The 2023 Movieguide Awards honored films and episodic series with themes of faith, family, and freedom.
The Movieguide Awards honored the most inspirational projects in Hollywood during 2022, representing "the viewing preferences of millions of families across the country with a Top 100 iPhone app with 1 in 3 parents using Movieguide to determine what content they choose to see."
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“We are thrilled to celebrate inspirational movies, streaming, and television programs in person this year,” said Movieguide founder Ted Baehr.
Candace Cameron Bure, Dolly Parton, and The Chosen’s season 3 premiere of episodes one and two were among the winners.
Bure was honored for her first film with GAC Media, A Christmas … Present, winning the best family television award.
“Massive thank you to [GAC Media President Bill Abbott] and [Great American Family] for being unashamed to share scripture and the name of Jesus on cable television and for your dedication to faith and family entertainment,” Bure said in a celebratory post on Instagram.
The Chosen’s season theatrical release took home the 2023 Movieguide Awards' Epiphany Prize for the most inspiring movie. The streaming series, which is based on the life of Jesus, attracted a historic number of fans to the theaters in November and December to watch the first two episodes of season three, with a total worldwide box office earnings of $14,679,641.
Dolly Parton’s Mountain Magic Christmas also won the Epiphany Prize for the most inspiring television show.
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Sonic The Hedgehog 2 and Puss In Boots: The Last Wish both earned the title of best family movie.
The Movieguide Awards aired on UPtv on Sunday after being held on Feb. 10 at a ceremony held at the Avalon Theater in Hollywood.