Book
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Christian Market Novel of the Year
Lynette Eason Serial Burn
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Christian Market Novel of the Year
Claudia LeBoeuf Fields of Prosperis
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Christian Market Novel of the Year
Kristen Terrette Morning Star
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Christian Market Novel of the Year
Rebecca Price Janey East of the Sun
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Christian Market Devotional of the Year
Bitsy Kemper Mommy and Me: Micro-Moments: Nurturing Faith, Sharing Laughs
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Evangelical Press Association Award — Digital Devotionals
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Anthology of the Year
Virginia Grounds Wings: Hope for Widows in New Growth Seasons
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Anthology of the Year
Carissa Lovvorn and Lisa Worthey Smith Coffee with God, Volume 5: 31 Gratitude-Filled Devotionals
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Memoir of the Year
Pebbles Wireman Finding Faith in the Storm
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Memoir of the Year
Sharon K. Braner It's Time to Flee
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Memoir of the Year
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
Denise Renken Triage: Healing Mental and Spiritual Roots
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Arise Daily Writer of the Year
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Leading Hearts Contributor of the Year
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Leading Hearts Feature Article of the Year
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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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-BuckleyLeading 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
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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
2021
2 honorees
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BM Lifetime Achievement
Babbie Mason -
2020
2 honorees
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Lifetime Achievement
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Member of the Year
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2019
3 honorees
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Member of the Year
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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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EL Lifetime Achievement
Dr. Erwin Lutzer -
EW Member of the Year
Erica Wiggenhorn -
CK -
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2016
2 honorees
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KA Lifetime Achievement
Kay Arthur -
Member of the Year
Cynthia L. Simmons
2011
1 honoree
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Member of the Year
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