Awards

Three awards at The Word Guild Canadian Christian Writing Awards, June, 2010: 

• Best inspirational/devotional article – "The Diamond Ring," published in Hot Apple Cider.
• Best general readership article – "The Diamond Ring," published in Hot Apple Cider.
• Award of Merit for inspirational/devotional article – "My Letter to the Editor," published in Hot Apple Cider.

Two articles N. J. edited for Hot Apple Cider also received awards:.

• Article—Personal Experience – Winner: Angelina Fast-Vlaar for “It Was Then That I Carried You” (Hot Apple Cider Anthology)
• Article—Profile/Human Interest, Award of Merit: Eleanor Shepherd for “Living Outside Our Comfort Zones” (Hot Apple Cider Anthology)

Glitter of Diamonds was a finalist for The Word Guild Mystery/Suspense Award, June, 2008

A profile of author Mark Buchanan, published in Maranatha News, was short-listed for a TWG award,.April, 2006

A plaque and certificate from the York Region Police and Read For Life for my book, In Time of Trouble, and its positive message for teens, Mar. 15, 2006

Leading Women Award for Communications and Media, Mar. 4, 2006

Five awards at The Word Guild Canadian Christian Writing Awards, June 17, 2005: 

• Best Mystery Novel – Shaded Light
• Best Young Adult Novel – More Than Friends
• Best Independently Published Novel or Poetry – Shaded Light and More Than Friends tied!
• Best Regular Column – "The Inside Story" which appeared in ChristianWeek

Award of Merit from Canadian Church Press in 2004 for "Why We're Reading Christian Fiction" in Faith Today

Judge's Choice in the Toronto Star's Short Story contest, 1991 for "One Last Ride on the Via Rail"