Gold / Platinum / Diamond Book Awards
Recognizing outstanding sales achievement in the publication of quality Christian literature
Established in 1990, the Gold / Platinum Book Awards recognize the outstanding sales achievement in the publication of quality Christian literature. Eligibility for these awards is attained whenever a book or a book series achieves the designated sales level in all of its print formats. These sales levels are as follows:
In 2005, the Diamond Book Award was introduced for sales levels reaching the following milestones:
Diamond Award – presented when a book property sells 10 million copies. Double Diamond Award – presented when a book property sells 20 million copies.
The book publisher must apply to ECPA for the appropriate book award.
For recognition at the Spring Executive Leadership Summit, submit your online application by April 11.
Recognizing outstanding sales achievement in the publication of quality Christian literature
Established in 1990, the Gold / Platinum Book Awards recognize the outstanding sales achievement in the publication of quality Christian literature. Eligibility for these awards is attained whenever a book or a book series achieves the designated sales level in all of its print formats. These sales levels are as follows:
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| Gold Book Award presented when a book property sells 500,000 copies. |
Platinum Book Award presented when a book property sells 1,000,000 copies. |
In 2005, the Diamond Book Award was introduced for sales levels reaching the following milestones:
Diamond Award – presented when a book property sells 10 million copies. Double Diamond Award – presented when a book property sells 20 million copies.
The book publisher must apply to ECPA for the appropriate book award.
For recognition at the Spring Executive Leadership Summit, submit your online application by April 11.

