The CT Book Awards: Recognizing Excellence in Christian Literature

Christianity Today's annual CT Book Awards is a celebration of outstanding Christian books across a wide range of genres and subjects. The awards are highly anticipated by authors, publishers, and readers alike, as they provide an opportunity to recognize excellence in Christian literature. These awards are presented in various categories, including:

• Apologetics/Evangelism
• Biblical Studies
• Bible and Devotional
• Children
• Young Adults
• Christian Living / Spiritual Formation
• The Church / Pastoral Leadership
• Culture, Poetry, and the Arts
• Fiction
• History/Biography
• Marriage, Family, and Singleness
• Missions / The Global Church
• Politics and Public Life
• Theology (Popular)
• Theology (Academic)

In addition to these categories, Christianity Today will also be naming a Book of the Year, chosen from the entire pool of nominees by a panel of CT editors. This award is a special recognition of a book that has made significant contributions to the world of Christian literature. The nomination process for the CT Book Awards is designed to be inclusive and accessible to authors and publishers from all genres and levels of expertise. To be eligible for nomination, a book must be published between November 1, 2024, and October 31, 2025. We are looking for scholarly and popular-level works and everything in between. A diverse panel of scholars, pastors, and other informed readers will evaluate the books. Authors and publishers can nominate as many books as they wish, and each nominee can be submitted in multiple categories. The entry fee for larger publishers is $40 per nomination, while smaller publishers pay $20 per nomination. Self-published authors can submit their books for $10 per nomination. Finalist books will be announced and notified in advance, and authors will be required to send a copy of their book directly to each judge assigned to their category. We will provide mailing addresses for each judge. The deadline for submitting nominations is Thursday, July 3, 2025. This is a critical deadline, and we encourage all authors and publishers to submit their books as soon as possible. Questions about any aspect of the process? Email us at bookawards@christianitytoday.com. This year's award categories and nominees will be announced in December at christianitytoday.com, and will be featured in the January/February 2026 issue of CT. Publishers will also have the opportunity to participate in a promotion organized by CT's marketing team. We look forward to recognizing excellence in Christian literature and celebrating the outstanding contributions of authors and publishers. The following are some of the categories and nominees for the 2025 CT Book Awards:

1. Apologetics/Evangelism
* Nominee: "The Case for Christ" by Lee Strobel * Nominee: "The Reason for God" by William Lane Craig * Nominee: "God's Not Dead" by Josh McDowell

* The following are some of the nominees for the Children's category:

1. Children
* Nominee: "The Jesus Storybook Bible" by Sally Lloyd-Jones * Nominee: "The Bible for Kids" by David C. Cook * Nominee: "The Story of Jesus" by John MacArthur

* The following are some of the nominees for the Book of the Year award:

1. Book of the Year
* Nominee: "The Book of Revelation" by N.T. Wright * Nominee: "The New Testament" by N.T. Wright * Nominee: "The Bible" by N.T. Wright

We are excited to announce that the CT Book Awards will take place in December 2025. The event will be held at the Willis Tower in Chicago, Illinois. We invite all authors, publishers, and readers to join us for an evening of celebration and recognition of excellence in Christian literature.

This is a great opportunity to recognize and celebrate the outstanding contributions of authors and publishers in the Christian literature community.

By recognizing and celebrating excellence in Christian literature, we can inspire and uplift readers, authors, and publishers alike. We encourage all authors and publishers to take advantage of this opportunity to showcase their work and connect with readers and industry professionals. Whether you are an established author or just starting out, this is a great chance to get your book seen and recognized by a wider audience. We are proud to be a part of this celebration and look forward to recognizing excellence in Christian literature. Join us in December 2025 for the CT Book Awards! *CT Book Awards Frequently Asked Questions Q: What are the eligibility criteria for nomination? A: A book must be published between November 1, 2024, and October 31, 2025. Q: Who can nominate books? A: Authors and publishers can nominate as many books as they wish, and each nominee can be submitted in multiple categories. Q: What is the entry fee for nomination? A: The entry fee for larger publishers is $40 per nomination, while smaller publishers pay $20 per nomination.