The Whitney Awards are awards given annually for novels by LDS authors. Established in 2007, they are named after Orson F. Whitney , a prominent early member of the LDS Church. There are several categories for which novels may be nominated. The Whitney Awards are a semi-independent non-profit organization affiliated with the LDStorymakers, a guild for LDS authors .[1]
Categories Due to the limited number of titles released by LDS authors, several of the genre awards have been combined (such as romance and women's fiction).[2]
As of 2014[update] , there are eight genre categories:[3]
There are also two special awards:
Best Novel by a New Author Novel of the Year The Whitney Committee states that it is unlikely that other areas of LDS art—such as music, poetry, or non-fiction books—will be added to the categories.[4]
Process To be eligible, a novel must be written by an LDS author during the award year, and be at least 50,000 words long. Any reader can nominate a book. Once a book has received five or more nominations, it becomes an official nominee. The official nominees are presented to the Whitney Awards Committee which checks for eligibility and acts as a preliminary judging panel, reducing the number of nominees to no more than five per category.
Finally, ballots are sent to the Whitney Awards Academy, an invitation-only group consisting of authors, bookstore owners/managers, distributors, critics, and other industry professionals. By a popular vote, they decide on the winners.[5] The awards are presented at a dinner held at the conclusion of the annual LDStorymakers conference and writing "boot camp."[6]
Until the 2010 awards (presented 2011), books were not allowed to win in more than one category.
Name The awards are named after Orson F. Whitney , a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as well as a poet and writer. In 1888, Elder Whitney delivered a speech entitled "Home Literature " in which he stated:
We will yet have Miltons and Shakespeares of our own. God's ammunition is not exhausted. His brightest spirits are held in reserve for the latter times. In God's name and by his help we will build up a literature whose top shall touch heaven, though its foundations may now be low in earth.[7]
The phrase "We will yet have Miltons and Shakespeares of our own" has been adopted as the slogan of the Whitney Awards, and is printed on the trophy.
Winners and finalists 2007 - present 2007 (presented March 22, 2008) [8] [9] Best Novel of the Year Best Y/A Children's Winner: On the Road to Heaven , by Coke Newell — Zarahemla BooksOther finalists Winner: Fablehaven 2: Rise of the Evening Star , by Brandon Mull — Shadow Mountain Other finalists Best Novel by a New Author Best Speculative Winner: Dragon Slippers , by Jessica Day George — BloomsburyOther finalistsWet Desert , by Gary Hansen — Holeshot PressCounting Stars , by Michele Paige Holmes — Covenant CommunicationsBeyond the Horizon , by Judy C. Olsen — Covenant CommunicationsOn the Road to Heaven , by Coke Newell — Zarahemla Books Winner: Book of a Thousand Days , by Shannon Hale — BloomsburyOther finalists Best Romance/Women's Fiction Best Historical Winner: Counting Stars , by Michele Paige Holmes — Covenant CommunicationsOther finalists Winner: Out of Jerusalem: Land of Inheritance , by H.B. Moore — Covenant CommunicationsOther finalistsBeyond the Horizon , by Judy C. Olsen — Covenant CommunicationsOn the Road to Heaven , by Coke Newell — Zarahemla BooksSpires of Stone , by Annette Lyon — Covenant CommunicationsUpon the Mountains , by Gale Sears — Covenant Communications Best Mystery/Suspense Lifetime Achievement Winner: Sheep's Clothing , by Josi S. Kilpack — Deseret BookOther finalistsThe Deep End , by Traci Hunter Abramson — Covenant CommunicationsGrave Secrets , by Marlene Austin — Covenant CommunicationsThe Operative , by Willard Boyd Gardner — Covenant CommunicationsHazardous Duty , by Betsy Brannon Green — Covenant Communications
2008 (presented April, 2009) [10] [11] [12] [13] Best Novel of the Year Best Youth Fiction Winner: Traitor , by Sandra GreyOther finalists Winner: The 13th Reality , by James Dashner Other finalists Best Novel by a New Author Best Speculative Fiction Winner: Bound on Earth , by Angela HallstromOther finalistsThe Reckoning , by Tanya Parker MillsSpare Change , by Aubrey MaceTraitor , by Sandra GreyWaiting For the Light to Change , by Annette Hawes Winner: The Hero of Ages , by Brandon Sanderson Other finalists Best Romance Best Historical Winner: Spare Change , by Aubrey MaceOther finalistsSeeking Persephone , by Sarah EdenServant to a King , by Sariah WilsonThe Sound of Rain , by Anita Stansfield Taking Chances , by Shannon Guymon Winner: Abinadi , by H. B. MooreOther finalistsIsabelle Webb, Legend of the Jewel , by N. C. AllenMaster , by Toni SorensonThe Ruby , by Jennie HansenTraitor , by Sandra Grey Best Mystery/Suspense Best General Fiction Winner: Fool Me Twice , by Stephanie BlackOther finalists Winner: Waiting For the Light to Change , by Annette HawsOther finalistsBound on Earth , by Angela HallstromThe Reckoning , by Tanya Parker MillsFields of Home , by Rachel Ann NunesKeeping Keller , by Tracy Winegar Lifetime Achievement Awards
2009 (presented April, 2010) [14] [15] Best Novel of the Year Best Youth Fiction In the Company of Angels , by David Farland Winner: The Chosen One , by Carol Lynch WilliamsOther finalists Best Novel by a New Author (tie) Best Speculative Fiction Winner: Servant of a Dark God , by John Brown Other finalists Best Romance Best Historical Winner: Counting the Cost , by Liz AdairOther finalistsIlluminations of the Heart , by Joyce DiPastenaAll The Stars in Heaven , by Michele Paige HolmesSanta Maybe , by Aubrey MacePreviously Engaged , by Elodia Strain Winner: The Last Waltz , by G.G. VandagriffOther finalists Best Mystery/Suspense Best General Fiction Winner: Methods of Madness , by Stephanie BlackOther finalists Winner: Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet , by Jamie FordOther finalistsNo Going Back , by Jonathan LangfordGravity vs. The Girl , by Riley NoehrenThe Route , by Gale Sears Eyes Like Mine , by Julie Wright Lifetime Achievement Award Outstanding Achievement Award Gerald Lund Dave Wolverton
2010 (presented May 7, 2011) [16] [17] [18] Best Novel of the Year (tie) Best Youth Fiction – General Winner: The Healing Spell , by Kimberley Griffiths LittleOther finalistsGlimpse , by Carol Lynch WilliamsMissing In Action , by Dean Hughes My Double Life , by Janette Rallison Wolves, Boys, and Other Things That Might Kill Me , by Kristen Chandler Best Novel by a New Author Best Youth Fiction – Speculative Paranormalcy , by Kiersten WhiteWinner: Matched , by Ally Condie Other finalists Best Romance Best Speculative Fiction Winner: Cross My Heart , by Julie WrightOther finalistsCourting Miss Lancaster , by Sarah M. EdenThe Legend of Shannonderry , by Carol WarburtonLuck of the Draw , by Rachael Renee AndersonMeg's Melody , by Kaylee Baldwin Winner: The Way of Kings , by Brandon SandersonOther finalists Best Mystery/Suspense Best Historical Winner: Cold As Ice , by Stephanie BlackOther finalists Winner: Trespass , by Sandra GreyOther finalistsAlma The Younger , by H.B. MooreOh Say Can You See? , by L.C. LewisThe Sheen on the Silk , by Anne PerryThe Silence of God , by Gale Sears Best General Fiction Winner: Band of Sisters , by Annette LyonOther finalists
2011 (presented May 5, 2012) [19] [20] [21] Best Novel of the Year Best Novel by a New Author I Don't Want to Kill You , by Dan Wells With a Name Like Love , by Tess HilmoOutstanding Achievement Award Lifetime Achievement Award Jack Weyland Doug Thayer Best Romance Best Speculative Fiction Winner: Borrowed Light , by Carla Kelly Other finalistsCount Down to Love , by Julie N. FordCaptive Heart , by Michele Paige HolmesThe List , by Melanie JacobsonNot My Type , by Melanie Jacobson Winner: The Alloy of Law: A Mistborn Novel , by Brandon Sanderson Other finalists Best Mystery/Suspense Best Historical Winner: Rearview Mirror , by Stephanie Black Other finalists Winner: Letters in the Jade Dragon Box by Gale Sears Other finalistsDaughter of Helaman , by Misty MoncurFires of Jerusalem , by Marilyn Brown Isabelle Webb: The Pharaoh's Daughter , by N.C. AllenMiss Delacourt Has Her Day , by Heidi Ashworth Best Youth Fiction – General Best General Fiction Winner: With a Name like Love , by Tess HilmoOther finalists Winner: Before I Say Goodbye , by Rachel Ann Nunes Other finalists Best Youth Fiction – Speculative Winner: Variant , by Robison Wells Other finalistsTuesdays at the Castle , by Jessica Day George Slayers , by C.J. HillMy Unfair Godmother , by Janette RallisonShifting , by Bethany Wiggins
2012 (presented May 11, 2013) [22] [23] [24] General Young Adult – Speculative Winner:The Rent Collector by Camron WrightOther finalistsDancing on Broken Glass by Ka HancockPaige by Annette Lyon The 13th Day of Christmas by Jason F. Wright A Night on Moon Hill by Tanya Parker Mills Winner: Everneath by Brodi AshtonOther finalists Historical Young Adult – General Winner: My Loving Vigil Keeping by Carla Kelly Other finalistsEspionage by A. L. SowardsWithin the Dark Hills by Sian Ann BesseySpinster's Folly by Marsha WardThe Five Books of Jesus by James Goldberg Winner: After Hello by Lisa Mangum Other finalistsFinding June by Shannen Crane CampThe Space Between Us by Jessica MartinezThe Ugly Stepsister Strikes Back by Sariah WilsonV is for Virgin by Kelly Oram Romance Middle Grade Winner: Edenbrooke by Julianne DonaldsonOther finalistsLady Outlaw by Stacy HenrieOf Grace and Chocolate by Krista Lynne JensenSmart Move by Melanie JacobsonTwitterpated by Melanie Jacobson Winner: The False Prince by Jennifer A. NielsenOther finalists Best Mystery/Suspense Best Novel by New Author Winner: Code Word by Traci Hunter Abramson Other finalists Winner: Edenbrooke by Julianne DonaldsonOther finalistsDancing on Broken Glass by Ka HancockThe Five Books of Jesus by James GoldbergLady Outlaw by Stacy HenrieEdenbrooke by Julianne DonaldsonEverneath by Brodi AshtonEspionage by A.L. SowardsFreakling by Lana KrumwiedeThe Epic Tales of a Misfit Hero by Matt PetersonOf Grace and Chocolate by Krista Lynne Jensen Speculative Best Novel of the Year Winner: The Hollow City by Dan Wells Other finalistsCity of the Saints by D. J. Butler Flight From Blithmore by Jacob GowansEarthbound by Theresa SneedThe Penitent by C. David Belt The Rent Collector by Camron WrightBest Novel in Youth Fiction The False Prince by Jennifer A. NielsenOutstanding Achievement Award Lifetime Achievement Award Carol Lynch Williams Lael Littke
2013 General Young Adult – General Winner: Mile 21 by Sarah DunsterOther finalistsLove Letters of the Angels of Death by Jennifer QuistRoad to Bountiful by Donald SmurthwaiteRuby's Secret by Heather B. Moore The House at Rose Creek by Jenny Proctor Winner: All the Truth That's in Me by Julie BerryOther finalistsChasing June by Shannen Crane CampDead Girls Don't Lie by Jennifer Shaw WolfGoing Vintage by Lindsey Leavitt The Distance Between Us by Kasie West Historical Middle Grade Winner: Esther the Queen by Heather B. MooreOther finalistsBelonging to Heaven by Gale Sears Safe Passage by Carla KellyThe Mounds Anomaly by Phyllis GundersonWhere the River Once Flowed by Jennie Hansen Winner: The Runaway King by Jennifer A. Nielsen Other finalistsCragbridge Hall: The Inventor's Secret by Chad MorrisRUMP: The True Story of Rumplestilskin by Liesel ShurtliffSky Jumpers by Peggy EddlemanWednesdays in the Tower by Jessica Day George Romance Best Novel by New Author Winner: Blackmoore by Julianne DonaldsonOther finalistsHearth Fires by Dorothy KeddingtonLonging for Home by Sarah M. EdenSecond Chances by Melanie JacobsonThe Orchard by Krista Lynne Jensen Winner: Pivot Point by Kasie WestOther finalistsThe House at Rose Creek by Jenny ProctorI, Spy by Jordan McCollumInsomnia by J. R. JohanssonCragbridge Hall: The Inventor's Secret by Chad MorrisRUMP: The True Story of Rumplestilskin by Liesel ShurtliffSky Jumpers by Peggy Eddleman Mystery/Suspense Best Novel of the Year Winner: Deep Cover by Traci Hunter Abramson Other finalistsRocky Road by Josi S. Kilpack I, Spy by Jordan McCollumFinding Sheba by Heather B. MooreSpy for a Spy by Jordan McCollum Blackmoore by Julianne DonaldsonSpeculative Best Novel in Youth Fiction Winner: Dark Memories by Jeffrey Scott Savage Other finalistsEcho in Time by C. J. HillHeart of the Ocean by Heather B. MooreThe Witnesses by Stephanie BlackWinter Queen by Amber Argyle Steelheart by Brandon Sanderson Young Adult – Speculative Outstanding Achievement Winner: Steelheart by Brandon Sanderson Other finalistsFriends and Traitors: Slayers 2 by C. J. HillInsomnia by J. R. JohanssonPivot Point by Kasie WestBlackout by Robison Wells Rachel Ann Nunes Lifetime Achievement Blaine Yorgason
2014 General Young Adult – General Winner: The Law of Moses by Amy HarmonOther finalistsA Plentiful Rain by Elizabeth Petty BentleyMy Name is Bryan by Stacy Lynn CarrolStill Time by Maria HoaglandWalking on Water by Richard Paul Evans Winner: Death Coming up the Hill by Christopher E. Crowe Other finalistsForbidden by Kimberley Griffiths LittleKiss Kill Vanish by Jessica MartinezNot in the Script by Amy FinneganOn the Fence by Kasie West Historical Middle Grade Winner: Softly Falling by Carla Kelly Other finalistsAn Ocean atween Us by Angela MorrisonDeadly Alliance by A.L. SowardsEve: In the Beginning by H. B. MooreGone for a Soldier by Marsha Ward Winner: Almost Super by Marion JensenOther finalistsSky Jumpers: The Forbidden Flats by Peggy EddlemanThe Scandalous Sisterhood of Prickwillow Place by Julie BerryThe Shadow Throne by Jennifer A. Nielsen The Time of the Fireflies by Kimberley Griffiths Little Romance Best Novel by New Author Winner: Longing for Home: Hope Springs by Sarah M. EdenOther finalistsBecoming Lady Lockwood by Jennifer MooreLady Emma's Campaign by Jennifer MoorePainting Kisses by Melanie JacobsonSpy by Night by Jordan McCollum Winner: Becoming Lady Lockwood by Jennifer MooreOther finalistsNameless: The Darkness Comes by Mercedes M. YardleyNot in the Script by Amy FinneganRemake by Ilima ToddThe Accidental Apprentice by Anika Arrington Mystery/Suspense Best Novel of the Year Winner: Wedding Cake by Josi S. Kilpack Other finalists Longing for Home: Hope Springs by Sarah M. EdenSpeculative Best Novel in Youth Fiction Winner: Words of Radiance by Brandon Sanderson Other finalistsNameless: The Darkness Comes by Mercedes M. YardleyPretty Little Dead Girls by Mercedes M. YardleyThe Accidental Apprentice by Anika ArringtonThis Darkness Light by Michaelbrent Collings The Scandalous Sisterhood of Prickwillow Place by Julie BerryYoung Adult – Speculative Outstanding Achievement Winner: Illusions of Fate by Kiersten WhiteOther finalistsCured by Bethany WigginsDangerous by Shannon HaleRemake by Ilima ToddThe Glass Magician by Charlie N. Holmberg Andrew Hall Lifetime Achievement Margaret Blair Young
2015 [25] General Historical Winner: The Other Side of Quiet by Tara C. AllredOther finalistsThe McCarran Collection by Liz AdairWreckage by Emily BleekerThe Healer by Gregg LukeShattered Hearts by Stacy Lynn Carroll Winner: The Rules in Rome by A.L. SowardsOther FinalistsLight of the Candle by Carol Pratt BradleyA Hope Remembered by Stacy HenrieDoing No Harm by Carla KellyThe Moses Chronicles: Bondage by H.B. Moore Mystery/Suspense Romance Winner: Failsafe by Traci Hunter Abramson Other FinalistsPlayed for a Fool by Stephanie BlackLie Catchers by Paul BishopLost King by H.B. MooreThe Angel Court Affair by Anne Perry Winner: Lord Fenton's Folly by Josi S. Kilpack Other FinalistsAlways Will by Melanie JacobsonEleanor and the Iron King by Julie DainesMiss Burton Unmasks a Prince by Jennifer MooreKisses in the Rain by Krista Lynne Jensen Speculative Middle Grade Winner: The Devil's Only Friend by Dan Wells Other Finalists Winner: A Night Divided by Jennifer NielsenOther FinalistsFires of Invention by J. Scott Savage Mark of the Thief by Jennifer NielsenFar World: Fire Keep by J. Scott SavageMothman's Curse by Christine Hayes General Young Adult Fiction Speculative Young Adult Fiction Winner: Calvin by Martine LeavittOther FinalistsNever Said by Carol Lynch Williams The Fill-In Boyfriend by Kasie WestHas to Be Love by Jolene PerryInk and Ashes by Valynne E. Maetani Winner: Firefight by Brandon Sanderson Other FinalistsFollowed by Frost by Charlie N. HolmbergThis Monstrous Thing by Mackenzi LeeAirships of Camelot by Robison Wells A Thousand Faces by Janci Patterson Best Novel by a New Author Winner: Ink and Ashes by Valynne E. MaetaniFinalistsLight of the Candle by Carol Pratt BradleyThis Monstrous Thing by Mackenzi LeeWreckage by Emily BleekerCaretaker by Josi RussellMothman's Curse by Christine Hayes Outstanding Achievement Award Lifetime Achievement Award Tracy Hickman and Laura Hickman Marsha Ward Novel of the Year (Adult) Novel of the Year (Youth) Lord Fenton’s Folly by Josi S. KilpackA Night Divided by Jennifer A. Nielsen
2016 General Historical Winner: The Orphan Keeper by Camron WrightOther finalistsWhen I’m Gone by Emily BleekerThe Dragons of Alsace Farm by Laurie LewisThe {Re}Model Marriage by Maria HoaglandThe Soldier’s Bride by Rachelle J. Christensen Winner: From Sand and Ash by Amy HarmonOther FinalistsA Place for Miss Snow by Jennifer MooreExodus by H.B. MooreBorn to Treason by E.B. WheelerDeliverance by H.B. Moore Mystery/Suspense Contemporary Romance Winner: Pimpernel by Sheralyn PrattOther Finalists Winner: Love at First Note by Jenny ProctorOther FinalistsSouthern Charmed by Melanie JacobsonHow I Met Your Brother by Janette RallisonA Date with Danger by Kari IrozLove’s Shadow by Nichole Van Historical Romance Speculative Winner: My Fair Gentleman by Nancy Campbell AllenOther FinalistsThe Sheriffs of Savage Wells by Sarah M. EdenLady Helen Finds Her Song by Jennifer MooreThe Fall of Lord Drayson by Rachael AndersonWillowkeep by Julie Daines Winner: The Bands of Mourning by Brandon Sanderson Other Finalists Middle Grade General Young Adult Fiction Winner: Summerlost by Ally Condie Other FinalistsThe Wrong Side of Magic by Janette RallisonGears of Revolution by J. Scott SavageRed: The True Story of Red Riding Hood by Liesl ShurtliffGhostsitter by Shelly Brown Winner: The Passion of Dolssa by Julie BerryOther FinalistsThe Serpent King by Jeff ZentnerP.S. I Like You by Kasie WestBlackhearts by Nicole CastromanThe Truth About Fragile Things by Regina Sirois Speculative Young Adult Fiction Best Debut Novel Winner: Calamity by Brandon Sanderson Other FinalistsBluescreen by Dan Wells The Girl Who Heard Demons by Janette RallisonDeath Thieves by Julie WrightBeyond the Rising Tide by Sarah Beard Winner: The Serpent King by Jeff ZentnerFinalistsBlackhearts by Nicole CastromanGhostsitter by Shelly Brown Novel of the Year (Adult) Novel of the Year (Youth) From Sand and Ash by Amy HarmonSummerlost by Ally Condie Outstanding Achievement Award Liz Adair Marilyn Brown
2017 General Historical Winner: The Fattest Mormon by Tyson AbaroaOther finalistsCarve Me a Melody by Rachelle J. ChristensenThe Book of Laman by Mette HarrisonFlight of the Wounded Falcon by Trish MercerGilda Trillim: Shepherdess of Rats by Steven L. Peck Winner: Condemn Me Not by Heather B. MooreOther FinalistsWaiting for the Light by Carol Pratt BradleyCourting Carrie in Wonderland by Carla KellyThe Proud Shall Stumble by Gerald N. LundDefiance by A.L. Sowards Mystery/Suspense Romance Winner: Safe House by Traci Hunter Abramson Other FinalistsThe Capture by Julie Coulter BellonThe Killing Curse by H.B. MooreDeadly Inheritance by Clair M. PoulsonClear Expectations by Terri Reid Winner: Lies Jane Austen Told Me by Julie WrightOther FinalistsMormon Girl Incognito by Kari IrozBrush with Love by Lisa McKendrickWrong for You by Jenny ProctorOutshine by Nichole Van Historical Romance Speculative Winner: Love Remains by Sarah M. EdenOther FinalistsThe Secret of the India Orchid by Nancy Campbell AllenHavencross by Julie DainesRuth by H.B. MoorePetticoat Spy by Carol Warburton Winner: The Fifth Doll by Charlie N. Holmberg Other FinalistsFallen Stone by Jana S. BrownThe Queen and the Cure by Amy HarmonAbounding Might by Melissa McShanePretender to the Crown by Melissa McShane Middle Grade General Young Adult Fiction Winner: Paper Chains by Elaine VickersOther FinalistsThe Emperor’s Ostrich by Julie BerryMustaches for Maddie by Chad Morris and Shelly BrownWrath of the Storm by Jennifer A. NielsenEmbers of Destruction by J. Scott Savage Winner: By Your Side by Kasie WestOther FinalistsRemember Me Always by Renee CollinsThe Duke of Bannerman Prep by Katie A. NelsonAll the Forever Things by Jolene PerryLove, Life, and the List by Kasie WestGoodbye Days by Jeff Zentner Speculative Young Adult Fiction Fantasy Young Adult Fiction Winner: Ones and Zeroes by Dan Wells Other FinalistsThe Unbeatable Squirrel Girl by Shannon Hale and Dean HaleBeyond by Catina Haverlock and Angela LarkinThe Hundredth Queen by Emily R. KingLast Star Burning by Caitlin Sangster Winner: Blood Rose Rebellion by Rosalyn EvesFinalistsDark Breaks the Dawn by Sara B. LarsonDaughter of the Pirate King by Tricia LevensellerCrystal Blade by Kathryn PurdiePoison’s Kiss by Breeana Shields Novel of the Year (Adult) Novel of the Year (Youth) Safe House by Traci Hunter Abramson The Hundredth Queen by Emily R. KingBest Debut Novel Winner: The Hundredth Queen by Emily R. KingFinalistsThe Fattest Mormon by Tyson AbaroaBlood Rose Rebellion by Rosalyn EvesBeyond by CatinaHaverlock and Angela LarkinDaughter of the Pirate King by Tricia LevensellerThe Duke of Bannerman Prep by Katie A. NelsonLast Star Burning Caitlin SangsterPoison’s Kiss by Breeana Shields Outstanding Achievement Award Robison Wells
2018 General Mystery/Suspense Winner: As Wide as the Sky by Jessica PackOther finalistsThe Unlikely Master Genius by Carla KellyAnna the Prophetess by H.B. MooreOne Candle by Gale Sears The Other Side of the Bridge by Camron Wright Winner: A Familiar Fear by Kathi Oram PetersonOther FinalistsTripwire by Traci Hunter Abramson The Darkling Bride by Laura AndersenSecond Look by Julie Coulter BellonConviction by Robbin J. Peterson Romance Historical Romance Winner: Perfect Set by Melanie JacobsonOther FinalistsLove at Lakeview Med by T. J. AmbersonMatch Me if You Can by Lindzee ArmstrongUntil We Kissed by Heather B. MooreSilver Star by Lisa Swinton Winner: Seeing Miss Heartstone by Nichole VanOther FinalistsMy Sister’s Intended by Rachael AndersonThe Truth About Miss Ashbourne by Joanna BarkerPromises and Primroses by Josi S. Kilpack Flame and Ember by M. A. Nichols Speculative Middle Grade Winner: Witchy Winter by D. J. Butler Other FinalistsThe Arawn Prophecy by C. David BeltVeins of Gold by Charlie N. Holmberg Blood Requiem by Christopher HusbergAether Spark by Nicholas Petrarch Winner: Resistance by Jennifer A. Nielsen Other FinalistsThe Three Rules of Everyday Magic by Amanda Rawson HillSquint by Chad Morris and Shelly BrownGrump by Liesl ShurtliffPassage to Avalon by Mike Thayer General Young Adult Fiction Fantasy Young Adult Fiction Winner: Girl at the Grave by Teri Bailey BlackOther FinalistsGood Girls Stay Quiet by Jo CassidyThe Awful Wonderful Story of Us by Jolene PerryShoot The Moon by Kate WatsonOnce I Was a Beehive by Carole Lynch Williams Winner: The Traitor’s Game by Jennifer A. Nielsen Other FinalistsStolen Enchantress by Amber ArgyleThe Plastic Magician by Charlie N. HolmbergFrozen Reign by Kathryn PurdieIron Garland by Jeff Wheeler Speculative Young Adult Fiction Best Debut Novel Winner: First Kisses Suck by Ali CrossOther FinalistsBlood Creek Witch by Jay BarnsonWillow Marsh by Jo CassidyIn Her Dreams by Joanna ReederShatter the Suns by Caitlin Sangster Winner: Girl at the Grave by Teri Bailey BlackFinalistsThe Truth About Miss Ashbourne by Joanna BarkerBlood Creek Witch by Jay BarnsonThe Three Rules of Everyday Magic by Amanda Rawson HillAether Spark by Nicholas Petrarch Novel of the Year (Adult) Novel of the Year (Youth) As Wide as the Sky by Jessica PackResistance by Jennifer A. NielsenOutstanding Achievement Award Elana Johnson Lisa Mangum
2019 General Mystery/Suspense Winner: Muddy: Where Faith and Polygamy Collide by Dean HughesOther finalistsThe Book of Abish by Mette HarrisonWhatever it Takes by Jessica PackThe Girl in Gray by Annette LyonDeborah: Prophetess of God by H.B. Moore Winner: Mistaken Reality by Traci Hunter AbramsonOther FinalistsSanctuary by Traci Hunter Abramson Nest Egg by Josi AvariRobin and Marian by Stephanie FowersDeath in Focus by Anne Perry Romance Historical Romance Winner: Finding Jack by Melanie JacobsonOther FinalistsHitching the Pitcher by Connolly, Summers, MooreLove Again at the Heart of Main Street by Meg EastonDreaming of the Next Door Doc by Brenna JacobsMissed Kiss by Cassie Mae Winner: What the Wind Knows by Amy HarmonOther FinalistsMiss Adeline's Match by Joanna BarkerThe Paradox of Love by Teri HarmanA Song of the Stars by Ilima ToddSuffering the Scot by Nichole Van Speculative Middle Grade Winner: The First Girl Child by Amy HarmonOther FinalistsHouse of Assassins by Larry Correiato Kill a Curse by Jennifer JenkinsThe View From Castle Always by Melissa McShaneA Dragon's Fate by Daniel Swenson Winner: Dragonwatch: Master of the Phantom Isle by Brandon Mull Other FinalistsKazu Jones and the Denver Dognappers by Shauna HolyoakThe Obsidian Compass by Liesl ShurtliffA Monster Like Me by Wendy S. SworeThe Vacant Realm by Mike Thayer General Young Adult Fiction Fantasy Young Adult Fiction Winner: Lovely War by Julie BerryOther FinalistsJust for Clicks by Kara McDowellPaul, Big and Small by David Glen RobbScars Like Wings by Erin StewartRayne and Delilah's Midnite Matinee by Jeff Zentner Winner: The Bone Charmer by Breeana ShieldsOther FinalistsSmoke and Summons by Charlie HolmbergBefore the Broken Star by Emily R. KingWarrior of the Wild by Tricia LevensellerAn Affair of Poisons by Addie Thorley Speculative Young Adult Fiction Best Debut Novel Winner: The Last Voyage of Poe Blythe by Ally Condie Other FinalistsDisplaced by Bridget E. BakerHarper by Jo CassidyShattered Snow by Rachel HuffmireLovestruck by Kate Watson Winner: Scars Like Wings by Erin StewartFinalistsKazu Jones and the Denver Dognappers by Shauna HolyoakShattered Snow by Rachel HuffmireJust For Clicks by Kara McDowellA Monster Like Me by Wendy S. SworeAn Affair of Poisons by Addie Thorley Novel of the Year (Adult) Novel of the Year (Youth) Sanctuary by Tracy Hunter AbramsonLovely War by Julie Berry
2022 [26] [27] General Mystery/Suspense Winner: The Audacity of Sara Grayson by Joani ElliottOther finalistsOf Sword and Shadow by A.L. SowardsThe Slow March of Light by Heather B. MooreThe Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion: Vol. 5 by Beth BrowerHeirs of Falcon Point by Traci Hunter Abramson , Sian Ann Bessey, Paige Edwards and A.L. Sowards Winner: Treacherous Legacy by Kathi Oram PetersonOther FinalistsThe Secret Life of Miss Mary Bennet by Katherine Cowley Heart of the Enemy by Heidi McKusickDanger on the Loch by Paige EdwardsConstantine Capers: The Pennington Perplexity by Natalie Brianne Romance Historical Romance Winner: So Not My Thing by Melanie JacobsonOther FinalistsThe Accidental Text by Becky MonsonThe Cowboy and the Girl Next Door by Janette RallisonFly Home to Me by Chalon LintonOnly Ever Friends by Shaela Kay Winner: A Proper Scoundrel by Esther HatchOther FinalistsThe Captain's Confidant by Ashtyn NewboldHeart in the Highlands by Heidi KimballThe Nabob's Daughter by Jess HeilemanSongbook of Benny Lament by Amy Harmon Speculative Middle Grade Winner: Rhythm of War by Brandon Sanderson Other FinalistsA Proper Dragon by E. B. WheelerProspector's Choice by Kevin W. BatesThe Second Blind Son by Amy HarmonSpellbreaker by Charlie N. Holmberg Winner: Cece Rios and the Desert of Souls by Kaela RiveraOther FinalistsBreathing Underwater by Sarah AllenReturn of the Dragon Slayers by Brandon Mull The Stars of Whistling Ridge by Cindy BaldwinWish Upon a Stray by Yamile Saied Mendez General Young Adult Fiction Fantasy Young Adult Fiction Winner: Beyond the Mapped Stars by Rosalyn EvesOther FinalistsA Sisterhood of Secret Ambitions by Sheena BoekwegFadeaway by E. B. VickersFourth Sister by M. L. FarbWhere I Belong by Marcia Argueta Mickelson Winner: The Splendor by Breeana ShieldsOther FinalistsBone Crier's Dawn by Kathryn PurdieRainbringer by Adam BergShe Who Rides the Storm by Caitlin SangsterSing Me Forgotten by Jessica Olson Speculative Young Adult Fiction Best Debut Novel Winner: Entanglement by Shannen CampOther FinalistsBecoming Human by Amy Michelle CarpenterThe Promised Prince by Kortney KeiselRepublic of Ruin by L. Blaise HuesUnseen by R. M. Scott Winner: The Audacity of Sara Grayson by Joani Elliott Novel of the Year (Adult) Novel of the Year (Youth) Rhythm of War by Brandon Sanderson Beyond the Mapped Stars by Rosalyn Eves
Committee The Whitney Awards Committee acts as both the organizers and the preliminary judges of the Whitney Awards. Rules stipulate that the committee be made up of at least four members of LDStorymakers. Their positions are temporary, by invitation of the Whitney Awards Committee president (who is appointed by the LDStorymakers executive committee).
The 2009 committee included:[1]
Robison Wells , presidentJulie Coulter Bellon Danyelle Ferguson John Ferguson Crystal Leichty Sheila Staley Jaime Theler The 2011 committee included:
The 2015 committee were:
Jaime Theler, president Kaylee Baldwin Marion Jensen Nancy Campbell Allen Heather Justesen Deborah Talmadge-Bickmore Kimberly Vanderhorst The 2017 committee:
Peggy Eddleman, president Janet Sumner Johnson Josi S. Kilpack Monique Luetkemeyer Jeremy Maughan E.B. Wheeler Michelle Wilson Jared Garrett Although Kerry Blair had been a member of the Whitney Awards Committee for two years, the other members of the committee "went behind her back" to name her the winner of a Lifetime Achievement Award for 2008.[13]
Reception One Mormon literature critic initially raised concerns with the heavy involvement of authors published by Covenant Communications in the awards process.[28] However, when the finalists for 2007 were announced, this same commenter noted both that there was a wide spectrum of publishers represented, and that "Covenant publishes the lion's share of Mormon market fiction."[9] This same critic later described the awards as "at best a reductive form of validation and criticism. Although let's be honest: The Whitneys have way more credibility than the Grammys."[29]
After the 2011 nominations, criticism of the nomination process was common, though appreciation of the Whitney Awards themselves was also common.[30] [31] [32] [33]
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