Romance Writers' Awards are two prestigious awards given to authors of romance fiction. The RITA Award, which stands for Romance Writers of America's Award for Excellence in Romance Fiction, is the highest award given by the Romance Writers of America. The RIAS, or Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Awards, is an annual award given by Romantic Times magazine to recognize excellence in the genre of romance fiction. Both awards are highly sought after by authors of romance fiction and are a great honor to receive.