2016 Winners
Grand Prize Winner
Behind the Mask by Dana Ridenour
$100 Drawing Winner
The Family Tree: The Night of the Storm by Laurie Copmann, illustrated by Laurie Copmann and Shirley Kraus
Aging/Senior Living
1st Place: Losing a Hero to Alzheimer's: The Story of Pearl by Patricia M. McClure
2nd Place: Where Do We Go? (Forever) by James Weinsier, illustrated by Mahfuja Selim
Animals/Pets
1st Place: A Home for Abigail by S. Marriott Cook
Best Cover Design
1st Place: The Amazing Journey of Solomon the Sockeye Salmon by Pamela Cannalte, illustrated by Steven Beutler, Designed by Jody Mattics
2nd Place (tie): Cloning Noah by Cheri Barton Ross
2nd Place (tie): The Accidental Vigilante by Robert Sterling Hecker
Honorable Mentions:
Am I Going to Be Okay? Weathering the Storms of Mental Illness, Addiction, and Grief by Debra Whittam, illustrated by Jeff Tift
Forever Skating Forward by Joanne Vassallo Jamrosz
Best Illustrations
1st Place: The Family Tree: The Night of the Storm by Laurie Copmann, illustrated by Laurie Copmann and Shirley Kraus
Best Interior Design
1st Place: The Amazing Journey of Solomon the Sockeye Salmon by Pamela Cannalte, illustrated by Steven Beutler, Designed by Jody Mattics
Biography/Autobiography/Memoir
1st Place: The Spirit of Villarosa: A Father's Extraordinary Adventures; A Son's Challenge by Horace Dade Ashton, Marc Ashton, Libby J. Atwater
2nd Place: The Host with the Most: Tales of a Tattooed Television Personality by Todd Newton
Honorable Mentions:
Losing a Hero to Alzheimer's: The Story of Pearl by Patricia M. McClure
Am I Going to Be Okay? Weathering the Storms of Mental Illness, Addiction, and Grief by Debra Whittam, illustrated by Jeff Tift
Blueprints of Sir Michael by J. Moffett Walker
Book Series
Honorable Mention: Saving St. Rita, Conversion! by Anthony J. Yanik
Children's Activity Books
1st Place: If It Does Not Grow: Say No - Eatable Activities for Kids by Kerry Alison Wekelo
Children's Chapter Books
1st Place: Sir Pigglesworth's Adventures series by JoAnn Wagner, illustrated by David Darchicourt
(Sir Pigglesworth's Adventures in Pigonia, Sir Pigglesworth's Adventures in Bermuda, Sir Pigglesworth's Adventures in San Juan, PR , Sir Pigglesworth's Adventures in Cozumel, Sir Pigglesworth's Adventures in New York City, Sir Pigglesworth's Adventures in Vancouver, Sir Pigglesworth's First Adventure)2nd Place: A Trip to Remember by Michele Spry
Children's Picture Books 5 & Younger
1st Place: Animal abc: Book to Look by Gabriela Rzepecka-Weiß
2nd Place: Forest Wonder by Caroline Tuohey, illustrated by Muza Ulasowski
Honorable Mentions:
Alpaca Buddies: Better Together by Gretchen Hamilton, illustrated by J. Ross Hamilton
Quackers Wants to Fly by Susan Wolff, illustrated by Justin Currie
Caroline Girls by Heather Chastain
Picture Books 6 & Older
1st Place (tie): How the Bunny Learned to Fly by Sean David Maday
1st Place (tie): Dragons are Real by Valarie Budayr, illustrated by Michael Welply
2nd Place (tie): Completely Rainbow by Amy Louise
2nd Place (tie): The Reading Promise by Troy Kent, illustrated by Elisa Moriconi
Honorable Mentions:
Where is Robin? (USA) by Robin Barone, illustrated by Robyn Mitchell
Where Do We Go? (Forever) by James Weinsier, illustrated by Mahfuja Selim
The Family Tree: The Night of the Storm by Laurie Copmann, illustrated by Laurie Copmann and Shirley Kraus
Harvey, Who's Good at Nothing by Eric Eddy
One Hot Mess: A Child's Environmental Fable by J.E. Rogers, illustrated by Guy Atherfold
A Home for Abigail by S. Marriott Cook
Little Soldier by Denetra Moore, illustrated by Quanisha Eaton
Cultural Diversity
1st Place: Just Indian by Jackie Neypes, illustrated by Tyrelle Smith
Educational
1st Place: The Tales of Reese: Finn's Wish by Rachel Mahan, illustrated by Gau Family Studio
Fiction - Novel
1st Place: Behind the Mask by Dana Ridenour
2nd Place: Guidings Tidings by Alene Adele Roy
Honorable Mentions:
The Accidental Vigilante by Robert Sterling Hecker
Night Radio: A Love Story by David W. Berner
Cloning Noah by Cheri Barton Ross
Health
Honorable Mentions:
Mary's Clover: A Story about Medication Safety by Nila E. Sturlin
Path to a Healthy Mind & Body by Connie Rogers
Your Holistically Hot Transformation by Marissa Vicario
Historical Fiction
1st Place: The Seeds of Injustice by Micheal Jimerson
Historical Nonfiction
1st Place: The Spirit of Villarosa: A Father's Extraordinary Adventures; A Son's Challenge by Horace Dade Ashton, Marc Ashton, Libby J. Atwater
Humor
1st Place: Stinky Blinky by Troy Kent, illustrated by Amanda Erb
Middle Grade Fiction
1st Place: Star Sapphire and the Land of Gems: The Crystal Cavern (Book 3) by Anthony Pardoe
2nd Place: Koolura and the Mayans by Michael Thal
Honorable Mention: Star Sapphire and the Land of Gems: The Ride of Doom (Book One) by Anthony Pardoe
Military
1st Place: A Trip to Remember by Michele Spry
Mystery
1st Place: The Accidental Vigilante by Robert Sterling Hecker
2nd Place: Guidings Tidings by Alene Adele Roy
Newbie - First Time Author (Fiction)
1st Place: Behind the Mask by Dana Ridenour
2nd Place: Blind Redemption by Denise Dearth and Amy Gillen
Honorable Mentions:
Crossing Borders by Debra Sue Brice
How the Bunny Learned to Fly by Sean David Maday
Alpaca Buddies: Better Together by Gretchen Hamilton, illustrated by J. Ross Hamilton
Newbie - First Time Author (Nonfiction)
1st Place: Am I Going to Be Okay? Weathering the Storms of Mental Illness, Addiction, and Grief by Debra Whittam, illustrated by Jeff Tift
Other Nonfiction
1st Place: The Amazing Journey of Solomon the Sockeye Salmon by Pamela Cannalte, illustrated by Steven Beutler, Designed by Jody Mattics
Parenting
1st Place: The Reading Promise by Troy Kent, illustrated by Elisa Moriconi
Poetry
1st Place: Moon Full of Moons: Poetry of Transformation by Kat Lehmann
2nd Place: Cinema Stanzas: Rhyming About Movies by Betty Jo Tucker, illustrated by Denise Cassino
Relationships
1st Place: Losing a Hero to Alzheimer's: The Story of Pearl by Patricia M. McClure
2nd Place: Guidings Tidings by Alene Adele Roy
Religion/Spirituality
1st Place: The Apocalyptic Gospel: Mystery, Revelation, and Common Sense by Justin Mark Staller
2nd Place: Walking with Herb: A Spiritual Golfing Journey to the Masters by Joe S. Bullock
Science Fiction/Fantasy
1st Place: String by Timothy Bryant Spear
Self-Help/Inspirational
1st Place: Am I Going to Be Okay? Weathering the Storms of Mental Illness, Addiction, and Grief by Debra Whittam, illustrated by Jeff Tift
Sports and Exercise
1st Place: Forever Skating Forward by Joanne Vassallo Jamrosz
Westerns
1st Place: The Seeds of Injustice by Micheal Jimerson
Women's Interests
Honorable Mention: The Athena Prodigies: Empowering Women Empowering Girls by Danielle Joworski
Young Adult Fiction
1st Place: Ascension by Hannah Rials
2nd Place: Guidings Tidings by Alene Adele Roy
Young Adult Nonfiction
1st Place: Forever Skating Forward by Joanne Vassallo Jamrosz
Youth Author Fiction
Honorable Mention: The Transmalians by Medhaa Banaji