May 29, 2024
Contribution by Loida Ortiz, Publishing Director of the Spanish Publishing Committee.
Miami, FL. – Five awards were granted in recognition of the outstanding work carried out by Spanish-speaking Bible Societies during the “SEPA 2024 Encounter”.
SEPA, the “Spanish Evangelical Publishers Association”, was founded in 1960 with the aim of fostering dialogue among publishers and organizing activities and events to promote the distribution of Christian resources. All this with the purpose of achieving a greater impact on the lives of men and women with the message of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Every year, efforts made by different organizations that are part of this Association are rewarded. Categories considered include cover design, interior book and Bible design, increased distribution, among others.
This year, United Bible Societies Fellowship received five awards:
- “Ser Mujer” Study Bible. Award in the “Art and Design 2024” This Bible was developed by the Bible Society of Brazil and contains over 6,500 study notes, 96 articles, maps, concordance, among other features.
- RVR 1960-Blessing Source, economical edition. “Hall of Fame” award, SILVER category for distributing over one hundred thousand units.
- “Friends Forever” Bible. “Hall of Fame” award, GOLD category for distributing over 250 thousand units. This Bible has been one of the most widely distributed Bibles for many consecutive years.
- Reina-Valera 1960-Blessing Source, medium size. “Hall of Fame” award, PLATINUM category for distributing over 500 thousand units.
- Reina-Valera 1960-Large Print-Words of Jesus in red. “Hall of Fame” award, DIAMOND category for distributing over one million units.
“Although we don’t work seeking recognition, it’s beautiful to see that unity is strength. The combined effort of the Bible Societies has made it possible to obtain these awards. This encourages us to continue working diligently so that many other people can receive the Word of peace and comfort that we so desperately need in these times we are living in.” commented Loida Ortiz Publishing Director of the Spanish Publishing Committee.
In the Americas, a large number of projects are being developed in different formats and for different age groups because no one should be left without receiving the eternal message.
Undoubtedly, it has been a collective effort!
