Awards
Three awards at The Word Guild Canadian Christian Writing Awards, June, 2009:
- 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.
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"
