ACFW announced the winners of multiple contests at the ACFW Gala on August 26, 2023 during the annual conference. Congratulations to all!

Lifetime Achievement

James Scott Bell

2023 Mentor of the Year

Tari Faris

2023 Agent of the Year

Steve Laube (The Steve Laube Agency)

2023 Editor of the Year 

Becky Monds (HarperCollins Christian Publishing)

2023 Volunteer of the Year

Rachel Hauck

The 2023 Martha Rogers Member Service Award

Brandilyn Collins

2023 ACFW Genesis Winners (Unpublished Writers)           

Contemporary

Leslie DeVooght – The Heartfelt Formula

Historical

Jacinta Meredith – A Picture of the Past

Historical Romance

Erin Mifflin – A Child So Fair

Mystery/Suspense/Thriller

Cindy Rieke – In the Name of Treason

Romance

Lisa Kelley – Last Wish for Tomorrow

Romantic Suspense

Elaine Clampitt – High Altitude Abduction

Speculative

Andra Loy – Inverse

Young Adult

Andra Loy – Echo of Secrets

2023 Carol Awards Winners

Contemporary

The Songs That Could Have Been by Amanda Wen

Kregel Publications

Editors – Dori DeVries Harrell and Janyre Tromp

Historical

The Lost Melody by Joanna Davidson Politano

Revell

Editors – Barbara Barnes and Vicki Crumpton

Historical Romance

Written on the Wind by Elizabeth Camden

Bethany House (Baker Publishing Group)

Editors Luke Hinrichs and Jessica Sharpe

Mystery/Suspense/Thriller

Fallout by Carrie Stuart Parks

Thomas Nelson Fiction (HarperCollins)

Editors – Amanda Bostic and Erin Healey

Novella

While Mortals Sleep (O Little Town collection) by Janyre Tromp

Kregel Publications

Editor Christina Tarabochia                                                                   

Romance

Turn to Me by Becky Wade

Bethany House (Baker Publishing Group)

Editors – Sarah Long and Raela Schoenherr

Romantic Suspense

Word of Honor by Hallee Bridgeman

Revell

Editors – Vicki Crumpton and Jessica English

Short Novel

Hunted in the Wilderness by Kellie VanHorn

Love Inspired (Harlequin)

Editor – Dina Davis

Speculative

Dream of Kings by Sharon Hinck

Enclave Publishing (Oasis Family Media)

Editor – Reagen Reed

Young Adult

Wishtress by Nadine Brandes

Thomas Nelson Fiction (HarperCollins)

Editor – Becky Monds

Debut Author

The Extraordinary Deaths of Mrs. Kip by Sara Brunsvold

Revell

Editor – Rachel McRae