Congratulations to all of our amazing nominees and winners in 2024!
Below are some of the best of the best!
* All entries from all three of our 2024 contests (300+ entries) were considered for this bonus contest
* This page contains Amazon Associate links
* NOTE: Due to an "Interest of Fairness" clause self-imposed by the Outstanding Creator Awards, each designated celebrity and/or Big Five publisher must share their winning placement with another deserving winner (resulting in a tie).
Best Publishers of 2024
2024 Publisher of the Year (Winner)
Saratoga Springs Publishing
Gallery Books
(A Division of Simon & Schuster)
Tied with:
Story Monsters LLC
2024 Publisher of the Year (1st Runner-Up)
Book Launchers
2024 Publisher of the Year (2nd Runner-Up)
Ballast Books
2024 Publisher of the Year (3rd Runner-Up)
Amsterdam Publishers
2024 Publisher of the Year (Winner)
Saratoga Springs Publishing
Gallery Books
(A Division of Simon & Schuster)
Tied with:
Story Monsters LLC
2024 Publisher of the Year (1st Runner-Up)
Book Launchers
2024 Publisher of the Year (2nd Runner-Up)
Ballast Books
2024 Publisher of the Year (3rd Runner-Up)
Amsterdam Publishers
Best Non-Fiction Books of 2024
2024 Non-Fiction Book of the Year (Winner)
“Elevate and Dominate” by Deion Sanders
Tied with:
“Leadership Anatomy” by Satpreet Singh
“Becky Lynch: THE MAN (Not Your Average Average Girl)” by Rebecca Quin
Tied with:
“Freeing Teresa” by Franke James
“Reality Check” by Mike Sorrentino
Tied with:
“The Lilacs I Once Knew” by Roni Rosenthal, Friddie Stoleru
2024 Non-Fiction Book of the Year (1st Runner-Up)
“Gunsmoke: An American Institution” by Ben Costello
“The BABY Book: Best Advice for Baby and You” by Karen Brewer
“Self-Promote & Succeed” by Julie Broad
2024 Non-Fiction Book of the Year (2nd Runner-Up)
“The Old Man and Me: Book 2” by R.C. Larlham
“From Purpose to Profit” by Erin Andrea Craske
“The Passionate Workforce” by Nicholas Capman
“Purposeful Performance” by Jonathan Stanley
2024 Non-Fiction Book of the Year (3rd Runner-Up)
“From Fired to Freedom” by Valentina Janek et al.
“Every Other Weekend” by Judge Anthony J. Mohr
“This is How We Heal from Painful Childhoods” by Ernest Ellender, PhD
“Looking for Legends” by Scott and Tarantino
Best Fiction Books of 2024
2024 Fiction Book of the Year (Winner)
“Sentience Hazard” by Alexandru Czimbor
“Perilous Journey” by Deependra Bhandari
“The Legend of the Extraordinary Writers” by Emiliano Forino Procacci
“Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Return (Issue #2)” by Amy Jo Johnson, Matt Hotson
Tied with:
“Son of the Doomsday Prophet” by Steven Byers
2024 Fiction Book of the Year (1st Runner-Up)
“The Noble Adventures of Beryl and Carol” by Jeremy Sherr
“Lost in Wonderland” by Jack Quill
“Fake Out” by Felicia Farber
“Lycan” by Dennis Robinson et al.
2024 Fiction Book of the Year (2nd Runner-Up)
“Deadly Game” by Sir Michael Caine
Tied with:
“The 5 Moons of Tiiana” by P.T. Harry
2024 Fiction Book of the Year (3rd Runner-Up)
“Academy Bound” by J.C. Mastro
“Tales Lost Among the Stars” by Emiliano Forino Procacci
“The Handler’s Gambit” by Ingrid Moon
“Codex Sohrakia” by K.M. Taylor
Best Children's Books of 2024
2024 Children's Book of the Year (Winner)
“Ellie’s Masterclass” by Melissa Kahl
“Cora’s Christmas Challenge” by Sally Kashner
“Piper’s Perfect Pick” by Peni Clark
“Yuki Star of the Sea” by Don Bluth
Tied with:
“Paddy Poopenhopper’s Magic Turds” by Heather S. Lonczak, PhD
2024 Children's Book of the Year (1st Runner-Up)
“Mom’s Magical Crown” by Lauren McClain
“The Gratitude Goggles” by Andrea Mendoza-Vasconez, PhD
“Poo Poo Bully” by Angeli Fitch
2024 Children's Book of the Year (2nd Runner-Up)
“Bentley Makes a Dump Cake” by Miki Taylor
“Hide and Seek Alphabet with American Animals” by Anna Finch
“Gator, Gator, Second Grader” by Conrad J. Storad
2024 Children's Book of the Year (3rd Runner-Up)
“Diary of a Service Dog” by McKenzie Catron-Pichan
“The Fox and the Election Fraud” by Tuula Pere, PhD
“Can We Get a Rhinoceros?” by Christian Kueng
2024 Rankings
Top 25 Ranked Children's Books of 2024
1. “Ellie’s Masterclass” by Melissa Kahl
1. “Cora’s Christmas Challenge” by Sally Kashner
1. “Piper’s Perfect Pick” by Peni Clark
1. “Yuki Star of the Sea” by Don Bluth
1. “Paddy Poopenhopper’s Magic Turds” by Heather S. Lonczak, PhD
2. “Mom’s Magical Crown” by Lauren McClain
2. “The Gratitude Goggles” by Andrea Mendoza-Vasconez, PhD
2. “Poo Poo Bully” by Angeli Fitch
3. “Bentley Makes a Dump Cake” by Miki Taylor
3. “Hide and Seek Alphabet with American Animals” by Anna Finch
3. “Gator, Gator, Second Grader” by Conrad J. Storad
4. “Diary of a Service Dog” by McKenzie Catron-Pichan
4. “The Fox and the Election Fraud” by Tuula Pere, PhD
4. “Can We Get a Rhinoceros?” by Christian Kueng
5. “Claw School” by Angeli Fitch
6. “The Fox’s New Channel” by Tuula Pere, PhD
7. “The Fox’s Palace” by Tuula Pere, PhD
8. “Ready Set Dance” by Once Upon a Dance
9. “Brunt and Eggbert” by Jeff Dorrill
10. “Colin Crab Finds a Treasure” by Tuula Pere, PhD
11. “Friends and Rivals” by Tuula Pere
12. “Colin the Crab Falls in Love” by Tuula Pere, PhD
13. “The Healer Cat” by Tuula Pere, PhD
14. “Hello, England!” by Ekaterina Otiko
15. “The Great Animal Escape” by Linda Harkey
15. "Diary of a Service Beast" by McKenzie Catron-Pichan
16. “Mount Tremper Has a Temper” by Karen Chapman & Thomas O’Grady
17. “A Bluebird’s Memories” Tuula Pere, PhD
18. “The Hummingbird and the Narwhal” by Annie Higbee
19. “Santa, Elves, and Magical Bells” by Julie Chapman
20. “Abbey’s Special Gift” by Diane Capogna
20. “Colorworld: The Adirondack Adventure” by Anthony Richichi
21. “Circus Dogs Roscoe and Rolly” by Tuula Pere, PhD
21. “The Power of Respect” by Ruth Maille
22. “Of Course, I Am Loved” by Tamesha Williams
23. “From the Farm to Our Table” by Sarah Rowe ("Valhalla")
23. “Nugget & Bandit’s First Winter” by Rachel Vogel
24. “Fenix and the Firework Fliers” by Once Upon a Dance
25. “Precious the Baby Dragon” by Dr. Dawn Menge
1. “Ellie’s Masterclass” by Melissa Kahl
1. “Cora’s Christmas Challenge” by Sally Kashner
1. “Piper’s Perfect Pick” by Peni Clark
1. “Yuki Star of the Sea” by Don Bluth
1. “Paddy Poopenhopper’s Magic Turds” by Heather S. Lonczak, PhD
2. “Mom’s Magical Crown” by Lauren McClain
2. “The Gratitude Goggles” by Andrea Mendoza-Vasconez, PhD
2. “Poo Poo Bully” by Angeli Fitch
3. “Bentley Makes a Dump Cake” by Miki Taylor
3. “Hide and Seek Alphabet with American Animals” by Anna Finch
3. “Gator, Gator, Second Grader” by Conrad J. Storad
4. “Diary of a Service Dog” by McKenzie Catron-Pichan
4. “The Fox and the Election Fraud” by Tuula Pere, PhD
4. “Can We Get a Rhinoceros?” by Christian Kueng
5. “Claw School” by Angeli Fitch
6. “The Fox’s New Channel” by Tuula Pere, PhD
7. “The Fox’s Palace” by Tuula Pere, PhD
8. “Ready Set Dance” by Once Upon a Dance
9. “Brunt and Eggbert” by Jeff Dorrill
10. “Colin Crab Finds a Treasure” by Tuula Pere, PhD
11. “Friends and Rivals” by Tuula Pere
12. “Colin the Crab Falls in Love” by Tuula Pere, PhD
13. “The Healer Cat” by Tuula Pere, PhD
14. “Hello, England!” by Ekaterina Otiko
15. “The Great Animal Escape” by Linda Harkey
15. "Diary of a Service Beast" by McKenzie Catron-Pichan
16. “Mount Tremper Has a Temper” by Karen Chapman & Thomas O’Grady
17. “A Bluebird’s Memories” Tuula Pere, PhD
18. “The Hummingbird and the Narwhal” by Annie Higbee
19. “Santa, Elves, and Magical Bells” by Julie Chapman
20. “Abbey’s Special Gift” by Diane Capogna
20. “Colorworld: The Adirondack Adventure” by Anthony Richichi
21. “Circus Dogs Roscoe and Rolly” by Tuula Pere, PhD
21. “The Power of Respect” by Ruth Maille
22. “Of Course, I Am Loved” by Tamesha Williams
23. “From the Farm to Our Table” by Sarah Rowe ("Valhalla")
23. “Nugget & Bandit’s First Winter” by Rachel Vogel
24. “Fenix and the Firework Fliers” by Once Upon a Dance
25. “Precious the Baby Dragon” by Dr. Dawn Menge
Top 25 Ranked Fiction Books of 2024
1. “Sentience Hazard” by Alexandru Czimbor
1. “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Return (Issue #2)” by Amy Jo Johnson, Matt Hotson
1. “Perilous Journey” by Deependra Bhandari
1. “The Legend of the Extraordinary Writers” by Emiliano Forino Procacci
1. “Son of the Doomsday Prophet” by Steven Byers
2. “The Noble Adventures of Beryl and Carol” by Jeremy Sherr
2. “Lost in Wonderland” by Jack Quill
2. “Fake Out” by Felicia Farber
2. “Lycan” by Dennis Robinson et al.
3. “Deadly Game” by Sir Michael Caine
3. “The 5 Moons of Tiiana” by P.T. Harry
4. “Academy Bound” by J.C. Mastro
4. “Tales Lost Among the Stars” by Emiliano Forino Procacci
4. “The Handler’s Gambit” by Ingrid Moon
4. “Codex Sohrakia” by K.M. Taylor
5. “Where Dark Things Grow” by Andrew Clark
6. “Playing with #Fire” by Micky O'Brady
7. “Kindred of the Unseen” by Micah Beardsley
8. “Tales of Witches and Wyverns” by S. Ramsey
9. “Dream Me Home” by Laurie Elizabeth Murphy
10. "Fragility of Light" by Heather S. Lonczak, PhD
11. “Ironborn” by Andrew Cavanagh
12. “Jar of Tears” by Kathleen Templeton
13. “The Well” by Barbara Hills
14. “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Return (Issue #4)” by Amy Jo Johnson, Matt Hotson
14. “Temple in the Sands: Memoirs of a Pharaoh” by Marjorie Vernelle
15. “The Queen of Fairy” by Marieke Lexmond
16. “The Pact” by Lisa Darcy
17. “Death or Volentus” by David V. Mammina
18. "Tough Trail Home" by Marie Watts
18. “Until the Stars Align” by Carolyn Summer Quinn
19. “Interview with Death” by V.K. Pasanen
20. “Roth” by Jonas Romano Weiss
21. “LOSERS” by K.E. Adamus
22. "To Outwit the Fate” by K.E. Adamus
23. “The Snow Goose and Other Tales” by Ellen Murphy
23. “2030” by J.P. Ozuna
24. “A Bargain with Darkness” by Peter Eliott
24. “Flight 316” by Maurita Burgett
25. “Cook’s Collection of Short Stories” by Alicia-Lorraine Cook
1. “Sentience Hazard” by Alexandru Czimbor
1. “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Return (Issue #2)” by Amy Jo Johnson, Matt Hotson
1. “Perilous Journey” by Deependra Bhandari
1. “The Legend of the Extraordinary Writers” by Emiliano Forino Procacci
1. “Son of the Doomsday Prophet” by Steven Byers
2. “The Noble Adventures of Beryl and Carol” by Jeremy Sherr
2. “Lost in Wonderland” by Jack Quill
2. “Fake Out” by Felicia Farber
2. “Lycan” by Dennis Robinson et al.
3. “Deadly Game” by Sir Michael Caine
3. “The 5 Moons of Tiiana” by P.T. Harry
4. “Academy Bound” by J.C. Mastro
4. “Tales Lost Among the Stars” by Emiliano Forino Procacci
4. “The Handler’s Gambit” by Ingrid Moon
4. “Codex Sohrakia” by K.M. Taylor
5. “Where Dark Things Grow” by Andrew Clark
6. “Playing with #Fire” by Micky O'Brady
7. “Kindred of the Unseen” by Micah Beardsley
8. “Tales of Witches and Wyverns” by S. Ramsey
9. “Dream Me Home” by Laurie Elizabeth Murphy
10. "Fragility of Light" by Heather S. Lonczak, PhD
11. “Ironborn” by Andrew Cavanagh
12. “Jar of Tears” by Kathleen Templeton
13. “The Well” by Barbara Hills
14. “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Return (Issue #4)” by Amy Jo Johnson, Matt Hotson
14. “Temple in the Sands: Memoirs of a Pharaoh” by Marjorie Vernelle
15. “The Queen of Fairy” by Marieke Lexmond
16. “The Pact” by Lisa Darcy
17. “Death or Volentus” by David V. Mammina
18. "Tough Trail Home" by Marie Watts
18. “Until the Stars Align” by Carolyn Summer Quinn
19. “Interview with Death” by V.K. Pasanen
20. “Roth” by Jonas Romano Weiss
21. “LOSERS” by K.E. Adamus
22. "To Outwit the Fate” by K.E. Adamus
23. “The Snow Goose and Other Tales” by Ellen Murphy
23. “2030” by J.P. Ozuna
24. “A Bargain with Darkness” by Peter Eliott
24. “Flight 316” by Maurita Burgett
25. “Cook’s Collection of Short Stories” by Alicia-Lorraine Cook
Top 25 Ranked Non-Fiction Books of 2024
1. “Elevate and Dominate” by Deion Sanders
1. “Becky Lynch: THE MAN (Not Your Average Average Girl)” by Rebecca Quin
1. “Reality Check” by Mike Sorrentino
1. “Leadership Anatomy” by Satpreet Singh
1. “Freeing Teresa” by Franke James
1. “The Lilacs I Once Knew” by Roni Rosenthal, Friddie Stoleru
2. “Gunsmoke: An American Institution” by Ben Costello
2. “The BABY Book: Best Advice for Baby and You” by Karen Brewer
2. “Self-Promote & Succeed” by Julie Broad
3. “The Old Man and Me: Book 2” by R.C. Larlham
3. “From Purpose to Profit” by Erin Andrea Craske
3. “The Passionate Workforce” by Nicholas Capman
3. “Purposeful Performance” by Jonathan Stanley
4. “From Fired to Freedom” by Valentina Janek et al.
4. “Every Other Weekend” by Judge Anthony J. Mohr
4. “This is How We Heal from Painful Childhoods” by Ernest Ellender, PhD
4. “Looking for Legends” by Scott and Tarantino
5. “Self-Publishing for New Authors” by Dale L. Roberts
6. “Escaping My Demons” by Joseph Fagarazzi
7. “What the Heal” by Dr. Tia Warrick
8. “The Time-Optimized Life” by David Buck & Rev. Dr. Susan Rose
9. “The Rise and Fall of the Sideshow Geek” by Nathan Wakefield
10. “Breaking the Cycle” by Kaytee Gillis, LCSW-BACS
11. “Tap Dancing on Everest” by Mimi Zieman, MD
12. “100 Livestreaming & Digital Media Predictions (Volume 4)” by Ross Brand et al.
13. “Hiring Veterans” by Lt. Col. Matthew Louis
14. “Are You Ready?” by Dr. Kimberly Harms
15. “Dear Liam & Noah: Letters from Daddy” by Sean Martin
16. “The Start of All Things Good” by Danielle Billetz-Reppert
17. “Deserts to Mountain Tops” by Jessica Buchanan et al.
17. "Becoming Fearless" by Dr. Benjamin Ritter
18. “Briefly Speaking” by Deborah Shames, David Booth
19. “LASTING Transformation” by Abby Rosen, PhD
20. “CONEtrolled” by Nava Israel, PhD
21. “The Sojourner’s Road Home” by Kelly Mack McCoy
22. “REAL Psychology” by Dr. Scott Flagg
22. “Gifted and Empowered” by Carole D. Monteiro
23. “Near the Danube Bridge” by Catherine Allen-Walters, Elisabeth Hartig Lentulo
23. “Journey to Wholeness” by Sarah Moon
24. “Dear Mental Health Virus” by O’Cyrus
24. "The Invisible Soul" by George Beasley
25. "Swerve: The Story of an Orphan Boy" by G.L. Franklyn
1. “Elevate and Dominate” by Deion Sanders
1. “Becky Lynch: THE MAN (Not Your Average Average Girl)” by Rebecca Quin
1. “Reality Check” by Mike Sorrentino
1. “Leadership Anatomy” by Satpreet Singh
1. “Freeing Teresa” by Franke James
1. “The Lilacs I Once Knew” by Roni Rosenthal, Friddie Stoleru
2. “Gunsmoke: An American Institution” by Ben Costello
2. “The BABY Book: Best Advice for Baby and You” by Karen Brewer
2. “Self-Promote & Succeed” by Julie Broad
3. “The Old Man and Me: Book 2” by R.C. Larlham
3. “From Purpose to Profit” by Erin Andrea Craske
3. “The Passionate Workforce” by Nicholas Capman
3. “Purposeful Performance” by Jonathan Stanley
4. “From Fired to Freedom” by Valentina Janek et al.
4. “Every Other Weekend” by Judge Anthony J. Mohr
4. “This is How We Heal from Painful Childhoods” by Ernest Ellender, PhD
4. “Looking for Legends” by Scott and Tarantino
5. “Self-Publishing for New Authors” by Dale L. Roberts
6. “Escaping My Demons” by Joseph Fagarazzi
7. “What the Heal” by Dr. Tia Warrick
8. “The Time-Optimized Life” by David Buck & Rev. Dr. Susan Rose
9. “The Rise and Fall of the Sideshow Geek” by Nathan Wakefield
10. “Breaking the Cycle” by Kaytee Gillis, LCSW-BACS
11. “Tap Dancing on Everest” by Mimi Zieman, MD
12. “100 Livestreaming & Digital Media Predictions (Volume 4)” by Ross Brand et al.
13. “Hiring Veterans” by Lt. Col. Matthew Louis
14. “Are You Ready?” by Dr. Kimberly Harms
15. “Dear Liam & Noah: Letters from Daddy” by Sean Martin
16. “The Start of All Things Good” by Danielle Billetz-Reppert
17. “Deserts to Mountain Tops” by Jessica Buchanan et al.
17. "Becoming Fearless" by Dr. Benjamin Ritter
18. “Briefly Speaking” by Deborah Shames, David Booth
19. “LASTING Transformation” by Abby Rosen, PhD
20. “CONEtrolled” by Nava Israel, PhD
21. “The Sojourner’s Road Home” by Kelly Mack McCoy
22. “REAL Psychology” by Dr. Scott Flagg
22. “Gifted and Empowered” by Carole D. Monteiro
23. “Near the Danube Bridge” by Catherine Allen-Walters, Elisabeth Hartig Lentulo
23. “Journey to Wholeness” by Sarah Moon
24. “Dear Mental Health Virus” by O’Cyrus
24. "The Invisible Soul" by George Beasley
25. "Swerve: The Story of an Orphan Boy" by G.L. Franklyn
Best Authors of 2024
1. Tuula Pere, PhD (2024 Author of the Year/Co)
* Tuula Pere officially becomes the first-ever 2x Author of the Year in Outstanding Creator Awards history!
1. Emiliano Forino Procacci (2024 Author of the Year/Co)
* First to be named an Ultimate Champion in two separate contests
2. Melissa Kahl (2024 Author of the Year 1st Runner-Up)
* First and only undisputed Ultimate Championship Belt winner
3. Alexandru Czimbor (2024 Author of the Year 2nd Runner-Up)
* 2024 Comeback Author of the Year; Wrote arguably the best fiction book of the year
4. Heather S. Lonczak, PhD (2024 Author of the Year 3rd Runner-Up)
5. David V. Mammina (2022 Author of the Year/Co)
6. K.M. Taylor
7. Angeli Fitch
8. Once Upon a Dance (Konora & Terrel Lefferts)
* Ranked in our "Top 10 Authors" list for the third year in a row!
9. K.E. Adamus
10. Carolyn Summer Quinn
Others receiving votes (Honorable Mentions): Conrad J. Storad, M.C. Ryder, W.A. Pepper, Dr. Tia Warrick, Jeremy Sherr, Sean Martin, Ross Brand
1. Tuula Pere, PhD (2024 Author of the Year/Co)
* Tuula Pere officially becomes the first-ever 2x Author of the Year in Outstanding Creator Awards history!
1. Emiliano Forino Procacci (2024 Author of the Year/Co)
* First to be named an Ultimate Champion in two separate contests
2. Melissa Kahl (2024 Author of the Year 1st Runner-Up)
* First and only undisputed Ultimate Championship Belt winner
3. Alexandru Czimbor (2024 Author of the Year 2nd Runner-Up)
* 2024 Comeback Author of the Year; Wrote arguably the best fiction book of the year
4. Heather S. Lonczak, PhD (2024 Author of the Year 3rd Runner-Up)
5. David V. Mammina (2022 Author of the Year/Co)
6. K.M. Taylor
7. Angeli Fitch
8. Once Upon a Dance (Konora & Terrel Lefferts)
* Ranked in our "Top 10 Authors" list for the third year in a row!
9. K.E. Adamus
10. Carolyn Summer Quinn
Others receiving votes (Honorable Mentions): Conrad J. Storad, M.C. Ryder, W.A. Pepper, Dr. Tia Warrick, Jeremy Sherr, Sean Martin, Ross Brand
Best Artists of 2024
1. Nico Leon (2024 Artist of the Year, Co)
1. Melissa Kahl (2024 Artist of the Year, Co)
1. Don Bluth (2024 Artist of the Year, Co)
2. Ramesh Ram (2024 Artist of the Year 1st Runner-Up)
3. Andrea Alemanno (2024 Artist of the Year 2nd Runner-Up, #10 in 2023)
4. Eunhye Shin (2024 Artist of the Year 3rd Runner-Up, 1st Runner-Up in 2023)
5. Anthony Richichi (2023 Artist of the Year, Co)
5. Penny Weber
6. Catty Flores (2023 Artist of the Year 2nd Runner-Up)
6. Andreea Balcan
7. Stella Maris
8. Roksolana Pachyshyn
9. Angeles Peinador
10. Klaudia Bezak
1. Nico Leon (2024 Artist of the Year, Co)
1. Melissa Kahl (2024 Artist of the Year, Co)
1. Don Bluth (2024 Artist of the Year, Co)
2. Ramesh Ram (2024 Artist of the Year 1st Runner-Up)
3. Andrea Alemanno (2024 Artist of the Year 2nd Runner-Up, #10 in 2023)
4. Eunhye Shin (2024 Artist of the Year 3rd Runner-Up, 1st Runner-Up in 2023)
5. Anthony Richichi (2023 Artist of the Year, Co)
5. Penny Weber
6. Catty Flores (2023 Artist of the Year 2nd Runner-Up)
6. Andreea Balcan
7. Stella Maris
8. Roksolana Pachyshyn
9. Angeles Peinador
10. Klaudia Bezak
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