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Catholic Writers Guild
P.O. Box 77
Eaton, IN 47338
Catholic Writers Guild
“Lily Awards”
From 2011 to 2018, the Catholic Writers Guild awarded the Catholic Arts and Letters Award for literary excellence. Also known as the “Lily Awards” or “Lilies”, the CALA for Fiction recognizes works of Catholic fiction that merit distinction. The CALA for Excellence in Achievement recognizes individuals who have shown distinction in how they have furthered the growth of Catholic Arts and Letters.
This award has been discontinued, as we are working with the Association of Catholic Publishers with their Excellence in Publishing Awards.
Adult Fiction
Award Winners
2018 Winner: My Brother’s Keeper by Bill Kassel
2016 Winner: The Lion’s Heart by Dena Hunt
2014 Winner: A Hero for the People by Arthur Powers
2013 Winner: Annabelle of Anchony by Ruth Apollonia
2011 Winner: Rachel’s Contrition by Michelle Buckman (Out of Print)
Children’s/YA Fiction
Award Winners
2018 Winner: Playing by Heart by Carmela Martino
2016 Winner: A World Such as Heaven Intended by Amanda Lauer
2014 Winner: AKA Genius by Marilee Haynes
2013 Winner: Anna Mei: Blessing in Disguise by Carol Grund
2011 Winner: Alex O’Donnell and the 40 Cyberthieves by Regina Doman
Excellence in Achievement
Award Winners
The Catholic Arts and Letters Award (CALA) for Excellence in Achievement recognize individuals who have shown distinction in how they have furthered the growth of Catholic Arts and Letters.
2017 Honoree: Alan Napleton, Catholic Marketing Network founder
2012 Honoree: Doug Keck, EWTN COO and Executive VP
2010 Honoree: Rick Hinshaw, Editor of the Long Island Catholic
