International Faith Awards · 2027
The 2027 Awards
The Lampstand Awards, also known as The International Faith Awards, are international awards dedicated entirely to faith apps and websites. The inaugural 2026 winners were shortlisted through a survey of churches and faith groups in four countries, then reviewed by the organisers against seven published criteria. From 2027, entries are open to every app and website, in every tradition, judged on craft and integrity.
Two levels of recognition
Winner
One per category. The highest honour.
Finalist
The shortlist in each category.
Categories
- 1Best Bible & Scripture App
- 2Best Prayer & Meditation App
- 3Best Devotional App
- 4Best Kids & Family App
- 5Best Church & Ministry Tool
- 6Best Worship & Music App
- 7Best Faith Podcast & Audio
- 8Best Faith Website
- 9Best AI & Innovation
- 10Best Standout Faith App
- 11Best Community & Outreach
New special awards for 2027
People's Choice
Voted by the public. One free vote per verified email, never paid votes.
Best Design
Visual and interaction design that honours the content.
Lamp of the Year
The single most outstanding entry across all categories.
Judging criteria
- 1
Content & integrity
Faithful to its tradition, accurate, and respectful of the people it serves.
- 2
Design
Beautiful, calm and considered. Built for reflection, not distraction.
- 3
Ease of use
Anyone can open it and get value within a minute, including first-time users.
- 4
Engagement that helps
Builds a healthy daily habit rather than chasing screen time.
- 5
Innovation
Does something new, or does something familiar noticeably better.
- 6
Privacy & safety
Handles personal data and prayer requests with care. Safe for children where relevant.
- 7
Honest pricing
Clear about what is free, what is paid and what a subscription includes.
2027 key dates
- Entries open
- 1 February 2027
- Early bird closes
- 31 March 2027
- Entries close
- 31 May 2027
- Winners announced
- September 2027
Entry fees
Early bird
US$99
per entry
Standard
US$149
per entry
Registered charities and churches with under 200 members receive 50% off. Every entry receives written feedback from the panel.
Questions
Frequently asked
What are The Lampstand Awards?+
The Lampstand Awards, also known as The International Faith Awards, are international awards for the best faith apps and websites. They recognise apps and websites from every tradition across 11 categories, from scripture and prayer to kids, worship, church tools and AI.
Are The Lampstand Awards the same as The International Faith Awards?+
Yes. The International Faith Awards is another name for The Lampstand Awards. internationalfaithawards.com and lampstandawards.com both lead to thelampstandawards.com.
Who won The Lampstand Awards in 2026?+
Faith App of the Year: FaithGuide. The 2026 category winners are: Best Bible & Scripture App: FaithGuide; Best Prayer & Meditation App: Hallow; Best Devotional App: Glorify; Best Kids & Family App: Bible App for Kids; Best Church & Ministry Tool: Elvanto; Best Worship & Music App: SongSelect; Best Faith Podcast & Audio: The Bible Recap; Best Faith Website: BibleProject; Best AI & Innovation: Magisterium AI; Best Standout Faith App: FaithGuide; Best Community & Outreach: Alpha.
What is the Faith App of the Year 2026?+
FaithGuide was named Faith App of the Year at the 2026 The Lampstand Awards, the top honour chosen from the winners of every category.
What is the best Bible and scripture app of 2026?+
FaithGuide won Best Bible & Scripture App at the 2026 The Lampstand Awards. The finalists were YouVersion Bible App, Dwell, Blue Letter Bible, Quran.com, Australian Bibles.
How are the winners chosen?+
The inaugural 2026 nominees were shortlisted through a survey of churches and faith groups in four countries. The organisers then reviewed each nominee against seven published criteria: content and integrity, design, ease of use, engagement that helps, innovation, privacy and safety, and honest pricing. From 2027, entries are open to everyone and scored by a judging panel.
How do I enter the 2027 awards and what does it cost?+
Entries open 1 February 2027. The early bird fee is US$99 per entry until 31 March 2027, then US$149. Entries close 31 May 2027 and winners are announced in September 2027.
Can you pay for votes or buy an award?+
No. Entry fees cover judging only. There are no paid votes, and the People's Choice award allows one free vote per person.
Can winners and finalists use the badge?+
Yes. Every 2026 winner and finalist can download the official badge for their website, app store listing, press and marketing, for the year, category and tier awarded.