Anabaptist World 

Award of Excellence 

• Paul Schrag, editor: "Followers and Proclaimers" in Convention or Meeting Coverage: Magazine 
• Paul Schrag, editor: "Letters & Comments" in Letters to the Editor 

Honorable Mention 

• Brenda Hostetler Meyer: "Tender Words for Fearful Skeptics" in Theological Reflection - Short format  
• Paul Schrag, editor: "Haven for Exiles: Living the Call to Welcome the Stranger" in Magazine or Journal 

Boldcafe.org/ Women of the ELCA 

Award of Excellence 

• Prairie Rose Seminole, Wanda Frenchman, E. McBride: "Honoring Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Relatives" in Blog – Personal Website Content 

Award of Merit 

• Ralen Robinson, Elizabeth McBride: "Women of sacred presence: Stories of faith and strength by the Rev. Dr. Ralen M. Robinson" in Biblical Interpretation or Lectionary Reflection - Short format 

Honorable Mention 

• Elizabeth McBride, editor and designer: "Boldcafe.org newsletter: April 2025, May 2025 and August 2025" in Newsletter 

Brewer Communications, Inc. 

Award of Excellence 

• Kathryn Brewer, Leslie Lopez: "360 Youth Services Community Circle, Summer 2025" in Newspaper/Newsletter Design, Entire Issue 

Award of Merit 

• Kathryn Brewer, Mark Baldwin: "2025 Annual Report of the Wisconsin Conference of the UCC" in Annual Report  
• Kathryn Brewer, Vic Williams: "LMM Foundations, Winter 2025" in Newspaper/Newsletter Design, Entire Issue 

Honorable Mention 

• Kathryn Brewer, designer; Clayton Faulkner, editor: "CrossAccent Journal of the Association of Lutheran Church Musicians" in Seminary Publication or Journal  

Broadview 

Award of Excellence 

• Broadview staff and contributors: "100 Years of the United Church of Canada" in Magazine or Journal 
• Amarah Hasham-Steele: "Tent Sanctuary" in Interview - Short Format  
• Amy Panton: "Reimagining God on Wheels" in Interview - Long Format  
• Amarah Hasham-Steele: "Rethinking Encampments" in Best Emerging Journalist  
• Carol Moskot: "The Remedy" in Magazine/Journal Design, Spread or Story  
• Carol Moskot: "100 Years of the United Church of Canada" in 65 - Magazine/Journal Design, Entire Issue 
• Emma Prestwich, Christina Jung and Michelle Kay: "Broadview.org" in Publication Website 
• Nicole Schmidt: "Prison Labour" in Single Posting (social media) 

Award of Merit 

• Broadview contributors and staff: "Broadview" in National/International Magazine (broad audience) 
• Bailey Bjolin: "This United Church group fought 2SLGBTQ+ ordination in the 1980s" in Feature Article: Denominational politics - Short Format 
• Danté Stewart: "What Can a Broken Heart Do?" in James Solheim Award for Editorial Courage 
• Alanna Mitchell: "Snapshot" in Department 
• David Wilson: "Letters" in Letters to the Editor 
• Paniz Vedavarz: "Her church cast her out for being gay; Bedside serenades; Canada is losing its churches" in Best Emerging Journalist  
• Matt Herring: "A Hitchhiker's Guide to the Future of the United Church" in Illustration, with Article or Cutline  
• Alanna Mitchell, Jocelyn Bell, Chase Howard: "Broadview Advent Calendar" in Integrated Communications / Multimedia Special Project  

Honorable Mention 

• Meagan Gillmore: "The Remedy" in Feature Article: Local reporting - Long Format  
• Ayesha Habib: "Escaping Hate" in Feature Article: International reporting - Long Format  
• Gillian Steward: "United Church ‘quite surprised’ about Anglican office lease controversy" in News Story - Short Format  
• Jocelyn Bell: "The Compromise" in Single editorial / Editor's letter  

Catholic Review 

Award of Excellence 

• Kevin J. Parks: "Called to Foster" in Photo Spread or Essay 
• Kevin J. Parks: "2025 Army-Navy Game Praying of the Rosary" in Story, Current Event Video - News 
• Mitzy Deras: "Gun Buyback" in Awareness / Advocacy Campaign (Social Media) 

 

Award of Merit 

• Rita Buettner: "Rita Buettner" in Blog – Personal Website Content 
• Gerry Jackson: "Lasting impact: Unthinkable tragedy unites community in prayer and service after Key Bridge collapse" in Feature Article: National reporting - Short Format  
• George P. Matysek Jr.: "Scopes Monkey Trial ignited century-long debate on evolution and belief" in Feature Article: Science writing for the world of faith - Short or Long Format 
• Carole Norris Greene: "Then and now" in Single editorial / Editor's letter  
• Gabriella Ferraro, Kevin J. Parks: "May Cover" in Magazine Cover 
• Gerry Jackson, Catholic Review Staff: "Catholic Review" in Publication Website  
• Catholic Review Staff: "CR Radio" in Video – Video Services  
• Mitzy Deras: "Behavioral Retreat" in Awareness / Advocacy Campaign

 

Honorable Mention 

• George P. Matysek Jr.: "Book details Redemptorist priest risking everything to reveal hidden dramas of Vatican II" in Feature Article: Denominational politics - Long Format  
• Katie V. Jones: "Hundreds gather at Rebuilt Conference 2025 to ‘imagine what’s possible’ in parish ministry" in Convention or Meeting Coverage: Magazines
• Christopher Gunty: "Bankruptcy Coverage" in In-Depth Coverage: Newspaper, Newsletter, News Service, or Website 
• George P. Matysek Jr.: "Emmy award-winning journalist navigates path to success with help from Catholic education" in Biographical Profile  
• Kevin J. Parks: "St John the Evangelist in Severna Park celebrates its newly renovated church" in Photo Spread or Essay - Online  
• Kevin J. Parks: "St. Thérèse of Lisieux's relics visit Baltimore" in Video – News Story, Current Event  

Concordia Seminary Magazine/Concordia Seminary, St. Louis 

Award of Excellence 

• Vicki Biggs, Ken Ohlemeyer, Beth Hasek, Ana Mueller: "Concordia Seminary Give Green and Gold Day 2025" in Best in Class – Public Relations or Marketing Campaign  

Award of Merit 

• see above: "Concordia Seminary magazine" in Seminary Publication or Journal  

Honorable Mention 

• see above: "Behold, I am doing a new thing!" in Biblical Interpretation or Lectionary Reflection - Short format  
• Vicki Biggs, Ken Ohlemeyer, Beth Hasek, Courtney Koll: "Celebrating 75 years of memories at the Pederson Field House" in Photo Spread or Essay - Printed  

FāVS News 

Award of Excellence 

• Tracy Simmons: "FāVS News Wire" in News Service 

Faith & Leadership 

Award of Excellence 

• Faith & Leadership staff: "Immigration in America series" in News Service, Website, or Social Media 
• Michael Woolf, writer; Sally Hicks, editor: "I was slammed to the ground and arrested outside an ICE facility. It was a holy experience." in Personal Experience - Short Format  

Award of Merit 

• Shannon Hopkins, writer; Sally Hicks, editor: "When the river rises in the Hill Country: Memory, belonging and the work of repair" in Personal Experience - Short Format  
• Mihee Kim-Kort, writer; Sally Hicks, editor: "Coffee hour and the beauty of lingering with one another" in Professional Resources  

Honorable Mention 

• Dave Odom, Sally Hicks, Aleta Payne, Chris Karnadi, Jessamyn Rubio: "Faith & Leadership" in Independent Website  

Fetzer Institute 

Award of Merit 

• The Fetzer Institute, Global Outreach Team: "The Fetzer Institute Website Redesign" in Website Redesign  
• Fetzer Institute, Global Outreach, Linda Freund: "Spirit of Rural Revival" in Video – Editorial / Documentary Style / Educational 

Forum Letter/American Lutheran Publicity Bureau 

Award of Merit 

• Richard O. Johnson: "Forum Letter" in Newsletter 

Gather, the magazine of Women of the ELCA 

Award of Excellence 

• Elizabeth Hunter, Cindy Novak, Cornelia K. Meyer: "And God saw Hagar" in Feature Article: International reporting - Short Format  
• Elizabeth Hunter, Cindy Novak, Christa von Zychlin: "Dog days of summer" in Humor, Written 
• Elizabeth Hunter, Cindy Novak, Roben Itchoak: "The power of Pentecost" in Biblical Interpretation or Lectionary Reflection – Short Format  
• Elizabeth Hunter, Cindy Novak, Liv Larson Andrews: "Anything to decare?" in Theological Reflection – Short Format  
• Elizabeth Hunter, Cindy Novak, Jennifer Grant: "A pilgrimage in Advent" in Devotional / Inspirational – Short Format  
• Elizabeth Hunter, Cindy Novak, Christa von Zychlin: "“Money, Stewardship and Generosity” by the Rev. Christa von Zychlin" in Bible Resource  
• Elizabeth Hunter, Cindy Novak: "Best disapproving letter to the editor" in Best Disapproving Letter to the Editor  
• Stacy Boorn: "Mary Magdalene cover art Fall 2025 issue of Gather" in Magazine Cover  

Award of Merit 

• Elizabeth Hunter, Cindy Novak, Laura Alexander: "What are Christians to think about poverty and policy?" in In-Depth Coverage: Magazine or Journal 
• Elizabeth Hunter, Cindy Novak, Amanda B. Renaud: "Joy and light followed by fear and flight" in Biblical Interpretation or Lectionary Reflection – Long Format  
• Elizabeth Hunter, Cindy Novak, Denise Rector: "“Faithfulness” by Denise Rector" in Bible Resource  

Honorable Mention 

• Elizabeth Hunter, Cindy Novak, Andrea Fowler: "Spring, Summer and Fall issues of Gather magazine" in Denominational or Other Specia Interest Magazine 
• Elizabeth Hunter, Cindy Novak, Laura Gifford: "A history of religious freedom" in In-Depth Coverage: Magazine or Journal 
• Elizabeth Hunter, Cindy Novak, Amanda B. Renaud: "Joy and light followed by fear and flight" in Theological Reflection - Long format  
• Elizabeth Hunter, Cindy Novak, Elise Seyfried: "Repentance opens the door" in Devotional / Inspirational – Short Format  
• Elizabeth Hunter, Cindy Novak, Brooke Petersen: "“Where two or more are gathered: Flourishing in relationships” by the Rev. Dr. Brooke Petersen" in Bible Resource  
• Elizabeth Hunter, Cindy Novak, Denise Rector: ""Faithfulness" Bible study video supplement series" in Video – Video Series  

Global Sisters Report 

Award of Excellence 

• GSR staff: "GlobalSistersReport.org" in Independent Website  
• Olivia Bardo: "Global Sisters Report Social Media" in Best in Class – Social Media Presence  
• Dan Stockman: "In 'dying' Illinois town, sister becomes a lifeline for the city's poor" in Feature Article: Local reporting - Short Format  
• Rhina Guidos: "Nicaraguan-style law used to expel religious groups stokes fears in El Salvador" in News Story - Long Format  

Honorable Mention 

• Rhina Guidos: "For sister who can't see, sculpture in Mexico allows her to venerate Our Lady of Guadalupe via touch" in Interview - Short Format  

Global Sisters Report / National Catholic Reporter 

Honorable Mention 

• Chris Herlinger: "Catholic Sisters' Oak Park Activism" in Feature Article: National reporting - Long Format  

Hunger News & Hope 

Award of Excellence 

• Katie Cook, editor: "Hunger News & Hope" in Newsletter 

Award of Merit 

• Katie Cook: "We Can't Give Up Now: Responding to the Demolition of Humanitarian Aid in the World" in Single editorial / Editor's letter  

Honorable Mention 

• Jacob Bailes, Carol Blythe & Katie Cook: "The Cuban Food Crisis: A Feature Cluster" in Newspaper or Newsletter 

In Trust Center for Theological Schools 

Award of Excellence 

• In Trust Center for Theological Schools: "In Trust magazine" in Denominational or Other Special Interest Magazine 

Honorable Mention 

• Carla Frank: "New dawn in Christian imagination" in Magazine/Journal Design, Spread or Story  
• Carla Frank: "In Trust magazine Winter 2025" in Magazine/Journal Design, Entire Issue  

Lake Union Herald 

Award of Excellence 

• Ruben Casabona, Jochy Jamel: "Lake Union Herald Highlight Reels" in Best in Class – Video Production  
• Danni Thaw: "Immigrants Grapple With Immigration Policy Changes" in Feature Article: Local reporting - Long Format  
• Ruben Casabona, Katie Fellows, Geyvison Ludugerio: "Herald Shorts" in Video – Social Media Short  
• Ruben Casabona, Katie Fellows, Geyvison Ludugerio: "Inside the Herald" in Video – Video Series -  
• Katie Fellows: "Happy Sabbath" in Event Promotion / Marketing Campaign / Brand Awareness (social media) 

Award of Merit 

• Debbie Michel: "Lake Union Herald" in Denominational or Other Special Interest Magazine (specific focus or target audience) 

Honorable Mention 

• Ruben Casabona, Jochy Jamel: "Multicultural Ministry Report" in Video – Marketing / Advocacy (less than 10 minutes) 

 Messenger/Church of the Brethren 

Award of Excellence 

• William L. Miller: "A mountaintop moment" in Feature Article: Science writing for the world of faith - Short or Long Format 
• Eric Bishop, Emmett Witkovsky-Eldred, Erika Clary: "Calling" in Feature Article: Denominational politics - Long Format  
• Wendy McFadden: "Take heart" in Video – Editorial / Documentary Style / Educational  

Award of Merit 

• Editorial Team: "Hope" in Magazine or Journal 

Honorable Mention 

• Walt Wiltschek: "The Exchange" in Department
• Gimbiya Kettering: "Unnecessary things" in Humorm, Written  

Ministry, International Journal for Pastors 

Award of Excellence 

• Daniel Jeon: "Understanding the Constants in Genesis 1: A Framework for Bible Study" in Theological Reflection – Long Format  

Honorable Mention 

• Robert K. McIver, Neil Thompson: ""They Don't Preach That Anymore!" Sermons Less Commonly Preached by Adventist Pastors" in Service Journalism  
• Kim Papaioannou: "Baptism and Footwashing-More Than Symbols" in Scholarly Article  

NAD NewsPoints 

Award of Excellence 

• Kimberly Luste Maran: "Pitching It Forward" in Feature Article: National reporting - Short Format  
• K. Maran, C. Agboka, A. Brondo, J. Muñoz, et. al: "North American Division Coverage of the 2025 General Conference Session" in Convention or Meeting Coverage: Newspaper, Newsletter, News Service, or Website 
• Kimberly Luste Maran, Research & Design: "NAD NewsPoints Webpages" in Website Redesign  
• Editors, writers, photographers, videographers: Kimberly Luste Maran, Christelle Agboka, Art Brondo, Julio Muñoz, Pieter Damsteegt, Nick Wolfer, Becky St. Clair, Heidi Straw Camargo: "2025 NAD Year-End Meeting Video and News Coverage" in Annual Report (all media)  

Award of Merit 

• Kimberly Luste Maran, Art Brondo: "NAD NewsPoints" in News Service  
• Melaney Klinedinst: "North American Division Master Guide Camporee 2025" in Video – Marketing / Advocacy (less than 10 minutes) 

Honorable Mention 

• Kimberly Luste Maran: "New Digital Evangelism Initiative Announced During North American Division President’s Report" in Feature Article: Denominational politics - Short Format  
• Herma Percy, Kimberly Luste Maran, Daniel Claudet: "Mission on the Move" in Video – Social Media Short  

 PC(USA) 

Award of Merit 

• Beth Waltemath (PCUSA), Mike Fitzer (Film180): "1001 New Worshiping Communities 2025 national gathering centers on rest" in Convention or Meeting Coverage: Newspaper, Newsletter, News Service, or Website 
• Rich Copley: "Presbyterian Disaster Assistance volunteers at work one year after Helene" in Single Photo with Article or Cutline  
• Rich Copley: "Visiting the site of Pacific Palisades Presbyterian Church, destroyed by wildfire" in Photo Spread or Essay - Online  

Prayerandpollitiks.org 

Honorable Mention 

• Kenneth Sehested: "Sacramental agent in a sullied world " in Poetry 

 

Presbyterian Church (USA) 

Award of Merit 

• PC(USA) Communications: "Presbyterian Church USA Best in Class" in Best in Class – Video Production  
• Beth Waltemath: "From crisis to community, then back to camp. Camp Grier's story of communal resilience." in Feature Article: Local reporting - Short Format  
• Kristen Gaydos: "Presbytery of San Gabriel returns ancestral land to Gabrieleno Tongva Tribal Council" in Video – News Story, Current Event  
• Kristen Gaydos: "Presbyterian women gather in NYC  for the UN Commission on the Status of Women" in Video – Social Media Short  

 Honorable Mention 

• Mike Givler: "A century later, First Hazleton’s organ goes home to Pasadena" in Feature Article: Local reporting - Short Format  
• Mike Ferguson: "The right place, the right time, with the right heart" in Feature Article: National reporting - Short Format  
• Alex Simon, Melody Smith: "Circleville Presbyterian goes beyond the walls of the church" in Video – Editorial/Documentary Style/Educational  

Presbyterian Outlook 

Award of Merit 

• Brendan McLean: "Why ‘Wake Up Dead Man’ may be the most Christian film of 2025" in Critical Review  
• Rachel Baard: "Public theology and the many faces of Jesus" in Scholarly Article  

Rapt Interviews 

Award of Excellence 

• Justin Camp: "Rapt Interviews" in Digital Edition/Mobile Publication  

Reflections journal/Yale Divinity School 

Award of Excellence 

• Ray Waddle, editor: "Reflections journal, Yale Divinity School" in Seminary Publication or Journal  

Religion News Service 

Award of Excellence 

• Adelle M. Banks: "AME Church clergy, staff near retirement fund payout as appeal window closes" in Feature Article: Denominational politics - Short Format  
• Jana Riess: "Jana Riess" in Column 
• Aleja Hertzler-McCain, Adora Namigadde: "ICE crackdown in Chicago causes many immigrants to alter routines, even missing church" in Audio – News Story, Current Event (single story)  
• Amanda Henderson, Jonathan Woodward: "Complexified: Behind the headlines" in Audio – Podcast Serves or Audio Series  

Award of Merit 

• Bob Smietana: "As Willow Creek turns 50, the onetime 'church of the future' redefines success" in Feature Article: National reporting - Long Format  
• Jack Jenkins: "How the clergy has rallied against the Trump administration's immigration policies" in Audio – News Story, Current Event (single story) 
• Katelyn Beaty, Roxanne Stone, Jonathan Woodward: "From fringe to mainstream: understanding the new evangelical influencers" in Audio – Podcast Series or Audio Series  

Honorable Mention 

• Religion News Service: "Religion News Service" in  News Service 

Religion Unplugged 

Award of Merit 

• Religion Unplugged: "Religion Unplugged" in Independent Website 

Sojourners 

Award of Excellence 

• Julie Polter, Kory Kennedy, Sojourners Editors: "Sojourners" in National/International Magazine (broad audience) 
• Betsy Shirley: "Betsy Responds to a Troll" in Video – Marketing / Advocacy (less than 10 minutes) 

Award of Merit 

• Bekah McNeel: "SNAP Lapse Stretches Churches, Food Pantries Past Their Breaking Point" in News Story - Long Format  
• Josiah R. Daniels: "As Soccer Moses, Jars of Clay's Stephen Mason Is Harnessing the Power of Sports--and Humor." in Interview - Short Format  
• Mitchell Atencio: "Bishop Budde Expected More Pushback After Asking Trump for ‘Mercy’" in Interview - Long Format  
• Julie Polter: "Tell It Slant" in Column  
• Jenna Barnett, Bella Bell, Mariela Esparza: "The Vatican Has Got a Guy" in Humor, Written 
• Julie Polter, Kory Kennedy, Sojourners Editors: "Sojourners December 2025" in Magazine/Journal Design, Entire Issue  
• Heather Brady, Ryan McQuade, Marjorie Lim: "Mary Defeats ICE" in Single Posting (social media) 

 Honorable Mention 

• Julie Polter: "Blunt-Force Trauma" in Feature Article: Science writing for the world of faith - Short or Long Format  
• Kenji Kuramitsu: "The Noose Has Tightened in Palestine" in Personal Experience - Long Format  
• Jeania Ree V. Moore: "The Color Blue Is a Portal to Blackness" in Critical Review 
• Dong Hyeon Jeong: "God's Love Cracks Categories - Living the Word column" in Biblical Interpretation or Lectionary Reflection - Long format  
• Ethan Meyers: "Ethan Meyers" in Best Emerging Journalist  
• Brian Stauffer, Kory Kennedy: "When Did We See You Thirsty? Sojourners Sept/Oct 2025" in Magazine Cover  
• Taylor Callery: "Harrowing of Hell" in Illustration, with Article or Cutline  

Southern Adventist University 

Honorable Mention 

• Chloe Smith and Eliana Morales: "Smith and Morales Editorial Courage Award Nomination" in James Solheim Award for Editorial Courage 

Southern Tidings 

Award of Excellence 

• Xander Ordinola, Christian Norris: "Disaster Relief in Pikeville Kentucky" in Photo Spread or Essay - Online  

Honorable Mention 

• Amireh Al-Haddad: "Don't Let the Light Go out" in Single editorial / Editor's letter  

SPECTRUM 

Award of Excellence 

• Seth Pierce: "The Demonologist from Down Under" in Scholarly Article  

Award of Merit 

• Raquel Mentor: "Facebook" in Best in Class – Social Media Presence  
• André Kanasiro, Felipe Carmo: "Village People: A Berrien Springs Accused of Exploitation in Brazil" in Feature Article: International reporting - Long Format 
• Samuel Girven: "Fear Grips Latino Adventist Community as Los Angeles ICE Raids Continue" in News Story - Short Format  

Honorable Mention 

• Raquel Mentor: "Erton Köhler In His Own Bold Words" in Single Posting (social media) 

TAB Media Group 

Award of Excellence 

• Marc Ira Hooks, Lauren Grim, Jennifer Rash: "Jesus Wept - Camp Mystic" in Newspaper Front Page  

Award of Merit 

• Jennifer Rash, Shawn Hendricks, Lauren Grim: "The Baptist Paper" in Newspaper 

The Banner 

Award of Merit 

• Alissa Vernon, Shiao Chong, Sarah Heth Sundt: "Synod 2025" in Convention or Meeting Coverage: Magazine 

The Christian Century  

Award of Excellence 

• Marc Roscoe Loustau: "Pastors in exile" in Feature Article: International reporting - Long Format  
• The CC editors: "Facing facism" in Single editorial / Editor's letter  
• Anna Keating: "An accomplished soldier, fired for no reason" in Personal Experience - Long Format  
• Jessica Mesman: "Seen & Heard" in Department 
• Mac Loftin: "The new Bonhoeffer movie isn't just bad. It's dangerous." in Critical Review  
• Sarah Gordon: ""Free Will": A Consideration" in Poetry 
• Mac loftin: "The blasphemy of national Christianity" in Single editorial / Editor's letter  
• Diane Ejaita: "Black Church is my mother tongue" in Illustration, with Article or Cutline 

Award of Merit 

• Tania Runyan: "Poems for Haydn's Seven Last Words of Christ" in Poetry 
• Arthur Aghajanian: "God's relentless gaze" in Theological Reflection - Long format  
• Eric Nyquist, illustrator: "What is the Bible for" in Magazine/Journal Design, Spread or Story 

 Honorable Mention 

• The Christian Century: "November Issue" in National/International Magazine (broad audience) 
• Amy Alznauer: "Meeting Flannery O'Connor at the crossroads" in Interview - Long Format  
• Jon Mathieu: "Letters & Comments" in Letters to the Editor  
• Daniel Richardson: "Trump's imperial golden age" in Single Photo with Article or Cutline  

The Christian Chronicle 

Award of Excellence 

• Erik Tryggestad, Bobby Ross Jr., Calvin Cockrell: "The Christian Chronicle" in Newspaper 
• Bobby Ross Jr.: "While mourning fire losses, California church helps neighbors and trusts God" in News Story - Short Format 
• B. Ross, A. Reneau, K. James and C. Bacon: "Texas flooding coverage" in In-Depth Coverage: Newspaper, Newsletter, News Service, or Website 
• Erik Tryggestad: "In Search of Shalom: the struggle for divine reconciliation" in Newspaper or Newsletter 
• Erik Tryggestad: "Andrew Hairston is ‘the strength that runs through our veins’" in Biographical Profile 

Award of Merit 

• Bobby Ross Jr.: "Bonjour! How an Algerian immigrant couple found their calling in France" in Feature Article: International reporting - Short Format  
• Kenneth Pybus: "Christian at center of big case has ‘this sweet spirit’" in Biographical Profile 

 Honorable Mention 

• Erik Tryggestad: "Why go back to Ukraine?" in Feature Article: International reporting - Short Format  
• Erik Tryggestad: "Coverage of the Botham Jean Foundation's Red Tie Gala 2025" in Convention or Meeting Coverage: Newspaper, Newsletter, News Service, or Website 
• Bobby Ross Jr.: "Faith in France" in News Service, Website, or Social Media 
• Erik Tryggestad: "Pope Francis yearned to be with ‘the least of these’" in Personal Experience - Short Format  

The Christian Recorder 

Award of Excellence 

• AMEC Publishing House: "The Awesome and Amazing North Orlando District Listening Tour" in Newspaper / Newsletter Design, Spread or Story 

Award of Merit 

• Kristi Williams: "Historic Vernon AME Church: A Pillar in the Fight for Reparations" in Newspaper or Newsletter 
• AMEC Publishing House: "The Christian Recorder March 2025" in Newspaper Front Page 

Honorable Mention 

• B. Johnson: "St. John AME Church Huntsville Newsletter" in Newspaper / Newsletter Design, Entire Issue  
• John Thomas III: "The Christian Recorder" in Newspaper 
• Regina V. Jackson: "The Christian Recorder Facebook page" in Best In Class - Social Media Presence 

The Evangelical Covenant Church 

Award of Excellence 

• Lynette Sanchez: "What Women in te the Bible Have Held" in Seasonal Article 
• Jelani Greenidge, Jane Chao Pomeroy: "Spiritual Lessons" in Integrated Communications / Multimedia Special Project  

The Journal of Adventist Education 

Award of Excellence 

• D. R. Young, S. M. Trecartin, and K. L. MacPhee: "Suicide Awareness and Crisis Planning - Trauma Responsive Techniques for Educators" in Professional Resource 
• H. R. Ceballo-Hernandez: "Rescuing Teachers From Burnout - Etiology, Symptoms, and Intervention Strategies" in Service Journalism 

Award of Merit 

• D. R. Young, S. M. Trecartin, and K. L. MacPhee: "Suicide Awareness and Crisis Planning - Trauma Responsive Techniques for Educators" in Service Journalism  

The Maine Monitor 

Award of Merit 

• Sean Scott: "Southern Baptists growing in Maine" in Feature Article: Local reporting - Long Format  

The Presbyterian Outlook 

Award of Merit 

• The Presbyterian Outlook: "Presbyterian Outlook reports on the PC(USA)'s mission restructuring" in In-Depth Coverage: Newspaper, Newsletter, News Service, or Website
• Patrice Gaines: "What Donald Trump and I have in common" in Personal Experience - Long Format 

Honorable Mention 

• Harriet Riley: "Chicago pastors confront escalating violence at ICE detention facility" in News Story - Long Format  

Thee Quaker Project 

Honorable Mention 

• Zack Jackson, Jon Watts: "Thee Quaker Podcast" in Audio – Podcast Series or Audio Series  

Troy Hull 

Award of Excellence 

• Troy C. Hull: "Spirited summer fun" in Single Photo with Article or Cutline  

Award of Merit 

• Troy C. Hull: "Rooted in faith, growing in hope: Passing the Black Catholic faith to the next generation" in Photo Spread or Essay - Printed  

U.S. Catholic Magazine 

Award of Excellence 

• Gabriella Patti: "Ever ancient, ever new" in In-Depth Coverage: Magazine or Journal 
• Dani M. Jiménez: "Story of a soul" in James Solheim Award for Editorial Courage
• Emily Sanna: "Never give up" in Biblical Interpretation or Lectionary Reflection  - Long format  
• Rebecca Bratten Weiss: "The Books that Made Us: Deconstructing the Christian Classics" in Nonfiction 

Award of Merit 

• Kelly Sankowski: "The women behind the pulpit" in Feature Article: Denominational politics - Long Format  

Unbound: The Intersections of Faith and Justice 

Award of Merit 

• Writers of Queering Job: "Queering the Bible: Queering Job" in News Service, Website, or Social Media 
• Shantell Hinton-Hill: "Sittin’ Somewhere between Stillness and Holy Rage: A Womanist Call to Sacred Belonging in Lent" in Theological Reflection - Short format  
• Sam Lundquist: "Heels That Heal: Wholeness on a Holy Halloween" in Seasonal Article 

Honorable Mention 

• Jules Leslie Webb: "Sequential Theology" in Column
• Kristina Lizardy-Hajbi: "A World in Need of Leaderships: An Anti-Colonial Reflection" in Professional Resource 

Ursuline Sisters of Louisville 

Honorable Mention 

• Kathy Rice: "On The Journey with Love/En El Viaje Con Amore" in Annual Report (all media) 

Word&Way 

Award of Excellence 

• Brian Kaylor: "The Surprising Story of How Speaker Johnson Read a Fake Jefferson Prayer" in Feature Article: National reporting - Long Format  

Award of Merit 

• Brian Kaylor: "Unsettling Advent, Day 11" in Devotional / Inspirational –Short Format 
• Brian Kaylor: "The Bible According to Christian Nationalists" in Nonfiction 

Honorable Mention 

• Brian Kaylor: "Department of Herod Security’s War on Christmas" in Seasonal Article 
• Brian Kaylor: "Dangerous Dogma" in Audio – News Story, Current Event  

 

 

2025 Awards Presentation

List of Award Winners

Anabaptist World
    

 Award of Excellence  

• Reta Halteman Finger: “What Do You Wear on Your Head?” in Biblical Interpretation or Lectionary Reflection (Short format - 1,200 words or less)

• Paul Schrag: “World gained, soul lost” in Editorial (Single editorial or opinion piece, all media)

 Honorable Mention  

• Hannah Gerig Meyer: “Anabaptist World” in Newspaper/Newsletter Design, Entire Issue

• Paul Schrag: “Letters & Comments” in Letters to the Editor

  Aware Magazine
   

 Award of Excellence  

• Matt Hageman: “Aware Magazine” in Print Publication Redesign

• Javier Viera and Karina Cruz Ortiz: “Our Migrant God” in Opinion (Single editorial or opinion piece, all media)

 Honorable Mention  

• Javier Viera and Karina Cruz Ortiz: “Our Migrant God” in Magazine Cover

• Javier Viera: “Our Migrant God” in Theological Reflection (Long format - more than 1,200 words)

  Boldcafe.org/Women of the ELCA
   

 Award of Merit  

• The Rev. Minna Bothwell and Elizabeth McBride:  “Faith Reflections: Love becomes our story” in Biblical Interpretation or Lectionary Reflection (Short format - 1,200 words or less)

  Broadview
   

 Broadview Award of Excellence  

• Katharine Lake Berz: “Impossible Choice” in International reporting - Long Format

• Wayne Hilliker: “A Tragic Death, a Sacred Moment” in 37. Personal Experience - Short Format (1,200 words or fewer)

• Alanna Mitchell: “Snapshot” in Department

• Alanna Mitchell: “Solstice Revelation” in Devotional / Inspirational (Short format - 1,200 words or less)

• Carol Moskot: “The Climate Issue” in Magazine Cover

• Carol Moskot: “The Climate Issue” in Magazine/Journal Design, Entire Issue

• Josiah Neufeld: “Climate Fictions” in Critical Review

• Bri-Anne Swan: “Ramiro Gonzales Has Been Executed, and My Heart Is Broken” in Personal Experience - Long Format (more than 1,200 words)

• Broadview staff and contributors: “Broadview” in National/International Magazine

• Bri-Anne Swan: “Ramiro Gonzales Has Been Executed, and My Heart Is Broken” in Personal Experience - Long Format (more than 1,200 words)

• Douglas Tindal: “Christian Heritage Month Campaign Is a Real Headscratcher” in Humor, Written

• Christopher White: “Church Bully” in Denominational politics - Long Format (more than 1,200 words)

• David Wilson: “Mary the God-Bearer” in Letters to the Editor

• Pieta Woolley: “Generation Wildfire” in Local reporting - Long Format

 Award of Merit  

• Sarah Bessey: “Easter Moments” in Seasonal Article

• Therese DesCamp: “Rooted in Reverence” in Devotional / Inspirational (Long format - more than 1,200 words)

• Shelley Page: “195 Years” in In-Depth Coverage (Magazine or Journal)

• Michael Witkowicz: “United Church of Canada partners struggle to get aid to Palestinians; United Church urges Canada to stop arming Israel” in Best Emerging Journalist

 Honorable Mention  

• Nicole Schmidt: “The rise of the non-religious in Canada” in Single Posting (social media)

• Broadview staff and contributors: “The Climate Issue” in Theme Issue, Section, or Series (Magazine or Journal)

  Catholic Review
   

 Award of Excellence  

• Rita Buettner: “Open Window, Rita Buettner” in Blog

• George P. Matysek Jr.: “Serenading souls” in Interview - Short Format (1,200 words or fewer)

• George P. Matysek Jr.: “I see you as a person” in Science writing for the world of faith - Short / Long Format

• Catholic Review Staff: “Catholic Review” in Publication Website

 Award of Merit  

• Christopher Gunty: “Green Burial” in Local reporting - Short Format

• Christopher Gunty, Gerry Jackson, George Matysek, Jr., Katie V. Jones: “Seek the City to Come” in Convention or Meeting Coverage (Magazine)

• Gerry Jackson: “Baltimore archdiocese ministers to crew aboard ship involved with Key Bridge collapse” in News Story - Short Format (1,200 words or fewer)

• George Matysek Jr. and Christopher Gunty: “CR Radio” in 82. Audio - Podcast or Audio Series

 Honorable Mention  

• Christopher Gunty, George Matysek Jr., Gerry Jackson, Katie V. Jones: “Seek the City to Come” in In-Depth Coverage (Magazine or Journal)

  Concordia Seminary Magazine
   

 Award of Merit  

• Dr. Thomas J. Egger; Melanie Ave, and Christie Hampton: “2024-25 Academic Year Theme: Let us fix our eyes on Jesus” in Video - Editorial / PR / Marketing (less than 10 minutes)

 Honorable Mention  

• Vicki Biggs, Sarah Maney, and Christie Hampton: “Bound by generosity: Reflections from Concordia Seminary’s gift officer” in Interview - Short Format (1,200 words or fewer)

  Concordia Seminary, St. Louis
   

 Award of Excellence  

• Vicki Biggs, Melanie Ave, Kevin Golden, Beth Hasek, and Chris Miller: “Concordia Theology website” in Website Redesign

• Vicki Biggs and Sarah Maney: “Pederson Field House 75th Anniversary” in Video - Editorial / PR / Marketing (less than 10 minutes)

 Award of Merit  

• Dr. Thomas J. Egger, Melanie Ave, and Christie Hampton: “2024-25 Academic Year Theme: Let us fix our eyes on Jesus” in Single Posting (social media)

• Vicki Biggs, Melanie Ave, Sarah Maney, Christie Hampton, Beth Hasek, Courtney Koll, and Kassia Hansen: “2024-25 Academic Year Theme: Let us fix our eyes on Jesus” in Public Relations or Marketing Campaign

 Honorable Mention  

• Vicki Biggs, Melanie Ave, Beth Hasek, and Courtney Koll: “Concordia Seminary Magazine” in Seminary Publication or Journal 

  Eerdmans Publishing Co.
   

 Honorable Mention  

• Liz Charlotte Grant: “Knock at the Sky: Seeking God in Genesis After Losing Faith in the Bible” in Books - Nonfiction (includes curriculum)

  Faith & Leadership
   

 Award of Excellence  

• Mycal X. Brickhouse and Aleta Payne: “What narrative are you telling about your organization and your community?” in Theological Reflection (Short format - 1,200 words or less)

 Award of Merit  

• Shari F : “Explaining research relevant to Christian leaders” in Theme Issue, Section, or Series (News Service, Website, Blog, or Social Media)

• Dave Odom, Sally Hicks, Aleta Payne, Chris Karnadi, Jessamyn Rubio: “Faith & Leadership” in Independent Website

 Honorable Mention  

• Sarah E. Forsyth, and Aleta Payne: “A note to pastors from a visitor in your pews” in Professional Resource

• Sally Hicks: “Katharine Hayhoe: How to talk about climate change with people who disagree with you” in Science writing for the world of faith - Long Format

• Chris Karnadi, Emily Lund, and Katie Bracy: “News & Ideas” in Department

  Forum Letter/American Lutheran Publicity Bureau
   

 Honorable Mention  

• Richard O. Johnson: “Forum Letter” in Newsletter

  Garrett Seminary
   

 Award of Excellence  

• Benjamin Perry: “Aware Magazine” in Seminary Publication or Journal 

 Award of Merit  

• Matt Hageman and Benjamin Perry: “Aware Magazine” in Magazine/Journal Design, Entire Issue

  Gather, the magazine of Women of the ELCA
   

 Award of Excellence  

• Anonymous author: “Gather is on the edge of extinction..." in Best Disapproving Letter to the Editor

• Jennifer Ginn, Elizabeth Hunter, and Cindy Novak: “Beginning with rest: Following the Shepherd's roadmap” in Biblical Interpretation or Lectionary Reflection (Long format - more than 1,200 words)

• Elise Seyfried, Elizabeth Hunter, and Cindy Novak: “Compassionate companions: Congregations can play a role in mental health ministry.” in Professional Resource

• Elizabeth Hunter, Cindy Novak, and Elise Seyfried: “Gather mental health resource” in In-Depth Coverage (Magazine or Journal)

 Award of Merit  

• Kristina Diaz, Elizabeth Hunter, and Cindy Novak: “Rise. Pause. Flow. Live.” in Personal Experience - Short Format (1,200 words or fewer)

• Meghan Johnston Aelabouni, Elizabeth Hunter, and Cindy Novak: “After certainty: A Biblical guide” in Bible Resource

• Sara Olson-Smith, Elizabeth Hunter, and Cindy Novak: “Winter/Spring 2024 “Scripture and nature: Teachers of faith” Bible study four-part video series” in Video - Video Series

• Lisa Smith, Elizabeth Hunter, and Cindy Novak: “Gather Family Matters department” in Department

• Christa von Zychlin, Elizabeth Hunter, and Cindy Novak: “Of monkeys, tears and the Wisdom of God: What I learned on the mountain path home.” In Humor, Written

 Honorable Mention  

• Roben Itchoak, Elizabeth Hunter, and Cindy Novak: “Living faithfully: Honoring and protecting the earth” in Personal Experience - Short Format (1,200 words or fewer)

• Sara Olson-Smith, Elizabeth Hunter, and Cindy Novak: “Scripture and nature: Teachers of faith” in Bible Resource

  Global Sisters Report
   

 Award of Excellence  

• Doreen Ajiambo: “'Refugees in their own land': Kenyans experience homelessness due to severe floods” in Science writing for the world of faith - Long Format

 Honorable Mention  

• Rhina Guidos: “On US-Mexico border pilgrimage, sisters ponder response to migrant hardships” in National reporting (broader topic or trend) - Short Format

  Gloria Dei Lutheran Church Newsletter
   

 Award of Merit  

• Arlice Davenport: “Gloria Dei Lutheran Church February 2024 Newsletter” in Newsletter

 Honorable Mention  

• Arlice Davenport: “Gloria Dei Lutheran Church November 2024 Newsletter” in Newspaper Front Page

  Hunger News & Hope
   

 Honorable Mention  

• Katie Cook: “Theme Issue: What Should We Do about Homelessness?” in Theme Issue, Section, or Series (Newspaper or Newsletter)

• John Garland: “Participating in a Miracle: A Story of Hospitality” in Personal Experience - Long Format (more than 1,200 words)

In Trust Center for Theological Schools

 Award of Merit  

• Matt Hufman: “In Trust magazine” in Denominational or Other Special Interest Magazine

  In Trust magazine
   

 Award of Excellence  

• Richard Topping: “Theology Through the Lens” in Photo Spread or Essay (Printed Media)

 Award of Merit  

• Carla Frank: “Beware the Risks of Exceptionalism” in Magazine/Journal Design, Spread or Story

• Carla Frank: “In Trust magazine Winter 2024” in Magazine/Journal Design, Entire Issue

 Honorable Mention  

• Carla Frank: “In Trust magazine Spring 2024” in Magazine/Journal Design, Entire Issue

• Richard Topping: “Theology Through the Lens” in Theological Reflection (Short format - 1,200 words or less)

  Lake Union Herald
   

 Award of Excellence  

• Center for Adventist Research/ Katharine Van Arsdale: “Lake Union History” in Event Promotion / Marketing Campaign / Brand Awareness (social media)

• Karen Findley: “Lake Union” in Magazine/Journal Design, Spread or Story

• Debbie Michel: “Inside the Herald” in Video - Video Series

 Award of Merit  

• Felicia Tonga, Stanton Witherspoon, Ruben Casabona: “Herald Video Highlight Reel” in Video Production

 Honorable Mention  

• Debbie Michel / Editor: “Lake Union Conference” in Denominational or Other Special Interest Magazine 

• Stanton Witherspoon: “Camporee” in Social Media Short

  Lake Union Herald, and other publications
   

 Honorable Mention  

• Nicholas Gunn: “Best Emerging Journalist” in Best Emerging Journalist

  Messenger/Church of the Brethren
   

 Award of Excellence  

• Paul Grout: “The Holy Family” in Illustration, With Article or Cutline

 Award of Merit  

• William L. Miller: “Healthy planet, healthy people” in Science writing for the world of faith - Short / Long Format

 Honorable Mention  

• Cheryl Brumbaugh-Cayford: “What do we spend on war?” in Service Journalism

  Ministry, International Journal for Pastors
   

 Award of Merit  

• 316 Creative: “April 2024 Cover” in Magazine Cover

• Eduardo Rueda Neto: “The Greatest of Mysteries: Reflections on the Incarnation of Christ” in Scholarly Article

 Honorable Mention  

• Eliezer A. Graterol: “The Complexities of Unity: A Brief Analysis of 1 Corinthians 11:17-34” in Scholarly Article

• Stephen Kabah: “AI: Opportunities and Threats in Pastoral Ministry” in Service Journalism

  NAD NewsPoints
   

 Award of Excellence  

• G. Alexander Bryant: “Women Leading in the Spirit of the Latter Rain” in James Solheim Award for Editorial Courage

• Kimberly Luste Maran, Art Brondo: “NAD 

NewsPoints: August Camporee Edition” in Newspaper/Newsletter Design, Entire Issue

• Kimberly Luste Maran, Christelle Agboka, John Simon, Lori Peckham, Martha Ban, Christina Norris, Becky St. Clair, V. Michelle Bernard: “"Believe the Promise" International Pathfinder Camporee” in Theme Issue, Section, or Series (News Service, Website, Blog, or Social Media)

 Award of Merit  

• Philip Baptiste: “In the Middle of It: A Thanksgiving Reflection” in Devotional / Inspirational (Short format - 1,200 words or less)

• Kimberly Luste Maran, Art Brondo: “NAD NewsPoints” in News Service 

 Honorable Mention  

• Kimberly Luste Maran, Christelle Agboka, John Simon, and the North American Division Office of Communication: “Pentecost 2025 Initiative” in Theme Issue, Section, or Series (News Service, Website, Blog, or Social Media)

• Becky St. Clair: “Local Businesses Prepare to Welcome Pathfiners to Gillette, Wyoming” in News Story - Short Format (1,200 words or fewer)

  National Catholic Reporter
   

 Honorable Mention  

• Katie Collins Scott: “Catholics among key backers of SCOTUS ruling that threatens environmental rules” in In-Depth Coverage (Newspaper, Newsletter, News Service, Website, or Blog)

  Presbyterian Church (U.S.A)
   

 Award of Excellence  

• Alex Simon, Rich Copley, Beth Waltemath: “Greater Atlanta Presbytery – Georgia: Poverty” in Video - News Story or Current Event

  Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
   

 Award of Excellence  

• Victoria Shircliffe: “An Ecumenical Walk Through the Stations of the Cross” in Single Posting (social media)

 Award of Merit  

• Rich Copley, Beth Waltemath: “PC(USA) congregation in Minneapolis co-creates a healing space with sex-trafficked neighbors” in Video - News Story or Current Event

 Honorable Mention  

• Randy Hobson: “2024 Best in Class video PCUSA” in Video Production 

• Randy Hobson: “8. PHS Partners with Sínodo Presbiteriano Boriquén to Preserve Records” in Video - Editorial / PR / Marketing (less than 10 minutes)

• Victoria Shircliffe: “What is the PC(USA) like? (A guide for current and potential members)” in Event Promotion / Marketing Campaign / Brand Awareness (social media)

  Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Administrative Services Group | Ministry Engagement & Support
   

 Honorable Mention  

• Emily Enders Odom: “The four churchwide Special Offerings of the PC(USA)” in Public Relations or Marketing Campaign Presbyterian Church (USA)

 Award of Merit  

• Jim Deweese: “On the Path to Unification” in Annual Report (all media)

  Presbyterian News Service (PCUSA)
   

 Honorable Mention  

• Darla Carter: “Preschoolers at Leesburg Presbyterian Church learn the ABCs of composting” in Science writing for the world of faith - Short / Long Format

  Presbyterian Outlook
   

 Award of Excellence  

• Various authors; Editors: Teri McDowell Ott, Dartinia Hull, Rose Schrott Taylor: “PC(USA) General Assembly 2024 coverage” in Convention or Meeting Coverage (Newspaper, Newsletter, News Service, Website, or Blog)

 Award of Merit  

• Gregg Brekke; Editor: Dartinia Hull: “PC(USA) Board of Pensions announces pricing for new benefits structure” in Denominational politics - Short Format

• Teri McDowell Ott: “Bound by love to bear witness” in James Solheim Award for Editorial Courage

  Presbyterian Outlook
   

 Award of Merit  

• Dartinia Hull: “Reviving Goodwill” in Local reporting - Long Format

 Honorable Mention  

• Designer Anne Walker; Managing Editor Dartinia Hull: “Small is Beautiful, January 2024” in Magazine Cover

  Rapt Interviews
   

 Award of Merit  

• Justin Camp: “Auntie Anne Beiler” in Interview - Long Format (more than 1,200 words)

  Reflections journal/Yale Divinity School
   

 Award of Excellence  

• Molly Worthen, interviewed by Ray Waddle: “"We're in a Crisis of Meaning": An Interview with Molly Worthen (Fall 2024 issue)” in Interview - Long Format (more than 1,200 words)

 Award of Merit  

• Ray Waddle, editor; Greg Sterling, publisher and Yale Diviinity School dean: “"Ghost in the Machine: The Ethics of A.I." (Spring 2024) and "A Listening Heart: Can We Temper Polarization?" (Fall 2024)” in Seminary Publication or Journal 

  Religion News Service
   

 Award of Excellence  

• Deborah Caldwell, David Matt, Paul O'Donnell, Roxanne Stone, Kit Doyle: “Covering the World of Religion for 90 Years” in Annual Report (all media)

• Claire Giangravé: “Ex-Catholics in Rome reconnect with roots, spirituality in paganism” in International reporting - Short Format

• Jack Jenkins and Rosemary Westwood: “Catholic bishops are spending millions less to fight abortion this election” in News Story - Long Format (more than 1,200 words)

• Religion News Service: “Religion News Service” in News Service

• Religion News Service: “Religion News Service” in Independent Website

 Award of Merit  

• Adelle M. Banks, Bob Smietana: “Southern Baptist Convention coverage” in Convention or Meeting Coverage (Newspaper, Newsletter, News Service, Website, or Blog)

• Tyler Borchers / David Matt / Brian Gonzales: “Religion News Service website redesign” in Website Redesign

• Jack Jenkins: “As Netanyahu addresses Congress, protests rock Capitol” in Photo Spread or Essay (Online Media)

• Jack Jenkins: “The second coming of Doug Wilson” in News Story - Long Format (more than 1,200 words)

 Honorable Mention  

• Jack Jenkins: “Photo of protest against military policies of Israel” in Single Photo with Article or Cutline

  Religion News Service / Saved By The City
   

 Award of Excellence  

• Roxanne Stone / Katelyn Beaty / Jonathan Woodward: “Can We Love the Bible Again? + Kaitlyn Schiess” in Audio - News Story or Current Event

• Roxanne Stone / Katelyn Beaty / Jonathan Woodward: “Can We Love the Bible Again? + Kaitlyn Schiess” in Audio - News Story or Current Event

  Religion News Service, Saved By The City
   

 Honorable Mention  

• Roxanne Stone, Katelyn Beaty, Jonathan Woodward: “"Tell Katelyn What to Do with Her Life"” in Audio - Podcast or Audio Series

• Roxanne Stone, Katelyn Beaty, Jonathan Woodward: “When Politics Comes for Friendship + Nancy French” in Audio - News Story or Current Event

  Religion Unplugged
   

 Honorable Mention  

• Clemente Lisi: “Meet The Swiss Guard: 500 Years Of Protecting The Papacy” in International reporting - Short Format

  SPECTRUM
   

 Award of Excellence  

• Samuel Girven: “Million Dollar Mountains (A two-part investigative focus on a fight in Iceland over denominational assets and ideology)” in In-Depth Coverage (Newspaper, Newsletter, News Service, Website, or Blog)

• Raquel Mentor: “International Pathfinder Camporee” in Public Relations or Marketing Campaign

• Melodie Roschman: “The Spiritual Vision of J. R. R. Tolkien” in Scholarly Article

 Award of Merit  

• Jeremy Gray: “Supported by the Soundest Exegesis How an Manuscript Illuminates Adventist Mythology Isaac Newton” in Science writing for the world of faith - Long Format

• Alva James-Johnson: “Danny Shelton in The Bahamas: 3ABN Property Acquisition and Development Concerns Residents” in International reporting - Long Format

• Raquel Mentor: “Rating the Vendor Foods at Camporee” in Social Media Short

 Honorable Mention  

• Stephanie Leal: “Chasing the Sun” in Magazine Cover

  Seeds of Hope Publishers
   

 Award of Excellence  

• Katie Cook, editor: “Hunger News & Hope” in Newsletter

  Sojourners
   

 Award of Excellence  

• Greta Lapp Klassen: “Greta Lapp Klassen” in Best Emerging Journalist

• Ryan McQuade, Heather Brady: “Incarcerated Women and Girls” in Social Media Short

• W.S. Mosarsaa: “What Does It Mean To Say ‘Jesus Is Palestinian’?” in James Solheim Award for Editorial Courage

• Julie Polter, Candace Sanders, Rose Marie Berger, Jenna Barnett, Josina Guess, Darren Saint-Ulysse, Greta Lapp Klassen: “Countering Christian Nationalism” in Theme Issue, Section, or Series (Magazine or Journal)

 Award of Merit  

• Kirth Bobb: “Social activist Rahiel Tesfamariam” in Single Photo with Article or Cutline

• Gregg Brekke: “Practicing Resurrection: While sometimes controversial, faith-based harm reduction programs help save lives” in National reporting (broader topic or trend) - Long Format

• Ken Chitwood: “‘Crisis,' ‘Illegal,' ‘Migrant' — Language Shapes Policy, Say Christian Leaders” in National reporting (broader topic or trend) - Short Format

• Josina Guess: “Linnentown: A Small Step Toward Justice” in Local reporting - Long Format

• Diana Keough: “Family Secrets” in Personal Experience - Long Format (more than 1,200 words)

• Michael Woolf: “Paul Atreides of ‘Dune’ Is a Messiah Figure — And a Villain” in Critical Review

 Honorable Mention  

• Jenna Barnett: “A Definitive Ranking of Church Potluck Staples” in Humor, Written

• Rose Marie Berger: “The Hungry Spirit” in Column

• Heather Brady, Candace Sanders, Ryan McQuade, Lexi Schnaser, and Bella Bell: “Sojourners on Instagram @sojogram” in Social Media Presence 

• Julie Dotterweich Gunby: “Waiting for a Love That Will Undo Us” in Seasonal Article

• Thiago Limón: “Waiting for a Love That Will Undo Us, opening spread” in Illustration, With Article or Cutline

• Julie Polter, Candace Sanders, Rose Marie Berger, Jim Rice, Jenna Barnett, Josina Guess, Darren Saint-Ulysse, Greta Lapp Klassen: “Sojourners” in National/International Magazine

• Candace Sanders, creative director; Kael Abello, illustrator: “Nonviolence in a Time of War: Ali Abu Awwad” in Magazine Cover

• Candace Sanders, creative director; Michael George Haddad, illustrator: “Faith and the Authoritarian Playbook” in Magazine/Journal Design, Spread or Story

  Southern Tidings
   

 Award of Excellence  

• Christina Norris: “Southern Tidings Instagram” in Social Media Presence 

 Award of Merit  

• Christina Norris: “Knowledge & Interaction: The Value of Sabbath School” in Denominational politics - Long Format (more than 1,200 words)

• O'livia Woodard and Christina Norris: “2024 International Pathfinder Camporee Southern Tidings Pin Set” in Event Promotion / Marketing Campaign / Brand Awareness (social media)

 Honorable Mention  

• Christina Norris: “The Power of the Printed Page” in Biographical Profile

  The Alabama Baptist
   

 Award of Excellence  

• Denise George: “Facing the challenge of aging congregations: Are there solutions?” in Service Journalism

• June Mathews: “A Chance at Life'” in National reporting (broader topic or trend) - Short Format

• Tracy Riggs Frontz and Lauren C. Grim: “Spreading the Gospel one cross at a time'” in Newspaper/Newsletter Design, Spread or Story

 Award of Merit  

• The Alabama Baptist Staff: “Aging Well” in Theme Issue, Section, or Series (Newspaper or Newsletter)

  The Banner
   

 Award of Excellence  

• Alissa Vernon: “Synod 2024” in Convention or Meeting Coverage (Magazine)

 Award of Merit  

• Shiao Chong, Editor: “The Banner Online” in Publication Website

 Honorable Mention  

• Alissa Vernon: “Resounding Words” in Denominational politics - Long Format (more than 1,200 words)

  The Baptist Paper
   

 Award of Merit  

• The Baptist Paper Staff: “The Baptist Paper” in Newspaper

• The Baptist Paper Staff: “The Baptist Paper, February 29, 2024, edition” in Newspaper/Newsletter Design, Entire Issue

 Honorable Mention  

• The Baptist Paper Staff: “2024 SBC Annual Meeting Report” in Convention or Meeting Coverage (Newspaper, Newsletter, News Service, Website, or Blog)

  The Christian Century
   

 Award of Excellence  

• Marjorie Maddox: “Gideons” in Poetry

• Daniel Richardson: “Fully, microbially human” in Newspaper Front Page

 Award of Merit  

• Owen Gent: “Holding it together” in Newspaper/Newsletter Design, Spread or Story

• Rachel Mann: “Festival of the child” in Theological Reflection (Short format - 1,200 words or less)

• Jon Mathieu: “Letters and Comments” in Letters to the Editor

• Tania Runyan: “Jesus Feeds the Birds” in Poetry

• Ragan Sutterfield: “Microbes in the Manger” in Theological Reflection (Long format - more than 1,200 words)

 Honorable Mention  

• Timothy Adkins-Jones: “Good Friday” in Biblical Interpretation or Lectionary Reflection (Short format - 1,200 words or less)

• Jessica Mesman: “Seen and Heard” in Department

• Morganne Talley: “Black, queer, and Christian” in Interview - Long Format (more than 1,200 words)

• Yehiel E.Poupko: “Five Poems” in Poetry

  The Christian Century
   

 Award of Excellence  

• Julian DeShazier: “Religiously fluid” in Column

 Award of Merit  

• The Christian Century Editors : “April 2024 Issue” in National/International Magazine 

 Honorable Mention  

• Malka Z. Simkovich: “To forgive is exclusively divine” in Biblical Interpretation or Lectionary Reflection (Long format - more than 1,200 words)

  The Christian Chronicle
   

 Award of Excellence  

• Audrey Jackson: “A medical mission to ‘the hub of Boko Haram’” in Single Photo with Article or Cutline

• Audrey Jackson: “A medical mission to ‘the hub of Boko Haram’” in Photo Spread or Essay (Online Media)

• Bobby Ross Jr.: “Culture warrior, MAGA champion, Church of Christ member: Who is Ryan Walters?” inBiographical Profile

• Bobby Ross Jr.: “‘All I could see was destruction’” in News Story - Short Format (1,200 words or fewer)

• Bobby Ross Jr., Cheryl Mann Bacon and Calvin Cockrell: “Special project: Reading, ‘riting … religion” in Theme Issue, Section, or Series (Newspaper or Newsletter)

• Erik Tryggestad: “Team finds the good in a tough, tough season” in Local reporting - Short Format

• Erik Tryggestad: “The Christian Chronicle” in Newspaper

 Award of Merit  

• Cheryl Mann Bacon: “Imperfect storms” in Service Journalism

• Jeremie Beller: “Faith, politics and the true Kingdom of God” in Editorial (Single editorial or opinion piece, all media)

• Audrey Jackson: “Amid rubble, Turkish churches build foundations” in International reporting - Short Format

• Audrey Jackson: “‘If you educate a woman, you educate a whole nation’” in Photo Spread or Essay (Printed Media)

• Bobby Ross Jr.: “These Christians not afraid to address sexual trauma” in Service Journalism

• Erik Tryggestad: “Living a green dream” in Biographical Profile

• Erik Tryggestad: “Where is God in a war zone?” in International reporting - Long Format

• Erik Tryggestad, Ted Parks and Bobby Ross Jr.: “Ukraine war coverage” in In-Depth Coverage (Newspaper, Newsletter, News Service, Website, or Blog)

 Honorable Mention  

• Audrey Jackson: “‘God doesn’t live here anymore’” in Photo Spread or Essay (Printed Media)

• Audrey Jackson: “‘The home gave me my faith’” in Local reporting - Short Format

• Bobby Ross Jr.: “'Momma, I can see Jesus'” in Interview - Long Format (more than 1,200 words)

• Bobby Ross Jr.: “ACU rebuffs the left and the right in reaffirming its sexual stewardship policy” in News Story - Long Format (more than 1,200 words)

• Bobby Ross Jr.: “Culture warrior, MAGA champion, Church of Christ member: Who is Ryan Walters?” in National reporting (broader topic or trend) - Long Format

  The Christian Recorder
   

 Award of Excellence  

• John Thomas III: “Who Murdered Robert: Parliamentary Procedure in the AME Church” in Denominational politics - Short Format

 Award of Merit  

• AME Church Publishing House: “August 2024 Front Page” in Newspaper Front Page

• Regina Jackson: “TCR YouTube Channel” in Social Media Presence

• Rev. Dr. Elliot Robinson: “Cult of Personality: The Scourge of Black America” in Opinion (Single editorial or opinion piece, all media)

 Honorable Mention  

• AME Church Publishing House: “The Christian Recorder” in Newspaper

• Chris Bradshaw: “The Christian Recorder” in Website Redesign

• J. Jioni Palmer: “Breathing with God” in Devotional / Inspirational (Short format - 1,200 words or less)

• Lauren Wilson: “Dawn Dance Reflections” in Newspaper/Newsletter Design, Spread or Story

  The Covenant Companion
   

 Award of Merit  

• Mia Larson: “Grappling with the Image of Jesus” in Magazine Cover

 Honorable Mention  

• Jelani Greenidge: “Olympic Controversy: Exploring Art, Faith, and Reaction” in Critical Review

  The Good Newsroom
   

 Award of Excellence  

• The Good Newsroom: “The Good Newsroom Website” in Independent Website

 Award of Merit  

• Mary Shovlain: “Cardinal Dolan Celebrates Opening Mass for Jubilee Year 2025 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral” in Editorial, Documentary-Style, or Educational Feature

 Honorable Mention  

• Patrick Grady: “Cardinal Dolan Visits Annual 9/11 Remembrance Event at ‘Pride of Midtown’ Firehouse” in Video - News Story or Current Event

• Fernanda Pierorazio: “Faith of Artists” in Video - Video Series

  The Good Newsroom
   

 Award of Excellence  

• The Good Newsroom : “Our Lady of Guadalupe” in Integrated Communications

• Fernanda Pierorazio : “Traditional Mañanitas” in Editorial, Documentary-Style, or Educational Feature

 Honorable Mention  

• Mary Shovlain : “Human Trafficking Panel Discussion in St. Patrick’s Cathedral” in Editorial, Documentary-Style, or Educational Feature

  The Journal of Adventist Education
   

 Award of Merit  

• Sharon Aka: “Implications of "Non-": Building Inclusive Communities in Higher Education” in Professional Resource

 Honorable Mention  

• Paulette McLean Johnson: “Weeding Lessons” in Devotional / Inspirational (Long format - more than 1,200 words)

  The Star of Zion
   

 Award of Excellence  

• Mr. Darin Kent: “MARCH 2024| VOL 148 NO. 3 ” in Digital Edition/Mobile Publication 

• Mr. Darin Kent: “The StarCast” in Video Publication

 Honorable Mention  

• By Rev. Dr. Garrett M. Thomas: “Machismo Misogyny Dooms Harris Presidency” in Opinion (Single editorial or opinion piece, all media)

  Thee Quaker Podcast/Thee Quaker Project
   

 Award of Excellence  

• Georgia Sparling and Jon Watts: “Thee Quaker Podcast” in Audio - Podcast or Audio Series

  U.S. Catholic
   

 Award of Excellence  

• Emma Cieslik: “James Solheim Award, U.S. Catholic” in James Solheim Award for Editorial Courage

• Rebecca Randall: “National Reporting, U.S. Catholic” in National reporting (broader topic or trend) - Long Format

• U.S. Catholic: “Best In Class, U.S. Catholic” in Denominational or Other Special Interest Magazine 

 Award of Merit  

• Jory Mertens: “Illustration, U.S. Catholic” in Illustration, With Article or Cutline

• U.S. Catholic: “Theme Issue, U.S. Catholic” in Theme Issue, Section, or Series (Magazine or Journal)

  Unbound: The Intersections of Faith and Justice
   

 Award of Excellence  

• Queer Writers of Queering the Bible: “Queering the Bible: Queering the Book of Acts” in Bible Resource

• Writers of Boundless: “Boundless: An Anti-Colonial Advent Devotional” in Devotional / Inspirational (Long format - more than 1,200 words)

 Award of Merit  

• Mae Elise Cannon & Ron Shive: “Biden’s Unclear Red Line on Rafah, Gazans Perish, U.S. Credibility Reaches a Nadir” in Editorial (Single editorial or opinion piece, all media)

• Lee Catoe: “Unbound: The Intersections of Faith and Justice” in Independent Website

• Queer Writers of Queering the Bible: “Queering the Bible: Queering the Book of Acts” in Biblical Interpretation or Lectionary Reflection (Long format - more than 1,200 words)

• Jules Leslie Webb: “Sequential Theology” in Column

• Jules Leslie Webb: “Sequential Theology: Lenny Duncan on Witnessing to the Wastebasket of Modernity” in Interview - Short Format (1,200 words or fewer)

  Ursuline Sisters of Louisville
   

 Honorable Mention  

• Kathy Williams: “Clothed in Grace/Vestida de Gracia 2023-2024 Annual Report” in Annual Report (all media)

  WGCU Public Media
   

 Award of Merit  

• Elizabeth Andarge: “Two traditions, one spirit: Las Posadas and Simbang Gabi bring Christmas joy” in Audio - News Story or Current Event

  Word&Way
   

 Award of Excellence  

• Brian Kaylor: “Stopping the ‘Jezebel Spirit’” in Theological Reflection (Long format - more than 1,200 words)

• Brian Kaylor: “The War on Valentine’s Day” in Seasonal Article

• Brian Kaylor & Beau Underwood: “Baptizing America” in Books - Nonfiction (includes curriculum)

 Honorable Mention  

• Brian Kaylor: “Our Lord in the Attic” in Photo Spread or Essay (Online Media)

• Brian Kaylor: “Progressive Baptists Call for Gaza Ceasefire” in Denominational politics - Short Format

  Zondervan Reflective, HarperCollins
   

 Award of Merit  

• Daniel Yang, Adelle Banks, Warren Bird: “Becoming a Future-Ready Church: 8 Shifts to Encourage and Empower the Next Generation of Leaders” in Books - Nonfiction (includes curriculum)