150 Award Genres
Children
- Children - Action
- Children - Adventure
- Children - Animals
- Children - Audiobook
- Children - Christian
- Children - Coming of Age
- Children - Concept
- Children - Educational
- Children - Fable
- Children - Fantasy/Sci-Fi
- Children - General
- Children - Grade 4th-6th
- Children - Grade K-3rd
- Children - Mystery
- Children - Mythology/Fairy Tale
- Children - Non-Fiction
- Children - Picture Book
- Children - Preschool
- Children - Preteen
- Children - Religious Theme
- Children - Social Issues
Christian
- Christian - Amish
- Christian - Biblical Counseling
- Christian - Devotion/Study
- Christian - Fantasy/Sci-Fi
- Christian - Fiction
- Christian - General
- Christian - Historical Fiction
- Christian - Living
- Christian - Non-Fiction
- Christian - Romance - Contemporary
- Christian - Romance - General
- Christian - Romance - Historical
- Christian - Thriller
Fiction
- Fiction - Action
- Fiction - Adventure
- Fiction - Animals
- Fiction - Anthology
- Fiction - Audiobook
- Fiction - Chick Lit
- Fiction - Crime
- Fiction - Cultural
- Fiction - Drama
- Fiction - Dystopia
- Fiction - Fantasy - Epic
- Fiction - Fantasy - General
- Fiction - Fantasy - Urban
- Fiction - General
- Fiction - Graphic Novel/Comic
- Fiction - Historical - Event/Era
- Fiction - Historical - Personage
- Fiction - Holiday
- Fiction - Horror
- Fiction - Humor/Comedy
- Fiction - Inspirational
- Fiction - Intrigue
- Fiction - LGBTQ
- Fiction - Literary
- Fiction - Magic/Wizardry
- Fiction - Military
- Fiction - Mystery - General
- Fiction - Mystery - Historical
- Fiction - Mystery - Legal
- Fiction - Mystery - Murder
- Fiction - Mystery - Sleuth
- Fiction - Mythology
- Fiction - New Adult
- Fiction - Paranormal
- Fiction - Realistic
- Fiction - Religious Theme
- Fiction - Science Fiction
- Fiction - Short Story/Novela
- Fiction - Social Issues
- Fiction - Southern
- Fiction - Sports
- Fiction - Supernatural
- Fiction - Suspense
- Fiction - Tall Tale
- Fiction - Thriller - Conspiracy
- Fiction - Thriller - Environmental
- Fiction - Thriller - Espionage
- Fiction - Thriller - General
- Fiction - Thriller - Legal
- Fiction - Thriller - Medical
- Fiction - Thriller - Political
- Fiction - Thriller - Psychological
- Fiction - Thriller - Terrorist
- Fiction - Time Travel
- Fiction - Urban
- Fiction - Visionary
- Fiction - Western
- Fiction - Womens
Non-Fiction
- Non-Fiction - Adventure
- Non-Fiction - Animals
- Non-Fiction - Anthology
- Non-Fiction - Art/Photography
- Non-Fiction - Audiobook
- Non-Fiction - Autobiography
- Non-Fiction - Biography
- Non-Fiction - Business/Finance
- Non-Fiction - Cooking/Food
- Non-Fiction - Cultural
- Non-Fiction - Drama
- Non-Fiction - Education
- Non-Fiction - Environment
- Non-Fiction - Genealogy
- Non-Fiction - General
- Non-Fiction - Gov/Politics
- Non-Fiction - Grief/Hardship
- Non-Fiction - Health - Fitness
- Non-Fiction - Health - Medical
- Non-Fiction - Historical
- Non-Fiction - Hobby
- Non-Fiction - Home/Crafts
- Non-Fiction - Humor/Comedy
- Non-Fiction - Inspirational
- Non-Fiction - LGBTQ
- Non-Fiction - Marketing
- Non-Fiction - Memoir
- Non-Fiction - Military
- Non-Fiction - Motivational
- Non-Fiction - Music/Entertainment
- Non-Fiction - New Age
- Non-Fiction - Occupational
- Non-Fiction - Parenting
- Non-Fiction - Relationships
- Non-Fiction - Religion/Philosophy
- Non-Fiction - Retirement
- Non-Fiction - Self Help
- Non-Fiction - Short Story/Novela
- Non-Fiction - Social Issues
- Non-Fiction - Spiritual/Supernatural
- Non-Fiction - Sports
- Non-Fiction - Travel
- Non-Fiction - True Crime
- Non-Fiction - Womens
- Non-Fiction - Writing/Publishing
Poetry
Romance
Young Adult
- Young Adult - Action
- Young Adult - Adventure
- Young Adult - Coming of Age
- Young Adult - Fantasy - Epic
- Young Adult - Fantasy - General
- Young Adult - Fantasy - Urban
- Young Adult - General
- Young Adult - Horror
- Young Adult - Mystery
- Young Adult - Mythology/Fairy Tale
- Young Adult - Non-Fiction
- Young Adult - Paranormal
- Young Adult - Religious Theme
- Young Adult - Romance
- Young Adult - Sci-Fi
- Young Adult - Social Issues
- Young Adult - Thriller
Illustration Award
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From the Boxing Ring to the Ashram
Wisdom for Mind, Body and Spirit
Deborah Charnes

2023 Finalist
262 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Health - Fitness

From the Boxing Ring to the Ashram: Wisdom for Mind, Body and Spirit is a self-help book that touches on life lessons and holistic health. It is best suited to the general adult reading audience and was penned by Deborah Charnes. In this intuitive, engaging, and deeply wise work, our author takes us through many of the difficult challenges we may face in our lives through the attitudes and experiences of a wide variety of mentors. Whilst some are what you’d expect from a work about self-improvement and harmony within oneself, there are also gurus from much more unexpected places, forming a fascinating picture of how we can develop into our best selves.
Deborah Charnes knows exactly how to pitch her work to give access and empathy to as wide a range of readers as possible. Even the most cynical audiences who might not usually find self-help works empowering or relatable would be hard-pressed not to find Charnes’s tone engaging or resist her well-organized collection of wisdom nuggets. There is charm to be found in everyday moments without the need for huge gestures or big spiritual trips to find oneself, and this book certainly helps you on your journey to find small ways to combat big problems. As someone who lives with chronic pain, the journey to healing and being at peace with your body is often fraught with mental anguish that’s just as damaging as the physical sensations. This book teaches you how to just go easy on yourself and accept new forms of healing into your life. I would certainly recommend From the Boxing Ring to the Ashram to any reader seeking a well-written, friendly, and balanced approach to spirituality, healing, and harmony.
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Aging Gracefully for Women Over 50
Dr. Steve's Guide to Help Reverse Aging, Disease, Weight Gain and Energy Lost
Dr. Steve Kringold

2023 Honorable Mention
200 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Health - Fitness

Aging Gracefully for Women Over 50 by Dr. Steve Kringold guides women over 50 on how they can live their best lives with a strong and healthy mind, body, and soul. Kringold provides detailed, insightful, and helpful tips on how women over 50 can look and feel younger and slow down aging. All his recommendations are natural and proven lifestyle choices that improve an individual's overall health and quality of life. In this comprehensive outline, Kringold truly gets it and has a keen understanding of the unique challenges women face when growing older, especially the societal pressures and expectations that add to the stresses women experience. Aging Gracefully for Women Over 50 is a book that women over 50 and younger should read because the advice in the book applies to living a healthy lifestyle at any age and can be implemented by younger people too.
I enjoyed reading Aging Gracefully for Women Over 50 by Dr. Steve Kringold. It was a delightful, elevating, inspirational and refreshing book. I'm not over 50 yet, but I loved it. The information shared is well-researched and expertly compiled to be relevant to women's main concerns regarding aging. Kringold provides actionable steps that women can take and details of the foods they should eat, physical and mental exercises they can do, and how to improve their sleep and spiritual well-being. I was making notes while reading, especially about which fruits and vegetables to eat. I particularly enjoyed the section on how to improve your sleep. After reading Aging Gracefully for Women Over 50, you get a whole new perspective on health, a cohesive one.
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Intermittent Fasting Transformation
The 45-Day Program for Women to Lose Stubborn Weight, Improve Hormonal Health, and Slow Aging
Cynthia Thurlow

2023 Bronze Medal
336 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Health - Fitness

Intermittent Fasting Transformation by Cynthia Thurlow is truly inspirational for the many women who believe that putting on weight, having aches and pains, and being perennially fatigued are all simply signs of getting older. Through a step-by-step discussion of what, why, and how, she shows her readers that they too, like the actual clients whose stories she includes, can positively transform their general state of well-being. In terms that a layperson can understand, Thurlow explains how the body’s systems function and why as a result of our lifestyle, we may not be operating optimally. Then she shows how through intermittent fasting and dedication to a healthier more natural diet, this situation can be rectified and negative conditions even reversed.
Intermittent Fasting Transformation is written in a chatty style, such that one feels that Thurlow is addressing the person reading the book. This personal approach is enhanced by the fact that Thurlow shares her life’s journey to being an intermittent fasting advocate, as well as by the inclusion of illustrative examples from Thurlow’s clients. Moreover, she metaphorically holds the reader’s hand through their 45-day journey to transformation so that no day is without something new to try, be it an exercise or a recipe. I experienced several 'aha' moments as Thurlow’s explanations made something I had been vaguely aware of suddenly make complete sense. I felt that Thurlow’s intermittent fasting program was something I was capable of doing and, in fact, should do. Read the book – it just could be life-changing!
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Chasing Perfection
A Journey to Healing, Fitness, and Self-Love
Rachel Brooks

2023 Silver Medal
190 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Health - Fitness

Chasing Perfection: A Journey to Healing, Fitness, and Self-Love by Rachel Brooks is a thought-provoking book that will inspire, encourage, and empower readers to embrace a life filled with passion and purpose. Most of the time in life problems are not addressed properly, they are just pushed aside. Reading the insights in this book will give hope to many readers out there to make their own choices and determine their destination; choose truth over lies, love over hate, confidence over doubt, faith over fear, and courage over comfort. The tools in the book will help readers to love and accept the self, and understand the key to unlocking destiny is in the power of choices they make for themselves.
What makes readers easily connect with Chasing Perfection is because the author's personal story and experiences make the book more human and palpable. Rachel Brooks speaks about how her struggles and hardships shaped her as a person and made her what she is today. The Points to Ponder section will actually help readers to reflect and make positive changes in the areas of their lives where they need it is required. The book is also a good way to make readers become more aware of themselves and see how their perception about themselves and the world around them needs to be changed. The author's honesty when it comes to talking about herself and her life is heartwarming and makes this book real and tangible.
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Stroke Recovery
Leg Stability and Walking Gait
Tracy L. Markley

2023 Gold Medal
172 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Health - Fitness

Stroke survivors face enormous challenges on their road to recovery. They require constant physical therapy and exercise for their core and back muscles and posture training to regain movement in their legs, feet, and toes. Tracy L. Markley is a fitness specialist with over two decades of experience in working with stroke survivors. In Stroke Recovery: Leg Stability and Walking Gait, she shows readers the anatomy and biomechanics of body movement to give caregivers, practicing physical therapists, and students the necessary knowledge they need to ensure stroke survivors receive optimal guidance during their recovery. Using vivid illustrations and in-depth descriptions, Markley explains the roles of the different muscles, bones, and nerves and provides a thorough breakdown of strengthening exercises to help stroke survivors recover. When doing exercises such as Pilates, Markley insists on patience and perseverance.
This is the second book I've read by Tracy L. Markley, and I find her work, knowledge, and research on stroke recovery not only impressive but also immensely inspirational. Stroke Recovery is a must-read for anyone who is or has a family member or friend currently on the road to recovery from a stroke. Markley’s approach to the subject matter is meticulous and offers readers a comprehensive look into how the specified exercises work upon the particular muscles, bones, and nerves affected by stroke. Despite some of the more technical terms used to describe various body parts, the content is easy to grasp due to Markley's accessible and personable writing style. After finishing the book, you're going to feel motivated. Highly recommended.
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Staying Healthy Living Longer
7 Powerful Principles for a Healthier You!
Mary Dicaro, PT

2022 Finalist
408 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Health - Fitness

Staying Healthy Living Longer: 7 Powerful Principles for a Healthier You! by Mary Dicaro, PT, is a much-needed book on staying fit. As the author has completed multiple certifications at several institutes and worked as a therapist, her advice should not be taken lightly. Rather than following the old adage that pain and sickness come with aging, Mary argues that there are ways to maintain your health. Outlining seven strategies that everyone can use to age gracefully, Mary emphasizes the importance of curiosity and passion in learning about healthier habits and maintaining a healthy stress level.
Considering how the global pandemic has reminded us to take more precautions with our health, Staying Healthy Living Longer could not have come at a more opportune time. While heavily relying on science, the book masterfully walks the fine line between providing irrefutable evidence for its main points and using too many scientific terms for the average reader. I greatly appreciated how Mary Dicaro weaves in several memorable quotes that further illustrate her arguments. I also loved how the book was organized, as I found it easy to look for a specific part when I read it for the second time. By reading this book, I realized the importance of having a correct sleeping schedule. This lesson was difficult for me as a university student since I often had to sleep late to finish all my assignments. For anyone looking for ways to improve their overall health and extra motivation to maintain their fitness, you cannot possibly go wrong with this book!
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Reclaim the Rebel
12 Rebellious Acts to Achieve Unconditional Love for Your Body
Lizzy Cangro

2022 Honorable Mention
146 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Health - Fitness

Reclaim the Rebel: 12 Rebellious Acts to Achieve Unconditional Love for Your Body by Lizzy Cangro is a self-help guide that eschews the messages women have had pounded into their heads their entire lives. Cangro reaches deeply into the female psyche and pulls out all the mental and emotional barriers that keep us from loving our physical selves. The book is broken down into its twelve promised acts, each of which is structured by a unique format. These include a brief overview of the act, the illusion of false ideologies that necessitate a rebellious act, the rebellious act itself, the exercise to implement the act, the battle that will likely rear its ugly head along the way, and a summary of what the act is at its conclusion for quick reference when we need it.
While reading Reclaim the Rebel, I was kind of looking around the room to find Lizzy Cangro. It was as if she knew me so well that she had to be hiding in a closet, spying on me. Lizzy? Are you there? When she was nowhere to be found amongst my one-size-too-small dresses that still had tags, bought in anticipation of losing that bit of extra weight so they would fit, I redirected my attention to what Cangro had to say. This was not a difficult task as the book is styled for ease of reading and the writing is so clean and well-executed, one might feel it is a conversation with a friend and not really a book. The most touching of the twelve to me is called Trust Your Gut. Cangro shares her battle with anorexia and the loss of control in a hospitalization. The advice she received was everywhere. The act when it comes to feeding our body is simple: tune out the chatter and listen to your body. Craving carbs? Have some. Stop dieting. Start rebelling. This is an excellent book that will certainly resonate with those lucky enough to read it.
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One Disease: Redox Imbalance
How Stress Becomes Disease
Michael R. Sherer

2022 Bronze Medal
233 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Health - Fitness

One Disease: Redox Imbalance: How Stress Becomes Disease by Michael R. Sherer is a self-help book that could save your life. This author explains how redox (reduction of oxidation) imbalance in the body is responsible for stress-induced disease. As we have all read and learned, stress can contribute to several health problems, but Sherer describes how redox is responsible for almost all of it, from diabetes to cancer, to mental illness. He has accumulated a lot of information based on thousands of Pubmed articles and uses this to show you his innovative idea. Besides this information, the author explains in easy-to-understand language how to improve your health in various ways, from exercise to diet, to stress-reducing activities, since most illnesses and diseases can be prevented.
Redox imbalance may be a new concept to most readers, but it makes so much sense once you're reading the book. Understanding it is the first step toward better health and less stress. It could save healthcare expenses, anguish, and even lives. Researchers are aware of it, but this book seeks to educate the general public. The information isn't difficult to grasp, and I highly recommend it. It doesn't claim to be a miracle cure; it just encourages readers to learn about it and helps you sift through the medical information you hear from all sides. I gravitate toward sensible self-help books that give inside information on ways you can live a healthier life. For this reason, One Disease: Redox Imbalance: How Stress Becomes Disease by Michael R. Sherer could be one of the most essential health books you'll read this year.
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Dear Stroke, You Suck
The Journey of A Fitness Trainer and Stroke Survivor
Tracy L Markley

2022 Silver Medal
160 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Health - Fitness

Dear Stroke, You Suck is an inspirational memoir recounting the story of a stroke survivor's journey back to recovery by Biomechanics Specialist Tracy L. Markley. Six months after suffering a stroke, Gary, the survivor, meets personal trainer Tracy at a gym in Florence, Oregon. Finding a common ground in their shared origins in Southern California, the two soon form a bond of friendship and work together toward Gary's recovery. A gifted artist from a young age, Gary soon assimilates himself into Tracy's training sessions, keeping a cheerful and optimistic demeanor all the way through. The book provides pictures and illustrations of the exercises and daily routines Tracy employed on Gary, focusing on the muscle groups needed to be worked upon for a successful road to recovery for stroke survivors.
If you ever had to deal with health issues or have a close relative or friend on a journey to recovery, I highly recommend Dear Stroke, You Suck. On top of providing hope and relief for stroke survivors, Tracy L. Markley's motivational memoir provides beneficial exercises and techniques one can employ on their road to recovery. The illustrations and pictures help readers gain a better understanding of posture while engaging in various exercises, as well as the muscle groups needing to be worked upon. Tracy uses easily understandable vocabulary, making the book accessible for readers lacking the technical know-how of the human anatomy or the names of the various exercises. I'm glad I read Dear Stroke, You Suck because I have found it very educational and inspirational.
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Stay off My Operating Table
A Heart Surgeon’s Metabolic Health Guide to Lose Weight, Prevent Disease, and Feel Your Best Every Day
Philip Ovadia

2022 Gold Medal
174 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Health - Fitness

Philip Ovadia, M.D. wants to work himself out of a job. But, as a cardiac surgeon, Philip shares his wisdom and knowledge of metabolic health to keep people off his heart surgery table. Philip tells his story (yes, he was morbidly obese) in Stay Off My Operating Table. He then shares how others can achieve better wellness following his system. Philip debunks twelve common myths that most people believe because most medical professionals believe and teach these. The seven principles shared to change your health and life are very doable and sustainable. Philip explains the problem, teaches the system, and then challenges and leads you on your life-long journey to having metabolic health. The third section of this book puts it all together and gives you guidelines on eating and making good choices.
Stay Off My Operating Table was authored by Philip Ovadia, M.D. to help people live a healthy lifestyle. Every technical term he uses, he thoroughly and simply explains for the average layman. Philip not only writes about metabolic health, but he is also a living example of how well it works. If one seeks a guide for a journey, it is wise to consult someone who has been on that journey before. Philip fits the role. He leads from experience and knowledge. He is not only a doctor, but he is also a patient who learned the importance of metabolic health. His goal is to teach people to live healthily and prevent diseases in the first place. Philip has given us a most invaluable addition to the field of health.
