Movieguide Epiphany Prize for Most Inspiring Movie

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The Movieguide Awards give the Epiphany Prize for Inspiring Movies to movies that are wholesome, spiritually uplifting and inspirational. [1]

Winners and nominees

Winners are listed first and highlighted in boldface.

This category debuted in the fourth year of the Movieguide Awards. The prior years only gave awards for best movies for families and mature audiences.

Movie YearCeremony YearWinning FilmSource
1995 1996 Dead Man Walking [2]
1996 1997 The Preacher's Wife [2]
1997 1998 Amistad [2]
1998 1999 The Prince of Egypt [2]
1999 2000 The Winslow Boy [2]
2000 2001 Return to Me [2]
2001 2002 The Body [2]
2002 2003 Evelyn [2]
2003 2004 The Gospel of John [2]
2004 2005 The Passion of the Christ [2]
2005 2006 The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe [2]
2006 2007 The Nativity Story [2]
2007 2008 Amazing Grace [2]
2008 2009 Fireproof [2] [3]
2009 2010 The Blind Side [2]
2010 2011 The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader [2]
2011 2012 Courageous [2]
2012 2013 Les Misérables [2]
2013 2014 Grace Unplugged [2]
2014 2015 God's Not Dead [2]
2015 2016 [2] [4] [5]
2016 2017 [2] [6] [7] [8]
2017 2018 [2] [9] [10] [11]
2018 2019 [2] [12] [13] [14]
2019 2020 [2] [15] [16]
2020 2021 [2] [17] [18] [19]
2021 2022 [2] [20] [21]
2022 2023 [2] [22] [23]
2023 2024 [2] [24] [25] [26]

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Movieguide gives the Faith and Freedom Award for Movies to movies that promote positive American values.

Movieguide gives the Faith and Freedom Award for Television and Streaming to programs that promote positive American values.

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Every year Movieguide gives an award to the Best Movie for Mature Audiences.

Every year Movieguide gives an award to the Best Television for Mature Audiences.

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References

  1. ↑ Rice, Lynette (2024-01-24). "Movieguide Reveals Nominations For 31st Annual Faith & Values Awards In February". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-05-19.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 "Winners Archives".
  3. ↑ HINTON, CARLA. "'Fireproof' wins Epiphany Prize". The Oklahoman. Retrieved 2024-05-19.
  4. ↑ Low, James (January 1, 2016). "2016 Movieguide Awards Nominations".
  5. ↑ "Interview: Winners from the Red Carpet for Movieguide Faith Awards". Sonoma Christian Home. February 11, 2016.
  6. ↑ Low, James (January 28, 2017). "2017 Movieguide Awards Nominations".
  7. ↑ Howard, Dr Diane (February 16, 2017). "25th Movieguide Awards Honor the Best of Family-Friendly Movies". Sonoma Christian Home.
  8. ↑ "Movieguide Awards honor films that promote faith, moral values". July 27, 2018.
  9. ↑ "2018 Movieguide® Awards Nominations".
  10. ↑ WEINER, MARCI (February 26, 2018). "Oscar Party News – Movie Guide Awards – Up All Night with Rhonda Shear - Entertainment Today". entertainmenttoday.net.
  11. ↑ Lancaster, Jessilyn (January 16, 2018). "Forget Hollywood Award Season—These Are the Top Films and TV Shows That Will Affirm Your Faith - Charisma News".
  12. ↑ Low, James (January 12, 2019). "2019 Movieguide Awards Nominations".
  13. ↑ Law, Jeannie Ortega; Reporter, Christian Post (February 27, 2019). "27th Annual Movieguide Faith & Values Awards show shares Jesus Christ with Hollywood stars". www.christianpost.com.
  14. ↑ Nordyke, Kimberly (January 9, 2019). "Movieguide Awards: 'Mary Poppins Returns,' 'Spider-Verse' Among Nominees (Exclusive)".
  15. ↑ Low, James (January 9, 2020). "2020 Movieguide Awards Nominations".
  16. ↑ Howard, Annie (February 25, 2020). "'The Lego Movie 2,' 'A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood' Take Top Prizes at Movieguide Awards".
  17. ↑ "2021 Movieguide® Awards Nominations".
  18. ↑ Law, Jeannie Ortega; Reporter, Christian Post (April 7, 2021). "Dolly Parton receives Grace Prize at Movieguide awards, says she seeks God's 'guidance' everyday". www.christianpost.com.
  19. ↑ Hamby, DeWayne; Faith, Reel (March 30, 2021). "Dolly Parton, Tom Hanks, 'I Still Believe' Among Honorees At Movieguide's Annual Awards Event".
  20. ↑ "2022 Movieguide® Awards Nominations".
  21. ↑ Law, Jeannie Ortega; Reporter, Christian Post (April 19, 2022). "Dennis Quaid's 'Blue Miracle' wins most inspiring film of 2021 at Movieguide awards show". www.christianpost.com.
  22. ↑ "2023 Movieguide® Awards Nominations".
  23. ↑ Nordyke, Kimberly (February 27, 2023). "'Puss in Boots: The Last Wish,' 'Sonic the Hedgehog 2' Tie for Best Family Film at 2023 Movieguide Awards (Exclusive)".
  24. ↑ "2024 Movieguide® Awards Nominations".
  25. ↑ Hamilton, Heather (March 8, 2024). "Sound of Freedom, Jesus Revolution, and Journey to Bethlehem celebrate big wins at 2024 Movieguide Awards - Washington Examiner".
  26. ↑ Rice, Lynette (January 24, 2024). "Movieguide Reveals Nominations For 31st Annual Faith & Values Awards In February".
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