NOTRE DAME, Ind.—Six authors from Ave Maria Press have been recognized by the Association of Catholic Publishers as part of the 2017 Excellence in Publishing Awards.
The honors include two first-place awards. Paula Huston earned the top award in the general interest category for her book One Ordinary Sunday: A Meditation on the Mystery of the Mass. Dawn Eden received first place in the inspirational category for Remembering God’s Mercy: Redeem the Past and Free Yourself from Painful Memories.
Ave’s new marriage preparation program, Joined by Grace: Preparing for the Sacramental Journey of Your Marriage, written by John and Teri Bosio and produced by Spirit Juice Studios, received a second-place award for ministry resource programs.
Two authors also placed in the resources for ministry category. Ann M. Garrido won second place for Redeeming Conflict: 12 Habits for Christian Leaders. Jared Dees earned third place for To Heal, Proclaim, and Teach: The Essential Guide to Ministry in Today’s Catholic Church.
"It is such an honor that six of our authors have been recognized for their outstanding work by the ACP," said Ave Publisher Tom Grady. "I am also proud that the selections represent both the diversity and the strength of Ave’s trade and ministry resource programs."
You can read more about the awards on the ACP website.
Ave Maria Press is an apostolate of the Congregation of Holy Cross, United States Province of Priests and Brothers. Ave is a leader in publishing Catholic high school religion textbooks, ministry resources, and books on prayer and spirituality.