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What Makes the Prestigious International Hope Book Awards Different?

The Prestigious International Hope Book Awards were not created from a boardroom, a marketing plan response to a need, or an industry trend — they were born from lived experience. Founded by Johanna Vendel, an award-winning author and survivor, these awards emerged from personal, profound, and deep grief, unwavering faith, and the life-saving power of books that carried hope when nothing else could.

Unlike many awards that focus primarily on sales numbers, popularity, or industry connections, the Hope Book Awards exist with a mission-first heart. Every category is designed to honor stories that heal, uplift, restore faith, and remind readers they are not alone. These awards recognize books that have the power to meet someone in their darkest moment and help them choose life, courage, and purpose.

What truly sets these awards apart is that they are not a competition — they are a calling. Each submission is treated as a testimony, each author as a voice of impact, and each book as a potential lifeline. The Hope Book Awards celebrate purpose-driven storytelling across cultures, genres, and nations — honoring stories that transform pain into purpose and suffering into strength.

At their core, these awards are about legacy, meaning, and hope that travel far beyond the page. We are here to help! If you have any questions about the Prestigious International Hope Book Awards, the nomination process, or anything else, please don't hesitate to reach out. We're committed to providing excellent support to authors, readers, and nominators.