The Christy Awards, established in 1999, are awarded each year to recognize fiction of excellence written from a Christian perspective with matters of faith at its core. Awards are given in several genres, including contemporary (stand-alone novels and series), historical, romance (contemporary and historical), suspense, and visionary. In addition, an award is given for first novel and young adult.
Designed to nurture and encourage creativity and quality in the writing and publishing of fiction written from a Christian worldview and showcase the breadth and depth of fiction choices available, The Christy Awards are named in honor of
Catherine Marshall
Catherine Sarah Wood Marshall LeSourd (27 September 1914 – 18 March 1983) was an American author of nonfiction, inspirational, and fiction works. She was the wife of well-known minister Peter Marshall.
Biography
Marshall was born in Johnson ...
and her novel ''
Christy''.
In 2017, the
Evangelical Christian Publishers Association
The Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) is an international non-profit trade association whose member companies are involved in the publishing and distribution of Christian
Christians () are people who follow or adhere to ...
(ECPA), an international non-profit trade organization, assumed ownership and administration of the award. Winners are chosen by industry insiders, including reviewers, editors, bookstore owners, and book buyers.
Winners and finalists
2000s
Allegory and Fantasy
Contemporary and General Fiction
First Novel
Futuristic
Historical Fiction
Lits
Romance
Suspense and Mystery
Visionary
Western
Young Adult
2010s
Book of the Year
Contemporary and General Fiction
First Novel
Historical Fiction
Romance
= Contemporary
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= Historical
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Mystery, Suspense, or Thriller
Short Form
Visionary
Young Adult
2020s
Book of the Year
First Novel
General Fiction
Historical Romance
Historical Fiction
Mystery and Suspense
Short Form
Visionary
Young Adult
Notes
References
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External links
Christy Awards home
American literary awards
Christian literature
Christy (novel)
Awards established in 2000
2000 establishments in the United States
English-language literary awards