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Explore Our Award Categories

Explore our 25+ categories, from Bible Study to Christian Fiction to Digital Media. Whether you’re an author, illustrator, or publisher, there’s a spot for your talent in our diverse set of categories. Submit your work today so you can reach new readers and industry pros who share a passion for Christian literature.

general categories

1. Bible Study

2. Christian Living

3. Devotional

4. Theology

5. Ministry/Mission

6. Catholic

7. Family/Parenting

8. Education

9. Spirituality

10. Illness/Death/Dying

11. Self-Help

12. Biography/Memoir- Inspiration

13. Biography/Memoir- Personal Struggle

14. Holiday

15. Children’s Picture Book

16. Juvenile/Young Adult Fiction

17. General Fiction

18. Romance Fiction

19. Mystery/Thriller

20. Keepsake/Gift/Specialty Bible

21. Poetry

22. Digital Media (eBook, Audiobook)

enduring light categories

To honor all the inspired Christian work published outside of the regular Illumination categories, we created the Enduring Light categories. The categories are awarded with our regular winners and receive the same benefits, they are just a way for us to recognize any books published since the year 2000 for their contributions to the Christian dialogue. Our purpose is to identify truly powerful books and bring them further recognition and exposure.

L1. Christian Thought

L2. Devotional

L3. Inspirational

L4. Christian Fiction

L5. Christian Children’s Book

Today, and always, I thank the judges at the Jenkins Group for affirming the message of healing and hope given to those who have walked, are walking, or who will ever walk with a loved one through Alzheimer’s Disease! Through this award, Joy In The Journey continues to be an Enduring Light in the lives who need its message!! Gratitude expressed to you, Jenkins Group…from this “little heart of mine!