Awards

The Northwestern Christian Writers Conference seeks to honor distinguished writing and talent at the conference in the presence of one's peers. 

This year, there were 5 awards in which conference registrants submitted entries. Below are the winners of each award.

• University of Northwestern Distinguished Faith in Writing Award​
  • 2020 Award Winner: “Desperate for Hope” by Julie Sunne
• Faith Radio Crystal Communicator Award
  • 2020 Award Winner: “Surrender” by Becky Hofstad
• Bethany House Aspiring Author Award
  • 2020 Award Winner: “Desperate for Hope” by Julie Sunne
• Minnesota Christian Writers Guild Written Word Award
  • 2020 Award Winner: “Surrender” by Becky Hofstad
• ACFW MN NICE Writing Excellence Award​
  • ​2020 Award Winner: “Of Love and Treason” by Jamie Hoey