Call For Submissions: 2017 Nigeria Christian Writers Award
2017 NIGERIA CHRISTIAN
WRITERS/LITERATURE AWARD
FOURTH EDITION
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS/Nominations
Nominations
may be submitted in one of 15 categories:
AWARD
CATEGORIES
Femi
Emmanuel Christian Writers Award (on Christian Inspirational/Motivational
Books)
A.
Adeboye Christian Writers Award (on Church Planting Books Category)
Ayo
Babalola Christian Writers Award (on Prayer Books Category)
F.
Kumuyi Christian Writers Award (on Practical Evangelism Books Category)
Ben
Idahosa Christian Writers Award (on Salvation and Redemption Books Category)
Samuel
Ajayi Crowther Christian Writers Award (on Christian Fiction Category)
Moses
Orimolade Christian Writers Award (on Christian Biography and Autobiography
Category)
Samuel
Oshoffa Christian Writers Award (on Tracts Evangelism Category)
Henry
Townsend Writers Award (on Christian/Church History Books Category)
K.
Olukoya Christian Writers Prize (on Church Administration Books Category)
Wale
Oke Christian Writers Prize (on Christian Biography/Autobiography Category)
B
Joshua Christian Writers Prize on (on Christian Healing/Miracle Books Category)
Chris
Oyakilome Christian Writers Prize (on Christian Counseling/Ethics Books
Category)
Mathew
Ashimolowo Christian Writers Prize (on Christian Youth Books Category)
Chris
Okotie Christian Writers Prize (on Christian and Politics Books Category)
NB:
Entrants should specify which category they are entering for. Only first,
second and third will be selected in each category.
The
Nigerian Christian Writers’ Awards aim to discover and encourage writers of the
future. Prizes are given for the best published works by a Nigerian Citizen
under 50 years of age. Supplementary awards may be made.
The
winning work will explore a Christian perspective or theme and incorporate,
explain or encourage Christian life and values.
Entries are judged with an eye to
the:
Original
Nature and Content of the Work.
Literary
Style including suitability for the target audience
Contributions
that the work makes in meeting a need for Christian writing in Nigeria.
Conditions of entry
The
Award is open to Nigerian Citizens normally resident in Nigeria under the age
of 50. Entrants will need to supply proof of age and citizenship and details of
their Christian community.
Entries
must be the original and published work of the author.
Entries
are free
Individual
writer must attach a copy of their CV.
Only
one entry per person.
Entries
close on 30th of July, 2017. Late entries will not be accepted.
Each
entry must be submitted as a hard copy. The entrant’s information must be
attached on a separate page.
10
copies of the submitted book must be included
Entries
will not be returned, so remember to keep a copy.
An
entry will be disqualified if it is handwritten or in manuscript formats
(entries must be word in printed copies).
Entries
are read and judged by a panel selected by judges. If, in the opinion of the
judges, no entry meets the standard expected, no award will be made. The
judge’s decision is final. The organizers reserve the right to withdraw any
unsuitable entry.
Copyright
of submitted work will remain with the author. The names of winning entrants
and copies of their winning entries may be published on the Association’s
website.
All
finalists will be notified by September 1st, 2017. All entrants will be invited
to attend the awards event at a venue and date to be notified. If you have any
queries please e-mail – grouponlinenigeria@gmail.com, woleadedoyin@gmail.com
BENEFITS/PRIZES TO BE WON
Certificate
of Participation will be awarded to all participants
Certificate
of Award alongside Certificate of Achievement will also be given to all winners
Free
Membership into the Association of Nigerian Christian Authors and Publishers
Free
promotion/publicity of winning books online and in newspapers
All
winners are entitle to1000 Christian E-Book pack
No
monetary Prize for now
The
Nigerian Christian Literature Awards are administered by the Association of
Nigerian Christian Authors and Publishers. An activity of the Association for
promoting Christian Knowledge, discovering and nurturing tomorrow’s Christian
writers.
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