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The RITA® is awarded by the [[Romance Writers of America|Romance Writers of America]] to the best romance fiction in a given year. 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 12 categories. The finalists are generally announced toward the end of March. Winners are announced at RWA's Annual Conference.
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[[category:Romance Industry Awards]] [[Category:Romance Writers of America]]
  
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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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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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== RITA® Winners ==
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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.
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* [[2005 RITA® Winners]]
 
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* [[1991 RITA® Winners]]
 
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* [[1990 RITA® Winners]]
 
  
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== Golden Medallion Winners ==
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==Vivian Winners & Finalists==
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* [[1989 Golden Medallion Winners]]
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* [[1988 Golden Medallion Winners]]
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* 2023 - No awards given
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* [[1987 Golden Medallion Winners]]
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* 2022 - No awards given
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* [[1986 Golden Medallion Winners]]
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* [[2021 Vivian Winners & Finalists]]
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* [[1985 Golden Medallion Winners]]
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* [[1984 Golden Medallion Winners]]
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==RITA® Winners & Finalists==
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* [[1983 Golden Medallion Winners]]
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* 2020 - no awards given
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* [[2019 RITA® Winners & Finalists]]
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* [[2018 RITA® Winners & Finalists]]
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* [[2017 RITA® Winners & Finalists]]
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* [[2016 RITA® Winners & Finalists]]
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* [[2015 RITA® Winners & Finalists]]
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* [[2014 RITA® Winners & Finalists]]
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* [[2013 RITA® Winners & Finalists]]
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* [[2012 RITA® Winners & Finalists]]
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* [[2011 RITA® Winners & Finalists]]
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* [[2010 RITA® Winners & Finalists]]
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* [[2009 RITA® Winners & Finalists]]
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* [[2008 RITA® Winners & Finalists]]
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* [[2007 RITA® Winners & Finalists]]
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* [[2006 RITA® Winners & Finalists]]
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* [[2005 RITA® Winners & Finalists]]
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* [[2004 RITA® Winners & Finalists]]
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* [[2003 RITA® Winners & Finalists]]
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* [[2002 RITA® Winners & Finalists]]
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* [[2001 RITA® Winners & Finalists]]
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* [[2000 RITA® Winners & Finalists]]
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* [[1999 RITA® Winners & Finalists]]
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* [[1998 RITA® Winners & Finalists]]
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* [[1997 RITA® Winners & Finalists]]
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* [[1996 RITA® Winners & Finalists]]
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* [[1995 RITA® Winners & Finalists]]
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* [[1994 RITA® Winners & Finalists]]
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* [[1993 RITA® Winners & Finalists]]
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* [[1992 RITA® Winners & Finalists]]
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* [[1991 RITA® Winners & Finalists]]
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* [[1990 RITA® Winners & Finalists]]
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== Golden Medallion Winners & Finalists==
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* [[1989 Golden Medallion Winners & Finalists]]
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* [[1988 Golden Medallion Winners & Finalists]]
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* [[1987 Golden Medallion Winners & Finalists]]
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* [[1986 Golden Medallion Winners & Finalists]]
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* [[1985 Golden Medallion Winners & Finalists]]
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* [[1984 Golden Medallion Winners & Finalists]]
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* [[1983 Golden Medallion Winners & Finalists]]
 
* [[1982 Golden Medallion Winners]]
 
* [[1982 Golden Medallion Winners]]
  
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== RITA® / Golden Medallion 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®: Novel With Strong Romantic Elements|Novel With Strong Romantic Elements]] - 2004
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* [[Contemporary Romance Categories]]
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* [[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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** [[Best Romance]] - 1990
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* [[RITA: Best Contemporary Series Romance]] - 2008
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* [[Best Paranormal Romance]] - 2004
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* [[RITA: Best Contemporary Series Romance: Suspense/Adventure]] - 2008
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** [[Paranormal]] - 1996, 2003
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* [[RITA: Best Paranormal Romance]] - 2004
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** [[Paranormal Romance]] - 2002
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* [[RITA: Best Historical Romance]]
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** [[Paranormal/Fantasy/Time Travel]] - 1995
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* [[RITA: Best Short Historical Romance]]
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** [[Futuristic/Fantasy/Paranormal]] - 1992
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* [[RITA: Best Long Historical Romance]] - 2004
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* [[Best Short Historical Romance]]
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* [[RITA: Best Inspirational Romance]] - 2004
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** [[Short Historical]] - 1996, 2003
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* [[RITA: Best Long Contemporary Series]] - 2004
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** [[Short Historical Romance]] - 2002
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* [[RITA: Best Regency Historical Romance]] - 2008
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** [[Historical]] - 1984, 1995
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* [[RITA: Best Regency Romance]] - 2004
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** [[Historical Series]] - 1990, 1994
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* [[RITA: Best Romantic Novella]] - 2004
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** [[Series Historical]] - 1991
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* [[RITA: Best Romantic Suspense]]
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** [[Category Historical]] - 1982
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* [[RITA: Best Short Contemporary Series]] - 2004
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* [[Best Long Historical Romance]] - 2004
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* [[RITA: Best Contemporary Single Title]] - 2004
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** [[Long Historical]] - 1995, 2003
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* [[RITA: Best Traditional Romance]] - 2004
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** [[Long Historical Romance]] - 2002
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* [[RITA: Best Young Adult Romance]] - 1983
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** [[Historical Single Title]] - 1990, 1994
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** [[Single Title Historical]] - 1991
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==RITA Authors==
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** [[Mainstream Historical]] -1982
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For a list of authors who have won RITA awards, see [[:category:RITA Winners]].
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* [[Best Inspirational Romance]] - 2004
 
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** [[Inspirational Romance|Inspirational]] - 1985, 2003
 
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** [[Inspirational Romance]] - 2002
 
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* [[Best Long Contemporary Series]] - 2004
 
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** [[Long Contemporary Series]] - 1997, 2002
 
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** [[Long Contemporary]] - 1985, 1998
 
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** [[Contemporary 65-80,000 words]] - 1984
 
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* [[Best Regency Romance]] - 2004
 
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** [[Regency]] - 1985, 2003
 
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** [[Regency Romance]] - 2002
 
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* [[Best Romantic Novella]] - 2004
 
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** [[Romantic Novella]] - 2000
 
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* [[Best Romantic Suspense]]
 
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** [[Romantic Suspense]] - 1990
 
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** [[Suspense]] - 1989
 
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* [[Best Short Contemporary Series]] - 2004
 
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** [[Short Contemporary]] - 1985, 1999, 2003
 
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** [[Short Contemporary Series]] - 1997, 2002
 
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** [[Contemporary Under 65,000 words]] - 1984
 
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** [[Contemporary Sensual]] - 1983
 
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** [[Contemporary Sweet]] - 1983
 
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** [[Category Contemporary]] - 1982
 
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* [[Best Contemporary Single Title]] - 2004
 
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** [[Contemporary Single Title]] - 1994
 
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** [[Single Title Contemporary]] - 1990
 
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** [[Single Title]] - 1989
 
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** [[Single Title Release]] - 1986
 
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** [[Mainstream|Contemporary Mainstream]] - 1982
 
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* [[Best Traditional Romance]] - 2004
 
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** [[Traditional]] - 1984, 2003
 
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** [[Traditional Romance]] - 2002
 
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* [[Young Adult]] - 1983
 

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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