Interest in spirituality, meditation and conscious living has never been stronger. Yet with so many products in the marketplace, how does the consumer know what?s good? The COVR Visionary Awards are judged by retailers and seasoned professionals who evaluate each product based on concept, design, execution and their own knowledge of the industry. As a guide to what best represents metaphysical, mind-body-spirit products with positive energy and flair, take a look at this year?s winners and finalists.
BOOKS & PRINT
Book of the Year - TIE????
Ruling Your World: Ancient Strategies For Modern Life by Sakyong Mipham (Broadway Books/Random House) and The Little Soul and the Earth by Neale Donald Walsch; Illustrations by Frank Riccio (Hampton Roads Publishing) and Sons of the Goddess by Christopher Penczak????(Llewellyn Worldwide Ltd)
BOOKS BY CATEGORY
Periodicals/Other Printed Material
Winner: Llewellyn's 2006 Witches' Calendar by Llewellyn Worldwide Ltd.
Finalists: If?A Journal of Spiritual Exploration; Drema Baker, Publisher (PagaNet, Inc)
Llewellyn's 2006 Sun Sign Book by Llewellyn Worldwide Ltd.
Alternative Health
Winner: Tantra of Sound by Jonathan Goldman & Andi Goldman (Hampton Roads Publishing)
Finalists: The Book of Stones by Robert Simmons & Naisha Ahsian, (Heaven and Earth Publishing)
Vegan World Fusion Cuisine by Mark Reinfeld & Bo Rinaldi, (Thousand Petals Publishing)
Magick/Shamanism
Winner: Temple of Shamanic Witchcraft: Shadows: Spirits and the Healing Journey by Christopher Penczak (Llewellyn Worldwide Ltd)
Finalists: Companion for the Apprentice Wizard by Oberon Zell-Ravenheart (New Page Books)
High Magick: Theory & Practice by Frater U.D. (Llewellyn Worldwide Ltd.)
Auto/Biographical
Winner: Crossing into Medicine Country: A Journey in Native American Healing by David Carson (Arcade Publishing)
Finalists: House of Spirits & Whispers: The True Story of a Haunted House by Annie Wilder (Llewellyn Worldwide Ltd)
Nicholas and Helena Roerich by Ruth Drayer (Quest Books)
Visionary Fiction
(TIE) Winner: The Quickening by Ly de Angeles (Llewellyn Worldwide Ltd.)
Winner: Magick in the West End: Stories of the Occult by Kala Trobe (Llewellyn Worldwide Ltd)
Finalists: Lorcan's Bane by Kitty R. Connell (Kitty Connell)
Children's Book
Winner: The Little Soul and the Earth by Neale Donald Walsch; Illustrations by Frank Riccio (Hampton Roads Publishing)
Finalists: Am I A Color Too? by Heidi Cole & Nancy Vogl; Illustrations by Gerald Purnell (Illumination Arts)
Hello Grand Mamon by Donna Steinmann; Illustrations by Tamara Guion (EarthTime Publications)
Teen/Young Adult Book
Winner: Faerie Charms by Ted Andrews (Dragonhawk Publishing)
Finalists: Fact, Fiction and Folklore in Harry Potter's World by George Beahm (Hampton Roads Publishing)
Silver is for Secrets by Laurie Faria Stolarz (Llewellyn Worldwide Ltd)
Spirituality/Alt Science & Spirituality
Winner: The Book of Stones by Robert Simmons & Naisha Ahsian (Heaven and Earth Publishing)
Finalists: Mystery of Reincarnation: The Evidence & Analysis of Rebirth by J. Allan Danelek (Llewellyn Worldwide Ltd)
Spiritual Fitness: Embrace Your Soul, Transform Your Life by Nancy Mramor (Llewellyn Worldwide Ltd)
Conscious Living/Self Help
Winner: Ruling Your World: Ancient Strategies For Modern Life by Sakyong Mipham (Broadway Books/Random House)
Finalists: The Universe In A Single Atom by His Holiness The Dali Lama (Broadway Books/Random House)
The Way of Vastu by Michael & Robin Mastro (Balanced Books Publishing)
Divination
Winner: Seeker: The Tarot Unveiled by Rachel Pollack (Llewellyn Worldwide Ltd)
Finalists: The Hand from A-Z: The Essentials of Palmistry by Judith Hipskind (Llewellyn Worldwide Ltd)
Tall Dark Stranger: Tarot for Love & Romance by Corinne Kenner (Llewellyn Worldwide Ltd)
Wicca/Paganism
Winner: Sons of the Goddess by Christopher Penczak (Llewellyn Worldwide Ltd)
Finalists: Wicca A Year and a Day by Timothy Roderick (Llewellyn Worldwide Ltd)
Elemental Magick by D.J. Conway (New Page Books)
General Interest/How To
Winner: Consult Your Inner Psychic by Carole Lynne (Red Wheel/Weiser/Conari Press)
Finalists: Art of Shapeshifting by Ted Andrews (Dragonhawk Publishing)
Birth Mix Patterns by Michelle Payton (The Left Side)
Hurry Up - Relax by Corrine Friesen (Serenity Audio Yoga)
WEBSITES
Winner: http://www.healingsounds.com/ by Spirit Music
Finalists: http://www.thewomaninthemoon.com by Earthtime Publications, Designed by Wasabi Design
http://www.crystalsingingbowls.com by Crystal Tones, Webmaster: Tara Sudweeks
GIFTS / SIDELINES
Product of the Year ?
Goddess in Silk Shawl Assortment by Deva Designs
SIDELINES BY CATEGORY
Fine/Fashion Jewelry
TIE: Winner: The Harmony MSR/Black Enamel Pendant by Peter Stone Company
Winner: The Goddess Bracelet presented by The Left Side; Artist: Penny Crabtree
Finalist: The Lunar Power Pendant by Peter Stone Company
Home & Decorative Accessories
Winner: Crescent Moon Goddess Sun Catcher by Deva Designs and Suncatcher Heaven submitted by Deva Designs.
Finalists: My God Box by Heavenly Wood Works
Sasha St. John Mermaid Prints by Eden River Arts
Interactive Sideline
Winner: Animal?s Divine Tarot by Lisa Hunt, submitted by Llewellyn Worldwide Press
Finalists: Gift of Enlightenment Game by Veritas Productions, Ltd.
Ted Andrews Animal-Speak Charms & Display by Deva Designs & Ted Andrews for Deva Designs
Video/DVD
Winner: Quantum Astrology: Science, Spirit and Our Place in the Cycles of History with Rick Levine, from Sacred Mysteries Distributors, Producer Sharron Rose, Director Jay Weidner.
Finalists: Camelot Reawakened: A Vision Fulfilled featuring Richard Shulman, by RichHeart Music
Every Day Yoga for Every Body: Basic Series #3 with Susan Winter Ward, by Yoga for the Young at Heart
Specialty Sideline
Winner:Goddess in Silk Shawl Assortment by Deva Designs
Finalists: 24-k Therapeutic Gold 9? Round Crystal Bowl by Crystal Tones
Fairy Dust for Magical Dreams Cylinder with Dusting Wand by The Fairyline
Sasha St. John Greeting Cards by Eden River Arts
Trees with Celtic Moons ? Wallpaper Border by Queen City Designs
Transformational Sideline
Winner: Ruby Bowl, by Crystal Tones, created by Paul Utz and William Jones.
Finalists: Laughing Buddha Bowl by Crystal Tones, created by Paul Utz and William Jones.
Citrine Bowl by Crystal Tones, created by Paul Utz and William Jones.
MUSIC
CD of the Year:
Soulweaver submitted by Malimba Records, artist Kalyan
MUSIC BY CATEGORY
Innerspace/Meditational/Healing Music
Winner: The Shaman's Heart submitted by Monroe Products, artists Byron Metcalf & Hemi-Sync
Finalists: One submitted by Real Music, artist Mark Ciaburri
Reiki Chants submitted by Spirit Music, artist Jonathan Goldman
Reiki Ocean submitted by Malimba Records, artist Sambodhi Prem
Tonal Alchemy submitted by Inner Peace Music, artist Steven Halpern
New Age Music
Winner: Sacred submitted by New Vision Music, artist Kevin Wood
Finalists: Elements Series: Earth submitted by Real Music, artist Peter Kater
Frequencies submitted by Spirit Music, artist Jonathan Goldman
World Music
Winner: Honoring submitted by Real Music, various artists
Finalists: The Nine Worlds submitted by Sequoia Records, artist Achillea
The Shaman's Heart submitted by Monroe Products, artists Byron Metcalf & Hemi-Sync
Specialty Music
Winner: Soulweaver submitted by Malimba Records, artist Kalyan
Finalists: A Bliss Trip-A-Day; 7 Mini-Meditations for Joy Consciousness Arts, artist Kerstin Sjoquist
The Healing Forces of Harmonic Sounds & Vibrations submitted by Crystal Tones, artist Jay Emmanuel
The Coalition Of Visionary Resources (COVR) is a Not-For-Profit Trade Organization dedicated to supporting independent retailers, manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers & publishers of visionary books, music & merchandise. For more information email info@covr.net or visit our website: http://www.covr.net
COVR ... Serving the Visionary Retail and Wholesale Trade Communities
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