American Christian Fiction Writers is pleased to announce the 2024 award winners. The awards were presented Saturday, September 7th at the annual ACFW Gala, which was held in New Orleans, Louisiana. American Christian Fiction Writers is a professional organization devoted to the craft of Christian Fiction, and helping writers expand their knowledge of the publishing industry.
The winners are as follows:
Lifetime Achievement Award – Deborah Raney
Mentor of the Year – Dani Pettrey
Agent of the Year – Kristy Cambron (Gardner Literary)
Editor of the Year – Teresa Crumpton (AuthorSpark)
Volunteer of the Year – Ian Acheson
Martha Rogers Member Service Award – Linda Yezak
2024 Genesis Awards
Contemporary – Deena Adams (The Cellophane Bridge)
Historical – Carrie Hachadurian (A Few Lines to Say Hello)
Historical Romance – Bailey Cornell (A Place for Grace)
Mystery/Suspense/Thriller – J. A. Webb (Settlement)
Novella – Erin Mifflin (Just As You Are)
Romance – Jeanne Takenaka (The Innkeeper’s Second Chance)
Romantic Suspense – Kelly Lobato (Parting Glass Lore)
Speculative – Pat Schantz (Sword Asher)
Young Adult – B. Anne Stevens (The Rabbit’s Foot: The Tales of Ella Strawberry, Book 1)
2024 Carol Awards
Contemporary
A Million Little Choices by Tamera Alexander
Tyndale House
Editor – Jerry Jenkins
Historical
Code Name Edelweiss by Stephanie Landsem
Tyndale House
Editor – Kathy Olson
Historical Romance
The Legacy of Longdale Manor – Carrie Turansky
Bethany House (Baker Publishing Group)
Editors – Jessica Sharpe and Jennifer Veilleux
Mystery/Suspense/Thriller
What Happens Next by Christina Suzann Nelson
Bethany House (Baker Publishing Group)
Editors – Rochelle Gloege and Jennifer Veilleux
Novella
Christmas Snowstorm Standoff by Sami A. Abrams
Sunrise Publishing
Editors – Lynette Eason and Susan May Warren
Romance
Memory Lane by Becky Wade
ACFW QIP (Qualified Independently Published)
Editor – Charlene Patterson
Romantic Suspense
Under Fire by Lynn H. Blackburn
Revell
Editors – Amy Ballor and Kelsey Bowen
Short Novel
Their Holiday Secret by Betsy St. Amant
Love Inspired (Harlequin)
Editors – Emily Rodmell and Caroline Timmings
Speculative
Of Sea and Smoke by Gillian Bronte Adams
Enclave Publishing (Oasis Family Media)
Editor – Lisa Laube
Young Adult
Sky of Seven Colors by Rachelle Nelson
Enclave Publishing (Oasis Family Media)
Editor – Lisa Laube
Debut Author
Dear Henry, Love Edith by Becca Kinzer
Tyndale House
Editor – Kathy Olson
Media Contact:
Jeane Burgess – Tall Oak Media
918-630-9695 – jeane@mytalloak.com
Website: acfw.com