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* [[1982 Golden Medallion Winners]]
 
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== Vivian / RITA® / Golden Medallion Categories ==
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== 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.
 
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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* [[RITA: Best Novel With Strong Romantic Elements]] - 2004
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* [[RITA®: Best First Book]] - 1990, 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]].

Revision as of 22:23, 14 October 2022


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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