Movieguide Grace Award for Most Inspiring Performance explained

Movieguide gives the Grace Award for the most inspiring performances in movies and TV.

Winners and nominees

Winners are listed first and highlighted in boldface.

Movie YearCeremony YearWinnerSource
19961997Stephen Collins - 7th Heaven (Television)[1]
19971998Robert Duvall - The Apostle (Movie)
19981999Jim Carrey - The Truman Show (Movie, tie)Ian Michael Smith - Simon Birch (Movie, tie)
Movie YearCeremony YearMovie WinnerTV WinnerSource
19992000Richard Farnsworth - The Straight StoryChuck Norris - Walker, Texas Ranger: Episode 7.12: "A Matter of Faith"
20002001Carroll O'Connor - Return to MeUlrich Tukur -
20012002Whoopi Goldberg - Kingdom ComeCatherine Oxenberg - The Miracle of the Cards
20022003Pierce Brosnan - EvelynSean Patrick Thomas - The District: Episode 3.5: "Faith"
20032004Stephen Lang - Gods and GeneralsDale Midkiff - Love Comes Softly
20042005Jim Caviezel - The Passion of the ChristJamie Foxx -
20052006Ulrich Matthes - The Ninth DayDeanne Bray - : Episode 3.19: "Beginnings and Endings"
20062007Oscar Isaac - The Nativity StoryShirley Jones - Hidden Places
20072008Eduardo Verastegui - BellaBailee Madison - Saving Sarah Cain (tie)Abigail Mason - Saving Sarah Cain (tie)
Movie YearCeremony YearWinnerSource
20082009Adriana Barraza - Henry Poole is Here (Movie)[2]
Movie YearCeremony YearMovie WinnerTV WinnerSource
20092010Albert Hall - Not Easily BrokenKimberly Elise -
20102011Kevin Sorbo - What If...Madison Mason - Amish Grace
20112012Alex Kendrick - CourageousKristin Dorn - A Christmas Wish
20122013Andy Garcia - For Greater GloryKyla Kenedy - Raising Izzie
20132014James Denton - Grace Unplugged (tie)AJ Michalka - Grace Unplugged (tie)Willie Robertson - Last Man Standing (tie)Roma Downey - The Bible (tie)
20142015Diogo Morgado - Son of GodImani Hakim - The Gabby Douglas Story
20152016, Actor [3] [4]
20152016, Actress
20162017, Actor [5] [6] [7]
20162017, Actress
20172018 [8] [9] [10]
20182019 [11] [12] [13]
20192020 [14] [15]
20202021 [16] [17] [18]
20212022 [19] [20]
20222023 [21] [22]
20232024 [23] [24] [25]

Notes and References

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