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The RITA® is an [[Awards|award]] given by the [[Romance Writers of America|Romance Writers of America]] (RWA) to the best romance fiction in a given year published by an [[RWA-Recognized Publishers|RWA-recognized publisher]]. Named after RWA’s first president, Rita Clay Estrada, the RITA® is the highest honor a romance author can receive. Published authors judge entrants in various categories. The finalists are generally announced toward the end of March. Winners are announced at RWA's Annual Conference held during the summer.
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Each year [[Romance Writers of America|Romance Writers of America]] (RWA) presents awards in various categories to the best romance fiction published in the previous calendar year. In 2021 the award was renamed to recognize the founder of RWA, Vivian Stephens. The Vivian Award is the highest honor a romance author can receive. Published authors, reviewers, bloggers, and others knowledgeable about the romance industry may apply to participate in the judging. The finalists are announced in late March. Awards are presented to the winners at RWA's Annual Conference held during the summer.  
  
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From its introduction in 1982 until 1989, the RITA® was known as The Golden Medallion. The current award is a gold statue.
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From 1990-2019, the award was called the RITA®, named after Rita Clay Estrada, the first president of RWA. Winners were presented with a gold statue. From its introduction in 1982 until 1989, the award was known as the Golden Medallion.
  
 
==Vivian Winners & Finalists==
 
==Vivian Winners & Finalists==
  
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* [[2021 Vivian Finalists==]]
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* 2023 - No awards given
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* 2022 - No awards given
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* [[2021 Vivian Winners & Finalists]]
  
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==RITA® Winners==
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==RITA® Winners & Finalists==
  
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* 2020 - no awards given
 
* [[2019 RITA® Winners & Finalists]]
 
* [[2019 RITA® Winners & Finalists]]
 
* [[2018 RITA® Winners & Finalists]]
 
* [[2018 RITA® Winners & Finalists]]
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* [[1990 RITA® Winners & Finalists]]
 
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== Golden Medallion Winners ==
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== Golden Medallion Winners & Finalists==
 
* [[1989 Golden Medallion Winners & Finalists]]
 
* [[1989 Golden Medallion Winners & Finalists]]
 
* [[1988 Golden Medallion Winners & Finalists]]
 
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* [[1982 Golden Medallion Winners]]
 
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== RITA® / Golden Medallion / Vivian Categories ==
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== Vivian / RITA / Golden Medallion Categories ==
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RITA® categories have evolved and changed over the years in order to better reflect the changing romance market. The year indicated is the first year the category was included in the awards. If it appears that a category was changed or renamed, the original category is grouped with the current category.
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The categories for the highest honor from Romance Writers of America have evolved and changed over the years in order to better reflect the changing romance market. The year indicated is the first year the category was included in the awards. If it appears that a category was changed or renamed, the original category is grouped with the current category.
  
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* [[RITA®: Best Novel With Strong Romantic Elements]] - 2004
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* [[Contemporary Romance Categories]]
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* [[RITA®: Best First Book]] - 1990, 2004
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* [[Erotic Romance Category]]
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* [[First Published Book Category]]
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* [[Historical Romance Categories]]
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* [[Mainstream Fiction with a Central Romance Category]]
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* [[Speculative (Paranormal) Romance Categories]]
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* [[Romance Novella Category]]
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* [[Romantic Suspense Categories]]
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* [[Romance with Religious or Spiritual Elements (Inspirational) Category]]
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* [[Young Adult Romance Category]]
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* [[RITA: Best Novel With Strong Romantic Elements]] - 2004
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* [[RITA: Best First Book]] - 1990, 2004
 
* [[RWA's Favorite Book]] - 1998
 
* [[RWA's Favorite Book]] - 1998
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* [[RITA®: Best Contemporary Series Romance]] - 2008
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* [[RITA: Best Contemporary Series Romance]] - 2008
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* [[RITA®: Best Contemporary Series Romance: Suspense/Adventure]] - 2008
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* [[RITA: Best Contemporary Series Romance: Suspense/Adventure]] - 2008
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* [[RITA®: Best Paranormal Romance]] - 2004
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* [[RITA: Best Paranormal Romance]] - 2004
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* [[RITA®: Best Historical Romance]]
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* [[RITA: Best Historical Romance]]
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* [[RITA®: Best Short Historical Romance]]
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* [[RITA: Best Short Historical Romance]]
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* [[RITA®: Best Long Historical Romance]] - 2004
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* [[RITA: Best Long Historical Romance]] - 2004
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* [[RITA®:Best Inspirational Romance]] - 2004
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* [[RITA: Best Inspirational Romance]] - 2004
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* [[RITA®: Best Long Contemporary Series]] - 2004
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* [[RITA: Best Long Contemporary Series]] - 2004
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* [[RITA®: Best Regency Historical Romance]] - 2008
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* [[RITA: Best Regency Historical Romance]] - 2008
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* [[RITA®: Best Regency Romance]] - 2004
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* [[RITA: Best Regency Romance]] - 2004
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* [[RITA®: Best Romantic Novella]] - 2004
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* [[RITA: Best Romantic Novella]] - 2004
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* [[RITA®: Best Romantic Suspense]]
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* [[RITA: Best Romantic Suspense]]
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* [[RITA®: Best Short Contemporary Series]] - 2004
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* [[RITA: Best Short Contemporary Series]] - 2004
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* [[RITA®: Best Contemporary Single Title]] - 2004
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* [[RITA: Best Contemporary Single Title]] - 2004
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* [[RITA®: Best Traditional Romance]] - 2004
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* [[RITA: Best Traditional Romance]] - 2004
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* [[RITA®: Best Young Adult Romance]] - 1983
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* [[RITA: Best Young Adult Romance]] - 1983
  
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==RITA® Authors==
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==RITA Authors==
 
For a list of authors who have won RITA awards, see [[:category:RITA Winners]].
 
For a list of authors who have won RITA awards, see [[:category:RITA Winners]].

Latest revision as of 01:17, 10 February 2023


Each year Romance Writers of America (RWA) presents awards in various categories to the best romance fiction published in the previous calendar year. In 2021 the award was renamed to recognize the founder of RWA, Vivian Stephens. The Vivian Award is the highest honor a romance author can receive. Published authors, reviewers, bloggers, and others knowledgeable about the romance industry may apply to participate in the judging. The finalists are announced in late March. Awards are presented to the winners at RWA's Annual Conference held during the summer.

From 1990-2019, the award was called the RITA®, named after Rita Clay Estrada, the first president of RWA. Winners were presented with a gold statue. From its introduction in 1982 until 1989, the award was known as the Golden Medallion.

Vivian Winners & Finalists

RITA® Winners & Finalists

Golden Medallion Winners & Finalists

Vivian / RITA / Golden Medallion Categories

The categories for the highest honor from Romance Writers of America have evolved and changed over the years in order to better reflect the changing romance market. The year indicated is the first year the category was included in the awards. If it appears that a category was changed or renamed, the original category is grouped with the current category.


RITA Authors

For a list of authors who have won RITA awards, see category:RITA Winners.

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