APPLY FOR THE AWARD
SERVING CHRISTIAN WRITERS THROUGH FAIR RECOGNITION
Submitting your book to the Christian Book Excellence Awards is simple, accessible, and low-risk for authors and publishers. There is no entrance fee to apply, and no fees are ever charged to those who do not receive an award. Our desire is to remove unnecessary financial barriers for Christian writers while still maintaining a rigorous and credible evaluation process.
If your book is selected as a winner, several award seal tiers are available, depending on how you plan to use your recognition.
Please note that we do charge a fee for the use of your award. These fees support the professional production of the program—including graphic design for seals and promotional assets, administrative support, and operational costs—allowing us to keep applications free for all authors.
This is not a pay-to-win award. Every submission is reviewed on merit by qualified evaluators using defined criteria rooted in biblical fidelity, literary craft, clarity, and contribution to Christian discipleship. Evaluations are completed before any fees are discussed, and authors only pay if they choose to use the official seals and promotional materials.
We also offer discounted rates for U.S. military personnel, veterans, and first responders.
If you have any questions, please reach out to our team.
Level I — Seal Only — $105
Official Award Seal (Digital, Lifetime Use)
Delivered via email in high-resolution formats with global usage rights. Authors may place the seal on book covers, retail product webpages, author websites, newsletters, social media, promotional graphics, packaging, advertising materials, or printed collateral. Usage rights extend for the life of the book with no renewals or additional fees.
Digital Certificate of Recognition
Signed by the CEO and customized with the title and category of the book. Certificates may be displayed digitally or in print and are suitable for author websites, social media, Amazon A+ Content, media kits, or retail pages.
Standard Book Listing on Website
Features title, cover image, author name, category recognition, and purchase link.
Level II — Merit Package — $165
Official Award Seal (Digital, Lifetime Use)
Delivered via email in high-resolution formats with global usage rights. Authors may place the seal on book covers, retail product webpages, author websites, newsletters, social media, promotional graphics, packaging, advertising materials, or printed collateral. Usage rights extend for the life of the book with no renewals or additional fees.
Digital Certificate of Recognition
Signed by the CEO and customized with the title and category of the book. Certificates may be displayed digitally or in print and are suitable for author websites, social media, Amazon A+ Content, media kits, or retail pages.
Standard Book Listing on Website
Features title, cover image, author name, category recognition, and purchase link.
Two Social Media Announcement Graphics (1080×1080)
Designed for Instagram, Facebook, newsletters, and press materials, featuring your book cover and award seal for promotional use.
Automatic Entry in Book of the Year
Winning books are considered for the annual Book of the Year distinctions, granted to a select number of titles demonstrating exceptional literary and theological excellence. Recipients receive a bespoke digital seal (lifetime use) and a featured announcement/listing.
Level III — Distinguished Package — $215
Official Award Seal (Digital, Lifetime Use)
Delivered via email in high-resolution formats with global usage rights. Authors may place the seal on book covers, retail product webpages, author websites, newsletters, social media, promotional graphics, packaging, advertising materials, or printed collateral. Usage rights extend for the life of the book with no renewals or additional fees.
Digital Certificate of Recognition
Signed by the CEO and customized with the title and category of the book. Certificates may be displayed digitally or in print and are suitable for author websites, social media, Amazon A+ Content, media kits, or retail pages.
Standard Book Listing on Website
Features title, cover image, author name, category recognition, and purchase link.
Two Social Media Announcement Graphics (1080×1080)
Designed for Instagram, Facebook, newsletters, and press materials, featuring your book cover and award seal for promotional use.
Automatic Entry in Book of the Year
Winning books are considered for the annual Book of the Year distinctions, granted to a select number of titles demonstrating exceptional literary and theological excellence. Recipients receive a bespoke digital seal (lifetime use) and a featured announcement/listing.
Professional Review (Reprintable)
A written review posted to Goodreads, Amazon, and/or Barnes & Noble by the CEO of the Christian Book Excellence Awards, a decades-long publishing professional. Authors also receive the review text for reuse in newsletters, marketing, author websites, and retail pages. Third-party reviews increase reader trust, social proof, and conversion rates, particularly for ministry buyers and librarians.
Level IV — Excellence Package — $275
Official Award Seal (Digital, Lifetime Use)
Delivered via email in high-resolution formats with global usage rights. Authors may place the seal on book covers, retail product webpages, author websites, newsletters, social media, promotional graphics, packaging, advertising materials, or printed collateral. Usage rights extend for the life of the book with no renewals or additional fees.
Digital Certificate of Recognition
Signed by the CEO and customized with the title and category of the book. Certificates may be displayed digitally or in print and are suitable for author websites, social media, Amazon A+ Content, media kits, or retail pages.
Standard Book Listing on Website
Features title, cover image, author name, category recognition, and purchase link.
Two Social Media Announcement Graphics (1080×1080)
Designed for Instagram, Facebook, newsletters, and press materials, featuring your book cover and award seal for promotional use.
Automatic Entry in Book of the Year
Winning books are considered for the annual Book of the Year distinctions, granted to a select number of titles demonstrating exceptional literary and theological excellence. Recipients receive a bespoke digital seal (lifetime use) and a featured announcement/listing.
Professional Review (Reprintable)
A written review posted to Goodreads, Amazon, and/or Barnes & Noble by the CEO of the Christian Book Excellence Awards, a decades-long publishing professional. Authors also receive the review text for reuse in newsletters, marketing, author websites, and retail pages. Third-party reviews increase reader trust, social proof, and conversion rates, particularly for ministry buyers and librarians.
Expanded Book Listing
Listing is upgraded to include a book synopsis and a brief “Why Read This Book” section for readers and ministry audiences evaluating the title.
Author Bio Feature
Includes a provided author photo (optional), a short biography, and links to author websites or social platforms to support discoverability and platform building.
Level V — Premier Package — $415
Official Award Seal (Digital, Lifetime Use)
Delivered via email in high-resolution formats with global usage rights. Authors may place the seal on book covers, retail product webpages, author websites, newsletters, social media, promotional graphics, packaging, advertising materials, or printed collateral. Usage rights extend for the life of the book with no renewals or additional fees.
Digital Certificate of Recognition
Signed by the CEO and customized with the title and category of the book. Certificates may be displayed digitally or in print and are suitable for author websites, social media, Amazon A+ Content, media kits, or retail pages.
Standard Book Listing on Website
Features title, cover image, author name, category recognition, and purchase link.
Two Social Media Announcement Graphics (1080×1080)
Designed for Instagram, Facebook, newsletters, and press materials, featuring your book cover and award seal for promotional use.
Automatic Entry in Book of the Year
Winning books are considered for the annual Book of the Year distinctions, granted to a select number of titles demonstrating exceptional literary and theological excellence. Recipients receive a bespoke digital seal (lifetime use) and a featured announcement/listing.
Professional Review (Reprintable)
A written review posted to Goodreads, Amazon, and/or Barnes & Noble by the CEO of the Christian Book Excellence Awards, a decades-long publishing professional. Authors also receive the review text for reuse in newsletters, marketing, author websites, and retail pages. Third-party reviews increase reader trust, social proof, and conversion rates, particularly for ministry buyers and librarians.
Expanded Book Listing
Listing is upgraded to include a book synopsis and a brief “Why Read This Book” section for readers and ministry audiences evaluating the title.
Author Bio Feature
Includes a provided author photo (optional), a short biography, and links to author websites or social platforms to support discoverability and platform building.
Author Interview (Digital Feature)
A written Q&A conducted via email or Zoom with a seasoned writer and journalist (10+ years experience). The interview explores writing themes, theology, and the calling behind the book. Published on our website with provided author photos (optional) for long-term discoverability.
Editorial Book Review (Digital Feature)
A long-form editorial review with book images and purchase links, offering valuable SEO benefits for ongoing search visibility. Suitable for author press kits, media outreach, and platform promotion.
Level VI — Signature Package — $465
Official Award Seal (Digital, Lifetime Use)
Delivered via email in high-resolution formats with global usage rights. Authors may place the seal on book covers, retail product webpages, author websites, newsletters, social media, promotional graphics, packaging, advertising materials, or printed collateral. Usage rights extend for the life of the book with no renewals or additional fees.
Digital Certificate of Recognition
Signed by the CEO and customized with the title and category of the book. Certificates may be displayed digitally or in print and are suitable for author websites, social media, Amazon A+ Content, media kits, or retail pages.
Standard Book Listing on Website
Features title, cover image, author name, category recognition, and purchase link.
Two Social Media Announcement Graphics (1080×1080)
Designed for Instagram, Facebook, newsletters, and press materials, featuring your book cover and award seal for promotional use.
Automatic Entry in Book of the Year
Winning books are considered for the annual Book of the Year distinctions, granted to a select number of titles demonstrating exceptional literary and theological excellence. Recipients receive a bespoke digital seal (lifetime use) and a featured announcement/listing.
Professional Review (Reprintable)
A written review posted to Goodreads, Amazon, and/or Barnes & Noble by the CEO of the Christian Book Excellence Awards, a decades-long publishing professional. Authors also receive the review text for reuse in newsletters, marketing, author websites, and retail pages. Third-party reviews increase reader trust, social proof, and conversion rates, particularly for ministry buyers and librarians.
Expanded Book Listing
Listing is upgraded to include a book synopsis and a brief “Why Read This Book” section for readers and ministry audiences evaluating the title.
Author Bio Feature
Includes a provided author photo (optional), a short biography, and links to author websites or social platforms to support discoverability and platform building.
Author Interview (Digital Feature)
A written Q&A conducted via email or Zoom with a seasoned writer and journalist (10+ years experience). The interview explores writing themes, theology, and the calling behind the book. Published on our website with provided author photos (optional) for long-term discoverability.
Editorial Book Review (Digital Feature)
A long-form editorial review with book images and purchase links, offering valuable SEO benefits for ongoing search visibility. Suitable for author press kits, media outreach, and platform promotion.
Official Press Release
A formal announcement prepared for media use, suitable for inclusion in author press kits and outreach to bookstores, bloggers, ministry reviewers, and outlets covering Christian publishing.