Yes, 2020 is a crazy year. 

Because the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference has been postponed from May to November, we must open the 2021 contest season BEFORE awarding the 2020 winners.

We are now accepting entries into the 2021 Selah Awards. 

Please follow all rule and guidelines carefully!

Rules, Guidelines & Fees:

The Selah Awards are open to all published authors whose books were published between December 16, 2019 and December 15, 2020 with either traditional or nontraditional publishers.

PLEASE NOTE, the eligibility dates are different for the Selah Awards than the other two contests.

If the book is co-authored, both authors must sign the entry form. Books that have been re-released by a publishing house different from the first may not be entered.

Two books per title with entry fee must be received by January 6, 2021. Contest is now open.

Entry fees of $40 per entry must be paid via money order or check (no cash) made payable to Writing Conferences. Books with entry fees made payable to any other entity will not be considered.

Send fee & books:

c/o Eva Marie Everson
504 Spoonbill Court
Winter Springs, FL 32708

Do not send cash.

There are no refunds. Books will not be returned.

The author or author’s agent or publisher shall select the appropriate category for the work.

One category per title (with the exception of First Novel, which may also be entered into the genre category).

Entries in “First Novel” are limited to authors who have not previously published a fiction title.

There is no limit to the number of eligible titles an author may enter in each category.

All scores are final once returned from the judges and entered into the database. Scores are assessed by individual judges who score according to an established and upgraded guideline/score sheet. Scores and comments are not shared with the author(s).

Please note the addition of short works in the categories

Categories are:

• Anthologies or Devotions included as part of a larger work
  • Send complete book with work clearly marked to address provided above.
• Published Articles (Online/Christian or Secular)
  • Send copy of the article to BlueRidgeCWC@aol.com with SELAH/ARTICLE in the subject line.
• Published Articles (Print/Christian or Secular)
  • Send one copy of the article along with a copy of the magazine or newspaper cover to address provided above.
• Short Stories
  • If part of a book, send complete book with work clearly marked to address provided above.
  • If part of online publication, send copy of the article to BlueRidgeCWC@aol.com with SELAH/ARTICLE in the subject line.
  • If part of a print periodical, send one copy of the article along with a copy of the magazine or newspaper cover to address provided above.
• Bible Studies
• Children’s Picture Book
• Children’s (anything between picture book and middle grade books)
• Christian Life
• Fiction
  • Contemporary Romance
  • Romantic Suspense
  • Historical Romance
  • Historical/Biblical
  • Contemporary Women’s
  • Mystery/Suspense
  • Speculative
  • Western
  • Novella
  • First Novel*
• General: Christian/church topic (from history to theology to biography, etc)
• Inspiration & Gift
• Devotional
• Middle Grade Novels
• Memoir
• YA Fiction
• YA Nonfiction

* First Novel (Can be entered here and in one of the fiction subcategories. there must be two books included per category to be considered for both, and payment must be sent for both.)

First, Second, and Third Places will be chosen from groups with five or more entries. Categories with less than five will only offer a first place or will be combined with a similar genre.

The Selah Book of the Year is chosen from all first-place winners based on score. This award is given to both a fiction and a nonfiction title.

Winners announced at the BRMCWC Awards Event, June 1, 2021. Winners need not be present to win.

Selah Entry Forms

Click here to Download the PDF version of the Entry Form

Copy and Print:

Blue Ridge Mountains CWC 2021 Selah Award Entry Form

Deadline: Must be received by January 6, 2021

Requirements:

• Eligible books must have been published December 16, 2019 – December 15, 2020, with a corresponding copyright date.
• Entry must adhere to all guidelines explained in “Guidelines and Fees.”
• Entry must be accompanied by application payment.

Title:

Author’s Name:

ISBN:

Publisher:

Editor:

Agent (if applicable):

Category: (See list on contest page)

Genre (For Fiction):

Your Name:

Circle One:     Author             Agent              Publisher/Editor

Address:

E-mail Address:

Signature:

Date:

Questions: E-mail Eva Marie Everson: BlueRidgeCWC@aol.com