CHILDREN’S LITERATURE
Children’s Picture Book:
At the Ragtag Hotel: The Elevator Ride by Freya Novak – Gold
Monsters Don’t Say Meep by Bridgetta Tomarchio – Silver
Children’s Fiction:
Gona and the Christmas Glitter Disaster by Carla Crane Osborne – Gold
The Banana from Space and Other Stories from Riverstone by Olga Podoprigora – Silver
The Hopeling by Maggie Master – Bronze
DESIGN
Cover Design:
100 Objects from the Collections of the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research by Stefanie Halpern – Gold
Gona and the Christmas Glitter Disaster by Carla Crane Osborne – Gold
Allie’s Adventure on the Wonder by Erika Lynn Adams – Silver
FICTION
Faith-Based:
The Climb by Javier JWS Forrester – Gold
The Christmas Cherub by Ronda Wells – Silver
Lost Boy by Jacob Blosser – Bronze
The Godchild by S.C. Terlecky
General:
The Third Estate Secrets of the Manor by D R Berlin – Gold
Statures of No Limitations by Judith Fournie Helms – Silver
The Journey from Kamakura by Glen Allison – Silver
Blue Ridge to Bolivia by Judith Fournie Helms – Bronze
Eddie the KIng Stories of LA’s Skid Row by Michael W. Corcoran – Bronze
Later Days by Chip Jacobs – Bronze
Historical:
Arkansas Black by Alexander Blevens – Gold
Hemlock by Philip Holland – Gold
Tomorrow Will Bring Sunday’s News by Beth Kephart – Silver
However Long the Day by KJ Kelly – Bronze
Ida Chatfield by T.A. Stevens – Bronze
Humor:
The Serenity Gang by Steve Parks – Gold
Literary:
The Shine of Sorrowful Youth by Asaf Amit – Gold
Arc of the Universe by Nikki Alexander – Silver
Conversations With My Mother, A Novel of Dementia on the Maine Coast by Ronald-Stephane Gilbert – Silver
Running As Fast As I Can by John David Graham – Silver
Allie’s Adventure on the Wonder by Erika Lynn Adams – Bronze
Arkansas Black by Alexander Blevens – Bronze
Volta Portugal by Brad Angeja – Bronze
Military:
The Third Estate Secrets of the Manor by D R Berlin – Gold
Mystery/Suspense:
Mask of the Deer Woman by Laurie L. Dove – Gold
The Summer of Haight by George Petersen – Silver
Reservations by Theresa Janson – Bronze
Savage Malice by Kit Karson – Bronze
Romance:
Ghost Writing by Danielle Smyth – Gold
Tell Me That You Love Me by David Rogers – Silver
Outback Summer by Robert Coenraads – Silver
Sci-Fi:
Journey to 2125 by Gary F. Bengier – Gold
Explorer by Roger Floyd – Silver
Short Stories:
There’s Nothing Left for You Here by Allegra Solomon – Gold
Detonator by Peter Mountford – Silver
The Kindness of Terrible People and Other Stories by Stephanie Dupal – Silver
Six O’Clock House & Other Strange Tales by Rebecca Cuthbert – Bronze
Under by Glen Pourciau – Bronze
Sports:
The Third Period by Steph West – Gold
Thriller/Horror:
Deadly Vision by Todd Severin – Gold
The Monuments Must Bleed by Clifton Wilcox – Silver
NONFICTION
Animals/Pets:
The Underdog: A Veterinarian’s Fight Against Racism and Injustice by Dr. Hakam Bhullar – Gold
Pack Goats Made Simple: The Goat Guy’s Guide to Goat Packing by Marc Warnke – Silver
Bio/Memoir:
An Unexpected Ride: The Art of Celebrating Life While Living with a Disability by Non Reyes – Gold
Becoming the Brave One: My Journey to Justice by Amanda Carrasco – Gold
Child X: A Memoir of Slavery, Poverty, Celebrity, and Scientology by Jamie Mustard – Gold
Dance with Somebody by Erika Snyder – Gold
You Are Meant for Great Things by Marcia Donziger – Gold
An Old Man Writing by Joshua Gidding – Silver
Demanding Compassion by William L. Scarlett – Silver
Killing the Butterfly: A Cuban Memoir of Democracy’s Demise by Guillermo Marquez-Sterling – Silver
Let’s Skip the Bull: Lessons from Dad After Your Mom Died by Daryl Calfee – Silver
Not Good Enough Girl: A Memoir of an Inconvenient Daughter by Sondra R. Brooks – Silver
Paradise Cove – They Escaped the Cuckoo’s Nest by George T. Nagel and Pini Dunner – Silver
Walk a Mile in My Shoes: Surviving Life’s Challenges by Paul Bradford – Silver
Bring One Home – A Memoir of Boyhood, Basketball, and Hometown Spirit by Thomas L. Pelissero – Bronze
Fireproof in the Furnace by Dr. Terri Osborne – Bronze
Mary Kitagawa: A Nikkei Canadian Life by Karen Inouye – Bronze
Must: Becoming the Person You Are Meant to Be by Stephen Rue – Bronze
Odyssey Moscow: One American’s Journey from Russia Optimist to Prisoner of the State by Michael Calvey – Bronze
Past the Gray Curtain: My Road to Full Life as a Person with Disabilities by Sarah Blake LaRose – Bronze
Shadows to Serenity: A Story of Grit, Grace, and Redemption by Christi Wedel – Bronze
Business Entrepreneurial:
Small Decisions, Big Shifts: Navigating Life on Your Terms by Chip Scholz – Gold
Lead Like an Editor: Hire Passionate Teams, Tell Stories That Inspire, and Build Brands People Love by Victor Maze – Silver
Power Up Product Management: A Quick Start Guide by Allison J. Taylor and Christ Naunheimer – Bronze
From Founder to Future: A Business Roadmap to Impact, Longevity, and Employee Ownership by John Abrams – Bronze
Business Finance:
If They Won’t Bend, Break Them!®: Tips, Tactics and Strategies You Need to Negotiate Like a Pro by Geoffrey Michael – Gold
Business Leadership/Management:
Guiding Change: How to Artfully Inspire, Influence, and Drive Lasting Change by Christie Cooper – Gold
Leadership Uncomplicated: A Practical Guide for Leading Teams With Confidence by Bryan Banta – Gold
Seeking Fairness at Work: Cracking the New Code of Greater Employee Engagement, Retention & Satisfaction by Hanna Hasl-Kelchner, MBA, JD – Gold
Building a Thriving Future: Navigating the Metaverse and Multiverse by Paola Cecci-Dimeglio – Silver
Game of Teams: Discover How to Become a Collaborative Leader by Winsor Jenkins – Silver
Make Your Destiny Happen: Take Control of Your Life with the Destiny Development Delta Model for Transformational Success by Donzel A. Leggett – Silver
Impact: How to Inspire, Align, and Amplify Innovative Teams by Keith V. Lucas – Bronze
The Price of Nice: Why Comfort Keeps Us Stuck and 4 Actions for Real Change by Amira Barger – Bronze
Undisrupted: Leadership Essentials on Business Transformation, Profitability, and Future Readiness by Ian Khan – Bronze
Educational:
The CARE Method: Based on the Risk, Need, and Responsivity Model, a Manual for Counselors of Female Clients by Nil Buckley – Gold
Getting Funded: The Complete Guide to Writing Grant Proposals, 7th Edition by Renee Bourque – Silver
Faith-Based:
Seeking the Lost: Sheep by Daniel Cramton – Silver
Grandma’s Bucket of Mercy by Robin Carole – Bronze
Health/Wellness:
Deeply Human: The Science and Soul of Emotional Healing by Dr. James P. Manning – Gold
To Your Health: A Lifestyle of Health, Happiness, and Confidence by Esther Avant – Gold
The CARE Method: Based on the Risk-Need-Responsivity Model, a Domestic Violence Curriculum for Male Clients by Nil Buckley – Silver
Fix the Fire Damage – Your go-to guide when pain first strikes by Ya-Ling J. Liou, D.C. – Bronze
How-Tos:
The Magic of Imperfection: The ¾ Baked Secret to Unlocking Innovation and Getting More Done by Jason F. McLennan – Gold
Representing Products: Turn Physical Product Presentations into Purchase Decisions by Rob Langejans – Silver
HAIR LOSS: Options for Restoration & Reversal 2nd Edition by Gustavo J Gomez, PhD – Bronze
Inspirational:
This Is the Thing: About Life, Joy, and Owning Your Purpose by Shane Jackson – Gold
HIDDEN POWERS: How to Transcend Suffering by Glen Allison – Silver
Resilient Activism: Igniting Wild Hope in Uncertain Times by Laurie Benson – Silver
Space to Exhale: A Handbook for Curating a Soft, Centered, Serene Life by Lisa Hurley – Bronze
Parent/Family:
Family Dynamics: Transforming the Hidden Patterns That Shape Us by Thomas Swisher – Gold
Text Messages to My Sons: A Guide to Using Mobile Devices to Connect and Communicate with Your Kids by Tammy J Cohen – Gold
One Last Question Before You Go: Why You Should Interview Your Parents by Kyle Thiermann – Silver
RATTLED, How to Calm New Mom Anxiety with the Power of the Postpartum Brain by Nicole Amoyal Pensak PhD
Not Good Enough Girl: A Memoir of an Inconvenient Daughter by Sondra R. Brooks – Bronze
POETRY
Poetry:
Someone Else’s Hunger by Isabella DeSendi – Gold
Petrichor by Frankie Soto – Silver
In the Good Years by Laura Creste – Silver
Reality Checkmate by Daniel Ruiz – Bronze
No Small Thing by Gabriel Fried – Bronze
Forgive the Animal by Sarah Pape – Bronze