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The Hearten Book Awards recognize emerging new talent and outstanding works in the genre of Uplifting & Inspiring Non-Fiction and Memoir. The Hearten Book  Awards is a genre division of Chanticleer International Book Awards and Novel Competitions (CIBAs).

Chanticleer International Book Awards is looking for the best books featuring true stories about adventures, life events, unique experiences, travel, personal journeys, global enlightenment, and more. We will put books about true and inspiring stories to the test and choose the best among them. See our full list of Non-Fiction Divisions here. 

These titles have moved forward in the judging rounds from all 2022 Hearten Non-Fiction Short List to the 2022 Hearten Book Awards SEMI-FINALISTS. Entries below are now in competition for 2022 Hearten Finalists. Finalists will be selected from the Semi-Finalists. All FINALISTS will be announced and recognized at the Chanticleer Authors Conference (CAC23).

The First Place Category Winners, along with the CIBA Division Grand Prize winners, will be selected from the 25 CIBA divisions’ Finalists.

We will announce the 1st Place Category winners and Grand Prize Division Winners at the CIBAs Banquet and Ceremony on Saturday, April 29th, 2023 at the luxurious Hotel Bellwether in Bellingham, Wash. sponsored by the 2023 Chanticleer Authors Conference

These titles are in the running for the Finalists of the 2022 Hearten Book Awards novel competition for Uplifting and Inspirational Non-Fiction!

Join us in cheering on the following Semi-Finalist authors and their works in the 2022 CIBAs.

  • Kerrin Margiano – Enjoy the Gift of Childhood
  • Ed Norwood – Be a Giant Killer: Overcoming Your Everyday Goliaths
  • Mitzi Perdue – Mark Victor Hansen, RELENTLESS
  • Megan Whitmer – Mom Life Versus the Everyday Apocalypse
  • Laura Whitfield – Untethered: Faith, Failure, and Finding Solid Ground
  • Ann E Feldman – Building Communities of Trust: Creative Work for Social Change
  • Randi Benator – Awaken to Your Calling: A Guide to Discovering Your Career Path and Life Direction
  • Beverly J. Armento – Seeing Eye Girl: A Memoir of Madness, Resilience, and Hope
  • C.J. Hudson – Destiny Lives on Fairhaven Street
  • Kim Fairley – Swimming for My Life
  • Mark Berridge – A Fraction Stronger
  • Kyomi O’Connor – A Sky of Infinite Blue- A Japanese Immigrant’s Search for Home and Self
  • Mohan Ranga Rao – Inner Trek – Trek Himalayan
  • Roselle Madrone – The Open Book: A Family Memoir of Adventure, Trauma, and Resilience
  • Jocelyn Jones – Artist: Awakening the Spirit Within
  • Benjamin Plumb – The Satisfied Introvert: A Memoir About Finding Safety in an Extroverted World
  • Mike Coleman – The Way from Me to Us

Chanticleer Int'l Book Awards Semi-Finalist Badge with Blue Laurels

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Good luck to all as your works move on the next rounds of judging.

The Grand Prize Winner for the 2021 HEARTEN Awards is
Diane Trull & Meredith Wargo for
DAWGS: A True Story of Lost Animals and the Kids Who Rescued Them

Cover of DAWGS, the 2021 Grand Prize Winner for the Hearten Awards

Blue and Gold Grand Prize Badge for the 2021 Hearten Awards, won by DAWGs

Click here to see the 2021 Hearten Book Award Winners for Uplifting Non-Fiction

We are now accepting submissions into the 2023 Hearten Book Awards for Uplifting and Inspiring Non-Fiction & Memoir. The 2023 CIBA winners will be announced at CAC24. 

Please click here for more information.

See our Full List of Non-Fiction Divisions here!

Winners will be announced at the 2022 CIBA Awards Ceremony, sponsored by the 2023 Chanticleer Authors Conference April 27-30, 2023! Register Today!

Seating is Limited. The esteemed WRITER Magazine (founded in 1887)  has repeatedly recognized the Chanticleer Authors Conference as one of the best conferences to attend and participate in for North America.

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A Collage of Speakers and Blue Ribbon Winners for CAC23