Enter the 2025 CAN Marketing Awards!

by Susan U. Neal RN, MBA, MHS @SusanNealYoga

Attention Christian authors! Are you ready to get noticed for your exceptional marketing efforts? The Christian Authors Network (CAN) Excellence in Marketing Awards are back for 2025, offering you a chance to amplify your reach, gain recognition, and take your author platform to new heights.

This prestigious award celebrates outstanding Christian author marketing. By entering, you’ll gain access to exclusive promotions and priceless publicity that can make a real difference in your career.

Why Enter the CAN Marketing Awards?

The benefits go beyond just winning. Here’s what you could gain:

• Media Exposure: Press releases announcing the winners will be shared with over 400 major Christian media outlets, including magazines, websites, and TV networks. This kind of exposure positions you as a respected voice in Christian media.
• Reach Thousands of Readers: Gain exposure to 15,000 Christian readers—a promotional email boost that’s simply priceless.
• Grand Prize Public Relations Package: The top winner will receive a public relations package from Jones Literary, valued at $1,997. This package includes media training, coaching, an editorial calendar, and more to set you up for continued success.
• Retailer and Blogger Announcements: Your book will be introduced to over 1,400 Christian retailers and 400 book review bloggers, generating interest, reviews, and sales.
• Social Media Boost: Winners will be highlighted in the CAN blog and Celebrate Lit’s Social Media Building Giveaway Share Promo.
• Award Recognition: Winners will receive an award trophy and be celebrated at The Blue Lake Christian Writers Conference on March 14, 2025—an excellent networking opportunity!
• Expert Feedback: Receive valuable insights from industry judges on your marketing campaign. Their advice can guide your future strategy and help you refine your approach to better connect with your audience.

Words from Past Winners

Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, author of Sacred Rest, shares: “It was a joy to be selected as the 2019 gold winner...The experience has allowed me to work with many authors and publishing houses to create book launches and PR marketing strategies to gain more media exposure for their works.” 

The CAN Marketing Awards have catapulted past winners into the spotlight, and this year, it could be your turn!

Who Can Enter?

The awards are open to all Christian authors, whether traditionally or independently published, in both fiction and nonfiction. Submit your most innovative and results-driven marketing campaign from 2024 under one of these categories:

• Online Marketing: Website, blogs, newsletters, social media campaigns
• Physical Media and Print Materials: Posters, postcards, flyers, direct mail
• Broadcasting and Events: Podcasts, videos, conferences, book signings, and tours

Our judges will be looking for strategic campaigns with measurable results. They want to see genuine human engagement, creativity, investment, and solid outcomes! Be sure to include analytics and any success metrics in your submission.

Ready to Amplify Your Platform?

Invest in this career-boosting opportunity. Don’t wait—submit your entry by December 1, 2024 for a chance to win this prestigious honor. Learn more about the guidelines and submit your entry at https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/marketing. Stand out from the crowd and let your message reach new horizons with the 2025 CAN Marketing Awards!

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Susan U. Neal, RN, MBA, MHS: Susan’s mission is to improve the health of the body of Christ. She has her RN and MBA degrees, as well as a master’s in health science. She is a CERTIFIED HEALTH AND WELLNESS COACHwith the American Association of Christian Counselors. She published five books, the Selah award winner 7 STEPS TO GET OFF SUGAR AND CARBOHYDRATES, CHRISTIAN STUDY GUIDE FOR 7 STEPS TO GET OFF SUGAR AND CARBOHYDRATES, HEALTHY LIVING JOURNAL, SCRIPTURE YOGAa #1 Amazon best-selling yoga book, and YOGA FOR BEGINNERSwhich ranked #3. She published two sets of Christian Yoga Card Decks and two Christian Yoga DVDs that are available at CHRISTINAYOGA.COM. Her digital product HOW TO PREVENT, IMPROVE, AND REVERSE ALZHEIMER’S AND DEMENTIA is a great resource. To learn more about Susan visit her website SUSANUNEAL.COM You can also connect with Susan on FACEBOOK, TWITTER, and INSTAGRAM.