Announcing the Ken & Bessie Adams Legacy Award for Content of the Year

We are thrilled to introduce the Legacy Award, a tribute to Ken & Bessie Adams, the pioneering founders of CLC International. This special award honours their enduring impact on the global Christian book industry and celebrates their unwavering belief in the power of Christian literature to shape lives, cultures, and faith.

Why the Legacy Award?
Ken and Bessie Adams, inspired by a vision to spread God’s word during World War II, opened their first Christian bookshop in 1941. From these humble beginnings, they laid the foundation for what is now an expansive network of CLC bookshops, publishing arms, and ministries. By the time of their passing in the mid-1980s, CLC had expanded its operations to over 30 countries. Today, CLC International operates in more than 45 countries—all dedicated to distributing Christian literature and resources. Their tireless commitment to Christian resources has provided spiritual nourishment to countless lives worldwide.

The Legacy Award for Content of the Year
This distinguished award celebrates an ACABA author whose content exemplifies spiritual depth, relevance, and the values championed by the Adamses—commitment to spreading the Gospel, a heart for service, and a passion for Christian literature. This award, presented annually, seeks to honour those who, like Ken and Bessie, spread faith through publishing, distributing, and promoting literature that uplifts and empowers in Christ’s name.

The Prize
The recipient of the Ken & Bessie Adams Legacy Award will receive a KSh 200,000 Republishing, Printing, and Distribution Contract, a unique opportunity to refine their book and bring it to a global audience, ensuring their message resonates far and wide.

May this award inspire future generations to continue the Adamses’ mission, spreading God’s word through Christian literature in honour of their remarkable legacy.