The ECPA Pinnacle Award is presented in special recognition for an outstanding contribution by an author or book to the industry or society at large.

In 2019, ECPA presented Dr. Gary Chapman with the Pinnacle Award for the outstanding contribution and impact of The 5 Love Languages™ book collection, now numbering 10 titles. “Rarely does an author like Gary Chapman come along, one whose books impact marriages and families on a global scale,” said ECPA president Stan Jantz. “It is an honor to recognize the enormous influence of Dr. Chapman’s writing, coupled with the skill of Moody Publishers to publish the most bestselling books of their kind in the world.”

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In 2007, the first Pinnacle Award was presented to authors Tim LaHaye and Jerry Jenkins for the exceptional contribution of the Left Behind® series.

The 16-book series was published by Tyndale House Publishers and has topped multiple best-selling lists. As of 2016, the series has sold more than 80 million, making it one of the best-selling series of books in history.