What are the Whitney Awards?
The Whitney Awards is an awards program for novels written by authors who are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Elder Orson F. Whitney, an early apostle in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, prophesied:
We will yet have Miltons and Shakespeares of our own. Above all things, we must be original. Our mission is diverse from all others; our literature must also be.
It is our hope to be a part of that journey toward excellence by honoring writers who are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and showcasing, through their work, the standards that make us a unique people.
Accepted Categories
Adult Categories
- General Fiction
- Romance
- Historical Romance
- Mystery/Suspense
- Speculative Fiction
Youth (YA) Categories
- YA General
- YA Fantasy
- YA Speculative
- Middle Grade
Overall Categories
- Novel of the Year (Adult)
- Novel of the Year (Youth)
- Best Novel by a Debut Author
The 15th Annual Whitney Awards Committee
Emily Inouye Huey
President
Benjamin Inouye
Nominations Coordinator
Danielle Hoveley
Author Contact
April Clausen
Author Contact
Jana King
Publisher Contact
Amanda Kanno Davis
Publisher Contact
Sarah Alva
Judging Coordinator
Megan K. Jensen
Social Media Manager
Taryn Skipper
Website Manager