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Program of the Year
Book Cover of the Year
Book Content of the Year
Translation of the Year

Book Program of the Year 2025 (George Verwer)

The George Verwer Legacy Award for Program of the Year (Kes 50,000 Contract)

Named after George Verwer, the founder of Operation Mobilization and a champion for innovative ministry programs, this award acknowledges the ACABA program that most effectively inspires and transforms lives.

The reipient receives a Kes 50,000 Print-on-Demand (POD) Printing Contract, supporting the expansion and accessibility of program materials to further its mission.

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Book Cover of the Year 2025 (Kenneth N. Taylor)

The Kenneth N. Taylor Legacy Award for Book Cover of the Year (Kes 100,000 Contract)

In tribute to Ken Taylor, founder of Tyndale House Publishers and the creator of The Living Bible, this award honours excellence in book cover design—a crucial element that draws readers to explore the book’s message.

The recipient receives Kes 100,000 Republishing and Printing Contract to enhance both the content and its visual presentation, showcasing their work in a polished, compelling format.

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The Kenneth N. Taylor Legacy Award Story - ACABA 2025

What happens when one father at a kitchen table decides that God’s Word must be understood, not merely admired? A global ministry is born.

NEW VIDEO RELEASE: The Kenneth N. Taylor Legacy Award Story at African Christian Authors Book Award (ACABA) By CLC Kenya Narrated by Oracles on Paper by Gabriella Omukhango

In this short film, travel from a lively home of ten children to a crowded commuter train in Wheaton-Chicago… to the moment a simple family project became The Living Bible, touching millions across the world.

Discover why ACABA by CLC Kenya, in partnership with CLC Ministries USA and Tyndale House Publishers Ministries, honours this legacy through the Kenneth N. Taylor Legacy Award for Book Cover of the Year—celebrating design as ministry and excellence as stewardship. Step into the story of a family’s obedience, vision, and impact across generations.

We hope you are inspired to continue in your God-given assignment as we are.

👉 Watch the full video and meet this year’s awardees at: www.africanauthors.net/overall-awards

Congratulations to #ACABA2025 Book Cover Awardees:
1. Magdalene Nasimiyu – Until My Last Breath: An Abandoned Devotion
1. Monica Mueni – Wind of Change: My Experience After Salvation
1. Teteyian Nangurai – Unbroken: Smiling Beyond the Pain

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Book Content of the Year 2025 (Ken & Bessie Adams)

The Ken and Bessie Adams Legacy Award for Content of the Year (Kes 200,000 Contract)

Named after Ken and Bessie Adams, founders of CLC International, whose work laid the foundation for accessible Christian literature worldwide, this award celebrates the ACABA author whose content reflects spiritual depth and relevance.

The recipient will receive a Kes 200,000 Republishing, Printing, and Distribution Contract to refine their book and bring it to a global audience, ensuring their message resonates far and wide.

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The Ken & Bessie Adams Legacy Award Story - ACABA 2025

This short film traces the extraordinary journey of Ken & Bessie Adams, whose quiet faith turned Christian books into carriers of the Gospel across continents—now flourishing through African voices.

In the middle of World War II—when the world was shaking and hope felt fragile—God planted a seed in a small upstairs bookshop in England. That seed became CLC. And that obedience still speaks today.

The Ken & Bessie Adams Legacy Award for Content of the Year honours authors whose writing is more than creativity—it is stewardship, discipleship, and transformation.

From wartime England to the heart of Africa, the light is still shining.

We hope you are inspired to continue in your God-given assignment as we are!

Watch the full video and meet the ACABA 2025 awardees:
www.africanauthors.net/overall-awards

Congratulations to #ACABA2025 Book Content Awardees:
1. Rev. Patrick Maweu Makewa-True Love Waits, Kenya

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Translation of the Year 2025 (CLC International)

Global Publisher’s Pick Award for Translation of the Year (Kes 350,000 Contract)

Sponsored by the CLC Global Family, this prestigious award recognises an ACABA author whose work demonstrates:

Relevance to a foreign-language audience
Message alignment with the publisher’s vision
Potential for impact in the global market

The recipient of this award receives a translation contract worth Kes 350,000 (or more), enabling their book to be translated into a foreign language and made available to a global audience. This ensures their message transcends borders, reaching and inspiring readers worldwide.

Participating Publishers

CLC Italy
CLC Colombia
CLC South Korea
CLC France

Legacy Awards Sponsored by CLC USA & Tyndale House Ministries for ACABA Authors

CLC Kenya is honoured to introduce three prestigious Legacy Awards for ACABA authors, sponsored by CLC USA and Tyndale House Ministries, USA. Each legacy award is named in tribute to visionary figures who have left an enduring impact on Christian publishing and ministry. These awards come with valuable contracts to support content refinement, republishing, and global distribution, amplifying the reach of these exceptional works.