RITA AwardInspirational Romance

Given by Romance Writers of America (RWA)

Other Names: Golden Medallion Award
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The RITA recognized excellence in published romance novels and novellas and was retired in 2020.
The RITA® Awards were issued annually by the Romance Writers of America® (RWA), a nonprofit trade show more association for romance writers, chartered in 1981.
The RITA® award was formerly known as the "Golden Medallion" (it was a gold pendant). The award was renamed and redesigned in 1990 for the RWA’s tenth anniversary, resulting in a golden statuette named after RWA's first president, Rita Clay Estrada. show less
Stages:
All, Winner (413), Finalist (814)
Categories:
All, Best First Book (84), Best Romance Novella (1), Best Romance of the Year (7), Category Contemporary Romance (1), Category Historical Romance (3), Contemporary Mainstream Romance (1), Contemporary Romance (1), Contemporary Romance 65-80K Words (1), Contemporary Romance Over 80K Words (1), Contemporary Romance Under 65K Words (1), Contemporary Romance: Long (28), Contemporary Romance: Mid-Length (32), Contemporary Romance: Short (31), Contemporary Sensual Romance (1), Contemporary Series Romance (22), Contemporary Series Romance: Suspense/Adventure (18), Contemporary Single Title (17), Contemporary Single Title Romance (26), Contemporary Sweet Romance (1), Erotic Romance (17), Futuristic/Fantasy/Paranormal Romance (3), Historical Romance (29), Historical Romance: Long (12), Historical Romance: Short (15), Historical Series Romance (2), Historical Single Title Romance (1), Inspirational Romance (48), Long Contemporary Romance (9), Long Contemporary Series Romance (22), Long Historical Romance (14), Mainstream Contemporary Romance (1), Mainstream Fiction with a Central Romance (6), Mainstream Historical Romance (2), Mainstream Romance (1), Novel with Strong Romantic Elements (26), Paranormal Romance (55), RWA's Favorite Book of the Year (1), Regency Historical Romance (19), Regency Romance (22), Romance Novella (24), Romance with Religious or Spiritual Elements (6), Romantic Novella (8), Romantic Suspense (59), Series Historical Romance (3), Short Contemporary Romance (15), Short Contemporary Series Romance (17), Short Historical (12), Single Title Contemporary Romance (3), Single Title Historical Romance (4), Single Title Romance (4), Suspense Romance (1), Traditional Romance (24), Young Adult Romance (40), No Category (12)
Years:
All, 2016 (5), 2015 (1), 2014 (1), 2013 (1), 2012 (9), 2011 (9), 2010 (1), 2009 (1), 2008 (2), 2007 (2), 2006 (1), 2005 (2), 2004 (2), 2003 (1), 2002 (1), 2001 (1), 2000 (1), 1999 (1), 1998 (1), 1997 (1), 1996 (1), 1995 (1), 1986 (1), 1985 (1)

Winner 24

WorkYear
A Noble Masquerade by Kristi Ann Hunter2016
Deceived by Irene Hannon2015
Five Days in Skye by Carla Laureano2014
Against the Tide by Elizabeth Camden2013
The Measure of Katie Calloway by Serena B. Miller2012
In Harm's Way by Irene Hannon2011
The Inheritance (Women of Faith Fiction) by Tamera Alexander2010
Finding Stefanie by Susan May Warren2009
A Touch of Grace by Linda Goodnight2008
Revealed by Tamera Alexander2007
Heavens to Betsy by Beth Pattillo2006
Grounds to Believe by Shelley Bates2005
Autumn Dreams by Gayle Roper2004
Never Say Goodbye by Irene Hannon2003
Beneath a Southern Sky by Deborah Raney2002
The Shepherd's Voice by Robin Lee Hatcher2001
Danger in the Shadows by Dee Henderson2000
Patterns of Love by Robin Lee Hatcher1999
Homeward by Melody Carlson1998
The Scarlet Thread by Francine Rivers1997
As Sure as the Dawn by Francine Rivers1996
An Echo in the Darkness by Francine Rivers1995
From This Day Forward by Kathleen Karr1986
For the Love of Mike by Charlotte Nichols1985

Finalist 48

WorkYear
A Noble Masquerade by Kristi Ann Hunter2016
The Mountain Midwife by Laurie Alice Eakes2016
The Rescued: Keepers of the Promise, Book Two by Marta Perry2016
Mistletoe Justice (Love Inspired Suspense) by Carol J. Post2016
A Love Like Ours (Porter Family Novels) by Becky Wade2016
Deceived by Irene Hannon2015
Five Days in Skye by Carla Laureano2014
Against the Tide by Elizabeth Camden2013
The Measure of Katie Calloway by Serena B. Miller2012
The Ladies' Room by Carolyn Brown2012
Love on the Line by Deeanne Gist2012
The Christmas Child (Love Inspired) by Linda Goodnight2012
Deadly Pursuit by Irene Hannon2012
Save the Date by Jenny B. Jones2012
Katie's Way by Marta Perry2012
My Foolish Heart by Susan May Warren2012
To Win Her Heart by Karen Witemeyer2012
In Harm's Way by Irene Hannon2011
Within My Heart by Tamera Alexander2011
Doctor in Petticoats by Mary Connealy2011
Maid to Match by Deeanne Gist2011
Finding Her Way Home by Linda Goodnight2011
The Wedding Garden by Linda Goodnight2011
Whisper on the Wind by Maureen Lang2011
Shades of Morning by Marlo Schalesky2011
A Convenient Wife by Anna Schmidt2011
The Inheritance (Women of Faith Fiction) by Tamera Alexander2010
Finding Stefanie by Susan May Warren2009
A Touch of Grace by Linda Goodnight2008
Autumn Blue by Karen Harter2008
Revealed by Tamera Alexander2007
Rekindled by Tamera Alexander2007
Heavens to Betsy by Beth Pattillo2006
Grounds to Believe by Shelley Bates2005
Colder Than Ice by Maggie Shayne2005
Autumn Dreams by Gayle Roper2004
Thicker Than Water by Maggie Shayne2004
Never Say Goodbye by Irene Hannon2003
Beneath a Southern Sky by Deborah Raney2002
The Shepherd's Voice by Robin Lee Hatcher2001
Danger in the Shadows by Dee Henderson2000
Patterns of Love by Robin Lee Hatcher1999
Homeward by Melody Carlson1998
The Scarlet Thread by Francine Rivers1997
As Sure as the Dawn by Francine Rivers1996
An Echo in the Darkness by Francine Rivers1995
From This Day Forward by Kathleen Karr1986
For the Love of Mike by Charlotte Nichols1985

Descriptions

The RITA recognized excellence in published romance novels and novellas and was retired in 2020.
The RITA® Awards were issued annually by the Romance Writers of America® (RWA), a nonprofit trade association for romance writers, chartered in 1981.
The RITA® award was formerly known as the "Golden Medallion" (it was a gold pendant). The award was renamed and redesigned in 1990 for the RWA’s tenth anniversary, resulting in a golden statuette named after RWA's first president, Rita Clay Estrada. (English, Award granter)
Now known as the  RITA® Award, the Golden Medallion  Award was bestowed by the Romance Writers of America® (RWA) organization from 1982 through 1989. See "RITA Award" under the CK: Awards category for subsequent recipients (1990-current). (English, Member-written)

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