The International Impact Book Awards presented my latest book, Believing In Horses Out West, an award at their book awards gala in Phoenix, AZ this past weekend.

Nim Stant, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of the International Impact Book Awards said, “Being selected as a winner at the International Impact Book Awards is a testament to your exceptional talent, dedication, and creativity. Your work has truly made an impact, and it is our honor to celebrate this remarkable achievement with you.”

This award was personally significant to me not only due to the words “international impact” in the title, but also because it is likely the last awards contest I will be entering Believing In Horses Out West in. It’s been a fun run for the past three years, and I’m happy with the recognition we have achieved.

Since many of my blog readers have been part of my “team,” I wanted to share a wrap-up of awards for Believing In Horses Out West.

Winner, International Impact Book Awards – Pets and Animals

First Place, National Federation of Press Women’s National Communications Contest – Young Adult Book – Fiction

First Place, National Federation of Press Women’s At Large Communications Contest – Young Adult Book – Fiction

Gold Medal, Military Writers Society of America MWSA) – Young Adult

EQUUS Film and Arts Festival – Winner – Equine Fiction

Second Place, BookFest Book Awards – Animals

Finalist, The Authors’ Zone (TAZ) Book Awards

Finalist, The Wishing Shelf Book Awards

Thank you to the judges who have found to book worthy of these awards and to all those who have been along for the ride.