| RITA Award | |
|---|---|
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| Awarded for | Excellence in romantic fiction |
| Country | United States |
| Presented by | Romance Writers of America |
| Website | http://www.rwa.org |
The RITA Award, presented by the Romance Writers of America (RWA) from 1990 to 2019, was the most prominent award for English-language romance fiction.[1][2][3] It was named for the RWA's first president, Rita Clay Estrada. After not being awarded in 2020, it was replaced by the Vivian Award, which was awarded once in 2021.[4][5][6][7]
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- ^ "The RITA". Romance Writers of America. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
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- ^ "2022 VIVIANs Postponed". www.rwa.org. Retrieved 2022-06-14.
- ^ "Vivian Contest Deadlines". www.rwa.org. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
- ^ "Diamond Heart Award". www.rwa.org. Retrieved 2024-01-24.