2005 WinnersThe Leslie K. Tarr Award
Winner: Poet Margaret Avison of Toronto, two-time winner of the Governor General's Award, winner of the Griffin Poetry Prize, and officer of The Order of Canada. Given in recognition of career achievement and outstanding contribution to Christian writing and publishing in Canada. Sponsored by Tyndale University College and Seminary.
The Partnership Award
Winner (Tie): Fazal Karim Jr., Publisher/Editor-in-Chief, The Christian Herald.
Winner (Tie): Monica Leis and Johanne Robertson, Co-Owners/Co- Publishers, Maranatha News.
For exceptional support and encouragement of Canadian writers and editors who are Christian. Sponsored by The Word Guild.
The Best New Canadian Christian Author Award
Winner: Deborah Gyapong of Ottawa for a novel, The Defilers.
Given to encourage first-time Canadian authors to write fiction and non- fiction books expressing Christian faith in a clear, original and inspiring way. Open to writers who have not had a book published previously by a royalty-paying publisher. The winner receives a book publishing contract and an advance of $1,000 against future royalties. Sponsored by Castle Quay Books Canada (an imprint of Augsburg Fortress Publishers Canada) and Essence Publishing.
2005 Canadian Christian Writing Awards
BOOK AWARDS
Relationships Book:
Winner: David C. Bentall of Vancouver for The Company You Keep: The Transforming Power of Male Friendship, published by Augsburg Fortress Publishers, Kitchener, Ont.
Judge: Don Pape
Sponsor: Joy Equipping Ministries
Personal Growth/Individual Book:
Winner: David C. Bentall of Vancouver for The Company You Keep: The Transforming Power of Male Friendship, published by Augsburg Fortress Publishers, Kitchener, Ont.
Award of Merit: David Benner of Hamilton for The Gift of Being Yourself: The Sacred Call to Self-Discovery, published by InterVarsity Press, Downers Grove, Ill.
Judge: Larry Cornies
Sponsor: Blessings Christian Marketplace
Personal Growth/Bible Study & Theology Book:
Winner: Denyse O'Leary of Toronto for By Design or by Chance? The Growing Controversy on the Origins of Life in the Universe, published by Castle Quay Books, Kitchener, Ont.
Judge: Mark Elliot
Sponsor: Canadian Bible Society
Life Stories Book:
Winner: Lori Knutson of Calgary for Sacred Simplicities: Seeing the Miracles in Our Lives, published by Anglican Book Centre Publishing, Toronto
Award of Merit: Deborah Grey of Edmonton for Never Retreat, Never Explain, Never Apologize: My Life, My Politics, published by Key Porter Books, Toronto
Award of Merit: Maxine Hancock of Vancouver for Gold from the Fire, published by Regent College Publishing, Vancouver
Award of Merit: Tricia Kell of Winnipeg for Chain of Miracles, published by Tate Publishing & Enterprises, Mustang, Okla.
Judge: Lois Richer
Sponsor: World Vision Canada
Culture Book:
Winner (Tie): Denyse O'Leary of Toronto for By Design or by Chance? The Growing Controversy on the Origins of Life in the Universe, published by Castle Quay Books, Kitchener, Ont.
Winner (Tie): Dianne B. Stinton of Nairobi, Kenya for Jesus of Africa: Voices of Contemporary African Christology, published by Orbis Books, Maryknoll, N.Y.
Award of Merit: Brian J. Walsh and Sylvia C. Keesmaat of Toronto for Colossians Remixed: Subverting the Empire, published by InterVarsity Press, Downers Grove, Ill.
Judge: Randall Holm
Sponsor: Bastian Publishing Services Ltd.
Leadership and Theoretical Book:
Winner: Stephen Westerholm of Hamilton for Perspectives Old and New on Paul: The "Lutheran" Paul and His Critics, published by William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, Grand Rapids, Mich.
Judge: Donald G. Bastian
Sponsor: Carl and Grace Snip
General Readership Book:
Winner: Philip Mathias of Toronto for The Perfect Prayer: Search for the Kingdom Through The Lord's Prayer, published by Augsburg Fortress Publishers, Kitchener, Ont.
Judge: Ron Dart
Sponsor: The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada/Faith Today
How To and Instructional Book:
Winner: Mary A. Kassian of Sherwood Park, Alta. for Conversation Peace: The Power of Transformed Speech, published by LifeWay Plaza Church Resources, Nashville, Tenn.
Award of Merit: Dave Loney of Rockwood, Ont. for Sweating from Your Eyes: Emotional Fitness For Men, published by Fresh Wind Press, Aldergrove, B.C.
Award of Merit: Lois Sweet of Almonte, Ont. for Writing with Spirit: A Journalistic Guide to Effective Writing, published by Castle Quay Books, Kitchener, Ont.
Judge: Elma Schemenauer
Sponsor: Wendy Elaine Nelles
Children's Picture Book:
Winner: David Kitz of Orleans, Ont. for Little Froggy Explores the BIG World: A Parable for Children Today, published by Essence Publishing, Belleville, Ont.
Judge: Connie Brummel Crook
Sponsor: Foundations Distributing Inc.
Young Adult Book:
Winner: N. J. Lindquist of Markham, Ont. for More Than Friends, published by That's Life Communications, Markham, Ont.
Judge: Connie Brummel Crook
Sponsor: Maranatha News
Special (poetry, anthology, gift book, etc.):
Winner: Hannah Main-Van Der Kamp of Victoria, B.C. for According to Loon Bay, published by The St. Thomas Poetry Series, Toronto
Judge: Susan Brandt
Sponsor: The Word Guild
Independently-Published Non-Fiction Book:
Winner: Jean Chamberlain Froese of Hamilton for Where Have All the Mothers Gone? Stories of courage and hope during childbirth among the world's poorest women, published by Essence Publishing, Belleville, Ont.
Award of Merit: Ray and Anna Wiseman of Fergus, Ont. for Exploring God's Route 66: An Introduction to the Bible, published by WordWise Associates, Fergus, Ont.
Judge: Gilbert G. Brandt
Sponsor: Word Alive Inc.
Independently-Published Fiction Book:
Winner (Tie): N. J. Lindquist of Markham, Ont. for More Than Friends, published by That's Life! Communications, Markham, Ont.
Winner (Tie): N. J. Lindquist of Markham, Ont. for Shaded Light, published by That's Life! Communications, Markham, Ont.
Judge: Richelle Wiseman
Sponsor: Denyse O'Leary
Historical Novel:
Winner: David Kitz of Orleans, Ont. for The Soldier, The Terrorist & The Donkey King: The Other Perspective - A First Century Novel, published by Essence Publishing, Belleville, Ont.
Judge: Marian Van Til
Sponsor: Connie Brummel Crook
Contemporary Novel:
Winner: Keith Clemons of Alton, Ont. for Above the Stars, published by George Colton Publishing, Orangeville, Ont.
Judge: Mindy Starns Clark
Sponsor: Contact Maintenance Corporation
Mystery/Suspense Novel:
Winner: N. J. Lindquist of Markham, Ont. for Shaded Light, published by That's Life! Communications, Markham, Ont.
Judge: Patricia H. Rushford
Sponsor: R. G. Mitchell Family Books
ARTICLE, SHORT STORY & POETRY CATEGORIES
News Article:
Winner: Josie Newman of Claremont, Ont. for "Shariah Law Under Review in Ontario After Outcry by Human-Rights Groups," published by Charisma Magazine, Lake Mary, Fla.
Judge: Leslie Scrivener
Sponsor: ChristianWeek
Feature Article:
Winner: Jon Dykstra of Edmonton for "Four Stupid Arguments Against Gay Marriage and One Good One," published by Reformed Perspective, Winnipeg
Award of Merit: Mark Buchanan of Duncan, B.C., for "The Good Fight," published by Leadership Journal, Carol Stream, Ill.
Judge: Bramwell Ryan
Sponsor: Maranatha News
General Readership Article:
Winner: Hendrik van der Breggen of Waterloo, Ont. for "Did The Easter Miracle Happen?" published by The Record, Kitchener, Ont.
Judge: Bon Harvey
Sponsor: The Crossroads Family of Ministries
Column/Editorial/First Person Essay:
Winner: Debra Fieguth of Kingston, Ont. for "Too Many People Have Died," published by ChristianWeek, Winnipeg
Award of Merit: Will Braun of Winnipeg for "America's Global Testimony: A Canadian Perspective," published by SojoMail/Sojourners, Washington, D.C.
Award of Merit: Brad Burke of Toronto for "Looking for a Miracle, published by Physician Magazine, Focus on the Family, Colorado Springs, Colo.
Judge: Lois Sweet
Sponsor: Christian Reformed Church in Canada
Column/Editorial/First Person Essay (regular/series):
Winner: N. J. Lindquist of Markham, Ont. for The Inside Story columns - "Writer Makes Time for What Matters" and "Writing is a Risky Business," published by ChristianWeek, Winnipeg
Judge: Marianne Meed Ward
Sponsor: Listen Up TV/Media Voice Generation
Inspirational/Devotional Article:
Winner: Mark Buchanan of Duncan, B.C., for "Where's My Party?" published by Discipleship Journal, Colorado Springs, Colo.
Judge: John Congram
Sponsor: Exchange Newsletter
Personal Experience Article:
Winner: Barbara Hunt of Port Perry, Ont. for "The Map," performed on CBC Radio One, Toronto
Award of Merit: Steve Bydeley of Kitchener, Ont. for "Let's Go Camping," published by The Ottawa Citizen, Ottawa
Judge: David Harris
Sponsor: The Salvation Army of Canada and Bermuda Territory
Profile/Human Interest:
Winner (Tie): Paul M. Beckingham of Vancouver for "Padre, Can I Have a Word?" published by Tidings, Steeves Mountain, N.B.
Winner (Tie): Patricia Paddey of Mississauga, Ont. for "John Tesh: Letting People Connect to God," published by Maranatha News, Etobicoke, Ont.
Judge: Marianne Meed Ward
Sponsor: Maranatha News
Review:
Winner: Paul M. Beckingham of Vancouver for "Restless Gods: The Renaissance of Religion in Canada," published by Faith Today, Markham, Ont.
Judge: David Harris
Sponsor: BC Christian News
Poetry:
Winner: Jan Wood of Big River, Sask. for "In a Civilized Society an Adulteress Isn't Stoned," published by Utmost Christian Writers, Edmonton
Judge: Bert Witvoet
Sponsor: Imago
Short story:
Winner: Deborah H. Gyapong of Ottawa for The Thong, published by Infuze Magazine, High Point, N.C.
Judge: Hugh Cook
Sponsor: Imago
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