Shining a Light on Exemplary Christian Books Since 2013 The Illumination Book Awards honor the best Christian books that illuminate, inspire, and uplift readers with messages of faith, hope, and grace. With over 25 categories—from Bible Study and Devotional to Christian Fiction and Romance—there's a category for your book. Submissions for the 2026 awards are open to authors, publishers, and illustrators worldwide. Books must be in English and published between 2024–2026 (or 2000+ for Enduring Light categories). All entries must be finished books, submitted in either print or eBook format.
Program: Illumination Price: $79.00 per category
Adding additional categories more than doubles your chance of winning an award? It's true. Most entrants choose multiple categories to increase their chances of winning a gold, silver or bronze award.
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