The Latter-day Saints in Publishing, Media, and the Arts awards programs began in 2016 with the Praiseworthy Awards contest. Since then, the Lifetime Achievement Awards and Spark Awards have been added.
Each awards program honors excellent creators and works in publishing, media, and the arts. LDSPMA extends these awards in order to empower and recognize talented creators and celebrate works that align with the standards and vision of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Praiseworthy Awards
The LDSPMA Praiseworthy Awards program recognizes works that are “of good report or praiseworthy” (Articles of Faith 1:13) in multiple categories across the fields of publishing, media, and the arts. Each year, the Praiseworthy Awards recognize works released during the previous year that are held up to a professional standard.
We understand that it takes a number of devoted professionals to create a high-quality product. So, unique to LDSPMA, awards are granted not only to the primary creator but also to the entire team involved in the publication (e.g., author, artist, editor, designer, composer, producer, actor, etc.). At least one member of that team must be a current member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Spark Awards
The LDSPMA Spark Awards program (previously called the Emerging Author Awards contest) recognizes the talent and potential in “emerging creators” within publishing, media, and the arts.
Lifetime Achievement Awards
The LDSPMA Lifetime Achievement Awards recognize outstanding Latter-day Saint individuals in three industries: publishing, media, and the arts. This award celebrates those who have, over their lifetime of a career, made outstanding contributions to the world through their industry. These recipients are known for promoting and personally exhibiting excellence in their craft. Additionally, those who receive this award have been an inspiration, mentor, and supporter for others.
LDSPMA Awards Gala
The LDSPMA Awards Gala is held annually alongside the annual LDSPMA conference to recognize the Lifetime Achievement recipients, Praiseworthy Award finalists and winners, and Spark Award winners. The gala includes a catered dinner, delightful musical entertainment, and unforgettable experiences celebrating exceptional creators and works.