Books
Book—Apologetics
Colin McCartney of Scarborough, Ontario, for Red Letter Revolution: If We Did Revolution Jesus' Way (Castle Quay Books)
Phil M. Wagler of Zurich, Ontario, for Kingdom Culture: Growing the Missional Church (Word Alive Press)
Book—Biblical Studies
Craig Evans of Wolfville, Nova Scotia, for Jesus, the Final Days (Augsburg Fortress Canada)
David Kitz of Orleans, Ontario, for Psalms Alive! Connecting Heaven and Earth (Forever Books)
Stephen McAllister of Scarborough, Ontario, for What God Has Promised You: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Times – Reflections for Individual and Group Study from Paul's Epistle to the Romans (BPS Books)
Book—Children
Kathleen McMillan of Aldergrove, British Columbia, for Blue Beary (Siretona Creative)
Wendy van Leeuwen of Listowel, Ontario, for Terrific Tuesdays (Gumboot Books)
Book—Christian Living
Stewart Brown of Edmonton for Majesty in Motion: Creating an Encouragement Culture in All Your Relationships (Word Alive Press)
Dwight J. Olney of Caronport, Saskatchewan, for Master Mind: Thinking Like God (Word Alive Press)
David Wiens of Duchess, Alberta, for Beyond the Clutter: Discovering Personal Authenticity (Word Alive Press)
Book—Culture
Thomas Froese of Uganda for Ninety-Nine Windows: Reflections of a Reporter from Arabia to Africa and Other Roads Less Travelled (Essence Publishing)
Michael “Bull” Roberts of Mississauga, Ontario, for The Tender Heart of a Beast (Trimatrix Management Consulting Inc.)
Book—General Readership
Thomas Froese of Uganda for Ninety-Nine Windows: Reflections of a Reporter from Arabia to Africa and Other Roads Less Travelled (Essence Publishing)
M.D. Meyer of Norway House, Manitoba, for The Little Ones (Word Alive Press)
Michael “Bull” Roberts of Mississauga, Ontario, for The Tender Heart of a Beast (Trimatrix Management Consulting Inc.)
Book—Independently Published Fiction
Angus L. Franklin of Mississauga, Ontario, for The Lathe of God—A Quest For Noah's Ark (iUniverse Inc.)
M.D. Meyer of Norway House, Manitoba, for The Little Ones (Word Alive Press)
Book—Independently Published Non-fiction
Ron Corcoron of Victoria, British Columbia, for The Bishop or the King: How the Anglican Church of Canada has Failed to Defend Its King (Essence Publishing)
Sandra Crawford of North Vancouver, British Columbia, for In the Arms of my Beloved – A Journey through Breast Cancer (independently published)
Helen Martens of Winnipeg, Manitoba, for Felix Mendelssohn: Out of the Depths of His Heart (WinePress Publishing)
Book—Instructional
Bonnie Grove of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, for Your Best You: Discovering and Developing the Strengths God Gave You (Beacon Hill Press)
Eileen Stewart-Rhude of Oakville, Ontario, for The Leadership Edge: Seven Keys to Dynamic Christian Leadership for Women (Castle Quay Books)
Book—Leadership/Theoretical
Douglas Harink of Edmonton for 1 and 2 Peter: Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible (Brazos Press)
James K.A. Smith of Grand Rapids, Michigan, for Desiring the Kingdom: Worship, Worldview and Cultural Formation (Baker Publishing Group)
David Schnasa Jacobsen and Rob Allen Kelly of Waterloo, Ontario, for Kairos Preaching (Augsburg Fortress Canada)
Book—Life Stories
Ron Corcoron of Victoria, British Columbia, for The Bishop or the King: How the Anglican Church of Canada has Failed to Defend Its King (Essence Publishing)
Thomas Froese of Uganda for Ninety-Nine Windows: Reflections of a Reporter from Arabia to Africa and Other Roads Less Travelled (Essence Publishing)
Michael “Bull” Roberts of Mississauga, Ontario, for The Tender Heart of a Beast (Trimatrix Management Consulting Inc.)
Nikki Rosen of Burlington, Ontario, for In the Eye of Deception (McMaster University: Innovative Press)
Sam Rowland of Surrey, British Columbia, for Ten People You've Never Met Are About to Change Your Life (Word Alive Press)
Book—Relationship
Lisa M.S. Barrow of Port Colborne, Ontario, for In Darkness Light Dawns: Exposing Workplace Bullying (Purple Crown Publishing)
Stewart Brown of Edmonton, Alberta, for Majesty in Motion: Creating an Encouragement Culture in All Your Relationships (Word Alive Press)
Natalie Gidney of Weymouth, Nova Scotia, for Promises You Can Count On (Word Alive Press)
Michael “Bull” Roberts of Mississauga, Ontario, for The Tender Heart of a Beast (Trimatrix Management Consulting Inc.)
Novel—Contemporary
Bonnie Grove of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, for Talking to the Dead: A Novel (David C. Cook)
Eric E. Wright of Colborne, Ontario, for Captives of Minara (Word Alive Press)
Novel—Mystery/Suspense
M.D. Meyer of Norway House, Manitoba, for The Little Ones (Word Alive Press)
Eric E. Wright of Colborne, Ontario, for Captives of Minara (Word Alive Press)
Novel—Romance
Linda Hall of Fredericton, New Brunswick, for Shadows on the River (Harlequin/Steeple Hill)
Mags Storey of Newmarket, Ontario, for If Only You Knew (Kregel Publishing)
Article, Poetry, Song Lyric & Script Categories
Article—Blog Series
N. J. Lindquist of Markham, Ontario, for “The movement to re-engineer writers” and “Listening with your mind and your heart” (twgauthors.blogspot.com)
Marcia Lee Laycock of Blackfalds, Alberta, for “Finding the Words” and “The Inefficiency of an ADD Writer” (NovelJourney.blogspot.com)
Article—General Readership
Corrine Clyne of Winnipeg for “The Beauty of Drew” (Goldrock Press)
Donna Fawcett of St. Marys, Ontario, for “The Christmas Guest” (Christmas Miracles Anthology)
Thomas Froese of Uganda for ‘“He shoots! He Scores!’—Uganda-style” (The Hamilton Spectator)
John H. Redekop of Abbotsford, British Columbia, for “Do Wrong Parties Ever Win?” (No STV)
John H. Redekop of Abbotsford, British Columbia, for “Moral issues to consider in the voting booth” (BC Christian News)
Article—Inspirational/Devotional
Carolyn Arends of Surrey, British Columbia, for “The Benefit of Doubt” (Faith Today)
Jack Dueck of Waterloo, Ontario, for “Breaking Bread in a Barn” (Canadian Mennonite)
N. J. Lindquist of Markham, Ontario, for “Go it Alone or Ask for Help? The Christian Dilemma” (Maranatha News)
Article—Long Feature
Drew Dyck of Carol Stream, Illinois, for “Internet Porn Crisis – Church Response Needed” (Faith Today)
Debra Fieguth of Kingston, Ontario, for “Human Trafficking: Tragedy and Hope” (Faith Today)
Karen Stiller of Port Perry, Ontario, for “The Man Next Door: Billy Graham's Impact on Canada” (Faith Today)
John H. Redekop of Abbotsford, British Columbia, for “What Does God Expect of Citizens?” (Christianity.ca)
Article—Personal Experience
Cheryl Yingst Bartel of Calgary for “Rest of God” (CSC News, Centre Street Church)
Sharon Cavers of Cavan, Ontario, for “The Beauty of Her Hands” (LIVE)
Carol Mackay of Qualicum Beach, British Columbia, for “Whittling Words” (Adams Media)
Rose McCormick Brandon of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, for “Listening to My Hair Grow” (Testimony)
Article—Profile/Human Interest
Jack Dueck of Waterloo, Ontario, for “Come, Come and See” (Mennonite Brethren Herald)
Grace Fox of Abbotsford, British Columbia, for “Saving the Mothers” (SP Publications)
Sharon Espeseth of Barrhead, Alberta, for “Special Gift, Special Delivery” (Celebrate Life)
Article—Review
Alex Newman of Toronto, Ontario, for “Tolle Tales” (Faith & Friends)
John H. Redekop of Abbotsford, British Columbia, for “Disturbing, but a joy to read” (Mennonite Brethren Herald)
Article—Short Feature
Rose McCormick Brandon of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, for “Love Your Bible Enough to Wear it Out” (The Testimony)
Patricia Paddey of Mississauga, Ontario, for “If it Sounds Like Bias…Faith Today Interviews Media Researcher” (Faith Today)
John H. Redekop of Abbotsford, British Columbia, for “Do wrong parties ever win?” (No STV)
John H. Redekop of Abbotsford, British Columbia, for “Moral Issues to Consider in the Voting Booth” (BC Christian News)
Column – Single
Carolyn Arends of Surrey, British Columbia, for “The Benefit of Doubt” (Faith Today)
Patricia Calder of Colborne, Ontario, for “Stand Down, Soldier” (Northumberland Today)
Sara Davison of Guelph, Ontario, for “I missed the Christmas season express this year” (The Guelph Mercury)
Faye Sonier of Ottawa, Ontario, for “On a Personal Note: Euthanasia, Assisted Suicide and Abortion” (Christianity.ca)
Column – Series
Carolyn Arends of Surrey, British Columbia, for “Wrestling with Angels: Money Matters” and “Come, Lord Jesus” (Christianity Today)
Rod Barks of Nipawin, Saskatchewan, for “Fully known, yet still fully loved” and “Fathers can learn from the new General Motors” (Saskatoon Star Phoenix)
Thomas Froese of Uganda for “For dads and dad—dads everywhere” and “Orphans want to be loved, wherever they are.” (The Hamilton Spectator)
John G. Stackhouse of Vancouver for “Christ & Culture in Canada: All or Nothing at All?” and “The True Lifelong Learning” (Faith Today)
Poetry
Jan Wood of Big River, Saskatchewan, for “From Milk to Meat with Trepidation” (Utmost Christian Writers)
Bonnie Thomson of Pickering, Ontario, for “We Have Always Been a Family of Water Bearers” (Inscribe)
Song Lyrics
Carolyn Arends of Surrey, British Columbia, for “Something Out of Us” (2B Records)
Kelita Haverland of Mississauga, Ontario, for “Bella” (Heart & Soul Music)
Additional Categories:
Awards will also be presented to the winners of five categories for which there are no shortlists of finalists: Article—Children/Young Adult; Article—News; Book—Special; Book—Young Adult; Novel—Futuristic/Fantasy.
No awards will be presented this year in the following categories: Article—Short Story; Novel—Historical.
No entries were received in the category Scripts and Screenplays.
