Christopher Awards

The motto of the Christopher Awards is "It's better to light one candle than to curse the darkness: Affirming the Highest Values of the Human Heart." The Christophers were founded in 1945 on the principle that one person could make a difference. They were founded by Father James Keller who wanted its members to emphasize what was good and positive. In 1949, the organization began saluting people in the entertainment and communications industry for work of "substance and quality."

Categories:
Christopher Leadership Awards
Christopher Life Achievement Award
James Keller Award
Books for Adults
Books for Young People
Feature Films
Television & Cable

Judging Process: Publishers, TV networks, and film directors are asked to submit titles and work that they believe to be award-worthy. Industry professionals and Christopher staff members make the final selections based on:

1. artistic and technical proficiency
2. significant degree of public acceptance
3. affirmation of the highest values of the human spirit

Christopher Awards 2000 - Present
Christopher Awards 1990 - 1999
Christopher Awards 1980 - 1989
Christopher Awards 1970 - 1979