Ecpa platinum book award

Publishers association ecpa at the 2019 christian book awards. Her novel the brethren won a 2007 christy award for excellence in christian fiction. 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 announces the winners of the 2017 christian book. 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. Nights away must be different from any other nights away used in the other sections of this award. Fortunately for young, jesus decided to speak once again and after just a short time on the market, this new book has reached platinum level of sales.

Among her books are my easter basket, an ecpa silver medallion winner, and the hear me read series, an ecpa platinum award winner. Lewis was a schoolteacher and an accomplished musician before becoming a bestselling and awardwinning author. Christian retailings best award amish fiction, the bridesmaid home to. Five finalists are chosen in each category unless there is a tie. The power of a praying husband received the 2002 gold medallion book award now known as the ecpa christian book award program. Eligibility for these awards is attained whenever a book achieves the 500,000 copies sold.

The ecpa milestone sales award program recognizes outstanding sales. Luther and katharina wins 2016 ecpa book award waterbrook. 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. Ecpa announces 2012 christian book award winners in seven. Life, faith and finishing well thomas nelson, which also received ecpas gold award in 20 for surpassing 500,000 in sales.

Ecpa platinum book award for more than 1,000,000 copies sold. She is a speaker, teacher, writer, editor, singer, and publishing coach. In addition, he also received the associations lifetime achievement award in 1990. New york times bestseller and 2012 ecpa book of the year. Harpercollins christian publishing wins two 2019 christian book. Winners will be announced at the awards gala, taking place on november 8 at lipscomb university in nashville tn, which will be hosted by bestselling christian authors karen kingsbury, andrew peterson and chris fabry. Bronze award over 100,000 sold gold award over 500,000 sold platinum award 1 million sold diamond award 10 million sold christian book award winner. Complete six nights away as an explorer scout of which four must be camping. Ecpa gold medallion book award book awards librarything. Mark kuyper, president, evangelical christian publishers association, 4809663998 ext. Pdf nrsv the c s lewis bible hardcover download full.

This years platinum, gold and silver award recipients are recognized for their consistency in meeting patient care guidelines for ami patients. Mar 29, 2018 hollingsworth has won numerous other literary awards including the evangelical christian publishers association gold book award and the ecpa platinum book award. Beverly lewis new york times bestselling author awards. Growing old has been the greatest surprise of my life, said billy graham, known by many as gods ambassador. 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 announcements were made at the ecpa awards celebration, held in conjunction with the ecpa leadership summit hosted in nashville, tenn. Does the quantity of your responsibilities squeeze out the quality of your life. To heaven and back earns ecpa platinum award frontgate.

Are urgent things so pressing that you dont have inner time to sort out whats really important. The theme of the 2018 global media summit is victory in battle. He has authored 23 books for men, is featured contributor on fox news, and is known internationally as a justice advocate speaking forcefully on issues of sexual slavery, fatherlessness, domestic violence, and. Nearing home is billy grahams first christian book of the year, though two of his titles have received gold medallion awards approaching hoofbeats, 1984 and just as i am, 1998 along with 15 gold platinum sales awards from ecpa over the years. In addition to the christian book awards, the ecpa also recognized harpercollins christian publishing for distinguished sales milestones with the diamond, gold and platinum sales awards. Lisa bergren for the book god gave us you lisa bergren for the book god gave us christmas. The 2014 awards were given in seven categories, including bibles, fiction, children, inspiration, bible reference, nonfiction and new author. The program focuses on the following design merits. Performance achievement awards american college of. Top shelf covers were announced and celebrated at ecpas annual pubu.

Ecpa announces the 2016 christian book award winners. 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. Lisa bergren for the book god gave us you lisa bergren for the book god gave us. Be a member of explorer scouts for at least six months. Ecpa bestows the platinum award to titles that have sold at least one million copies. 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 tracks sales of christian books, and awards the platinum book award for books whose sales exceed one million, and the diamond book award for sales exceeding ten million. Billy graham a great american christian evangelist saint. To gain this award the following requirements must be completed. Since 1978, ecpa has given annual christian book awards formerly gold medallion. Here is another entry in a series i am calling the bestsellers. King is an awardwinning journalist and the author of platinum. Today, the evangelical christian publishers association ecpa has announced the finalists for the 18th annual christy awards.

Hollingsworth has won numerous other literary awards including the evangelical christian publishers association gold book award and the ecpa platinum book award. Selling 500,000 copies each, the christmas story, the story of easter and the easter story all. Hospitals that received a 2019 performance achievement award are featured in the special u. The four horsemen of the apocalypse the new york times bestseller list. Ecpa international rights managers committee produces first international rights guide. Gms provides an opportunity for christian media professionals, both men and. 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. Is the clock a slavemaster or a tool that serves you. 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.

Established in 1990 by ecpa, the gold, platinum and diamond book awards recognize outstanding sales achievement of quality christian literature. He is the pastor of men at saddleback church where over 7,000 men are connected in small groups, and he is the founder of every man ministries, providing conferences, training, and resources to fuel the churchtochurch mens. Jun 22, 2014 here is another entry in a series i am calling the bestsellers. About jim and elizabeth george best selling authors. Mary hollingsworth is the bestselling author of more than one hundred christian books. One of the top 50 books that have shaped evangelicals christianity today, 2006 platinum book award, evangelical christian publishing association. The evening, hosted by radio host and author chris fabry, also bestowed gold and platinum awards to industry titles reaching 500,000 and 1 million in sales, and honored dr. Elizabeth george audio books, best sellers, author bio audible. A platinum award is presented when a book property sells 1 million units. A diamond award is presented when a book property sells 10 million units. Bronze level awards are for titles published january 2010 or later.

He is the pastor of men at saddleback church where over 7,000 men are connected in small groups, and he is the founder of every man ministries, providing conferences, training, and resources to fuel the churchtochurch men. Sarah youngs jesus always wins book award thanks to. Billy graham the billy graham evangelistic association. Ecpa will also make special presentations to those titles that have achieved double or triple platinum or diamond levels. Ecpa announces the winners of the 2017 christian book awards. Likewise, her delightful book, a girl after gods own heart, remains a treasured. Lisa bergren for the book god gave us you lisa bergren for the book god gave us christmas ecpa gold book award for more than 500,000 copies sold. With thirtythree years experience in christian publishing, she serves as president and publisher of creative enterprises studioa premier writing and publishing services group of almost 200 christian freelancers. He won several awards including the ecpa platinum book award for angels. The esv archaeology study bible is a cuttingedge academic resource for those looking to dig deeper into the historical context of the bible. In 2008, beverly lewis was awarded the ecpa gold book award, the ecpa platinum book award and the retailers choice award. 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. Hccp was also recognized with three platinum sales awards, which are.

Kenny luck is an ecpa platinum awardwinning author of the gods man and every man series of books and bible studies. Mar 02, 2020 in 2002, the book broke a 21year industry record by claiming the number one spot on the christian booksellers bestsellers list for 27 consecutive months. Ecpa trade shows launch, eventually expanding to six regional buying shows. In this series i am looking at the history and impact of some of the christian books that have sold more. Billy graham billy graham evangelistic association. The perennial bestseller the story of christmas won the platinum book award, a prestigious award reserved for titles that have sold 1 million copies. The evening also bestowed gold and platinum awards to industry titles reaching 500,000 and 1 million in sales, and honored intervarsity press publisher bob fryling with the ecpa chairpersons award. Elizabeth george born 1944 is an american author and christian speaker based in seattle, washington. Four worthykids titles earn ecpas platinum and gold sales. Since this book was written directly by god, it shouldnt surprise anyone that it won the ecpa book of the year. Harpercollins christian publishing wins two 2019 christian book 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.

Gods secret agents, the ecpa gold book award for the holy spirit, and the ecpa gold book award for approaching hoofbeats. Christian book award winner, ecpa, us, 1978 i started to read it thinking i was going to read a pleasant little easytoread book on the subject of pain. Evangelical christian publishers association wikipedia. Join billy graham as he shares the challenges of fading strength but still standing strong in his commitment to finishing life well. 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 gold book award 500,000 sold the crossroad the postcard the crossroad series. Ecpa platinum book award 1,000,000 sold, the shunning the heritage of. Established in 1990, the gold, platinum, and diamond book awards recognize outstanding sales achievement in christian literature. Knowing god paperback one of the top 50 books that have shaped evangelicalschristianity today, 2006.

Five of the books in the series have received ecpa sales milestone awards four platinum awards and one gold award. She is the coauthor of original gangster and the new york times bestseller keep the faith. She also coauthored 4 marriage books and 3 childrens books with jim george, her author husband. This edition is updated with americanized language and spelling and features a new preface by the author. Invite kenny to speak kenny luck is an ecpa platinum award winning author, pastor, mens expert, and founder of every ministries.

She has authored over 80 books and gift books aimed mainly towards adult women and also young adults, teens, tweens, and children. The ecpa milestone sales award program recognizes outstanding sales achievement in the publication of quality christian literature. Presented annually to the finest in christian publishing since 1978, the christian book award program honors the best of the year in 11 categories. From 1978 to 2005, the program was known as the gold medallion book award. Her work has appeared in vibe, giant, uptown, essence, king, ms. Mary manz simon is a childrens market specialist, consultant, speaker, and awardwinning childrens book author with more than three million books sold.

The evangelical christian publishers association ecpa has recognized 30 books for outstanding sales achievement during its 2008 publishing university pubu held outside of chicago in west lombard, il. I would have never guessed what god had in store for me, and i know that as i am. View a list of the 2019 performance achievement award recipients. 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. Record year of gold and platinum sales award recipients. The christian book award program recognizes the highest quality in christian books and bibles and is among the oldest and most prestigious awards program. Packers classic has helped christians around the world discover the wonder, the glory, and the joy of knowing god. May 2018 worthy publishing is pleased to announce that ecpa has awarded four worthykids titles with sales achievement awards. Ecpa to present bestselling author stormie omartian with the.