SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Bestselling author and journalist from South Lake Tahoe, Cal Orey has won the Best Health & Wellness category at the 2026 Hollywood Book Awards for The Healing Powers of Honey. The recognition is confirmed by the awards program’s official 2026 Winners & Finalists listing, which identifies Orey’s book as the category winner.

The award follows the Aug. 25, 2026, publication of The Healing Powers of Honey: Revised and Updated, released by Citadel, an imprint of Kensington Publishing Corp. The 352-page revised edition expands upon Orey’s earlier work with updated research, additional recipes and discussions about honeybee conservation, nutrition and environmental sustainability.

The recognition marks a new milestone in Orey’s publishing career and brings renewed attention to her established Healing Powers series, which examines the history, nutritional characteristics and traditional uses of familiar foods.

Hollywood Book Awards Recognizes the Healing Powers of Honey

The 2026 Hollywood Book Awards recognized The Healing Powers of Honey as the winner in the Best Health & Wellness category. The official winners listing features the book alongside other recognized publications, confirming its selection in the category. The recognition also reflects the continued public interest in nonfiction books examining familiar ingredients through scientific and historical perspectives.

Readers can view the award results on the official Hollywood Book Awards 2026 Winners & Finalists page.