The Christy Awards were named in honor of Catherine Marshall and her marvelous novel–Christy. The annual presentation of the Christy Awards recognize novels of excellence in Christian fiction. Kind of like the Oscars for Christian authors.  You can learn mora bout the Christy Awards here. Congratulations to the winners!
CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE
Wolfsbaneby Ronie Kendig Barbour Publishing
CONTEMPORARY SERIES
The Amish Midwife by Mindy Starns Clark and Leslie Gould Harvest House Publishers
CONTEMPORARY STANDALONE
Promises to Keep by Ann Tatlock Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group
FIRST NOVEL
Words by Ginny Yttrup B&H Publishing Group
HISTORICAL
Wonderland Creek by Lynn Austin Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group
HISTORICAL ROMANCE
The Maid of Fairbourne Hall by Julie Klassenby Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group
SUSPENSE
The Queen by Steven James Revell Books, a division of Baker Publishing
VISIONARY
Veiled Rose by Anne Elisabeth Stengl Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group
YOUNG ADULT
Waterfall by Lisa T. Bergren David C Cook