2026
Awards & Recognition
Ascension has graciously accepted the following awards for excellence in Catholic publishing, education, and video.
2026
Silver Telly Winner: "Foundations of Faith: A Journey Through the Catechism of the Catholic Church"
2026
Silver Telly Winner: "Foundations of Faith: A Journey Through the Catechism of the Catholic Church"
2026
Silver Telly Winner: “We Ranked Every Major U.S. Cathedral”
2026
Silver Telly Winner: “Life Everlasting: Heaven, Hell, Death, and Judgement”
2026
Silver Telly Winner: "How to Go to Confession (COMPLETE Step-by-Step Catholic Guide)"
2026
Silver Telly Winner: "How to Go to Confession (COMPLETE Step-by-Step Catholic Guide)"
2026
Silver Telly Winner: “Bible Timeline: The Story of Salvation”
2026
Silver Telly Winner: “Bible Timeline: The Story of Salvation”
![Excellence in Publishing Awards- Resources for Ministry [2nd]: “The Great Adventure Catholic Bible, Second Edition, Premium”](http://ascensionpress.com/cdn/shop/files/acp-tangerine-logo-1000x360-1_31e2a88b-42fd-48ba-902e-3c5c068e3660.png?v=1781124765&width=600){kind=logo}
2026
Excellence in Publishing Awards- Resources for Ministry [2nd]: “The Great Adventure Catholic Bible, Second Edition, Premium”
2026
Excellence in Publishing Awards- Prayer: General [3rd]: “Pocket Guide to Overcoming the Seven Deadly Sins”
2026
Excellence in Publishing Awards- Music: Liturgical Music Resource [3rd]: “The Abbey Psalms and Canticles”
2026
Excellence in Publishing Awards- Inspirational [2nd]: “She Loved: Resting in the Beauty of Motherhood”
2026
Excellence in Publishing Awards- Inspirational [1st]: “Pocket Guide to the Works of Mercy”
2026
Excellence in Publishing Awards- General Interest [2nd]: “Dilexit Nos, ‘He Loved Us’”
2026
Excellence in Publishing Awards- Children's Books: Picture Books [3rd]: “Saints Come in All Shapes and Sizes”
2026
Excellence in Publishing Awards- Children's Books: Picture Books [2nd]: “My First Interactive Rosary Book”
![CMA Media Awards – Best Video – Explainer: Radio, Television Stations and Film Companies [2nd Place]: How to Go to Confession (COMPLETE Step-by-Step Catholic Guide)](http://ascensionpress.com/cdn/shop/files/CMA_Award_Seal_2026.png?v=1782322341&width=600)
2026
CMA Media Awards – Best Video – Explainer: Radio, Television Stations and Film Companies [2nd Place]: How to Go to Confession (COMPLETE Step-by-Step Catholic Guide)
2026
CMA Media Awards – Best Use of Social Media for Breaking News [1st Place]: Prayers, Posts, and White Smoke: Ascension’s Social Media Journey with Pope Leo XIV
![CMA Book Awards – Scripture – Series [First Place]: A Catholic Guide to the New Testament](http://ascensionpress.com/cdn/shop/files/CMA_2026_Book_Award_Gold.png?v=1782322516&width=600)
2026
CMA Book Awards – Scripture – Series [First Place]: A Catholic Guide to the New Testament
![CMA Book Awards – Scripture – Popular Studies [Third Place]: The Bible Timeline: The Story of Salvation](http://ascensionpress.com/cdn/shop/files/CMA_2026_Book_Award_Bronze.png?v=1782322516&width=600)
2026
CMA Book Awards – Scripture – Popular Studies [Third Place]: The Bible Timeline: The Story of Salvation
![CMA Book Awards – Reference/Academic Studies [Honorable Mention]: Holy Bible – The Great Adventure Catholic Bible (Limited Edition)](http://ascensionpress.com/cdn/shop/files/awardimages_4c2d4ef4-4fce-47cb-bea4-1b30a76cc991.png?v=1782322516&width=600)
2026
CMA Book Awards – Reference/Academic Studies [Honorable Mention]: Holy Bible – The Great Adventure Catholic Bible (Limited Edition)
2026
CMA Book Awards – Pope Leo XIV [First Place]: When the White Smoke Clears: A Guide to Pope Leo XIV’s Early Days
2026
CMA Book Awards – Pastoral Ministry – Catechetical [Honorable Mention]: The Bible Timeline: The Story of Salvation
2026
CMA Book Awards – Pastoral Ministry – Catechetical [Honorable Mention]: Foundations of Faith: A Journey Through the Catechism of the Catholic Church
2026
CMA Book Awards – Pastoral Ministry – Catechetical [3rd Place]: Life Everlasting: Heaven, Hell, Death and Judgement
2026
CMA Book Awards – Modern Exploration of the Catholic Faith [Third Place]: The Bible Timeline: The Story of Salvation
![CMA Book Awards – Modern Exploration of the Catholic Faith [Second Place]: Catholicism: A Journey to the Heart of the Faith](http://ascensionpress.com/cdn/shop/files/CMA_2026_Book_Award_Silver.png?v=1782322516&width=600)
2026
CMA Book Awards – Modern Exploration of the Catholic Faith [Second Place]: Catholicism: A Journey to the Heart of the Faith
2026
CMA Book Awards – Modern Exploration of the Catholic Faith [Honorable Mention]: Foundations of Faith: A Journey Through the Catechism of the Catholic Church
2026
CMA Book Awards – Modern Exploration of the Catholic Faith [First Place]: Life Everlasting: Heaven, Hell, Death and Judgement
2026
CMA Book Awards – Mariology [Second Place]: The Way of the Rosary: A Journey with Mary Through Scripture, Liturgy, and Life
2026
CMA Book Awards – Liturgy and Worship [2nd Place]: The Abbey Psalms and Canticles
2026
CMA Book Awards – Front Cover Artwork [Third Place]: Waiting Well: Advent with Fr. Mike Schmitz, Journal
2026
CMA Book Awards – Family Life [Second Place]: She Loved: Resting in the Beauty of Motherhood
2026
CMA Book Awards – Edited Collections – Classic Authors [Third Place]: The Imitation of Christ (Catholic Classics)
2026
CMA Book Awards – Edited Collections – Classic Authors [First Place]: Saints of the First Monasteries (Catholic Classics)
2026
CMA Book Awards – Design and Production [Honorable Mention]: Holy Bible — The Great Adventure Catholic Bible (Limited Edition)
2026
CMA Book Awards – Backlist Beauty [Honorable Mention]:Eight Promises of God: Discovering Hope Through the Beatitudes
2026
CMA Book Awards – Anthology [First Place]: She Loved: Resting in the Beauty of Motherhood
2026
Bronze Telly Winner: “Answering the Internet's Top Questions About Heaven, Hell, Death & Purgatory”
2026
Bronze Telly Winner: "How to Go to Confession (COMPLETE Step-by-Step Catholic Guide)"
2025
Silver Telly Winner: "The Bible in 10 Minutes (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)"
2025
Silver Telly Winner: "The Bible in 10 Minutes (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)"
2025
Silver Telly Winner: "Thank You. All 1 Million of You." [Ascension Presents]
2025
Silver Telly Winner: "Envision: Theology of the Body for Middle School" - Religion & Spirituality
2025
Silver Telly Winner: "Envision: Theology of the Body for Middle School" - Education & Training
2025
Silver Telly Winner: "Ascension Brand Anthem"
2025
Silver Telly Winner: "Ascension Brand Anthem"
2025
Great Place to Work – Certified: Nov 2024- Nov 2025
![Excellence in Publishing Awards – Teens [2nd]: Biblical Heroes: Stories of Faith and Courage](http://ascensionpress.com/cdn/shop/files/award2nd-place.png?v=1752521902&width=600)
2025
Excellence in Publishing Awards – Teens [2nd]: Biblical Heroes: Stories of Faith and Courage
![Excellence in Publishing Awards – Teens [1st]: Envision: Theology of the Body for Middle School](http://ascensionpress.com/cdn/shop/files/award1st-place.png?v=1752521902&width=600)
2025
Excellence in Publishing Awards – Teens [1st]: Envision: Theology of the Body for Middle School
![Excellence in Publishing Awards – Seasonal Prayer Resources [3rd]: Rejoice and Be Glad, a Journey Through Christmas with the Holy Family](http://ascensionpress.com/cdn/shop/files/award3rd-place.png?v=1752521901&width=600)
2025
Excellence in Publishing Awards – Seasonal Prayer Resources [3rd]: Rejoice and Be Glad, a Journey Through Christmas with the Holy Family
2025
Excellence in Publishing Awards – Scripture [1st]: Encounter: The Bible Timeline for Middle School
![Excellence in Publishing Awards – Prayer (Seasonal Resources) [Finalist]: "The Ascension Lenten Companion, Year B"](http://ascensionpress.com/cdn/shop/files/awardfinalist.png?v=1752521900&width=600)
2025
Excellence in Publishing Awards – Prayer (Seasonal Resources) [Finalist]: "The Ascension Lenten Companion, Year B"
2025
Excellence in Publishing Awards – Prayer [3rd]: The Father: 30 Meditations to Draw You Into the Heart of God
2025
Excellence in Publishing Awards – Biography [Finalist]: "Story of a Soul"
2025
Excellence in Publishing Awards – Biography [2nd]: Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux
2025
Excellence in Publishing Awards – Spanish [Finalist]: " ¡Alégrate! Una peregrinación de Adviento al corazón de la Escritura, Año C"
2025
Excellence in Publishing Awards – Spanish [Finalist]: "¡Alégrate, llena de gracia! Un viaje por la Navidad con la Sagrada Familia"
2025
Excellence in Publishing Awards – Scripture (General) [Finalist]: "Encounter: The Bible Timeline for Middle School"
2025
Excellence in Publishing Awards – Resources for Liturgy [Finalist]: "Growing Through the Motions (Sunday Homilies with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
2025
Excellence in Publishing Awards – Prayer (Seasonal Resources) [Finalist]: "Rejoice and Be Glad, a Journey Through Christmas with the Holy Family"
2025
Excellence in Publishing Awards – Prayer (Seasonal Resources) [Finalist]: "Rejoice! An Advent Pilgrimage into the Heart of Scripture: Year C"
2025
Excellence in Publishing Awards – Prayer (General) [Finalist]: "The Father"
2025
Excellence in Publishing Awards – Children's Books (Teens) [Finalist]: "Theology of His Body / Theology of Her Body"
2025
Excellence in Publishing Awards – Children's Books (Teens) [Finalist]: "Envision: Theology of the Body for Middle School"
2025
Excellence in Publishing Awards – Children's Books (Teens) [Finalist]: "Encounter: The Bible Timeline for Middle School"
2025
Excellence in Publishing Awards – Children's Books (Teens) [Finalist]: "Biblical Heroes"
![CMA Book Awards – Young Adult Books [2nd Place]: Biblical Heroes: Stories of Faith and Courage](http://ascensionpress.com/cdn/shop/files/awardcma_award_seals_2025_book_award_silver_720-2.png?v=1752521902&width=600)
2025
CMA Book Awards – Young Adult Books [2nd Place]: Biblical Heroes: Stories of Faith and Courage
2025
CMA Book Awards – Spirituality-Classical [2nd Place]: Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux
![CMA Book Awards – Scripture [Hon. Mention]: Walking With God: A Journey Through the Bible, Revised Edition](http://ascensionpress.com/cdn/shop/files/awardimages.png?v=1752521902&width=600)
2025
CMA Book Awards – Scripture [Hon. Mention]: Walking With God: A Journey Through the Bible, Revised Edition
![CMA Book Awards – Religious Book Series [3rd Place]: Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux](http://ascensionpress.com/cdn/shop/files/awardcma_award_seals_2025_book_award_bronze_720.png?v=1752521901&width=600)
2025
CMA Book Awards – Religious Book Series [3rd Place]: Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux
2025
CMA Book Awards – Pastoral Ministry (Youth) [2nd Place]: Theology of His Body / Theology of Her Body, Revised Edition
![CMA Book Awards – Pastoral Ministry (Youth) [1st Place]: Envision: Theology of the Body for Middle School](http://ascensionpress.com/cdn/shop/files/cma_award_seals_2025_book_award_gold-1_1.png?v=1756122897&width=600)
2025
CMA Book Awards – Pastoral Ministry (Youth) [1st Place]: Envision: Theology of the Body for Middle School
2025
CMA Book Awards – Pastoral Ministry [3rd Place]: I'm Not Being Fed: Discovering the Food that Satisfies the Soul, 2nd Edition
2025
CMA Book Awards – First Time Author [Hon. Mention]: Whispers of Mary: What Twelve Old Testament Women Teach Us About Mary
2025
CMA Book Awards – Faith Formation [3rd Place]: Luke: The Story of Salvation Fulfilled, Starter Pack
2025
CMA Book Awards – Children's Books (Non-Reader) [3rd Place]: A Place for Me in God's Family Tree
![CMA Book Awards – Children's Books (Non-Reader) [1st Place]: My First Interactive Bible](http://ascensionpress.com/cdn/shop/files/awardcma_award_seals_2025_book_award_gold-1.png?v=1752521900&width=600)
2025
CMA Book Awards – Children's Books (Non-Reader) [1st Place]: My First Interactive Bible
2025
CMA Book Awards – Children's Books [3rd Place]: The Day God's Helper Came
2025
Bronze Telly Winner: "The Bible in 10 Minutes (feat. Fr. Mike Schmitz)"
2024
w3 Awards – Gold Winner: "Sundays with Ascension"
2024
Silver Telly Winner: "Encounter: The Bible Timeline for Middle School"
![iHeartPodcasat Awards: Spirituality & Religion [Nominee]: "The Bible in a Year" Podcast](http://ascensionpress.com/cdn/shop/files/award1200x1200_MICROSITE-LOGO-1-1-1024x1024.png?v=1752521901&width=600){kind=logo}
2024
iHeartPodcasat Awards: Spirituality & Religion [Nominee]: "The Bible in a Year" Podcast
2024
Great Place to Work – Certified: Nov 2023-Nov 2024
2024
Gold Telly Winner: "The Sisters of Life Answer the Internet's Top Questions About Nuns"
![Fortune: 2024 Best Small Workplaces for Women [#26]](http://ascensionpress.com/cdn/shop/files/awardFortune-Best-Small-Workplaces-for-Women-819x1024.png?v=1752521901&width=600)
2024
Fortune: 2024 Best Small Workplaces for Women [#26]
![Fortune: 2024 Best Small Workplaces for Millennials [#64]](http://ascensionpress.com/cdn/shop/files/awardFortune-Best-Small-Workplaces-for-Millennials-Graphic-819x1024.png?v=1752521902&width=600)
2024
Fortune: 2024 Best Small Workplaces for Millennials [#64]
![Fortune: 2024 Best Small Workplaces [#8]](http://ascensionpress.com/cdn/shop/files/awardFortune-Best-Small-Workplaces-Social-Graphic-819x1024.png?v=1752521902&width=600)
2024
Fortune: 2024 Best Small Workplaces [#8]
![Excellence in Publishing Awards – Young Readers (Ages 7-11) [Finalist]: "A Miracle for Micah"](http://ascensionpress.com/cdn/shop/files/awardacp-tangerine-logo-1000x360-2.png?v=1752521901&width=600){kind=logo}
2024
Excellence in Publishing Awards – Young Readers (Ages 7-11) [Finalist]: "A Miracle for Micah"
![Excellence in Publishing Awards – Young Readers (Ages 7-11) [3rd]: "Jesus + Me: Talking with My Greatest Friend"](http://ascensionpress.com/cdn/shop/files/awardacp-Excellence-Award-3rd-tangerine.png?v=1752521902&width=600)
2024
Excellence in Publishing Awards – Young Readers (Ages 7-11) [3rd]: "Jesus + Me: Talking with My Greatest Friend"
2024
Excellence in Publishing Awards – Spirituality [Finalist]: "The Ascension Lenten Companion, Year A"
![Excellence in Publishing Awards – Spirituality [Finalist]: "Ordinary Time" and "What's Next?"](http://ascensionpress.com/cdn/shop/files/awardacp-tangerine-logo-1000x360-1.png?v=1752521901&width=600){kind=logo}
2024
Excellence in Publishing Awards – Spirituality [Finalist]: "Ordinary Time" and "What's Next?"
2024
Excellence in Publishing Awards – Resources for Ministry [Finalist]: "Renewed: Your Journey to First Reconciliation"
![Excellence in Publishing Awards – Resources for Ministry [2nd]: "Received: Your Journey to First Holy Communion"](http://ascensionpress.com/cdn/shop/files/awardacp-Excellence-Award-2nd-tangerine.png?v=1752521902&width=600)
2024
Excellence in Publishing Awards – Resources for Ministry [2nd]: "Received: Your Journey to First Holy Communion"
2024
Excellence in Publishing Awards – Resources for Liturgy [Finalist]: "Received: Your Journey to First Holy Communion
2024
Excellence in Publishing Awards – Resources for Liturgy [3rd]: "Renewed: Your Journey to First Reconciliation"
2024
Excellence in Publishing Awards – Resources for Liturgy [2nd]: "Jesus + Me: Talking with My Greatest Friend"
2024
Excellence in Publishing Awards – Prayer [Finalist]: "Pocket Guide to Novenas"
2024
Excellence in Publishing Awards – Prayer [2nd]: "When You Pray: A Clear Path to a Deeper Relationship with God"
2024
Excellence in Publishing Awards – General Interest [Finalist]: "The Confessions of St. Augustine"
2024
Excellence in Publishing Awards – Children's Books – Teens (Ages 12-18) [Finalist]: "Gift and Grit"
![CMA Book Awards – Youth & Young Adult [2nd Place]: "Untroubled by the Unknown: Trusting God in Every Moment"](http://ascensionpress.com/cdn/shop/files/awardCMA_2024_Book-Award_Silver_SecondPlace-1024x1024.png?v=1752521902&width=600)
2024
CMA Book Awards – Youth & Young Adult [2nd Place]: "Untroubled by the Unknown: Trusting God in Every Moment"
![CMA Book Awards – Sacraments [Hon. Mention]: "Renewed: Your Path to First Reconciliation"](http://ascensionpress.com/cdn/shop/files/awardCatholic-Media-Association-Logo.png?v=1752521902&width=600){kind=logo}
2024
CMA Book Awards – Sacraments [Hon. Mention]: "Renewed: Your Path to First Reconciliation"
2024
CMA Book Awards – Sacraments [Hon. Mention]: "Received: Your Path to First Communion"
![CMA Book Awards – Religious Book Series [1st Place]: "The Sunday Homilies with Fr. Mike Schmitz Collection"](http://ascensionpress.com/cdn/shop/files/awardCMA_2024_Book-Award_Gold_FirstPlace-1-1024x1024.png?v=1752521902&width=600)
2024
CMA Book Awards – Religious Book Series [1st Place]: "The Sunday Homilies with Fr. Mike Schmitz Collection"
2024
CMA Book Awards – Prayer Books [2nd Place]: "When You Pray: A Clear Path to a Deeper Relationship with God"
2024
CMA Book Awards – Pastoral Ministry-Parish Life [Hon. Mention]: "See Yourself as God Does"
2024
CMA Book Awards – Morality, Ethics, etc. [2nd Place]: "Saintly Habits: Aquinas' 7 Simple Strategies You Can Use to Grow in Virtue"
2024
CMA Book Awards – Morality, Ethics, etc. [1st Place]: "Are You Saved?"
![CMA Book Awards – Lifestyle Books [3rd Place]: "Theology of Style: Expressing the Unique and Unrepeatable You"](http://ascensionpress.com/cdn/shop/files/awardCMA_2024_Book-Award_Bronze_thirdPlace-1024x1024.png?v=1752521902&width=600)
2024
CMA Book Awards – Lifestyle Books [3rd Place]: "Theology of Style: Expressing the Unique and Unrepeatable You"
2024
CMA Book Awards – Faith Formation [1st Place]: "Received: Your Path to First Communion"
2024
CMA Book Awards – English Translation Edition [Hon. Mention]: "The Confessions of St. Augustine"
2024
CMA Book Awards – Contemporary Spirituality [1st Place]: "Gift and Grit: How Heroic Virtue Can Change Your Life and Relationships"
2024
CMA Book Awards – Collections of Prayers [Hon. Mention]: "Pocket Guide to Novenas"
2024
CMA Book Awards – Collections of Prayers [2nd Place]: "The Ascension Lenten Companion, Year A"
2024
CMA Book Awards – Classical Spirituality [2nd Place]: "Pocket Guide to Novenas"
2024
CMA Book Awards – Christology [2nd Place]: "Jesus and Me: Talking with My Greatest Friend"
2024
CMA Book Awards – Children's Book Series [2nd Place]: "Children's Parable Stories"
2024
CMA Book Awards – Pastoral Ministry-Catechetical [Hon. Mention]: "Renewed: Your Path to First Reconciliation"
2024
CMA Book Awards – Pastoral Ministry-Catechetical [Hon. Mention]: "Received: Your Path to First Communion"
2024
CMA Book Awards – Pastoral Ministry-Catechetical [2nd Place]: "When You Pray: A Clear Path to a Deeper Relationship with God"
2024
CMA Book Awards – 1st Time Author [Hon. Mention]: Megan Madden for "Mary, Teach Me to Be Your Daughter"
2024
CMA Book Awards – 1st Time Author [2nd Place]: Lillian Fallon for "Theology of Style: Expressing the Unique and Unrepeatable You"
2024
Catholic Library Assn.: Aggiornamento Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Renewal of Parish and Community Life
2023
Silver Telly Winner: "What We Believe: The Beauty of the Catholic Faith"
2023
Silver Telly Winner: "Venture: The Bible Timeline for High School"
2023
Silver Telly Winner for Religion/Spirituality: "Received: Your Journey to First Communion"
2023
Silver Telly Winner for Children: "Received: Your Journey to First Communion"
2023
Silver Telly Winner: "Chosen: Your Journey to Confirmation (Refreshed Ed.)"
2023
Signal Awards – Silver Winner – Religion & Spirituality: The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
2023
Signal Awards – Listener's Choice – Religion & Spirituality: The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
![Mid-Atlantic Regional Emmy – Historical / Cultural – Illumination Video [Nominee]](http://ascensionpress.com/cdn/shop/files/awarddownload.jpg?v=1752521901&width=600)
2023
Mid-Atlantic Regional Emmy – Historical / Cultural – Illumination Video [Nominee]
2023
Great Place to Work – Certified: Nov 2022-Nov 2023
2023
Excellence in Publishing Awards – Spirituality [Finalist]: "Rejoice! An Advent Pilgrimage into the Heart of Scripture: Year A"
2023
Excellence in Publishing Awards – Spirituality [Finalist]: "Introduction to the Devout Life (Catholic Classics)"
![Excellence in Publishing Awards – Spanish [3rd Place]: "María: Caminata por la Biblia con la Santísima Madre"](http://ascensionpress.com/cdn/shop/files/award3rd-Place-ACP-Excellence-in-Publishing-Award.png?v=1752521902&width=600)
2023
Excellence in Publishing Awards – Spanish [3rd Place]: "María: Caminata por la Biblia con la Santísima Madre"
2023
Excellence in Publishing Awards – Resource of the Year: Catechism of the Catholic Church, Ascension Ed.
2023
Excellence in Publishing Awards – Inspirational [Finalist]: "What Would Monica Do?"
![Excellence in Publishing Awards – General Interest [1st Place]: "Catechism of the Catholic Church, Ascension Ed."](http://ascensionpress.com/cdn/shop/files/award1st-Place-ACP-Excellence-in-Publishing-Award.png?v=1752521901&width=600)
2023
Excellence in Publishing Awards – General Interest [1st Place]: "Catechism of the Catholic Church, Ascension Ed."
2023
Excellence in Publishing Awards – Children's Books: Young Readers [Finalist]: "Donuts After Mass: A Tale About Walking with Jesus"
2023
Excellence in Publishing Awards – Children's Books: Young Readers [3rd Place]: "The Real Presence"
2023
Excellence in Publishing Awards – Children's Books: Teens [Finalist]: "Venture: The Bible Timeline for High School"
2023
Excellence in Publishing Awards – Children's Books: Picture Books [3rd Place]: "Louie's Lent"
2023
Excellence in Publishing Awards – Children's Books: Picture Books [3rd Place]: "Anyone but Bear"
![CMA Book Awards – Spirituality-Classical [3rd Place]: "Rejoice! An Advent Pilgrimage into the Heart of Scripture: Year A"](http://ascensionpress.com/cdn/shop/files/award2023-Catholic-Press-Award-Winner-Logo.png?v=1752521902&width=600){kind=logo}
2023
CMA Book Awards – Spirituality-Classical [3rd Place]: "Rejoice! An Advent Pilgrimage into the Heart of Scripture: Year A"
2023
CMA Book Awards – Spirituality-Classical [1st Place]: Pocket Guide to the Stations of the Cross
2023
CMA Book Awards – Reference/Academic Studies [Hon. Mention]: "Catechism of the Catholic Church, Ascension Ed."
2023
CMA Book Awards – Popular Presentation of the Catholic Faith [1st Place]: Catechism of the Catholic Church, Ascension Ed.
2023
CMA Book Awards – Pastoral Ministry-Parish Life [1st Place]: "What Would Monica Do?"
2023
CMA Book Awards – Other Faith-Based Novels [3rd Place]: "Donuts After Mass: A Tale About Walking with Jesus"
2023
CMA Book Awards – Marriage & Family Life [1st Place]: The Good, the Messy, and the Beautiful: The Joys and Struggles of Real Married Life
2023
CMA Book Awards – Family Life [3rd Place]: The Good, the Messy, and the Beautiful: The Joys and Struggles of Real Married Life
2023
CMA Book Awards – Family Life [2nd Place]: "Living Beyond Sunday: Making Your Home a Holy Place"
2023
CMA Book Awards – Family Life [1st Place]: "What Would Monica Do?"
2023
CMA Book Awards – Faith Formation [1st Place]: Venture: The Bible Timeline for High School
2023
CMA Book Awards – English Translation Edition [1st Place]: Introduction to the Devout Life (Catholic Classics)
2023
CMA Book Awards – Best Front Cover Artwork [Hon. Mention]: "Venture: The Bible Timeline for High School"
2023
CMA Book Awards – Best Books for Youth [Hon. Mention]: "Louie's Lent"
2023
CMA Book Awards – Best Books for Youth [3rd Place]: "Fox and the King"
2023
CMA Book Awards – Backlist Beauty [3rd Place]: "Habits for Holiness: Small Steps for Making Big Spiritual Progress"
2023
Bronze Telly Winner: "What We Believe: The Beauty of the Catholic Faith"
2023
Bronze Telly Winner: "Received: Your Journey to First Communion"
2023
Bronze Telly Winner for Religion/Spirituality: "Renewed: Your Journey to First Reconciliation"
2023
Bronze Telly Winner for Children: "Renewed: Your Journey to First Reconciliation"
2023
Bronze Telly Winner: "Chosen: Your Journey to Confirmation (Refreshed Ed.)"
2023
Bronze Telly Winner: "Ascension Presents: Fr. Mike and Mark Wahlberg on Father Stu | What Picking Up Your Cross Looks Like"
2022
Silver Telly Winner: Ascension's "Connected: Catholic Social Teaching for This Generation"
![Signal Awards – Religion & Spirituality [Silver]: "The Bible in a Year" Podcast](http://ascensionpress.com/cdn/shop/files/award2022-Signal-Award-1024x1024.jpg?v=1752521902&width=600)
2022
Signal Awards – Religion & Spirituality [Silver]: "The Bible in a Year" Podcast
2022
Mid-Atlantic Regional Emmy – Societal Concerns – Connected: Poverty and the Dignity of Work [Nominee]
2022
Mid-Atlantic Regional Emmy – Human Interest – Connected: The Dignity of Human Life [Nominee]
2022
How To Homeschool Award – Best Home School Programs on the Planet!: "YOU. Life, Love, and the Theology of the Body"
2022
How To Homeschool Award – Best Home School Programs on the Planet!: "Venture: The Bible Timeline for High School"
2022
How To Homeschool Award – Best Home School Programs on the Planet!: "Theology of the Body for Teens: Middle School Ed."
2022
How To Homeschool Award – Best Home School Programs on the Planet!: "GPS: God's Plan in Scripture"
2022
How To Homeschool Award – Best Home School Programs on the Planet!: "Connected: Catholic Social Teaching for This Generation"
2022
Great Place to Work – Certified: Nov 2021-Nov 2022
2022
Gold Telly Winner: Ascension's Ad "Venture: The Bible Timeline for High School"
2022
Excellence in Publishing Awards – Spanish [1st Place]: "Pertenecer: el Bautismo en la familia de Dios"
2022
Excellence in Publishing Awards – Resources for Ministry [1st Place]: "A Biblical Walk Through the Mass, Revised Ed."
2022
Excellence in Publishing Awards – Resources for Liturgy [3rd Place]: "A Biblical Walk Through the Mass, Revised Ed."
2022
Excellence in Publishing Awards – Resources for Liturgy [2nd Place]: "Pocket Guide to the Sacrament of Reconciliation"
2022
Excellence in Publishing Awards – Inspirational [3rd Place]: "Habits for Holiness: Small Steps for Making Big Spiritual Progress"
2022
Excellence in Publishing Awards – Children's Books: Young Readers [3rd Place]: "The Great Adventure Kids Catholic Bible Chronicles"
2022
Excellence in Publishing Awards – Children's Books: Teens [1st Place]: "Connected: Catholic Social Teaching for this Generation"
2022
Excellence in Publishing Awards – Children's Books: Picture Book [1st Place]: "Pray and Think Imaginative Rosary Book"
2022
Excellence in Publishing Awards – 2022 Resource of the Year [3rd Place]: "A Biblical Walk Through the Mass, Revised Ed."
2022
CMA Cardinal John P. Foley Award: Fr. Mike Schmitz and Jeff Cavins for "The Bible in a Year" Podcast
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2022
CMA Book Awards – Scripture-Popular Studies [Hon. Mention]: "From Worry to Wonder"
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2022
CMA Book Awards – Best New Religious Book Series [1st Place]: "The Curious Catholic"
2022
CMA Book Awards – Best Books for Youth 11-16 [3rd Place]: "The Great Adventure Kids Catholic Bible Chronicles"
2022
CMA Book Awards – Best Books for Youth 0-10 [1st Place]: "Pray and Think Imaginative Rosary Book"
2022
Bronze Telly Winner: Ascension's "Connected: Catholic Social Teaching for This Generation"
2022
Bronze Telly Winner: Ascension's Ad "Venture: The Bible Timeline for High School"
2022
Bronze Telly Winner: Ascension's Ad "Made by God, Made for God"
2021
w3 Awards – Gold Winner: "The Bible in a Year" Podcast
2021
Silver Telly Winner: Ascension's "Rejoice! Advent Meditations with the Holy Family"
2021
Silver Telly Winner: Ascension's "Rejoice! Advent Mediations with the Holy Family"
2021
Silver Telly Winner: Ascension's "How Should Catholics Respond to the Coronavirus Pandemic?"
2021
Podcast Awards – #1 in Religion and Spirituality: "The Bible in a Year" Podcast
2021
Excellence in Publishing Awards – Spanish [1st Place]: Mi Primer Misal Interactivo
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2021
Excellence in Publishing Awards – Scripture [Finalist] Jesus: The Way, the Truth, and the Life
2021
Excellence in Publishing Awards – Resources for Ministry [Finalist] Jesus: The Way, the Truth, and the Life
2021
Excellence in Publishing Awards – Resources for Ministry [Finalist] Hands of Grace
2021
Excellence in Publishing Awards – Children's Books: Picture Books [1st Place]: My First Interactive Mass Book
2021
Bronze Telly Winner: Ascension's "The Catechist's Field Guide to Confirmation"
2021
Bronze Telly Winner: Ascension's "The Catechist's Field Guide to Confirmation"
2021
Bronze Telly Winner: Ascension's "The Ascension Lenten Companion: Year B"
2021
Bronze Telly Winner: Ascension's "How Demons Actually Work"
2021
Bronze Telly Winner: Ascension's "Hebrews: The New and Eternal Covenant"
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2021
Excellence in Publishing Awards – Scripture [Finalist] Hebrews: The New and Eternal Covenant
2020
Silver Telly Winner: Ascension's "The Lenten Companion"
2020
Silver Telly Winner: Ascension's "The 99" ["Hiding"]
2020
Excellence in Publishing Awards – Theology [Finalist] No Greater Love
2020
Excellence in Publishing Awards – Resources for Ministry [Finalist] The 99
2020
Excellence in Publishing Awards – Resources for Ministry [Finalist] Romans: The Gospel of Salvation
2020
Bronze Telly Winner: Ascension's "The 99" ["Return"]
2020
Bronze Telly Winner: Ascension's "The 99"
2020
Bronze Telly Winner: Ascension's "No Greater Love"
2020
Bronze Telly Winner: Ascension's "Mercy"
2020
Bronze Telly Winner: Ascension's "Jesus, the Way, the Truth, and the Life"
2020
Bronze Telly Winner: Ascension's "How to Pray Like Mary"
2020
Bronze Telly Winner: Ascension's "Connected"
2019
Silver Telly Winner: Ascension's "Story of a Calligrapher"
2019
Excellence in Publishing Awards – Resources for Ministry [3rd Place]: Quick Catholic Lessons with Fr. Mike
2019
Excellence in Publishing Awards – Prayer [3rd Place]: Rejoice: Advent Meditations with Mary
2019
Bronze Telly Winner: Ascension's "The Dance"
2019
Bronze Telly Winner: Ascension's "Fr. Toups' Vocation Story"
2019
Bronze Telly Winner: Ascension's "Belonging" ["Child of God"]
2017
YouTube Silver Creator Award
2017
Fisher's Net Award – Best YouTube Channel or Vlog: Fr. Mike Schmitz
2016
Fisher's Net Award – Best YouTube Channel: Ascension Presents
2015
Excellence in Publishing Awards – Resources for Ministry: Chosen, This is Your Catholic Faith
2015
Excellence in Publishing Awards – Resources for Liturgy: Chosen, Your Journey Toward Confirmation
2015
Excellence in Publishing Awards – Book of the Year: Chosen, Your Journey Toward Confirmation
2015