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[[Awards]] are given by various romance industry organizations, by review publications and websites, and writer associations.  
 
[[Awards]] are given by various romance industry organizations, by review publications and websites, and writer associations.  
  
 
:''For a category list of award pages see [[:category:Romance Industry Awards]] and [[:category:Awards]].''
 
:''For a category list of award pages see [[:category:Romance Industry Awards]] and [[:category:Awards]].''
  
==[[Romance Writers of America|Romance Writers of America]] ==
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==Awards & Recognitions for Published Romance Works==
===[[RITA]]===
 
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.
 
  
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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* [[All About Romance]] Annual Reader Awards
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* [[Amazon Editor's Picks - Romance]]
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* [[Australian Romance Readers Awards]] - [[Australian Romance Readers Association]]
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* [[Award Of Excellence]] - [[Romance In Color]]
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* [[Best Indie Book Award - BIBA]]
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* [[The Beverley Award]] - [[Colorado Romance Writers]]
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* [[Book Buyers Best Award]] - [[Orange County Romance Writers]]
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* [[Book Cover Award]] - [[Orange County Romance Writers]]
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* [[BookPage Best Romance]]
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* [[The Carla Crown Jewel Of Books]] - [[Mid-America Romance Authors]]
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* [[The Carolyn Readers Choice Award]] - [[North Texas Romance Writers]]
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* [[The Christy Award]]
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* [[The Dante Rossetti Awards]] - Young Adult - [[Chanticleer Book Reviews]]
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* [[Daphne Du Maurier Award For Excellence In Mystery/Suspense Published Division]] - [[Kiss Of Death RWA]]
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* [[EMMA Awards]] - [[Romance Slam Jam]]
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* [[FHL Reader's Choice Award]] - [[Faith, Hope And Love Christian Writers]]
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* [[Golden Leaf Award]] - [[New Jersey Romance Writers]]
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* [[Golden Poppy Awards]] - [[California Independent Booksellers Alliance]]
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* [[Romance Writers of America (RWA) Awards|Golden Medallion]] - [[Romance Writers Of America]]
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* [[The Golden Rose]] - [[Rose City Romance Writers]]
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* [[Goodreads Choice Award - Romance]]
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* [[HOLT Medallion Award]] - [[Virginia Romance Writers]]
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* [[Kindle Book Awards]] - Romance
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* [[Kirkus Best Books Of The Year]] - Romance
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* [[Kirkus Best Books Of The Year - YA Romance]]
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* [[Library Journal Best Books - Romance]]
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* [[Library Journal Starred Reviews]] - Romance
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* [[LibraryReads]] - public library staff
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* [[Maggie Award - Published Division]] - [[Georgia Romance Writers]]
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* [[N. N. Light Book Awards]] - [[N. N. Light's Book Heaven]]
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* [[National Excellence In Romance Fiction Award (NERFA)]] - [[First Coast Romance Writers]]
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* [[New England Readers' Choice Award]] - [[New England Romance Writers]]
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* [[New York Public Library Best Books]] - Romance
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* [[Passionate Plume]] - [[Passionate Ink]]
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* [[PRISM]] Awards - [[Fantasy, Futuristic & Paranormal Romance Writers]]
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* [[Publishers Weekly Best Books - Romance]]
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* [[Publishers Weekly Starred Reviews]] - Romance
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* [[Reading Warriors Choice Awards]] - [[Building Relationships Around Books - BRAB]]
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* [[Romance Writers of America (RWA) Awards|RITA Award]] - [[Romance Writers Of America]]
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* [[Romantic Novel Awards]] - [[Romantic Novelists' Association]]
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* [[Royal Romance Writing Award]] - [[Dreame]]
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* [[Rudy Award]] - [[Chesapeake Romance Writers]]
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* [[The Swoon Awards]]
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* [[Top Shelf Magazine]] - Romance
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* [[Romance Writers of America (RWA) Awards|The Vivian Award]] - [[Romance Writers Of America]]
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* [[The WILLA Literary Award]] - Romance category
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* [[The Writer]] Contest - [[Land Of Enchantment Romance Authors]]
  
===[[Golden Heart]]===
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==Awards for Unpublished Romance Works==
The [[Golden Heart]] contest is presented annually by the [[Romance Writers of America]] for unpublished romance authors in a wide range of categories. The Golden Heart award debuted in 1983. Today's winners receive a gold necklace with a heart charm.
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* [[Aspiring Authors]] - [[Romance Slam Jam]]
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* [[Daphne Du Maurier Award For Excellence In Mystery/Suspense Unpublished Division]] - [[Kiss Of Death RWA]]
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* [[The Emily]] - [[League Of Romance Writers]]
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* [[Fiction From The Heartland]] - [[Mid-America Romance Authors]]
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* [[Gateway To The Best]] - [[Missouri Romance Writers Of America (MORWA)]]
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* [[Golden Heart]] - [[Romance Writers Of America]]
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* [[Maggie Award - Prepublished Division]] - [[Georgia Romance Writers]]
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* [[On The Far Side Award]] - [[Futuristic, Fantasy, And Paranormal RWA]]
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* [[Orange Rose Award]] - [[Orange County Romance Writers]]
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* [[Put Your Heart In A Book]] - [[New Jersey Romance Writers]]
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* [[The Royal Ascot Award]] - [[Regency Fiction Writers]]
  
===[[Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award]]===
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==Awards For Authors (body of work)==
The [[Romance Writers of America]] present the [[Lifetime Achievement Award]] to one writer to honor an author's body of work and contributions to the romance genre. Historical Note: from 1983 through 1989 the award was called the Golden Treasure. In 1990 it was changed to the Lifetime Achievement Award. The award was renamed the "Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award" in 2008.
 
  
==[[Romantic Times Magazine]]==
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* [[LibraryReads Hall of Fame]]
===[[Career Achievement Awards]]===
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* [[Lifetime Achievement Award]] - [[Romance Writers Of America]] -
The [[Romantic Times Magazine]] awards [[Career Achievement Awards]] for an author's entire body of work throughout their career. The winners and nominees are selected by the magazine staff.
 
===[[Reviewers' Choice Awards]]===
 
The [[Romantic Times Magazine]] awards [[Reviewers' Choice Awards]] for the best books of the year. The winners and nominees are selected by the magazine staff of over 50 reviewers.
 
  
==[[RRA-L]]==
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==Other Romance Awards==
The Romance Readers Anonymous ([[RRA-L|RRA]]) listserve established annual [[RRA Award Winners|awards]] in 1994. Nominees are presented by members of the list and voted upon.
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* [[Battle Of The Blurbs]] - [[Northwest Houston RWA]]
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* [[Query Quandary Contest]] - New Hampshire RWA
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* [[Rocky Mountain Cover Contest]] - [[Colorado Romance Writers]]
  
==[[All About Romance]] Annual Reader Awards==
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==Lists==
[[All About Romance]] is a review website that conducts an annual reader poll where readers vote on their favorite books in various categories. The books must have been issued in the contest year, e.g., in 2006 for the poll conducted in the spring of 2007. '''Annual Reader Awards''' results are available since 1997.
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* [[All About Romance: Best Books of the Year]]
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* [[All About Romance: Top 100 Romances Polls]]
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* [[Amazon Best Romance Books of the Year]]
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* [[Entertainment Weekly: Ten Best Romances Novels of the Year]]
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* [[Fated Mates:The Best Romance Novels of the Year]]
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* [[New York Times: Best Romance Novels of the Year]]
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* [[NPR Books We Love - Love Stories]] By Year
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* [[Romance Trailblazers]]
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* [[Sarah MacLean Recommended]]
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* [[Washington Post: Best Romance Novels of the Year]]
  
==[[Cata Network Reviewers Choice Awards]] RCA ==
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==Defunct Awards==
The Cata Network is a network of websites and communities for the lovers of romance novels, with its hub at [[Cata Network Readers Lounge]]. It gives Reviewers Choice Awards (RCA) twice a year.
 
  
==[[Desert Rose Golden Quill Awards]]==
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* [[Aspen Gold]] - Heart Of Denver Romance Writers
The [[Desert Rose Golden Quill Awards]] are awarded annually to the best or favorite works published the previous year by the [[Desert Rose Chapter (RWA)| Desert Rose Chapter]] of [[Romance Writers of America]]. Entrants pay an entrance fee and must be members of the [[Romance Writers of America]].
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* [[The Beacon]] - [[First Coast Romance Writers]]
 
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* [[Career Achievement Awards]] - [[Romantic Times Magazine]]
==[[EPIC]] (Electronically Published Internet Connection) EPPII Awards==
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* [[The Catherine]] - [[Toronto Romance Writers]]
The '''[[EPPIE]] Awards''' have been given annually since the first EPIC conference to recognize outstanding achievement in e-publishing. The categories are judged by members of EPIC, all published authors. After the first round of judging, the works of the finalists are sent to another panel of judges, and winners in all eighteen categories are selected. The winners are announced at the EPIC conference's gala award ceremony at the annual EPICon Convention. Awards are given in several categories of romance, erotica, and erotic romance.
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* [[Dixie Kane Memorial Contest]] - [[Southern Louisiana (SOLA) RWA]]
 
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* [[Duel On The Delta]] - [[River City Romance Writers]]
==Futuristic, Fantasy and Paranormal RWA==
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* [[EPIC]] (Electronically Published Internet Connection) EPPII Awards
===[[PRISM]] award===
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* [[Fab Five]] - Wisconsin RWA
An annual award given for books published in the contest year (the 2007 awards are for books published in 2006). The awards are in the following categories: Time Travel, Fantasy, Futuristic, Light Paranormal, Dark Paranormal, Erotica/Romantica, or Novella.
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* [[Fire And Ice]] - [[North-Chicago Romance Writers]]
==='''On The Far Side'''===
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* [[Four Seasons Contest]] - [[Windy City Romance Writers]]
Contest for unpublished manuscripts in these sub-genre.
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* [[Get Your Stiletto In The Door]] (Unpublished) - [[Chick Lit Writers of the World]]
 
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* [[Golden Palm]] - Florida Romance Writers
==Georgia Romance Writers - Maggie Awards==
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* [[The Golden Pen]] - The Golden Network
The [http://www.georgiaromancewriters.org/index.php Georgia Romance Writers], chapter of [[Romance Writers of America]] present annual '''Maggie''' awards for excellence for both published and unpublished romance in various categories.
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* [[Heart Of Excellence Readers' Choice Award]] - Ancient City Romance Authors
 
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* [[Heart Of The West Contest]] - Utah Romance Writers of America
==Heart of Denver Romance Writers==
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* [[Heart To Heart Contest]] - San Francisco Area Romance Writers
The [http://www.hodrw.com/ Heart of Denver] chapter of the [[Romance Writers of America]] has the following awards.
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* [[Hot Prospects]] - [[Valley Of The Sun Romance Writers]]
===Aspen Gold Award===
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* [[Kathryn Hayes Love & Laughter Contest]] - [[Romance Writers of America - New York City]]
Annual contest open to all published authors of novel length romance fiction in various categories. [http://www.hodrw.com/2007-AGFinalists.htm 2007 Finalists here].
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* [[Laurel Wreath]] - Volusia County Romance Writers
===Molly Award===
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* [[Linda Howard Award of Excellence]] - [[Southern Magic Romance Writers]]
Annual contest open to all unpublished authors of novel length romance fiction and those who have not published within three years prior to contest deadline in various categories. Includes an award for spirited heroine - the "Unsinkable Heroine" and "Heart of Molly" award for members. [http://www.hodrw.com/2007MollyFinalists.htm 2007 Finalists here].
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* [[Lone Star Writing Competition]] - [[Northwest Houston RWA]]
 
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* [[Molly Contest]] (unpublished) - Heart of Denver Romance Writers
==[[ParaNormalRomance]] [[P.E.A.R.L.]]==
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* [[More Than Magic Contest|More Than Magic]] - [[Romance Writers Ink]]
[[ParaNormalRomance]].org is a [[Resources|romance community]] website devoted to paranormal romances. The site is also the proud presenter of The [[P.E.A.R.L.]](Paranormal Excellence Award for Romantic Literature). This is a readers' choice award, conducted annually by the PNR listers, naming the best of year in ten categories related to paranormal romance and romantic science fiction.
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* [[Northern Hearts]] - [[Toronto Romance Writers]]
 
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* [[P.E.A.R.L.]] - [[ParaNormalRomance]]
==[[Passionate Ink]]==
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* [[Quill Awards]]
This is a special interest chapter of [[Romance Writers of America]].
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* [[Reader's Choice Award]] - Heart of Denver Romance Writers
==='''[[Passionate Plume]]'''===
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* [[Rebecca Award]] - [[Land Of Enchantment Romance Authors]]
For books published in the previous year in the erotic sub-genre.
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* [[Reviewers' Choice Awards]] - [[Romantic Times Magazine]]
==='''Stroke of Midnight'''===
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* [[Romancing The Script]] - [[Scriptscene RWA]]
This award is given to authors who are unpublished in full-length fiction (at least 25,000 words) for the last 5 years and/or entrants unpublished in the category they wish to enter.
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* [[RT Book Reviews]] Top Picks - [[Romantic Times Magazine]]
 
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* [[RRA-L]] The Romance Readers Anonymous ([[RRA-L|RRA]])  
==Quill Literacy Foundation Quill Awards==
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* SFR Galaxy Awards
The Quill Literacy Foundation was formed by Reed Business Information, parent of ''Publishers Weekly'', and The NBC Universal Television Stations, to focus attention on literacy and reading. They award an annual '''[[Quill Awards]]'''. For 2007 eligible titles were those published between July 1, 2006 and June 30, 2007. Nominees were chosen by the Quills/PW Selection Committee, comprised of ''Publishers Weekly'' editors. Voting will be done by 6,000 booksellers and librariansin the 18 categories.
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* [[The Sheila]] - [[Valley Forge Romance Writers]]
 
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* [[Tara Award]] - Tampa Area Romance Authors
==[[Romance In Color]]==
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* [[Where The Magic Begins]] - Romance Writers Ink
Annual [[Romance In Color#Reviewers Choice Awards|Reviewers Choice Awards]] are given in several categories for the best in the previous year. Romance In Color (RIC) is a website devoted to [[African-American]] romance.
 
 
 
==[[Romance Slam Jam]] EMMA==
 
[[Romance Slam Jam#Awards|EMMA awards]] are given at the annual Romance Slam Jam by that organization which is dedicated to celebrating [[African-American]] romance.
 
 
 
==[[The Romance Studio]] CAPA==
 
[[The Romance Studio]] is a [[Resources|romance community]] website that was established in 2003 to provide reviews and information. The website also awards annual '''CAPA''' awards (Cupid and Psyche Awards).
 
 
 
==[[Virginia Romance Writers]] [[HOLT Medallion Award]]==
 
The [[HOLT Medallion Award]] is awarded by the [[Virginia Romance Writers]] chapter of [[Romance Writers of America]]. The award originated in 1995 and was named for VRW's first elected president, Cynthia Holt. The acronym HOLT stands for Honoring Outstanding Literary Talent. The award is given to romance novels, or novels with a strong element of romance, with a copyright date of the year preceding the competition (i.e., for the 2007 contest, books must have a 2006 copyright).
 

Latest revision as of 03:01, 10 January 2024

Awards are given by various romance industry organizations, by review publications and websites, and writer associations.

For a category list of award pages see category:Romance Industry Awards and category:Awards.

Awards & Recognitions for Published Romance Works

Awards for Unpublished Romance Works

Awards For Authors (body of work)

Other Romance Awards

Lists

Defunct Awards