"Izzy's Fire" was named as one of five outstanding nonfiction books written by Virginia authors in 2005 and was nominated for the People's Choice Award.

The People's Choice Awards are given for the best fiction and nonfiction books by Virginia authors published in the past year, as decided by a vote of Virginia readers. The award is sponsored by the James River Writers and the Library of Virginia. Selection is made by the public by voting online or at libraries and bookstores throughout Virginia.