Become A Steward
How To Become A Steward
The Stewards of the Purple Chalice are those who fund and promote the contest. They also help discover its books, nominees, contenders, and winners. It’s a meaningful challenge—and the three tiers of stewardship are always seeking to expand the circle with those ready to assist.
The Stewards of the Purple Chalice—who are our sole donors—serve as literary scouts, specifically commissioned to seek out a rare and resonant category of fiction: sacred-toned gay fiction.
Tier 1: The Called Steward (Annual offering: $15)
- Recommends books to be noted for nomination.
- Helps select which books advance to the finals
- Receives a poster we designed with the theme featuring: “All that believe are justified”
Frame and matting not included
Tier 2: The Appointed Steward (Annual offering: $25)
- Nominates one book
- Posts the book’s information and a reflection
- Helps select the finalists
- Receives a custom journal with the theme “All that believe are justified”
Tier 3: The Anointed Steward (Annual offering: $45)
- Nominates one book
- Posts the book’s information and a reflection
- Helps select the finalists
- Is the only tier that votes to choose the winner
- Receive a symbolic bracelet engraved with the theme: “All that believe are justified”
Whether nominating a book, encouraging new voices, or helping choose the winner, each steward plays a vital role in shaping the chalice’s journey.