CIPA EVVY™ Winners 2013-1998

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2013 Category Award Title Author  Publisher / Service Provider
Academic/Reference
1 Copyright Clearance for Creatives Joyce and Dan Miller Integrated Writer Services
2 Rocky Mountain Bugs Garrick Pfaffmann Bear Bop Press
3 Copyright Clearance
for Creatives (eBook)
Joyce and Dan Miller Integrated Writer Services
Anthology
1 Old China Through the Eyes of a Storyteller Julie Moss Herrera Parkhurst Brothers
2 The Circle Book: 2012 Conejos Writers Circle Alacrity Publishing
Audio
2 Keiko the Koala Jill Ann Storti Brook Forest Voices
Autobiography/Memoirs
1 The Happiest Man in the World Dr. James W. Jackson Winston-Crown Publishing House
2 Alzheimer’s: My Journey to a Next Generation Treatment Dr. Donald Moss Bear Run Publishers
3 Living Between the Line Eulus Dennis Outskirts Press
3 Finding the Pearl Thuan Fadler, Carol Rehme Publishing Directions,LLC
Merit Step Up Step Out Carolyn Rose Hart Spiritwise Publishing
Merit Dance of the Electric Hummingbird Patricia Walker Rainbow Ridge Books
Merit Looking Through a Keyhole Julia Spencer Assistant Publishing
Biography
2 The Prince in the Senate John Richard Willertz BookCrafters
3 Just a Few Lines Thomas and William Miles BookCrafters
Business/Career
2 How to Get a Job Without Going Crazy Donna Shannon Personal Touch Career Services
Children’s Picture Books
1 Toothful Tales Jeanette Courtad, DDS Mentors International
2 The Gang of Twenty & Six David Marchuck Barbour Millpond Ink
3 The Myth of Santa’s Beard Sharon Thayer Carousel Publishing
3 Keiko the Koala Jill Ann Storti Brook Forest Voices
Merit Zadie and Plain Vanilla, The Rainbow Alpaca Barbara Blount Ziek Wild Hair Press
Merit I am Truly Loved Cheryl Lashmit Createspace
Children’s Story Books
1 Bully Goat to the Rescue Nancy Lee Mervar Indian Gap Press
2 Ptimothy Ptarmigan Frank J. Daniels Western Colorado Publishing Company
3 Randy the Raindrop Patty Jean Wiese Stormy Day Books
Merit When I go Hunting a Crocodile Ray Tuell BookCrafters
Coffee Table Books
3 Fundamentally Female Renee Rongen Kittleson Creek Press
Cookbooks
2 90% Vegetarian Gail Nelson Ready Set Go Eat
Cover Design
1 Molly Davis Weekend Watercolor Workshops Devenish Press/Jan Bachman
2 Dr. James W. Jackson Love & Common Sense Winston-Crown Publishing House
3 Sue Allegrezza Billy Raccoon’s Grand Colorado Adventure Little Black Mask/Sue Allegrezza
3 Cyndi Kennedy, Judy Sanchez Rattlesnake Sunset Eolus Press
Merit Grady T. Birdsong A Fortunate Passage Virtual Bookworm/ NZ Graphics
Merit Trudy Colflesh Soul Cry – Hope, Soul Cry – Love Bridalcry/Nathan Fisher
Merit Joyce and Dan Miller Copyright Clearance for Creatives Integrated Writers/NZ Graphics
Merit Anne Salisbury, Greg Meyerhoff The Path of Intuition Lively Spirit/NZ Graphics
Diet/Health/Fitness
1 From the Edge of the Cliff Dawn V. Obrecht, MD Richer Press
2 Cancer’s Cause Cancer’s Cure Morton Walker Hugo House Publishing
3 Diabetes Answers Dennis Blum BookCrafters
Merit The Pizza Trap (eBook) Gabrielle Welch W5
Editing
1 The Path of Intuition Anne Salisbury, Greg Meyerhoff Lively Spirit/Melanie Mulhall
2 Cancer’s Cause Cancer’s Cure Morton Walker, D.P.M. Hugo House/Patricia Ross
Merit Journey From Little Left Grady Michael Talk Doc Books/Melanie Mulhall
Fiction
1 Legends Lost Charlie Mac Filter Press
2 Blues in the Wind Whitney J. LeBlanc Outskirts Press
2 The Whim-Wham Man John Dwaine McKenna Rhyolite Press
3 It’s a Family Affair Sharon Rhodes Outskirts Press
3 Jitterbug, a Swinging Campaign Roger L. Kinney Superior Publishing
Merit On the Hole Jeff Bacot Outskirts Press
Merit Flyboys, Round Engines and Spooks Lee Croissant BookCrafters
Merit To Know You Rebecca Del Reye Outskirts Press
Merit Newton’s Ark D. A. Hill D. A. Hill
Finance/Economics
No awards
Miscellaneous Games & Puzzles
1 The Mindbender Set Dom Testa Profound Impact Group
History
No awards
How To
1 Making Perfect Popcorn John Beigel McOsprey Publishing
2 Weekend Watercolor Workshops Molly Davis Devenish Press
Humor
No awards
Illustrations
1 Billy Raccoon’s Grand Colorado Adventure Sue Allegrezza Little Black Mask/Sue Allegrezza
2 T is for T-Rex Terry  P. Beh Terry P. Beh
3 Zadie and Plain Vanilla, The Rainbow Alpaca Barbara Blount Ziek Denise V. Duker
Inspirational
1 A Beautiful Grief Cheryl Eckl Flying Crane Press
2 20 Gifts of Life Hal Urban Great Lessons Press
3 Looking Through a Keyhole Julia Spencer Assistant Publishing
Merit Choices: Lemon or Chocolate Susan Flam BookCrafters
Merit The Path of Intuition Anne Salisbury, Greg Meyerhoff Lively Spirit
Interior Layout & Design
1 Weekend Watercolor Workshops Molly Davis Devenish Press/Jan Bachman
2 Billy Raccoon’s Grand Colorado Adventure Sue Allegrezza Little Black Mask/Sue Allegrezza
3 Rattlesnake Sunset Cyndi Kennedy, Judy Sanchez Eolus Press/Nicole Crandall
Merit Fundamentally Female Renee Rongen Kittleson Creek Press
Juvenile/Young Adult
1 Wave Me Goodbye Teresa Funke Victory House Press
2 Prairie Journey Frances Bonney Jenner Irie Books
3 Night of the Moonlight Critters Marjorie Jackson BookCrafters
Merit The Kings Ransom (eBook) Cheryl Carpinello MuseItUp Publishing
Motivational
No awards
Non-Fiction/Experiences
1 46 Days in Ukraine Basil Pallis Outskirts Press
2 The Simple Truth J. A. Turley The Brier Patch
3 Love & Common Sense Dr. James W. Jackson Winston-Crown Publishing
Merit A Fortunate Passage Grady T. Birdsong Virtual Bookworm
Merit Step Up Step Out Carolyn Rose Hart Spiritwise Publishing
Parenting/Family
2 20 Gifts of Life Hal Urban Great Lessons Press
Poetry
1 Rattlesnake Sunset Cyndi Kennedy, Judy Sanchez Eolus Press
Merit Unremembered Wings Paul Wayne Paul Wayne
Political/Social
1 Some Parts are NOT for Sharing & Anger is OKAY Violence is NOT Julie K. Federico Tate Publishing
2 FATLASH! Food Police and the Fear of Thin Karen Kataline K. M. Ette Publishing
Religion/Spiritual
2 The Cloudy Corners of Creation Mark Tate Outskirts Press
3 Family Likeness Wilson Awasu Outskirts Press
Merit The Path of Intuition Anne Salisbury, Greg Meyerhoff Lively Spirit
Self-Help
2 The Bloomers: Wise Women Creating a New World A. J. White Wise Women Press
3 Do What You Can! John J. Hall Game Creek Publishing
Travel
1 Love & Common Sense Dr. James W. Jackson Winston-Crown Publishing
Women’s Issues
1 FATLASH! Food Police and the Fear of Thin Karen Kataline K. M. Ette Publishing
2 Fundamentally Female Renee Rongen Kittleson Creek Press
3 The Bloomers: Wise Women Creating a New World A. J. White Wise Women Press
Workbooks
No awards
Printing
No awards
2012 Category Award Title Author  Publisher Service Provider
Audiobooks
1 A Voice From the Grave Brook Forest Voices
2 Just Beyond Harmony Brook Forest Voices
3 Looking Through a Keyhole Brook Forest Voices
Merit Miri, Who Charms Brook Forest Voices
Merit Dream it, Live it, Love it Wise Media Group
E-Books
3 I’ll Be There to Write the Story Helena Mariposa
Autobiography/Memoir
1 Opting In Molly Fiore Outskirts Press
2 Moving Mountains Jan Haas
3 Struggle, Service & Smiles Bob Wiley Outskirts Press
3 Surviving the Simple Life
Merit One day at a Time David Sloan
Merit My Coyote Creek Jeff Bradford (e-book)
Merit Solar-powered Sex Machine Sarah Paige Ryan (e-book)
Biography
1 Baby Doe Tabor Joyce B. Lohse Filter Press, LLC
2 More Than 36 Days Carron Barella
Business/Career
1 Wordfood Julia Hubbel
2 Working in Indian Country Larry Keown
3 Strategy for Good Susan Hyatt
Merit Tackling the Titans Julia Hubbel The Hubbel Group
Children’s
1 Nana’s Silly Goats Nancy lee Mervar
2 Bart the Batronaut Bookcrafters
Diet/Health/Fitness
1 Discovering the Healer Within Karen Gilroy
Fiction
1 The Neversink Chronicles John Dwaine McKenna
2 Angelic Warfare Outskirts Press
3 AJI Outskirts Press
3 Brain Waves Dennis Murphy
Merit The Keya Quests Outskirts Press
Merit A Nest Egg Poached Sue Hughey
Merit Waiting for Zoe Jim Ament
Merit Beyond the Wood Michael Roueche
History
1 Here and Gone Durango Herald Small Press
2 Frank Craig: Medical Visionary Herb Tabak Filter Press, LLC
3 The Dwarf Chronicles Bookcrafters
How To
2 Feel Younger – Now Wise Media Group
3 Even You Can Learn to Draw Alice Scott
Inspirational
1 Gentle Hands, Gentle People Loretta A.C. Warren
2 A Common Path Alan Bourey
3 Love is the New Currency Linda Commito
Merit Revolutionary Agreements Marian Head (e-book)
Merit M.E. and My Shadow Mary Ellen Weiland
Merit Opting In Molly Fiore Outskirts Press
Merit Moving Mountains Jan Haas
Merit Families Under Financial Stress Angela Sasseville
Merit A Master @ Life Outskirts Press
Juvenile/Young Adult
1 Rescue in Poverty Gulch  Nancy Oswald Filter Press, LLC
2 Albert the Big-Eyed Squirrel Outskirts Press
3 The Adventures of Lucky & Nicky Outskirts Press
Merit Do Watermelons Grow on Trees Outskirts Press
Merit Lucy Dakota: Adventures of a Modern Explorer Book 1 – Rocky Mountain Beginnings Carol Sue Shride
Legacy
1 Louie’s Saxophone  Trevor Boehm
2 Mission Possible  Dawn Obrecht
3 The Incredible Power of Cults  Alice Scott
Merit God, the Gunman and Me Nathan Fisher
Non-fiction/Experiences
1 M.E. and My Shadow Mary Ellen Weiland
2 The Polio Journals Anne Gross
3 Seasons of the Narrow Gauge Durango Herald Small Press
3 At Home in the Elk River Valley Mary Kurtz
Merit Another Nightmare Gig from Hell Nick Zellinger
Parenting/Family
1 Preventing Litigation in Special Education The Legal Center
 2 Gentle Hands, Gentle People Loretta A.C. Warren
 2 Parenting Plans for Families After Divorce Joan McWilliams
 3 Families Under Financial Stress Angela Sasseville
Merit Biologically Bankrupt Outskirts Press
Merit 60 Napkins of Science Bookcrafters
Political/Social
1 Working in Indian Country Larry Keown
2 Put the Heart Back in Your Community Lisa Brochu
3 Families Under Financial Stress Angela Sasseville
Religion
1 A Common Path Alan Bourey
2 Kathy’s Good News Outskirts Press
 Self-Help
1 Gentle Hands, Gentle People Loretta A.C. Warren
2 Wordfood Julia Hubbel
3 Families Under Financial Stress Angela Sasseville
Merit Revolutionary Agreements Marian Head  (e-book)
Merit Soul Trekking Through the Dark Night Barbara J. Butler  (e-book)
Merit But I Don’t Want Eldercare The Legal Center (e-book)
Travel
 1 South Park Colorado Bernie & Linda Nagy
 2 Fly Fishing Guide to Rocky Mountain National Park Steve Schweitzer
 3 Solitude Guide Yellowstone
(e-book)
Patty Logan
Merit Seasons of the Narrow Gauge Durango Herald Small Press
 Workbooks
 1 Preventing Litigation in Special Education The Legal Center
 2 Pathway to Math Proficiency Outskirts Press
 3 Creative Writing Workbook Alice Scott
Cover Design
 1 South Park Colorado Bernie & Linda Nagy
 2 Seasons of the Narrow Gauge Durango Herald Small Press
 3 Here and Gone Durango Herald Small Press
Editing
1 Families Under Financial Stress Melanie Mulhall
 Layout & Design
 1 Shared Moments Pratt Brothers
 2 South Park Colorado Bernie & Linda Nagy
 2 Seasons of the Narrow Gauge Durango Herald Small Press
 3 Here and Gone Durango Herald Small Press
 Illustrations
 1 South Park Colorado Bernie & Linda Nagy
 Printing
 1 Shared Moments Friesens
2011 Category Award Title Author 1 Author 2 Publisher
Autobiography
1 Bound for Roque Island: Sailing Maine & the World R.J. Rubadeau Bascom Hill Publishing Group
2 The Rise and Fall of Captain Methane Dorcey Alan Wingo Outskirts Press, Inc.
Biography
1 Beyond the Land of Gold Rebecca Valentine Thompson Media
Business/finance
1 Leadership in a Wiki World Rod Collins Dog Ear Publishing
Fiction
1 The Beads of Lapus Lazuli Doris Kenney Marcotte Outskirts Press, Inc.
History
1 Landscapes on Glass Jack Turner Durango Herald Small Press
2 Beyond the Land of Gold Rebecca Valentine Thompson Media
How To
1 When Crisis Strikes…What to Do, What to Say, How to Help Allidah Poole Hicks Bonnie Knuti Good Neighbors Publishing, LLC
2 Horse Photography Carol Walker Painted Hills Publishing
Inspirational
1 Peace at the Edge of Uncertainty Neil Hanson High Prairie Press
3 If These Ears Could Sing Michael James Gannon DMF Publisher
Juvenile
1 Ghost Over Boulder Creek Elaine Pease Filter Press
Memoirs
1 3 mph: The Adventures of One Woman’s Walk Around the World Polly Letofsky Tendril Press
2 I’ll Be There to Write the Story Maria Weber Pinon Valley Press
3 If These Ears Could Sing Michael James Gannon DMF Publisher
Nonfiction/experiences
2 Beyond the Land of Gold Rebecca Valentine Thompson Media
2 Peace at the Edge of Uncertainty Neil Hanson High Prairie Press
Self-help
1 The Key to Job Success in Any Career Frank B. Leibold, Ph.D. Outskirts Press, Inc.
Spirituality 3 I’ll Be There to Write the Story Maria Weber Pinon Valley Press
3 Peace at the Edge of Uncertainty Neil Hanson High Prairie Press
Travel essay 3 3 mph: The Adventures of One Woman’s Walk Around the World Polly Letofsky Tendril Press
2010 Category Award Title Author 1 Author 2 Publisher
Autobiography
1 Storm of the i Tina Collen Art Review Press
3 USAFA’s Cadet Zoo James J. Gonzales Academy Books, LLC
Business/Finance
1 Harness the Power of Exceptional… Gaylyn Williams Outskirts Press, Inc.
Children’s 1 Toothful Tales Jeanette Courtad Mentors International Publications
2 Sarah O’Hara Gift of the Fairy Wings Penny Holguin Charmers Press
3 The Alphabet at my House Cynthia Aschenbrenner Lewis & Clark Press
Fiction
1 The Bethlehem Scroll Bill Thompson Outskirts Press, Inc.
2 A Land Beyond Ravens Kathleen Cunningham Guler Bardsong Press
3 Khan in Rasputin’s Shadow Chad Huskins Outskirts Press, Inc.
3 The Colony: A Political Tale Reggie Rivers SCA Publishing
History
1 Durango’s Newspapers 1880-2008 Duane A. Smith The Durango Herald Small Press
2 USAFA’s Cadet Zoo James J. Gonzales Academy Books, LLC
3 America’s History Revealed Phil Winkler Liberty & Independence Press
How To
1 Harvest the Bounty of Your Career Deborah F. Windrum Axiom Action
2 See It. Say It. Do It! Dr. Lynn F. Hellerstein HiClear Publishing LLC
3 Harness the Power of Exceptional… Gaylyn Williams Outskirts Press, Inc.
Inspirational
1 The Messy Buddha Kate McClennon Outskirts Press, Inc.
2 The Path We Share Lois Hjelmstad Mulberry Hill Press
Juvenile
1 Ophelia’s Oracle Donna DeNomme Tina Proctor Inlightened Source Publishing
2 Tirissa and the Necklace of Nulidor Willow Outskirts Press, Inc.
3 Virginia’s Travel Basket Sharon M. Harvey Outskirts Press, Inc.
Legacy/Autobiography
3 Life Against All Odds Alfred Cave Outskirts Press, Inc.
Legacy/Nonfiction
1 Dancing on the Edge of an Endangered Planet John Mattson John Mattson
Legacy/Self-Help
2 Let Your Innate Sing Dr. William A. Kriva Outskirts Press, Inc.
Memoirs
1 Hunger Speaks Carolyn Jennings Roberts & Ross
2 Storm of the i Tina Collen Art Review Press
2 Risus Sardonicus Warren M. Hern Alpenglo Graphics
3 Parachuting for Gold in Old Mexico Georgann Hall Parachuting Publishing
Nonfiction
1 Risus Sardonicus Warren M. Hern Alpenglo Graphics
2 The Journey, Home From Autism Rhonda Spellman Artos Press Enterprises
3 Simple Wisdom for the Not So Simple… Lynda Barbaccia Simple Wisdom Works Pub.
Parenting/Family
1 See It. Say It. Do It! Dr. Lynn F. Hellerstein HiClear Publishing LLC
2 Charlie: A Boy With Reading Difficulties and His Dream Vassiliki Plomaritou Outskirts Press, Inc.
3 How to be a Zen Mother Betty McKee Henry Zen Mother Publishing
Poetry
1 Have You Ever Held a Mountain John Maling Mile High Press
Political/Social
1 America’s History Revealed Phil Winkler Liberty & Independence Press
2 The Road Home Elaine Dumler Frankly Speaking, Inc.
Self-Help
1 The Legacy of Beezer and Boomer Doug Koktavy B Brothers Press
2 Ophelia’s Oracle Donna DeNomme Inlightened Source Publishing
3 Simple Wisdom for the Not So Simple… Lynda Barbaccia Simple Wisdom Works Pub.
Spirituality/Religion
1 The Gate of Beautiful Gerald Rasmussen Outskirts Press, Inc.
2 Simple Wisdom for the Not So Simple… Lynda Barbaccia Simple Wisdom Works Pub.
3 Emerge Ken Jibben Outskirts Press, Inc.
Travel
1 Colorado’s South Park, High Country Paradise Bernie Nagy High Country Artworks, LLC
Workbooks
2 Mr. Emotions & Friends Glenna S. Edwards Karen Henriques Outskirts Press, Inc.
2009 Category Award Title Author 1 Author 2 Publisher
Autobiography
1 Surviving Love in War M. A. Cary Outskirts Press, Inc.
Biography
1 His Name Was Donn Evelyn Sweet-Hurd Outskirts Press, Inc.
2 A Pawn of Fate Rita Keeley Brown Outskirts Press, Inc.
3 When You Journeyed Homeward Cynthia Kennedy Eolus Press
Business/Finance
1 Elephant Walk Patrick Smyth Tendril Press
2 Stabotage Judith Briles, Ph.D. Mile High Press, Ltd
3 50 Interviews Brian Schwartz Wise Media Group
Children’s
1 Queen Vernita’s Visitors Dawn Menge Bobbi Switzer, Illustrator Outskirts Press, Inc.
2 Just Be You Ann Ramsey Crown Peak Publishing
3 The Egg Book Cynthia Aschenbrenner Lewis & Clark Press
Diet/Health/Fitness
1 Take Back Your Body Susan E. Mead Sage & Savvy Publications
2 But I Don’t Want Eldercare Mary Ann Harvey The Legal Center
Fiction
1 Cause and Conscience Mara Purl Haven Books
2 Daedalus Rising Robert Case Thornton Publishing, Inc.
3 Eponalisa-The Fall Ride Melisa Pearce Touched by a Horse
History
1 Forever and a Day Eric Jensen Outskirts Press, Inc.
2 George Crawford’s Attic Debbie Brockett Western Reflections
How To
1 50 Interviews Brian Schwartz Wise Media Group
2 Winning Strategies to Ace the Job Interview Barbara Hanks Outskirts Press, Inc.
Humor
1 The Shady Nook Pageant J. L. Durnin Outskirts Press, Inc.
2 The PTA: Sex, Intrigue, and Designer Handbags Carol Olson Cherie Rodgers Outskirts Press, Inc.
3 How to Maintain Your Sanity in an Upside… Jim Keelan Communication Unlimited
Inspirational
1 A Body Less Perfect Jerry Moorman Farolito Press
2 Out of Focus…Again Ann Kochenberger Morgan James Publishing
Juvenile
1 Galahad 3: The Cassini Code Dom Testa Profound Impact Group
2 Herby’s Secret Formula Sue C. Hughey Associated Arts Publisher…
3 Hard Face Moon Nancy Oswald Filter Press, Ltd
3 I Wanna Be John Jacobs Shannon Parish, Illustrator Tendril Press
Memoirs
1 What They Could Not Forget Jenni Hadden Publishing for the Generations
2 Forever and a Day Eric Jensen Outskirts Press, Inc.
3 Growing Up Yanomamo Anne R. Fenske Grace Acres Press
Non-Fiction/Experiences
1 Tears of a Warrior Janet J. Seahorn Team Pursuits
2 When You Journeyed Homeward Cynthia Kennedy Eolus Press
3 The Price of Ovulation Tendril Press
Parenting/Family
2 Kids & Kaos Fiona Cattermole Cattermole Books
3 But I Don’t Want Eldercare Terry Lynch The Legal Center
Poetry
1 Each Month I Sing L. Luis Lopez Farolito Press
Political/Social
1 We Hold These Truths Richard C. Cook Tendril Press
2 Peaceful, Positive Revolution Steven Shafarman Tendril Press
Self-Help
1 Bless Your Mess and Create a … Ashi Cedar Rose Press
2 Experiencing Home…A Guide to Finding… Jon R. Rentfrow Zajan Publishing
3 The Small Biz Balancing Act Victoria Munro Top Flight Press LLC
Spirituality
3 Don’t Say a Word About This Loren C. Due Dr. Due Books
Travel
1 The Golf Fanatic’s Guide to Hawaii Jen Reeder Hot Tub Publising
2 Mapping Your Volunteer Vacation Jane Stanfield Where is She Heading
Workbook
1 Pathway to Pre-Algebra Proficiency Susan Mercer Outskirts Press, Inc.
2 Mapping Your Volunteer Vacation Jane Stanfield Where is She Heading
3 The Small Biz Balancing Act Victoria Munro Top Flight Press LLC
2008 Category Award Title Author 1 Author 2 Publisher
Autobiography/Memoirs
1 The Heroics of Falling Apart Judy Gordon iUniverse
Biography/History
1 Durango Diary II Duane A. Smith Durango Herald Small Press
2 Farmlands, Forts & Country Life Sharon Catlett Westcliffe/Big Earth Publishing
(tied) 3 GUNNY Memoirs of Mobile’s South Side James J. Gonzales Academy Books, LLC
(tied) 3 Chaco’s Vanished Past Florence Lister Durango Herald Small Press
Business/Finance
1 Do This Dennis Johnson Minor Street Publishng
2 I’d Rather be in the Studio Alyson Stanfield Pentas Press
3 The Secrets of Money: A Guide for Everyone… Braun Mincher Braun Media LLC
Children’s
1 Long Neck Michael Willert Outskirts Press, Inc.
2 Prunes and Rupe Lydia Griffin Judith Hunt, Illustrator Filter Press
3 Marshmallows and Bikes Brian Nelson Ford Outskirts Press, Inc.
Diet/Health/Fitness
1 Feeding the Kids Pamela Gould Mancala Publishing LLC
2 Unlocking the Mystery of Skin Color Thienna Ho Thienna Inc.
Fiction
1 KillRod Bill Ison Outskirts Press, Inc.
2 Dancing in Combat Boots Teresa R. Funke Bailiwick Press
3 The Leopart Tree Tim Merriman Lisa Brochu Heartfelt Publications
How To
1 Do This Dennis Johnson Minor Street Publishng
2 Notes from the Waiting Room Bart Windrum Axiom Action
Humor
3 Don’t Mind Me, I’m Just Passing Through Kregg P. J. Jorgenson Outskirts Press, Inc.
Inspirational/Self-Help
1 Illumination Contemplations for an Awakened Life Barbara Flood Phoenix Press
2 Ordinary Valor Robert J. Mignone, M.D., F.A.P.A Outskirts Press, Inc.
(tied) 3 Finding Gifts in Depression Carolyn F. Hansen iUniverse
(tied) 3 Power of Rituals for Women Linda Ann Smith Kelly Blair Roberts Power Publishing, Inc.
Juvenile
1 From Slave to Superstar Tom Demund Legends of the West Pub. Co,
2 Doing My Part Teresa R. Funke Bailiwick Press
3 Dottie Lamm: A Friend to Families Filter Press
Legacy/Fiction
1 Girl-On-Fire Reya Patton Haven Books
Non-Fiction/Experiences
1 Adoption: Stories of Lives Transformed Nancy Mills
2 Farmlands, Forts & Country Life Sharon Catlett Westcliffe/Big Earth Publishing
3 The Seven Secrets of Love Mary Jo Fay Out of the Boxx Inc.
Parenting/Family
1 Soul Sunday: A Family’s Guide to Exploring… Carrie Brown-Wolf TEO Summit Press
2 Feeding the Kids Pamela Gould Mancala Publishing LLC
Spirituality/Religion
1 Illumination Contemplations for an Awakened Life Barbara Flood Phoenix Press
2 Soul Sunday: A Family’s Guide to Exploring… Carrie Brown-Wolf TEO Summit Press
3 Beyond the Compass Anne R. Fenske Grace Acres Press
Travel
1 Don’t Miss the Boat Janet G. Go Lifetime Chronicle Press
2007 Category Award Title Author 1 Author 2 Publisher
Autobiography
1 Born Again Irish Fred Caruso CGI Books, Inc.
Biography/History
1 Dirt, Water, Stone Kathleen Fiero Durango Herald Small Press
2 SUMMIT: A Gold Rush History… Mary Ellen Gilliland Alpenrose Press
3 Photographing Mesa Verde William Howard Doug Hamilton, Kathleen Howard Durango Herald Small Press
Business/Finance
1 If You Don’t Have Something to Say… Paul Dahlstrom Arthur Hunter
2 The War Chest Gary W. Buehner Outskirts Press, Inc.
Children’s
1 The Most Important Thing Rhonda Roth Crossing Guard Books
2 Me, The Tree Ann Louise Ramsey Crown Peak Publishing
3 Smiletown’s Big Snow Day Chris Kauflin Smile-a-Lot LLP
Diet/Health/Fitness
3 The Chocolate Therapist Julie Pech Trafford
Fiction
1 Closer Than You Think Reya Patton Haven Books
2 Ride, Boldly Ride An American Novel Mary Ramstetter C Lazy Three Press
3 Wake Up With Fleas Carla Kienast Outskirts Press, Inc.
How To
1 Turn Eye Appeal Into Buy Appeal Karen Saunders MacGraphics Services
2 Christmas Tree Advent Calendar Christmas Tree Advent Calendar Outskirts Press, Inc.
3 See Sally Kick Ass Fred Vogt Outskirts Press, Inc.
Humor
1 All My Patient’s Have Tales Jeff Wells Hadley, Inc.
Inspirational/Self-Help
1 Relationship Rules Janice Hoffman Venus Publishing
Juvenile
1 Galahad 2: The Web of Titan Dom Testa Profound Impact Group
2 Unsinkable: The Molly Brown Story Joyce B. Lohse Filter Press, LLC
3 Haunted Hill Catherine Blakemore Adams-Pomeroy Press
Legacy/Biography
3 Colorado Rascals, Scoundrels and No Goods Mary Ellen Gilliland Alpenrose Press
Miscellaneous
1 Mesa Verde Centennial Series 7 volume set – various authors Durango Herald Small Press
2 Guia de la Ley de Educacion Especial Randy Chapman, Esq The Legal Center
3 The More the Merrier Faith Evans Chris Cavert, Sam Sikes Doing Works, Inc.
3 The Most Secret Window Natalie Vanderbilt Random River Press
Nonfiction/Experiences
1 Class Acts Carolyn Brink Filter Press, LLC
2 All My Patient’s Have Tales Jeff Wells Hadley, Inc.
3 Blue Max N.G. Brown Outskirts Press, Inc.
Parenting/Family
1 Guia de la Ley de Educacion Especial The Legal Center
2 Overcoming Entertainment Addiction Gregory Bloom Action Publishing
3 Simple Successes Rachelle Zola Outskirts Press, Inc.
Political/Social
1 Defending Liars Howard L. Salter Outskirts Press, Inc.
2 The Struggle Among Ideas J. Ivey Davis Outskirts Press, Inc.
Spirituality/Religion
2 Beyond the Resistance Anne R. Fenske Grace Acres Press
Travel
1 RV Rentals Dave Corby Kay Corby Outskirts Press, Inc.
2 California Trails Northern Sierra Catherine White Adler Publishing
3 Arkansas River Guide Thomas G. Rampton Blacktail Enterprises
Workbooks
1 Building a Champion Character Susan R. Rose Outskirts Press, Inc.
2006 Category Award Title Author 1 Author 2 Publisher
Autobiography/Memoirs
1 Adios, Havana Andrew Rodriguez Outskirts Press, Inc.
2 Aphrodite in Jeans Katherine Shirek Doughtie Haven Books
3 Yellowstone to Denali Clay Cunningham Outskirts Press, Inc.
Merit Style: A Life’s Work Doug Paris Doug Paris
Biography/History
1 Touching Tomorrow Debra Faulkner Filter Press, LLC
2 Travels and Travails Duane Smith William C. Winkler Durango Herald Small Press
(tied) 3 Love, Teeta Jean Bell Llumina Press
(tied) 3 Women to the Rescue Duane Smith Durango Herald Small Press
Business/Finance
1 Stolen Lives John Sileo Da Vinci Publishing
2 I Want to Make Money in The Stock Market Chris M. Hart, Sr. Outskirts Press, Inc.
Children’s
1 Meet Patou Dianna Edwards Patou Books, LLC
2 Beasts in the Closet Jeff Snow Snowbound Press, Inc
3 We’re Having a Tuesday Danielle Simoneau AC Publications Grp
Merit The Monster Solution Sara Goodman Zimet Discovery Press Pubs
Merit Sneezy Neezy Rick Handloser Outskirts Press, Inc.
Merit Churchy and the Light on Christmas Eve Greg Spangenberg Lifevest Publishing
Cookbooks
1 Secret Recipes from the Corner Market Carol Ann Kates Penny Lane Press
2 Glorious One-Pot Meals Elizabeth Yarnell Pomegranate Cons.
Diet/Health/Fitness
1 Migraines Be Gone Kelsie Kenefick Roots & Wings Pub
2 Recapture Your Health Walt Stoll, M.D. Jan DeCourtney, CMT Coach Pubs
Education/Academic
1 Beyond the Numbers Stephen H. White Advanced Learning Press
2 Arrive: Improving Instruction through Reflective Journaling Angela B. Peery Advanced Learning Press
3 The Everyday Guide to Special Education Law Randy Chapman, Esq The Legal Center
Fiction
1 The Man With No Skin Orfhlaith Ni Chonaill Dialogue Publishing
2 47 Rules of Highly Effective Bank Robbers Troy Cook Capital Crime Press
3 The Anvil Stone Kathleen Cunningham Guler Bardsong Press
Merit Paying the Price Madge Walls Dialogue Publishing
How To
1 The Everyday Guide to Special Education Law Randy Chapman, Esq The Legal Center
2 Artful Flying Michael Maya Charles Artful Publishing
3 Stolen Lives John Sileo Da Vinci Publishing
Merit Please Dear, Not Tonight Mary Jo Fay Out of the Boxx, Inc
Merit Self-Publishing Simplified Brent Sampson Outskirts Press, Inc
Inspirational/Self-Help
1 Enough Already! Bob Tyler Outskirts Press, Inc.
2 The Art of the Spark Mary D. Zalmanek Many Pearls Press
3 Please Dear, Not Tonight Mary Jo Fay Out of the Boxx, Inc
Merit 8 Strategies for an Extraordinary Life Lisa J. Shultz Dog Ear Publishing
Merit Plan B – Choosing Personal   Freedom & Financial   Independence Robert D. Melvin drillPress Publishing
Merit Grant Me My Final Wish Renata Marie Vestevich Bella Vita Books
Merit You Get You! Turtle Wisdom Donna DeNomme Venture Publishing
Juvenile
1 Galahad 1: The Comet’s Curse Dom Testa Profound Impact Grp
2 If Photos Could Talk Andrew Oliver Adams-Pomeroy Press
3 Enos Mills John Stansfield Filter Press, LLC
Legacy
1 Act Right: A Manual for The On-Camera Actor Erin Gray Mara Purl Haven Books
(tied) 2 Natural Body, Natural Shape Barbara B. Moroney Swing-Hi Press
(tied) 2 Where’s the Runway? And Other Flying Stories Herb Tabak iUniverse, Inc.
Miscellaneous
1 Meet Patou Dianna Edwards Patou Books, LLC
3 Witness to the Creation Robert M. Stanzler Pikesview Press
Nonfiction/ Experiences
1 No Whining Herb Tabak iUniverse, Inc.
2 Singing in Baghdad Cameron Powers GL Design
Parenting/Family
1 I’m Already Home…Again Elaine Gray Dumler Frankly Speaking
2 The Everyday Guide to Special Education Law Randy Chapman, Esq The Legal Center
3 We’re Having a Tuesday Danielle Simoneau AC Publications Grp
Spirituality/Religion
1 The PeaceFinder: Riley McFee’s Quest for World Peace Joan McWilliams Balue Fox Pub Co
2 The Path: A Spiritual Journey Heather Thomas Verne Thomas Table Mtn Press
Travel
1 Golf in Scotland Allan McAllister Ferguson WF Publishing
Workbooks
1 Two Plus Two is Not Five Susan Greenwald Longevity Pub.
2 Grant Me My Final Wish Renata Marie Vestevich Bella Vita Books
3 Help! I’m Barking and I Can’t be Quiet Daniel Q. Estep Suzanne Hetts Island Dog Press
Young Authors League Winners
1 Dreams Do Come True Emily M. Davies Broomfield Heights Middle School
2 Pet For President Eliza Cummings McKinley-Thatcher Elemen. School
Summit Writes Book Contest Summit Cove Elementary School
Grade 3 Logan Weinman
Grade 4 Brett Brasford
2005 Category Award Title Author 1 Author 2 Publisher
Biography/Autobiography
1 The World at My Feet Meryl Getline Lorrie Press
2 Thistledown Rising Sean Redmond Thistledown Rising Prod.
Business/Financial
1 Money $marts Judith Briles, Ph.D. Mile High Press, Inc.
2 Go Big…or Stay Home! Donna L. Cohen Performance Insights
3 Pushing Water Uphill With a Rake Steve Baker Merric Publishing
Children’s
1 Maria and The Stars of Nazca Anita Jepson-Gilbert TAE Nazca Resources
2 What Would You Like to do Today? Larry Grizzell Adventures Galore
3 We Are The Noochew Vickie Leigh Krudwig Sweet Success Press
Coffee Table
1 Colorado: Moments in Time Grant Collier Collier Publishing
2 Bob DeJulio Bob DeJulio Western Reflections
Fiction
1 The Boy Who Slept With Bears George R. Douthit III Sweet Success Press
Health/Fitness
1 If It’s Not Food…Don’t Eat It Kelly Hayford Delphic Corner Press
Humor
1 Fumbling Thru Fatherhood Jared Fiel Atja Books
2 The Woman Who is Always Tan Lauren Allison Lisa Perry Castle Pines Publishing
3 Jurassic Trout Ted Simendenger Airplane Reader Publishing
How To
1 Raising a Behaviorally Healthy Puppy Dr. Suzanne Hetts Island Dog Press LLC
2 Hold That Thought For Kids Dr. Cindy Dormer BrightSide Company
3 Money $marts Judith Briles, Ph.D. Mile High Press, Inc.
Merit How Big is Your Class? Catherine Blakemore Adams-Pomeroy Press
Merit A Smart Buyer’s Guide to a Healthy Puppy Jeanne Cook Thorton Publishing
Merit Bicycling Bliss Portia H. Masterson Self-Propulsion Press
Merit Taming Your Computer Barbara Walker Out of the Boxx
Merit America’s Curious Ways Beverly Ely Outskirts Press
Juvenile
1 DAISY The Cripple Creek Donkey Lyn Bezek Western Reflections
2 Justina Ford, Medical Pioneer Joyce B. Lohse Filter Press
3 A Cabin in Cripple Creek Sue Luxa Western Reflections
Merit Keeper of the Pipe John Inman Sweet Success Press
Merit The Medallion of Tiben Judy Levering-Duff Outskirts Press
Miscellaneous
1 Maria and the Stars of Nazca Anita Jepson-Gilbert TAE Nazca Resources
2 Who Lives in Your Backyard? Susie Mottashed Sketches from the Heart
3 Colorado High Country Anthology Soiree at the Summit (M. Gaug, A. Gmerek,S. King, S. Mosberg, H. Tabak, S. Toepfer) iUniverse
Personal Growth
1 Global Sense Ken Freed Media Visions Press
2 Intelligent Risking for Women Barbara Stoker IntelligentRisking, Inc.
3 Upload Experience Jason Steinle Nasoj Publications
Merit The Survival Manual for Divorce Carol Ann Wilson Marketplace Books
Merit Revolutionary Agreements Marian Head Marlin Press
Political/Historical
1 A Silver Camp Called Creede Richard C. Huston Western Reflections
2 A Quick History of Idaho Springs Beth Simmons Western Reflections
3 The Corpse on Boomerang Road Maryjoy Martin Western Reflections
Merit Health Careless Rene Ryman Out of the Boxx
Merit Democracy Under Assault Michele Swenson iUniverse
Spiritual/Inspirational
1 Heartstrings at 35,000 Feet Mary Catherine Carwile Verbena Pond Publishing
2 Invest Like a Millionaire Bonita Joy Yoder Spirited Joy Press
3 The Healing Touch of Mary Cheri Lomonte Divine Impressions
Merit Christmas Angels Mara Purl Haven Books
Merit You’re Okay, Kid! F. Edward Reinhardt Littleton Publishing
Merit My Lasting Wishes-a Gift Of Love Peggy Lowes McWidget Publishing
Merit Being Spherical Phil Lawson Sphericity Press
Merit A Woman With a Minute Barbara Stoker IntelligentRisking, Inc
Travel/Recreation
1 Backcountry Adventure Guide to the Rawah Wilderness Raymond Ave Mountain Jay Media LLC
2 San Juan Sampler Robert Whitson Durango Herald Small Press
2004 Category Award Title Author 1 Author 2 Publisher
Animals and Pets
1 Balance Your Dog: Canine Massage C. Sue Furman, Ph.D. Wolfechase Publishing
Biography/Autobiography
1 Chipeta: Queen of the Utes Cynthia Becker P. David Smith Western Reflections Publishing Co.
2 Miss America By Day Marilyn Van Derbur Oak Hill Ridge Press
3 We Were The Third Herd Richard F. Hogue Richlyn Publishing
Business and Financial
1 Never Be Boring Again Doug Stevenson Cornelia Press
2 Zapping Conflict in the Health Care Workplace Judith Briles, Ph.D. Mile High Press Ltd.
3 Business For Life W. Alan Gay CAK Publishing
Children’s
1 Hildegarde and the Great Green Shirt Factory Ravay Snow Snowbound Press
2 I Live in America Elizabeth Nelson Greenwich Press
3 Gluten-Free Friends: An Activity Book for Kids Nancy Falini, R.D. Savory Palate, Inc.
Cookbooks
1 Baking at High Altitude: The Muffin Lady’s Old Fashioned Recipes, Randi Lee Levin, The Muffin Lady Inc. Randi Lee Levin The Muffin Lady, Inc.
2 Denver Men in the Kitchen Candis Kloverstrom Artistic Impact Publishing, LLC
3 Cut Kitchen Time by at least 1/3 Ida Mae Ireland Bridge Road Publishing
Fiction
1 The Ice Floe J. Tracksler Llumina Press
2 Missing What’s-Her-Name Andrew Oliver Adams-Pomeroy Press
Historic Novel/Chronicle
1 Letters from a Weminuche Homestead, 1902 Compiled by Center of Southwest Studies Durango Herald Small Press
2 Colorado Mountain Women Sherie Fox Schmauder Western Reflections Publishing Co.
3 Road to Riches Cathy Clamp C.T. Adams Western Reflections Publishing Co.
How To
1 I’m Already Home – Keeping your family close when you’re on TDY Elaine Gray Dumler Frankly Speaking
2 A Trader’s Guide to Analyzing Stocks Bev Day Kipling Press
3 The Little Coin Purse Carol Devlin PineNeedle Creations, LLC
Humor
1 The Pearls of Wisdumb Mozz Goofy Guru Publishing
Loss and Grieving
1 Maltese Crossing: Love, Loss, and Lessons of Compassion Dr. P.D. Sargent Golden Reflections Publications
Non-Fiction Essay
1 Ireland: Standing Stones to Stormont Tom Quinn Kumpf Devenish Press
2 Roy Romer is Alive and Well Helen Williams Walden Press, Inc.
3 Stories to Inspire Your Writing Jude Willhoff Thornton Publishing
Poetry
1 The Bearing Tree Charlie Langdon Durango Herald Small Press
2 A Life With Cats: Poems of Felines, Fate, and Family Gayle L. Watson City Life Books, LLC
Reference Books
1 Denver Men in the Kitchen Candis Kloverstrom Artistic Impact Publishing, LLC
2 Backcountry Adventure Guide to the Mount Zirkel Wilderness Raymond Ave Mountain Jay Media LLC
3 Taming Your Computer – Beyond the Basics Barb Walker Out of the Boxx, Inc.
Personal Growth
1 Obesity’s Answer, the CELL Program Rima Jensen, M.D. C. Elaine Bolen, R.N. Health First Publishing
2 Miss America By Day Marilyn Van Derbur Oak Hill Ridge Press
3 When Your “Perfect Partner” Goes Perfectly Wrong Mary Jo Fay Out of the Boxx, Inc.
Spiritual & Inspirational
1 Miss America By Day Marilyn Van Derbur Oak Hill Ridge Press
2 Heart and Soul: What It Takes to Promote Health While Confronting Cancer Janet Laurel Amber Dahlin Fresh Squeezed Books, LLC
3 When I was a Little Boy by Jesus R. J. Spellman Bound by Faith Publishing
Travel & Recreation
1 Backcountry Adventure Guide to the Mount Zirkel Wilderness Raymond Ave Mountain Jay Media LLC
2 Golf in Scotlan: A Travel-Planning Guide with Profiles of 60 Great Courses Allan McAllister Ferguson WF Enterprises Inc.
3 If You Go Joe Wise Western Reflections Publishing Co.
Overall Design
1 Ireland: Standing Stones to Stormont Tom Quinn Kumpf Devenish Press
2 Denver Men in the Kitchen Candis Kloverstrom Artistic Impact Publishing, LLC
3 I’m Already Home – Keeping your family close when you’re on TDY Elaine Gray Dumler Frankly Speaking
2003 Category Award Title Author 1 Author 2 Publisher
Biography/Autobiography
1 First Governor, First Lady Joyce B. Lohse Filter Press, LLC
2 Gilly: A Humble Crusader Howard Roberts Barbara Munson Two Pillars Press
3 Almost Independence Brent Lecheler NicAmmon Publishing
Business and Financial
1 Corporate Games Alan Hirschfeld Damon Zimmer Cool River Publishing
2 Surviving the 15-Second Resume Read Peggy O. Swager Hi-Caliber Books
3 Creating Authenticity Greg Giesen GGA, Inc.
Children’s
1 Worthwhile Taylor Kirkpatrick Chapman Press LLC
2 Never Eat Cabbage on Thursday Nancy Libbey Mills Pie in the Sky Publishing, LLC
3 Curious Catwalk John Gravdahl Propeller Press
Cookbooks
1 Quick Lunches & Brunches Cyndi Duncan Georgie Patrick C & G Publishing
2 Gluten-Free Celebrations Carol Fenster, Ph.D. Savory Palate
3 Gluten-Free 101 Carol Fenster, Ph.D. Savory Palate
Fiction
1 12 Miles to Paradise Ted Simendinger Airplane Reader Publishing
2 The Fish Joe Wise Western Reflections Publications
3 The Devil Made Me Do It Bob Burgener 1st Books Library
Historic Novel/Chronicle
1 Silverheels Tara Meixsell Western Reflections Publications
2 Remember Wake Teresa R. Funke 1st Books Library
3 Stained Glass Rose D.A. Brockett Western Reflections Publications
How To
1 The Art Of The Toast Steve Deyo Aventura Communications
2 Early American Toys and Games Charles Wm. Overstreet Western Reflections Publications
3 Stop Stabbing Yourself in the Back Judith Briles, Ph.D. Mile High Press Ltd.
Nonfiction Essay
1 Fire in the Sky The Durango Herald Durango Herald Small Press
2 Colorado Mining Stories Caroline Arlen Western Reflections Publications
3 Haunted Boulder Roz Brown Ann Alexander Leggett White Sand Lake Press
Personal Growth
1 Bipolar Disorder—Insights for Recovery Jane Mountain, M.D. Chapter One Press
2 Releasing the Inner Magician Deborah L. Sandella, Ph.D., R.N. The Inner Magician Series
3 Give it Up! Stop Smoking for Life Anne Mitchell Alyeska Press, LLC
Reference Books
1 Riches to Rust Eric Twitty Western Reflections Publications
2 A Taste of Castle Rock Candis Kloverstrom Artistic Impact Publishing, LLC
Spiritual & Inspirational
1 Living the Dream Melanie Mulhall Dragonheart Publishing, LLC
2 The Last Violet: Mourning My Mother Lois Tschetter Hjelmstad Mulberry Hill Press
3 What was God Thinking?! Daniel Raphael, Ph.D. NBH Co.
Travel & Recreation
1 How to Run Away from Home After 50 Anita S. Henehan Reflections Publishing Co.
2 Vietnam in the Absence of War Thomas G. Rampton Blacktail Enterprises
Overall Design
1 The Art of the Toast Steve Deyo Aventura Communications
2 Worthwhile Taylor Kirkpatrick Chapman Press, LLC
3 Corporate Games Alan Hirschfeld Damon Zimmer Cool River Publishing
2002 Category Award Title Author 1 Author 2 Publisher
Business & Financial
1 The Confidence Factor Judith Briles, Ph.D. Mile High Press
2 Living and Dying with Your IRA Susan Fedel Guild Publishing
Children’s Books
1 Cassandra’s Angel Gina Otto Illumination Arts Publishing Co.
2 Pigs Over Denver Kerry Lee MacLean On the Spot! Books
3 Beyond the Enchanted Bridge Andrew Oliver Adams-Pomeroy Press
Cookbooks
1 Special Diet Solutions Carol Fenster, Ph.D. Savory Palate, Inc.
2 Wheat-Free Recipes 2001 Carol Fenster, Ph.D. Savory Palate, Inc.
3 Quick Desserts Cyndi Duncan Georgie Patrick C & G Publishing, Inc.
Fiction
1 Down the Valley of the Shadow Mary Ramstetter C Lazy Three Press
2 Sweet Uncertainty Arthur Zapel Meriwether Publishing
3 In the Shadow of Dragons Kathleen Cunningham Guler Bardsong Press
How-To
1 Slumber Parties: What Do I Do? Wilhelminia Ripple Oakbrook Publishing House
2 Guide to Self-Publishing Janice Gidley
3 Six Figure Shoeing Doug Butler Doug Butler Enterprises, Inc.
Humor
1 Bob’s Little Red/White/Blue Book Bob Burgener
2 Bullies Behind the Wheel Joel Shorey Singleton Press
3 Critters, Fish & Other Troublemakers Ted Simendinger Airplane Reader Publishing
Non-Fiction
1 The View from the Folding Chairs Michala Miller Western Reflections Publishing Co.
2 Blown to Bits in Mine Eric Twitty Western Reflections Publishing Co.
3 High Country Cowboys Western Reflections Publishing Co.
Personal Growth
1 Wrong Feet First Arta D. Banks Lovegifts Publishing
2 Bounce Back Into Shape After Baby Caroline C. Creager Executive Physical Therapy, Inc.
3 Wake Up and Smell the Calories Patty Brittingham Fitweight
Reference
1 Fort Collins Highlights: The Last Fifty Years Nancy Hansford Indian Hills Bookworks
2 Faraway Places Catherine Blakemore Adams-Pomeroy Press
Spiritual & Inspirational
1 Who Am I and Why Am I Here? William Rosek
2 Diary of an Awakening Trey Cutler Inner Avenue Media
(tied) 3 Wrong Feet First Arta D. Banks Lovegifts Publishing
(tied) 3 The New Humanity Charol Messenger Messenger Literary Services
Travel & Recreation
1 Desolation and Gray Canyons River Guide Thomas G. Rampton Blacktail Enterprises
2 Take a Bike Glen Hanket CAK Publishing
(tied) 3 Urban Trails Glen Hanket CAK Publishing
(tied) 3 Cowboys, Cowgirls & Wide Open Spaces Jon Sheppard Jon Sheppard Photography
Over-All Design
(tied) 1 Slumber Parties Wilhelminia Ripple Oakbrook Publishing
(tied) 1 Confidence Factor Judith Briles, Ph.D. Mile High Press
2 Down the Valley of Shadow Mary Ramstetter C Lazy Three Press
3 Wrong Feet First Arta D. Banks Lovegifts Publishing
2001 Category Award Title Author 1 Author 2 Publisher
Business & Financial
1 How to Achieve Absolute Financial Freedom Joseph J. Janiczek Prosperity Press
2 Total Power of One in America Fred Holden Phoenix Enterprises
3 A Banker’s Insight on International Trade Roy Becker Roy Becker Seminars
Children’s Books
1 White Grizzly Mary Peace Finley Filter Press
2 The Quail’s Quest Janet Packard Janella Publishing
3 The Tale of Dog Giovanni John Gravdahl Propeller Press
Cookbooks
1 Quick Hors d’Oeuvres Cyndi Duncan C&G Publishing
2 Food Allergy Field Guide Theresa Willinham Savory Palate
Fiction
1 Crested Butte: A novel Marilyn Oden Western Reflections
2 San Juan Solution Ray Darouin Western Reflections
3 Hermes’ Viper Joseph McFadden Angus Publishing
How To
1 Playing Grandma’s Games Karen Arnold Western Reflections
2 Christmas Parties-What do I do? Wilhelminia Ripple Oakbrook Publishing
3 As the Golden Years Lose Their Hue Edmund J. Caffrey Baron Publishing
Nonfiction Essay
1 Historic Aspen in Rare Photos Christian. J. Buys Western Reflections
2 Crusaders for Wildlife Glen Hinshaw Western Reflections
3 The War Cradle Shirley Peck-Barnes The Vintage Press Works
Personal Growth
1 Smart Money Moves for Kids Judith Briles, Ph.D. Mile High
2 Conquer Fatigue in 30 Days Dr. Elizabeth Walker Vitality Doctor
3 Discover Your Soul Potential Kathy Hurley Theodore Donson WindWalker Press
Poetry
1 If You Listen Rosemary Trommer Eileen Benjamen-photos Western Reflections
2 Bonnie’s Poems Regena Seehausen Kaufman Print
3 Two Hearts Talking Harald H. Prommel C&G Publishing
Reference
1 The Essential Home Guide F. Dove C. Gredig Greydove Publishing
2 HIV/Aids Resources Sue Pattyn Guides for Living
Spiritual/Inspirational
1 Enlightened Through Darkness Kelly Hartmann Shining Light Press
1 Golden Wizdom and Beyond Ilene Kimsey Toto-ly Ozome
2 Beyond the Veil Joan Wheeler LaGrone Win Publishing
2 The Coctail Cart Edward Bear M&J Publishing
3 Two Hearts Talking Harald H. Prommel C&G Publishing
Travel/Recreation
1 4WD Adventures in Utah Peter Massey Jeanne Massey Swagman Publishing
2 Telluride-Landscapes Eileen Benjamin Montoya Publishing
Overall Design
1 4WD Adventures in Utah Peter Massey Jeanne Massey Swagman Publishing
2 How to Achieve Absolute Financial Freedom Joseph J. Janiczek Prosperity Press
3 Enlightnened Through Darkness Kelly Hartmann Shining Light Press
2000 Category Award Title Author 1 Author 2 Publisher
Business & Financial
1 Jump Start Your Book Sales Marilyn Ross Tom Ross Communication Creativity
2 Leadership Magic: Practical Tools for Creating Extraordinary Organizations Ben Valore-Caplan Woodworks Press
3 Risk Leadership: the Courage to Confront and Challenge Kris Binard Rocky Mountain Institute for Leadership Advancement
Children’s
1 Storytelling for the Fun of It Vivian Dubrovin Storycraft Publishing
2 Little Fox’s Secret: The Mystery of Bent’s Fort Doris Baker Filter Press
3 Erick’s Hungry Winter Lois Sando Coventry Press
Coffee Table
1 Illustrations of Historic Colorado P. David Smith Western Reflections Publishing Co.
2 Always Colorado Jon Sheppard Jon Sheppard Publishing Co.
Cookbooks
1 Quick Soups ‘n Salads Cyndi Duncan Georgie Patrick C&G Publishing
2 Special Diet Celebrations Carol Fenster Savory Palate
Fiction
1 In the Colorado Gold Fever Mountains P. David Smith Western Reflections Publishing Co.
2 Lightning in a Drought Year Michelle Reagan Winter Sun Press
3 In the Moro P. David Smith Western Reflections Publishing Co.
How To (Professional/Animal)
1 The Bartender’s Little Black Book Anita Whelche National Writer’s Press
2 Donkey Training Maury Willman Lucky Three Ranch
3 Opal Advanced Cutting and Setting Ann Butler Majestic Press, Inc.
How To (Recreation/Family)
1 Month-to-Month Gardening, Utah Kelli Dolecek Four Sisters Publishing
2 Colorado’s Indian Peaks Wilderness: a Guide to Trails and Lakes John E Heasley RAS Publishing
3 Month-to-Month Gardening, New Mexico Kelli Dolecek Four Sisters Publishing
Humor
1 Medicine at the Mines of Miami C. T. Collopy, M.D. Old Army Press
2 Lies, Legends, and Lore of the San Juans P. David Smith Western Reflections Publishing Co.
Nonfiction Essay
1 Separate Lives: The Story of Mary Rippon Sylvia Pettem Book Lode
2 Glenwood Springs: the History of a Rocky Mountain Resort P. David Smith Western Reflections Publishing Co.
3 John Gregory Country: Place Names and History of Ralston Buttes Quadrangle Mary Ramstetter C Lazy Three Press
Spiritual/Relationships
1 15 Seconds With God: Quick Devotions to Ponder All Day Cheryl Baumbach LGI Press
2 Courage: the Heart and Spirit of Every Woman Sandra Walston Bona Dea Publishing
3 Crossroads Choices: Confronting Chaos Michael Thrash Barbara Thrash Kekova Press
Overall Design
1 Month-to-Month Gardening, Utah Kelli Dolecek Four Sisters Publishing
2 15 Seconds With God: Quick Devotions to Ponder All Day Cheryl Baumbach LGI Press
3 Quick Soups ‘n Salads Cyndi Duncan Georgie Patrick C&G Publishing
1999 Category Award Title Author 1 Author 2 Publisher
Business and Financial
Gold Beyond “Hello” Jeannie Davis Now Hear This, Inc.
Silver Quit Your Job Often and Get Big Raises Gordon Miller QYJO Publishing
Bronze Secrets of Casino Marketing John Romero American Eagle Arts & Letters
Children’s
Gold Race to the Moonrise Sally Crum Western Reflections, Inc.
Silver Adventures with the Snow Snake David Forrest Snow Snake, Inc.
Bronze Leroy the Cowboy and His Magic Boot Teena Slatkin T J Publishing
Cookbooks or Humor
Gold Quick Mexican Cooking Cyndi Duncan Georgie Patrick C and G Publishing
Silver Washington State Bed and Breakfast Cookbook Carol Faino Doreen Hazledine Peppermint Press
Bronze E-Male, of Mouse and Men Jeff Chacon Anthony Reynoso Acumen House, LLC
Fiction
Gold The Day the EPA Went Down Lucian Wurhmwuhd Sage Creek Press
Silver Soul Song Elaine Markley Stella Bergamot Spirit Song Publishing LLC
Bronze Window to the Sun Lisa Whatley Whatley Publishing
How-To and Travel Guides
Gold Old Tools – New Eyes Bob Patten Stone Dagger Publications
(tied) Silver Valentine School Parties, What Do I Do? Wilhelminia Ripple Oakbrook Publishing House
(tied) Silver Free Vacations & Bargain Travel Adventures in the USA Evelyn Kaye Blue Panda Publications
Non-fiction Essay
Gold Rivers of Wind Gary Penley Filter Press
Silver Dr. Lois – Woman Surgeon of China Elinor Todd Christiansen, M.D. Alpenrose Press
Bronze Ida: Her Labor of Love Carol Crawford McManus Western Reflections, Inc.
Personal Growth
Gold If the Dragon Wins Build Another Castle M. Katharyn Meyers Sugarloag Publishers
Silver Marriage Plan Aggie Jordan Butte Publishing
Bronze From Debate to Dialogue Deborah L. Flick, M.D. Orchid Publications
Reference
Gold The Platinum & Palladium Buyer’s Guide Margaret Olson with Alison Matthews Westminster Publishing
Silver HIV/AIDS Resources Sue Pattyn Guides for Living
Photo Essay
Gold Spirit of the San Juans Kathleen Norris Cook Western Reflections, Inc.
Silver Petrified Wood Frank J. Daniels Western Colorado Publishing Co.
(tied) Bronze Someday in a Place Out West Jon Sheppard The Stevens Group
(tied) Bronze Historic Telluride in Rare Photographs Christian J. Buys Western Reflections, Inc.
Overall Design
Gold Spirit of the San Juans Kathleen Norris Cook Western Reflections, Inc.
Silver 4WD Adventures Colorado Peter Massey Jeannie Wilson Swagman Publishing, Inc.
Bronze Petrified Wood Frank J. Daniels Western Colorado Publishing Co.
1998 Category Award Title Author 1 Author 2 Publisher
Business and Financial
Gold Country Bound Marilyn Ross Tom Ross Upstart Publishing Co.
Silver Homeowner’s Associations, A Nightmare or a Dream Come True? Joni Greenwalt Cassie Publications, Inc.
Bronze Life-long Learning Through Vocational Education Lisa Whatley, Ph. D. Melvett Chambers
Children’s
Gold Fishes Swim When Going Far Deborah Wiley Lind Step Into Yourself Books
Silver Wolfstar Donna Chimera Wolfstar Press
Bronze Elizabeth – The Real Mother Goose Ruth Doty Howell Publishing Co.
Cookbooks
Gold Quick Crockery Cooking Cyndi Duncan Georgie Patrick C and G Publishing
Silver Special Diet Solutions Carol Fenster, Ph. D. Savory Palate, Inc.
Fiction
Gold Glen Canyon Steven Hannon Kokopelli Books
Silver Desire and Duty Ted Bader Marilyn Bader Revive Publishing
Bronze Aspen Embroidery Tresa Michelle Niccoli Wildflower Press
How To and Travel Guides
Gold Colorado Coffee Grounds Barbara Lynn Miller Chartered Grounds
Silver Mike’s Basic Guide to Cabling Mike Gorman Prairie Winds Communications, Inc.
Bronze Physical Golf Neil Wolkodoff Kick-Point Press
Non-fiction Essay
Gold Triumphant Spirit Nick del Calzo Triumphant Spirit Publishing
Silver Historic Leadville in Rare Photographs and Drawings Christian J. Buys Western Reflections, Inc.
Bronze I Never Knew That About Colorado Abbott Fay Western Reflections, Inc.
Personal Growth
Gold Look Like a Winner After 50 Jo Peddicord Golden Aspen Publishing
Silver Physical Golf Neil Wolkodoff Kick-Point Press
Bronze Endless Inspiration Sharon McClure Images in Words Publishing Co.
Reference
Gold Mushrooms of Colorado Vera Stuckey Westcliffe Publishing
Silver HIV/AIDS Resources Sue Pattyn Guides for Living
Overall Design
Gold Mushrooms of Colorado Vera Stuckey Westcliffe Publishing
Silver Glen Canyon Steven Hannon Kokopelli Books
Bronze Triumphant Spirit Nick del Calzo Triumphant Spirit Publishing