Receive the CAN Crown of Excellence for Book Marketing
Entry season now open
Don’t we all want to raise the bar on excellence in marketing Christian content? And to acknowledge successful marketing efforts? Last year’s debut CAN Crown Awards did just that, and its winners showed some wonderful results for their work. You can, too.
The Christian Authors Network (CAN) has developed tangible, measurable marketing standards of excellence to help Christian authors know that their marketing for books, book series, or brands are effective. The Christian Authors Network #CANCROWN AWARDS recognize, educate, and encourage excellence in marketing and promotion skills of Christian authors.
Christian authors want to get their books, book series, and brands out to readers, retailers, and librarians. The messages in those books reflect the love and glory of God. But without excellent marketing plans, those very messages may go unread. The #CANCrown Awards recognize authors for excellence in marketing and media, and being a winner provides continued credibility long after the contest.
By highlighting stellar examples and recognizing marketing and media expertise, the #CANCrown Awards helps all authors. There are three categories for books, book series, and author brands:
- Visual Media
- Broadcasting
- Web Presence
Judges for these categories evaluate the authors’ physical materials, social media, major media, websites, blogs, and newsletters respectively. Therefore, the purpose of CAN Crown Awards is: to recognize, educate, and encourage excellence in marketing and promotion skills of all Christian authors.
The CAN Crown Awards entry season closes August 31, 2020 at midnight, CDT.
Judges are independent professionals with expertise in marketing and media. Finalists will be announced and will receive finalist logos/badges for their websites and materials.
The Christian Authors Network will announce the finalists in advance of the Crown Award Celebration. The virtual Crown Awards will be presented in November. Winners (Gold, Silver, and Bronze) will be awarded at the virtual Crown Awards Gala. Presentations will include an overview of each winners’ campaign to an audience of filmmakers, publishing industry, and then out into the public to reach readers, retailers, and librarians.
The Christian Authors Network will also partner with authors to share finalist and winning entries to bring attention to these excellent author marketing plans. CAN will promote the winners through the many #CANCrown Awards channels of influence—all for the price of entry.
Award design and entry pages are on the CAN website.
Cost per entry: $40 CAN Members/$80 non-members.
Access the entry forms on the CAN Website.
The Christian Authors Network is comprised of a large network of traditionally published authors who work together to grow the industry, their careers, and Christ. Learn more about the Christian Authors Network at http://ChristianAuthorsNetwork.com.
Media Contact: Public Relations, Linda Kozar, 832.797.7522 lindakozar@gmail.com
