The Covenant Awards are awarded annually by GMA Canada, the Gospel Music Association of Canada (formerly known as the CGMA). Created in 1974, the association is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote the growth and ministry of Christian music arts in Canada. To this end, GMA Canada presents the annual Covenant Awards, Canada's national awards for the Canadian Gospel Music industry. GMA Canada works to raise the profile and interaction of Christian artists, songwriters, producers, promoters and others working in Christian music with media, retailers, distributors and church leadership. GMA Canada has committed itself to nurturing and developing its members through educational programs as well as celebrating outstanding achievements and standards of excellence in all areas and genres of Canadian Gospel music.
The Covenant Awards ceremonies are held annually in cities across Canada. The 36th annual Covenant Awards were handed in November 2014 in Langley, British Columbia. GMA Canada is loosely associated with the Gospel Music Association in the United States, which presents the Dove Awards. Covenant Awards are handed out in over 45 categories (see winners' lists below). One of the most prestigious awards given is the GMA Canada Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2008 the association released a special three-CD collection to commemorate its 30th anniversary, the GMA Canada presents 30th Anniversary Collection.
Official List
Lifetime Achievement Award: Roger & Shirley Pavy of Lighthouse Ministry In SongOvercomers Award Recipient: Margaret WilliamsFavourite Female Artist of the Year: Marlene O'NeillFavourite Male Artist of the Year: Andrew MartinFavourite Instrumentalist Artist of the Year: Warren B. ParkerFavourite Live Band Artist of the Year: Canada's Double PortionFavourite Vocal Group Artist of the Year: Parker TrioFavourite Song Artist of the Year: "With Wings As Eagles" - Warren and Shannon ParkerContemporary Gospel Album of the Year: Love In The Ruins, Hope In The Wasteland - Lianna KlassenCountry Album of the Year: Out Of His Great Love - Canada's Double PortionInspirational Album of the Year: Just Him, Just Hymns - Andrew MartinPop Album of the Year: Mark Masri - Mark MasriSouthern Gospel Album of the Year: Encore! - Marlene O'Neill / Joan ElliotContemporary Gospel Song of the Year: "Dwell In The House" - Mark MasriCountry Song of the Year: "Roll Up Your Sleeves" - David ArmstrongPop Song of the Year: "Take My Hand" - Mark Masri, Madeline Stone and Bernie HermsRock Song of the Year: "Out of the Way" - Dan Pascal, Julia Churchill and Adam McKechnieSouthern Gospel Song of the Year: "Just As I Am" - Rena GaileDisc Jockey/Christian Radio Program: Ben Davy - "The Breakfast Club" (Life 100.3)Official List
Children's Album of the Year: Everybody Needs Good Manners - Judi Vankevich - The Manners LadyCountry Album of the Year: Simple Man - Trevor BakerFrancophone Pop Album of the Year: Juste Au Bon Moment - Tabitha LemaireInspirational Album of the Year: Because Of Love - KelitaInstrumental Album of the Year: Anointed Pan - Winston DayalPop/Contemporary Album of the Year: Waiting For Aidan - Steve BellRock Album of the Year: Downhere - DownhereSouthern Gospel Album of the Year: I Need You - Andrew MartinUrban/Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year: Instrument Of Praise - Toronto Mass ChoirChildren's Song of the Year: "The Golden Rule Rap" - Judi Vankevich - The Manners LadyContemporary Gospel Song of the Year: "No Way" - SAJCountry Song of the Year: "Through Your Eyes" - Jamus Dorey, songwriter (Four For The Lord)Francophone Song of the Year: "Les Roches Crieront" - Luc GingrasInspirational Song of the Year: "Unto The Lord" - Debbie ZepickModern Rock/Alternative Song of the Year: "Freedom" - Chris Greenwood (Manafest)Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year: "Dance Like No One's Watching" - Carolyn ArendsRap/Hip Hop Song of the Year: "Alright" - Promise D'ApostleRock Song of the Year: "Larger Than Life" - Jason Germain and Marc Martel (Downhere)Southern Gospel Song of the Year: "I Know My God Cares For Me" - Andrew Martin, Ken HardenTraditional Gospel Song of the Year: "O Canada" - Trevor BakerDisc Jockey/Radio Program of the Year: Bobby Sunday – "Prayz Joynt" (JOY 1250 AM)Official List
Children's Album of the Year: Cry Out - God Rocks!Country/Bluegrass Album of the Year: Love Holds On - Mark MallettFrancophone Album of the Year: Expression De Louanges - Eglise Sans Frontieres & FriendsInspirational Album of the Year: We've Been Waiting For You - Carolyn ArendsModern Rock/Alternative Album of the Year: So Much for Substitutes - DownherePop/Contemporary Album of the Year: New Day - JanellePraise & Worship Album of the Year: Forward To Forever - Jody CrossSouthern Gospel Album of the Year: Love Remains - The Parker TrioChildren's Song of the Year: "Rocks Cry Out (Cry Out – God Rocks!)" - Bruce StaceyCountry/Bluegrass Song of the Year: "Makin' My Way (Love Holds On)" - Mark MallettFrancopohne Song of the Year: "Tu Es Le Chant (Expression De Louanges)" - Tabitha LemaireInspirational Song of the Year: "His Hand Upon You (Forward To Forever)" - Jody CrossModern Rock/Alternative Song of the Year: "What It's Like (So Much For Substitutes)" - DownherePop/Contemporary Song of the Year: "I Believe In You (I Believe In You)" - The LapointesPraise & Worship Song of the Year: "Humbled (Forward to Forever)" - Jody CrossSouthern Gospel – Song of the Year: (tie)
- "Thank God For Calvary (Love Remains)" - The Parker Trio
- "You Alone" - Canada's Double PortionOfficial List
Lifetime Achievement Award: George Beverly SheaFemale Vocalist of the Year: Aileen LombardoMale Vocalist of the Year: Greg SczebelGroup of the Year: Three Season AntNew Artist of the Year: Three Season AntContemporary Gospel Album of the Year: Keep On Standing - KrystaalCountry/Bluegrass/Southern Gospel Album of the Year: Hold On - Debbie ForsythInspirational Album of the Year: Where You Remain - Ali MatthewsModern Rock/Alternative Album of the Year: 2 Days After Yesterday - Three Season AntPop/Contemporary Album of the Year: Taken - Raylene ScarrottRap/Hip Hop/Dance Album of the Year: Red Letterz - Fresh I.E.Song of the Year: "If I Believe" - Kerroy Williams, songwriter (Aileen Lombardo)Contemporary Song of the Year: "Under His Wings" - Aileen Lombardo, Kerroy Williams, Joy Brown, Roy Oommen, Carmon Barry, Mark Masri, songwriters (Aileen Lombardo)Country/Bluegrass/Southern Gospel Song of the Year: "Hunger Mountain" - Ali MatthewsInspirational Song of the Year: "If I Believe" - Kerroy Williams, songwriter (Aileen Lombardo)Modern Rock/Alternative Song of the Year: "Refusing" - Stereotrap, songwritersPop/Contemporary Song of the Year: "Thrive" - Bec Abbot, songwriterPraise & Worship Song of the Year: "I Rest" - Three Season Ant, songwritersRap/Hip Hop/Dance Song of the Year: "Lights Are Comin' On" - Greg Sczebel, songwriterUrban Song of the Year: "Noah" - Fabian, Michel and Aliston Lwamba, songwriters (Krystaal)Official List
Lifetime Achievement Award: Tommy HunterArtist of the Year: Thousand Foot KrutchFemale Vocalist of the Year: Amanda FalkMale Vocalist of the Year: Brian DoerksenGroup of the Year: Thousand Foot KrutchNew Artist of the Year: Gaetz AveChildren's Album of the Year: Movers And Shakers – Outside The LinesContemporary Gospel Album of the Year: Truth – Hetti-MarieCountry/Bluegrass Album of the Year: Let Go – Cheryl DunnFrancophone Album of the Year: Emmène-Moi – Tabitha LemaireInspirational Album of the Year: Bare My Soul – KristinaInstrumental Album of the Year: Road To Home – Brian ThiessenModern Rock Album of the Year: The Art of Breaking – Thousand Foot KrutchPop/Contemporary Album of the Year: Closer to You – Carried AwayPraise And Worship Album of the Year: Today – Brian DoerksenRap/Hip Hop Album of the Year: Epiphany – ManafestRock Album of the Year: Grasping For Hope In The Darkness – Critical MassSeasonal Album of the Year: An Irrational Season – Carolyn ArendsSouthern Gospel Album of the Year: Live In Havana – Parker TrioSpecial Events/Compilation Album of the Year: Sea to Sea: Filled With Your Glory – Aileen Lombardo/Ten Shekel Shirt/Dean Salyn/Laurell Hubick/Brian Doerksen/Robert Critchley/Ron Wilding/Greg Sczebel/The Penny Merchants/Billy Funk/Starfield/Craig Douglas Band/Mark Stokes/Revolution Band/Fergus Marsh/Dan Wilt/Tehillah Toronto/Three Season Ant/Q-Town/Jon Buller/Ken and Tracy/Toronto Mass Choir/Sean Dayton/Chris Janzen/Glen Soderholm, Executive Producer Martin SmithSong of the Year: "I Know" - Carried Away, songwritersAboriginal Song of the Year: "Carry Me" - Shezza, songwriterChildren's Song of the Year: "Movers And Shakers" - Outside The Lines, Derek Elliotson, songwritersCountry/Bluegrass Song of the Year: "That's What I Love About Jesus" - Paul Brandt, songwriterFrancophone Song of the Year: "Tout c'que je veux" - Tabitha Lemaire, songwriterInspirational Song of the Year: "Getting Ready For Glory" - Carolyn Arends, songwriterInstrumental Song of the Year: "Ern's Waltz" - Stephanie Mainville, songwriterModern Rock Song of the Year: "Be My Escape" - Matthew Thiessen, songwriter (Relient K)Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year: "Here I Go" - Danielle Heykants, songwriter (Gaetz Ave)Praise And Worship Song of the Year: "Today" - Brian Doerksen, Sandra Gage, songwritersRap/Hip Hop Song of the Year: "Let It Go" - Chris Greenwood, Gerard Thomas, Adam Messinger, Aubrey Noronha, Nasri Atweh, songwriters (Manafest)Rock Song of the Year: "No Turning Back" - Travis Blackmore, Robin Ghosh, Mike Kidd, songwriters (Black Talon)Seasonal Song of the Year: "On Angels' Wings" - Ali Matthews, songwriterSouthern Gospel Song of the Year: "My Faith, My All" – Wendy Pound, songwriter (The Master's Four)Urban Song of the Year: "Everybody" - Greg Sczebel, songwriterProducer of the Year: Glen TeepleOfficial List
Lifetime Achievement Award: Connie ScottArtist of the Year: Brian DoerksenFemale Vocalist of the Year: Amanda FalkMale Vocalist of the Year: Brian DoerksenGroup of the Year: StarfieldNew Artist of the Year: The SilentAlbum of the Year: Beauty in the Broken - StarfieldCountry/Bluegrass Album of the Year: Across The Miles - Canada's Double PortionFolk/Roots Album of the Year: Window Of Light - Ali MatthewsFrancophone Album of the Year: Oasis - Andréanne LafleurHard Music Album of the Year: More Than Watchmen For The Morning - MeansInspirational Album of the Year: Hymns: A Modern Translation - Sean And Aimee DaytonInstrumental Album of the Year: Another Place - Andrew BartleyJazz/Blues Album of the Year: Beginnings Live - The Mike Janzen TrioModern Rock/Alternative Album of the Year: Smile, It's the End of the World - Hawk NelsonPop/Contemporary Album of the Year: Beauty In The Broken - StarfieldPraise And Worship Album of the Year: Rekindle - Jody CrossRap/Hip Hop Album of the Year: The Proletariat LP - The JoeRock Album of the Year: Wide-Eyed and Mystified - DownhereSeasonal Album of the Year: Christmas Presence - Holy Trinity Anglican ChurchSouthern Gospel Album of the Year: Here There Or In The Air - The Torchmen QuartetSpecial Events/Compilation Album of the Year: Sea to Sea: I See The Cross - Various Artists, Executive Producer Martin SmithTraditional Gospel Album of the Year: The Live Experience - The Toronto Mass ChoirUrban/R&B/Soul Album of the Year: Who Is Like The Lord - Hiram JosephSong of the Year: "Son Of God" - Tim and Jon Neufeld, Gordon Cochran, songwritersRecorded Song of the Year: "A Better Way" - DownhereAboriginal Song of the Year: "I Will Exalt" - Shezza, songwriterChildren's Song of the Year: "Set An Example" - Bruce Stacey, Ian Tanner, songwritersCountry/Bluegrass Song of the Year: "Sweeter Than Wine" - Ali Matthews, songwriterFolk/Roots Song of the Year: "Poised For A Fall" - Ali Matthews, songwriterFrancophone Song of the Year: "Le Reflet De Toi" - Andréanne Lafleur, songwriterHard Music Song of the Year: "You Will Become" - Means, Means, songwritersInspirational Song of the Year: "When You Shepherd Me" - Brian Doerksen, songwriterInstrumental Song of the Year: "Dancing In The Light" - Fred Cacciotti, songwriterJazz/Blues Song of the Year: "Marooned" - Sandy Foster, songwriterModern Rock/Alternative Song of the Year: "Only Hope" - Everyother, songwritersPop/Contemporary Song of the Year: "Not So Hip" - Bec Abbot, Carolyn Arends, songwritersPraise And Worship Song of the Year: "Lord Of Every Thing" - Jon Buller, songwriterRap/Hip Hop Song of the Year: "World Vision" - Fresh I.E. (Rob Wilson), songwriterRock Song of the Year: "The More" - Marc Martel and Jason Germain, songwritersSeasonal Song of the Year: "Brand New Miracle" - Ali Matthews, Rick Francis, songwritersSouthern Gospel Song of the Year: "Prayer Changes Things" - Darlene Lemmon, songwriterTraditional Gospel Song of the Year: "Wonderful" - Londa Larmond, Jason Larmond, songwritersUrban/R&B/Soul Song of the Year: "Shake The Dust" - Adé, Darren Sedor, songwritersDVD of the Year: Rez The Rock That Rolled! - God Rocks! BibleToonsVideo of the Year: "Move" - Thousand Foot KrutchCD/DVD Artwork Design of the Year: Pollyanna's Attic - Carolyn Arends, Graphic Design by Brent Flink for Indivisual Design Inc.Producer of the Year: Stephen RendallOfficial List
Lifetime Achievement Award: Hokus PickBlessings Fan Choice Award: StarfieldArtist of the Year: Brian DoerksenFemale Vocalist of the Year: Amanda FalkMale Vocalist of the Year: Brian DoerksenGroup of the Year: StarfieldNew Artist of the Year: NewworldsonAlbum of the Year: Holy God - Brian DoerksenCountry/Bluegrass Album of the Year: Broken Borders - High ValleyFolk/Roots Album of the Year: Roots Revolution - NewworldsonFrancophone Album of the Year: Peut-Etre - The KryHard Music Album of the Year: not awarded in 2007Inspirational Album of the Year: Free To Worship - Evangeline InmanInstrumental Album of the Year: House Of Peace - Brian ThiessenJazz/Blues Album of the Year: Destination Unknown - Adam PadfieldModern Rock/Alternative Album of the Year: Five Score and Seven Years Ago - Relient KPop/Contemporary Album of the Year: Searching - Sebastian DemreyPraise And Worship Album of the Year: Holy God - Brian DoerksenRap/Hip Hop Album of the Year: The Proletariat LP - The JoeRock Album of the Year: Adam Farrell - Adam FarrellSeasonal Album of the Year: A Gift - Paul BrandtSouthern Gospel Album of the Year: An Evening With The Torchmen: Recorded Live At Crossroads Centre - The Torchmen QuartetSpecial Events/Compilation Album of the Year: Sea to Sea: For Endless Days - Various Artists, Executive Producer Martin SmithTraditional Gospel Album of the Year: not awarded in 2007Urban/R&B/Soul Album of the Year: Oh My Soul - Kathie MorrowSong of the Year: "Holy God" - Brian Doerksen, Brian Doerksen, songwriterRecorded Song of the Year: "The Hand That Holds The World" - StarfieldAboriginal Song of the Year: "Meegwetch" - Lil' Disciples, R. Wilson and E. Lee, songwritersChildren's Song of the Year: "The Lord Is My Rock" - God Rocks! Bibletoons, Bruce Stacey, songwriterCountry/Bluegrass Song of the Year: "Back To You" - High Valley, Brad Rempel and Brian Barrett, songwritersFolk/Roots Song of the Year: "Everybody Wants Everything" - Carolyn Arends, Carolyn Arends, songwriterFrancophone Song of the Year: "Merveilleux" - The Kry, Jean-Luc Lajoie, songwriterHard Music Song of the Year: "Lifegiver" - Stereotrap, Stereotrap, songwritersInspirational Song of the Year: "Come To The Cross" - Stephanie Israelson, Stephanie Isrealson and Andrew Horrocks, songwritersInstrumental Song of the Year: "Easter Morning Sunrise" - Debbie Fortnum, Debbie Fortnum songwriterJazz/Blues Song of the Year: "Loud and Clear" - Christine Magee, Christine Magee, songwriterModern Rock/Alternative Song of the Year: "Must Have Done Something Right" - Relient K, Matthew Thiessen, songwriterPop/Contemporary Song of the Year: "I Want You" - Carried Away, Carried Away, songwriterPraise And Worship Song of the Year: "Holy God" - Brian Doerksen, Brain Doerksen, songwriterRap/Hip Hop Song of the Year: "Bounce" - Manafest, Chris Greenwood, songwriterRock Song of the Year: "The Hand That Holds The World" - Tim Neufeld, Jon Neufeld, Matt Bronleewe and Jason Ingram, songwriters (Starfield)Seasonal Song of the Year: "A Gift" - Paul Brandt, Paul Brandt, songwriterSouthern Gospel Song of the Year: "God's Amazing Grace" - The Master's Four, David Peneycad, songwriterTraditional Gospel Song of the Year: not awarded in 2007Urban/R&B/Soul Song of the Year: "Shine" - Drew Brown, Drew Brown, songwriterMusic DVD of the Year: Rock-A-Bye Christmas - God Rocks! BibletoonsVideo of the Year: "Push" - Christine EvansCD/DVD Artwork Design of the Year: Open - Charlene Lewis, Design by Wesley BookerProducer of the Year: Roy SalmondOfficial List
Lifetime Achievement Award: Rhythm & NewsBlessings Fan Choice Award: Jimmy LallaArtist of the Year: StarfieldFemale Vocalist of the Year: Amanda FalkMale Vocalist of the Year: Jon BauerGroup of the Year: StarfieldNew Artist of the Year: The University Of Toronto Gospel ChoirAlbum of the Year: I Will Go - StarfieldAboriginal Album of the Year: The Good Road - Cheryl BearChildren's Album of the Year: Trust And Hope In The Lord - God Rocks! BibleToonsChoir Album of the Year: A cappella - Rocky Mountain College ChoirClassical/Traditional Album of the Year: The Hymn Project - Buller, Balzer & AicheleCountry/Bluegrass Album of the Year: In The Sweet By And By - Jayc HaroldFolk/Roots Album of the Year: Salvation Station - NewworldsonFrancophone Album of the Year: Aimer Comme Toi - Claude WhitingGospel Album of the Year: Send Me - The University Of Toronto Gospel ChoirHard Music Album of the Year: Great White Whale - Secret and WhisperInspirational Album of the Year: Fountain Of Life - 4GivenInstrumental Album of the Year: What A Gig That Will Be - Bruce DougallJazz/Blues Album of the Year: The Essence Of Life - Zoë TheodorouModern Rock/Alternative Album of the Year: To The Living - Jay and the LovebirdsModern Worship Album of the Year: I Will Go - StarfieldPop/Contemporary Album of the Year: Colors And Sounds - Article OnePraise And Worship Album of the Year: Empty & Beautiful - Matt MaherRap/Hip Hop Album of the Year: Lockjaw - Fresh I.E.Rock Album of the Year: Reset & Rewind - Manic DriveSeasonal Album of the Year: This Christmas - Jacob MoonSouthern Gospel Album of the Year: I Believe - Three And CompanySpecial Events/Compilation Album of the Year: GMA Canada presents 30th Anniversary Collection - Various Artists, Executive Producer Martin SmithUrban/R&B/Soul Album of the Year: Seguro En Ti - Paulis SanchezSong of the Year: "Love Is The Anchor" - Greg SczebelRecorded Song of the Year: "Hosanna" - StarfieldAboriginal Song of the Year: "Residential School Song" - Cheryl BearChildren's Song of the Year: "The Plans I Have" - Ian Tanner (God Rocks! BibleToons)Choir Song of the Year: "I Surrender" - Stephen Lewis (The University Of Toronto Gospel Choir)Classical/Traditional Song of the Year: "I Will Give You All The Praise" - Monica Cota, Evangeline Inman, Mark Inman (4Given)Country/Bluegrass Song of the Year: "The Prayer Song" - Steve Rain (Steve Rain & Friends)Folk/Roots Song of the Year: "On The Blue" - Joel AugéFrancophone Song of the Year: "Pour Te Louer" - Catherine Grenier (Catherine)Gospel Song of the Year: "Because Of You" - Ryan Resmer (Toronto International Celebration Church)Hard Music Song of the Year: "Xoxoxo" - Charles David Furney, Secret and Whisper (Secret and Whisper)Inspirational Song of the Year: "Trust" - Adam PadfieldInstrumental Song of the Year: "The Cry Of Bethlehem" - Ali MatthewsJazz/Blues Song of the Year: "I Believed It" - Zoë Theodorou, Eric Boseman, Viviane Cardinal, Rodney Hunter, Daniel Martin, Rique Pantoje, Gavin Sorochan (Zoë Theodorou)Modern Rock/Alternative Song of the Year: "Anyways" - EveryotherModern Worship Song of the Year: "Faithful Forever" - Elias Dummer (Elias)Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year: "Beautiful" - Amanda Falk, Malynda Zacharias, Marshall Zacharias (Amanda Falk)Praise And Worship Song of the Year: "Reign In Us" - Ben Glover, Jon Neufeld, Tim Neufeld (Starfield)Rap/Hip Hop Song of the Year: "Heat" - Rob James, Rob Wilson (Fresh I.E.)Rock Song of the Year: "Alone Tonight" - KirosSeasonal Song of the Year: "The Cry Of Bethlehem" - Ali MatthewsSouthern Gospel Song of the Year: "Walk Out On The Water" - Don Wilkie (One Heart)Urban/R&B/Soul Song of the Year: "Me Tienes (You Got Me)" - Paulis Sanchez, Terverius Black, Sean Simmonds, Kelvin Wooten (Paulis Sanchez)Music DVD of the Year: One - Victory Christian CentreVideo of the Year: "Eleven Regrets" - Manic DriveCD/DVD Artwork Design of the Year: The Hymn Project - Brian Kauste (Buller, Balzer & Aichele)Producer of the Year: Dave Zeglinski and Steve BellOfficial List
Lifetime Achievement Award
2009 Gerry Scott
Blessings Fan Choice Award: Matt BrouwerArtist of the Year: DownhereFemale Vocalist of the Year: JanelleMale Vocalist of the Year: Joel AugéGroup of the Year: NewworldsonNew Artist of the Year: Chris BrayAlbum of the Year: Ending Is Beginning - DownhereChildren's Album of the Year: Giver Of Grace - Jon BauerClassical/Traditional Album of the Year: Fields Of Gold - Jeffrey Allan SawatzkyCountry/Bluegrass Album of the Year: You Carry Me - Brenda JanzFolk/Roots Album of the Year: No Sudden Movements - Corey DoakFrancophone Album of the Year: Authenticité - AndréanneGospel Album of the Year: Ain't That Good News - Black Pioneer Heritage SingersInspirational Album of the Year: Evangeline Inman & Women Who Worship - Evangeline InmanInstrumental Album of the Year: A Quiet Afternoon - Tisha MurvihillJazz/Blues Album of the Year: Mombâcho - Mike Janzen Trio & FriendsModern Rock/Alternative Album of the Year: The Bird And The Bee Sides/The Nashville Tennis EP - Relient KModern Worship Album of the Year: Love Is A Fire - Fridays CryPop/Contemporary Album of the Year: Ending Is Beginning - DownherePraise And Worship Album of the Year: Glory - KlausRap/Hip Hop Album of the Year: More Than Music - PromiseRock Album of the Year: Living And Surviving - Red UmbrellaSeasonal Album of the Year: Looking For Christmas - Ali MatthewsSouthern Gospel Album of the Year: It Takes Faith - The HuntersSpecial Events/Compilation Album of the Year: Women's Journey Of Faith - BU GirlUrban/R&B/Soul Album of the Year: Divine Conversations Volume I - Jennifer MeadeSong of the Year: "Here I Am" - Downhere (Marc Martel, Jason Germain)Recorded Song of the Year: "Here I Am" - DownhereChildren's Song of the Year: "Show Me The Way" - The Toronto Children's Concert Choir (Rev. Denise Gillard)Choir Song of the Year: "Wonderful" - Evangeline Inman & Women Who Worship (Evangeline Inman, Mark Inman)Classical/Traditional Song of the Year: "Alleluia, Alleluia (Psalm 84)" - Gemma (Karin Dart, Cathy Hardy)Country/Bluegrass Song of the Year: "King of the World" - Point Of Grace (Cindy Morgan)Folk/Roots Song of the Year: "The Other Side" - Matt Brouwer with Amy Grant and Vince Gill (Matt Brouwer)Francophone Song of the Year: "Comblé" - Andréanne (Andréanne Lafleur)Gospel Song of the Year: "O Taste And See" - Evangeline Inman & Women Who Worship (Evangeline Inman, Mark Inman, Adrienne Reedy)Inspirational Song of the Year: "The Beggar Who Gives Alms" - Downhere (Marc Martel, Jason Germain)Instrumental Song of the Year: "Eastern Grace" - Jasmin Gibb (Jasmin Gibb)Jazz/Blues Song of the Year: "Embrace The Mystery" - Steve Bell (Gord Johnson)Modern Rock/Alternative Song of the Year: "Live Life Loud" - Hawk Nelson (Hawk Nelson)Modern Worship Song of the Year: "No Mountain" - Fridays Cry (Brandon Wall, Jordan Wall, Josh Anderton)Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year: "Here I Am" - Downhere (Marc Martel, Jason Germain)Praise And Worship Song of the Year: "It's Time For The Reign Of God" - Brian Doerksen (Brian Doerksen, Steve Mitchinson)Rap/Hip Hop Song of the Year: "4-3-2-1" - Manafest (Chris Greenwood), Adam Messinger)Rock Song of the Year: "My Last Amen" - Downhere (Marc Martel, Jason Germain)Seasonal Song of the Year: "How Many Kings" - Downhere (Marc Martel, Jason Germain)Southern Gospel Song of the Year: "God's Game Plan" - The Hunters (Dusty Hunter)Urban/R&B/Soul Song of the Year: "You" - Fresh I.E. (Robert Wilson)Music DVD of the Year: God Rocks! The Music Videos - God Rocks!Video of the Year: "Crystal" - Fresh I.E.CD/DVD Artwork Design of the Year: Find Me/Blessed Are the Lost Ones - David John HensmanProducer of the Year: Philip JanzOfficial List
Lifetime Achievement Award
2010 Arlen Salte
Blessings Fan Choice Award: Greg SczebelSong of the Year: "Hold Us Together" - Matt Maher (Matt Maher, Steve Wilson)Recorded Song of the Year: "There Is A Way" - NewworldsonProducer of the Year: Andrew HorrocksNew Artist of the Year: Junkyard PoetsMale Vocalist of the Year: Greg SczebelFemale Vocalist of the Year: Stephanie IsraelsonGroup of the Year: DownhereArtist of the Year: StarfieldAlbum of the Year: Alive Again - Matt MaherCD/DVD Artwork Design of the Year: Love Was Here First - Carolyn Arends (Brian Kauste)Urban/R&B/Soul Song of the Year: "Heaven" - Jason Ray (Jason Ray Penalosa)Urban/R&B/Soul Album of the Year: Anchored Roots - Chelsea NisbettSpecial Events/Compilation of the Year: Sea to Sea: Christmas - Various Artists, Executive Producer Martin SmithSouthern Gospel Song of the Year: "Gonna Get My Feet Wet" - The Torchmen Quartet (David Randall)Southern Gospel Album of the Year: I'll Follow You - Father's DaughterSeasonal Song of the Year: "Christmas In Our Hearts" - Downhere (Marc Martel, Jason Germain)Seasonal Album of the Year: How Many Kings: Songs for Christmas - DownhereRock Song of the Year: "Forward Motion" - Thousand Foot Krutch (Trevor McNevan, Joel Bruyere, Steve Augustine)Rock Album of the Year: Welcome to the Masquerade - Thousand Foot KrutchRap/Hip Hop Song of the Year: "Homeless" - Fresh I.E. (Robert Wilson, Byron Foster)Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year: The Chase - ManafestPraise And Worship Song of the Year: "Alive Again" - Matt Maher (Matt Maher, Jason Ingram)Praise And Worship Album of the Year: Alive Again - Matt MaherPop/Contemporary Song of the Year: "There Is A Way" - Newworldson (Newworldson, Thomas "Tawgs" Salter)Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year: Love & the Lack Thereof - Greg SczebelModern Worship Song of the Year: "Glory Is Rising" - Starfield (Chris Janz, Tim Neufeld, Jon Neufeld, Ian Eskelin)Modern Worship Album of the Year: The Saving One - StarfieldModern Rock/Alternative Song of the Year: "Never Enough" - Hawk Nelson (Hawk Nelson, Trevor McNevan)Modern Rock/Alternative Album of the Year: Live Life Loud - Hawk NelsonJazz/Blues Song of the Year: "No Compromise" - Sean Spicer [featuring Mike Janzen] (Sean Spicer)Instrumental Song of the Year: "Passion" - Trevor Dick (Trevor Dick)Instrumental Album of the Year: Yahweh - Trevor DickInspirational Song of the Year: "Hold On" - Mark Masri (Mark Masri, Adam Crossley, John Acosta)Inspirational Album of the Year: Into Your Light - The WiebesHard Music Song of the Year: "Bring Me To Life" - Thousand Foot Krutch (Trevor McNevan, Joel Bruyere, Steve Augustine)Gospel/Caribbean Song of the Year: "This Is Who I Am" - Shurece Byrd (Evangeline Inman, Mark Inman, Darlene Lemmon)Gospel/Caribbean Album of the Year: Life - ZamarFrancophone Song of the Year: "Que Tout Ce Qui Respire" - Geneviève Falleur (Geneviève Falleur, Sebastian Demrey)Francophone Album of the Year: Dès Le Réveil - Geneviève FalleurFolk-Roots Song of the Year: "Be Still" - Carolyn Arends (Carolyn Arends)Folk-Roots Album of the Year: Newworldson - NewworldsonCountry/Bluegrass Song of the Year: "Holding On" - Denise Gerein (Denise Gerein)Country/Bluegrass Album of the Year: Blessings - Barb Prosser WinderClassical/Traditional Song of the Year: "Time" - Mark Masri [featuring Nita Whitaker] (Mark Masri, Amy Sky)Classical/Traditional Album of the Year: La Voce - Mark MasriChoir Song of the Year: "Walk In Jerusalem Just Like John" - Lincoln Tatem (Lincoln Tatem, Traditional)Children's Song of the Year: "Peace, Peace, Peace" - Dian Layton (Dian Layton, Lori Hubschmid)Children's Album of the Year: God Rocks My World - God Rocks!Aboriginal Song of the Year: "Hand In Hand" - Yvonne St. Germaine (Yvonne St. Germaine)Aboriginal Album of the Year: Roots - Dorothy MaeVideo of the Year: "I Will Come" - Greg SczebelMusic DVD of the Year: God Rocks! Live In Miami - God Rocks!Official List
Lifetime Achievement Award
2011 Daniel Band
Blessings Fan Choice Award: TenoreSong of the Year: "Let Me Rediscover You" - Downhere (Marc Martel, Jason Germain)Recorded Song of the Year: "Manifesto" - The City HarmonicProducer of the Year: Andrew HorrocksNew Artist of the Year: The City HarmonicMale Vocalist of the Year: Matt MaherFemale Vocalist of the Year: Ali MatthewsGroup of the Year: High ValleyArtist of the Year: High ValleyAlbum of the Year: Carry Me Home - Ali MatthewsCD/DVD Artwork Design of the Year: Carry Me Home - Ali MatthewsUrban/R&B/Soul Song of the Year: "Circling Numbers" - ManuelaUrban/R&B/Soul Album of the Year: Songs From The Evolution Of Gospel Music - Toronto Mass ChoirSpecial Events/Compilation of the Year: Prodigal God - Brian DoerksenSeasonal Song of the Year: "What A Boy" - Stephanie Mainville (Stephanie Mainville)Seasonal Album of the Year: A Christmas Gift - Toronto Mass ChoirRock Song of the Year: "Crazy Love" - Hawk NelsonRock Album of the Year: Crazy Love - Hawk NelsonRap/Hip Hop Song of the Year: "Avalanche" - Manafest (Chris Greenwood)Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year: Live In Concert - ManafestPraise And Worship Song of the Year: "Welcome To The Level Ground" - Brian Doerksen (Brian Doerksen/Paul Baloche)Praise And Worship Album of the Year: Level Ground - Brian DoerksenPop/Contemporary Song of the Year: "One Step Away" - WakeUp StarlightPop/Contemporary Album of the Year: Two At A Time - downhereModern Worship Song of the Year: "Manifesto" - The City HarmonicModern Worship Album of the Year: Let Hope Arise - Chris BrayModern Rock/Alternative Song of the Year: "Tonight" - Sky TerminalModern Rock/Alternative Album of the Year: Lukewarm Love - Cities Under FireJazz/Blues Song of the Year: "There's No Escaping Spring" - Mike Janzen TrioInstrumental Song of the Year: "Rejoice In Hope" - Sean SpicerInstrumental Album of the Year: Olive Tree - Sean SpicerInspirational Song of the Year: "Pursue Me" - Chris BrayInspirational Album of the Year: Songs For The Journey: The Story Goes On - Lianna KlassenGospel/Caribbean Song of the Year: "Oh Come All Ye Faithful" - Toronto Mass ChoirFolk/Roots Song of the Year: "God Only Knows" - Ali MatthewsFolk/Roots Album of the Year: TIE - The Last Goodbye - Rob Berg / Kindness - Steve BellCountry/Bluegrass Song of the Year: "A Father's Love (The Only Way He Knew How)" - High ValleyCountry/Bluegrass Album of the Year: High Valley - High ValleyClassical/Traditional Song of the Year: "Sempre Vicino: Prayer For Peace" - TenoreClassical/Traditional Album of the Year: SING! Presents Tenore - TenoreChildren's Song of the Year: "Giver Of Grace" - Jon BauerAboriginal Song of the Year: "Tennessee Sky" - Yvonne St. Germaine (Yvonne St. Germaine)Video of the Year: "A Father's Love (The Only Way He Knew How)" - High ValleyMusic DVD of the Year: Level Ground: The Live Experience - Brian DoerksenOfficial List
Lifetime Achievement Award
2012 Toronto Mass Choir
Blessings Fan Choice Award: Open SkyAboriginal Song of the Year: "A' BA" by Cheryl BearAlbum of the Year: "On the Altar of Love" by DownhereArtist of the Year: High ValleyCD Artwork of the Year: "The Color" - Art Direction by Melanie Greenwood at Vision CityChildren's Album of the Year: "Here We Go" by Q-TownChildren's Song of the Year: "Chasing After Me" by Jon BauerClassical/Traditional Song of the Year: "Silent Night" as recorded by Sean And Aimee Dayton with Brian DoerksenCollaboration of the Year: "Join Together" by Scott Towaij with Amy Savin, Ali Matthews, Sean Dayton, Dana Marie, Chris Bray and Colin BernardCountry/Bluegrass Album of the Year: "Love Is A Long Road" by High ValleyCountry/Bluegrass Song of the Year: "Have I Told You I Love You Lately" as recorded by High ValleyFemale Vocalist of the Year: Ali MatthewsFolk/Roots Album of the Year: "Rebel Transmission" by newworldsonFolk/Roots Song of the Year: "Worry" as recorded by Cindy MorganFrancophone Album of the Year: "Heritage: Cantiques & Hymnes Volume II" by Sebastian Demrey and Jimmy LahaieFrancophone Song of the Year: "L'AMOUR MANIFESTÉ" as recorded by EvayméGospel/Caribbean Album of the Year: "Great Things" by Londa LarmondGospel/Caribbean Song of the Year: "Quoi qu'il arrive" by Jireh Gospel ChoirGroup of the Year: DownhereHard Rock/Alternative Album of the Year: Epic by "Manic Drive"Hard Rock/Alternative Song of the Year: "Alive" by The Color (written by James Shiels, Jordan Janzen, Gabe Boschmann and James Tooke)Inspirational Album of the Year: "The Hymns Collection" by The WiebesInspirational Song Song of the Year: "Ocean" by Matt BrouwerInstrumental Album of the Year: "Here Is Love" by Marcel Preston And Jonathan ClarkeInstrumental Song of the Year: "Lift Your Hands" as recorded by Rockn Ron ProjectJazz/Blues Song of the Year: "The Lion" as recorded by Derek GustMale Vocalist of the Year: Marc MartelModern Worship Album of the Year: "Everything In Color" by Ben CantelonModern Worship Song of the Year: "The Kingdom" as recorded by StarfieldNew Artist of the Year: The ColorPop/Contemporary Album of the Year: "The Love In Between" by Matt MaherPop/Contemporary Song of the Year: "Learning To Be The Light" as recorded by newworldsonPraise & Worship Album of the Year: "Forevermore" by Jon BauerPraise & Worship Song of the Year: "I Have A Dream (It Feels Like Home)" as recorded by The City HarmonicProducer of the Year: Sebastian DemreyRap/Hip Hop Album: "City Of Worship" by Fresh I.E.Rap/Hip Hop Song of the Year: "God of This City" as recorded by Fresh I.E.Recorded Song of the Year: "Never Let You Go" as recorded by ManafestRock/Modern Album of the Year: "Until the Sun Comes Out Again" by Open SkyRock/Modern Rock Song of the Year: "War of Change" as recorded by Thousand Foot KrutchSeasonal Album of the Year: "A Living Room Christmas" by Sean & Aimee DaytonSeasonal Song of the Year: "Bethlehem" as recorded by Crosswalk With Ray LyellSong of the Year: "Learning to Be the Light" as recorded by newworldsonSouthern Gospel Album of the Year: "Step Up" by the Torchmen QuartetSouthern Gospel Song of the Year: "I Wanna Go" as recorded by The AmundrudsSpecial Events Album of the Year: "Kingdom Come" by Worship VictoriaUrban/R&B/Soul Album of the Year: "Beautiful Disaster" by "Fresh I.E."Urban/R&B/Soul/Song of the Year: "Shake Holy Spirit" by newworldsonVideo of the Year: "Dans mon âme un beau soleil brille" by Sebastian Demrey and Jimmy LahaieLifetime Achievement Award
2013 Servant
Lifetime Achievement Award
2013 Lando Klassen/House of James
Blessings Fan Choice Award: Open SkyAlbum of the Year: "Just As I Am" by Paul BrandtArtist of the Year: "Just As I Am" Paul BrandtFemale Vocalist of the Year: Ali MatthewsMale Vocalist of the Year: Dan BremnesNew Artist of the Year: Love & The OutcomeProducer of the Year: Andrew HorrocksGroup of the Year: The City HarmonicCollaboration of the Year: I Saw Jesus by Ali Matthews, Joel Auge, Marcel Preston, Kevin Pauls and Matthew GrievesSong of the Year: He Is With Us - Love & The OutcomeRecorded Song of the Year: He Is With Us - Love & The OutcomeInspirational Song of the Year: I Saw Jesus - Ali MatthewsChildren's Song of the Year: Come And Save Us - Jon BauerClassical/Traditional Song of the Year: O Come O Come Emmanuel - Sean And Aimee DaytonCountry/Bluegrass Song of the Year: Just In Time - Canada's Double PortionFolk/Roots Song of the Year: Our Cozy Apartment - Keith KitchenFrancophone Song of the Year: Ma Promesse - Olivier Voyer with Andreanne LafleurGospel/Caribbean Song of the Year: Air That I Breathe - Prosper & GPMAlternative Rock Song of the Year: World At War - Junkyard PoetsInstrumental Song of the Year: Do You Want It? - Josh LakeJazz/Blues Song of the Year: Swing Low - G.B. RootsModern Rock Song of the Year: Inside Out - Anthem For TodayPraise And Worship Song of the Year: Holy (Wedding Day) - The City HarmonicRap/Hip Hop Song of the Year: Beautiful Mess by RationaLSeasonal Song of the Year: It's Still Christmas by Colin BernardSouthern Gospel Song of the Year: Don't Forget About The Cross - The Master's FourPop/Contemporary Song of the Year: He Is With Us - Love & The OutcomeUrban/R&B/Soul Song of the Year: I Still Need You - Fresh I.E. featuring AJInternational Song of the Year: Whom Shall I Fear - Chris TomlinChildren's Album of the Year: Live It Up - Q-TownCountry/Bluegrass Album of the Year: Just As I Am - Paul BrandtFolk/Roots Album of the Year: Roots of Worship - Jon BauerFrancophone Album of the Year: L'Aube D'Un Jour Nouveau - Olivier VoyerGospel/Caribbean Album of the Year: Takeover - Prosper & GPMInspirational Album of the Year: Overwhelm Us - Brad GuldmondInstrumental Album of the Year: Melodic Twilight - Scott PettipasModern Worship Album of the Year: Trees - Tim NeufeldPop/Contemporary Album of the Year: Unstoppable - MarikaPraise Album of the Year: All the People Said Amen - Matt MaherUrban/R&B/Soul/Rap Album of the Year: Red Letterz13 - Fresh I.E.Special Events/Compilation of the Year: This Is Our Love - Jody CrossJazz/Blues Album of the Year: Nuthin' But a Man - A.J.Rock/Modern Rock Album of the Year: Mrs. Sophomore - Junkyard PoetsSeasonal Album of the Year: Songs of Christmas Volume 1 - StarfieldSouthern Gospel Album of the Year: New Perspective - the Torchmen QuartetCD/DVD Artwork of the Year: All Is Not Lost - Wayne Pashley/Flood the StoneMusic Video of the Year: This Life - Dan BremnesLifetime Achievement Award: Brian DoerksenAlbum Of The Year: Love & The Outcome – Love & The OutcomeArtist Of The Year: Dan BremnesMale Vocalist Of The Year: Dan BremnesFemale Vocalist Of The Year: Amanda CookNew Artist Of The Year: The Royal FoundryGroup Of The Year: Love & The OutcomeProducer Of The Year: Jared SalteSong Of The Year: Amanda Cook – You Make Me BraveRecorded Song Of The Year: Dan Bremnes – BeautifulCollaboration Of The Year: Ali Matthews & Joel Auge – This is LoveAboriginal Song Of The Year: Yvonne St. Germaine – Stay StrongChildren’s Album Of The Year: Q-Town – Right Here Right NowChildren’s Song Of The Year - Russ Smith & Rick Colhoun – Good LifeCountry/Southern Gospel Album Of The Year - The Torchmen Quartet – Hymns: Lest We ForgetCountry/Bluegrass Song Of The Year - Brad Rempel & Victoria Banks – What I’ve Learned So FarFolk Album Of The Year - Ali Matthews – Tell Me a StoryFolk/Roots Song Of The Year - The Royal Foundry – LoveFrancophone Album Of The Year - Sebastian Demrey & Jimmy Lahaie – Heritage Cantiques & Hymnes Vol. 3Francophone Song Of The Year - Evaymé – Par Un SourireGospel Album Of The Year - Toronto Mass Choir – Made For WorshipGospel Song Of The Year - Jenna Burke – Made for WorshipInspirational Album Of The Year - The SHIYR Poets – Songs For The Journey Volume OneInspirational Song Of The Year - Greg Sykes & Joel Auge – FaithfulInstrumental Song Of The Year - Debbie Fortnum – Heaven’s JoyInternational Album Of The Year - Rend Collective – The Art Of CelebrationInternational Song Of The Year - Rend Collective – My LighthouseJazz/Blues Song Of The Year - Andrew Jaehn & Rudy Fast – Give Me One Good ReasonPop/Contemporary Song Of The Year - Dan Bremnes – BeautifulPraise And Worship Album Of The Year - Bryan & Katie Torwalt – Kingdom ComePraise And Worship Song Of The Year - Amanda Cook – You Make Me BraveRap Album Of The Year - Fresh I.E. Presents: KMF – The WatchmenRap Song Of The Year - Young Scribe, Psalms & Fresh I.E. – The City is FallenRock Album Of The Year - Sky Terminal – We Are OneRock Song Of The Year - Manafest & Trevor McNevan – DiamondsSeasonal Album Of The Year - Tenore – Christmas with YouSeasonal Song Of The Year - Love & The Outcome – EmmanuelSouthern Gospel Song Of The Year - Canada’s Double Portion – Your LoveUrban Song Of The Year - Rachelle Luk & Mike Klose – More Than BeautifulVideo Of The Year - Sebastian Demrey & Jimmy Lahaie – Dieu Tout PuissantCD/DVD Artwork Of The Year - Fraser Campbell – Search The Heavens (Design by Fraser Campbell, Liz Snell, Justine McHale and Ian McHale)Lifetime Achievement Award - Roy SalmondAlbum of the Year - Matt Maher - Saints And SinnersArtist of the Year - Fresh IEFemale Vocalist of the Year - Chelsea AmberMale Vocalist of the Year - Drew BrownGroup of the Year - The City HarmonicNew Artist of the Year - InformantsProducer of the Year - Andrew HorrocksAlbum Artwork of the Year - Steve Bell - Pilgrimage - Design by Roberta HansenVideo of the Year - Diamond in the Rough (Acoustic) - Chelsea AmberSong of the Year - Jon Neufeld - Come Alive (Songwriters: Jon Neufeld, Allen Salmon)Recorded Song of the Year - Tim Neufeld & The Glory Boys - I'm FreeCollaboration Of the Year - Fresh IE with Paul Brandt, The Color, Cynthia Hamar, The City Harmonic, Fraser Campbell, Tasman Jude, Scribe, Cote, One8Tea, Tuzil, Jon Loeppky and Matt Gilman - Collide: City of Worship 2Children's Album of the Year - Brad Guldemond - Let It Out!Country Album of the Year - The Amundruds - Sweetest SoundFolk Album of the Year - Steve Bell - PilgrimageFrancophone Album of the Year - Sebastian Demrey & Jimmy Lahaie - Heritage Cantiques de NoelGospel Album of the Year - Jireh Gospel Choir - Get UpInspirational Album of the Year - The Wiebes - Arise O SleeperInstrumental Album of the Year - Trevor Dick Band - New WorldJazz/Blues Album of the Year - newworldson - All The Way LivePop Album of the Year - Chelsea Amber - Introducing Chelsea AmberPraise & Worship Album of the Year - Marcel & Ruth Preston - Living WatersRap Album of the Year - Malichi - Real LifeRock Album of the Year - Manic Drive - VIPSeasonal Album of the Year - Josh Lake - 40cm Of FunkSouthern Gospel Album of the Year - Torchmen Quartet - Run Through The GatesAboriginal Song of the Year - Rise Again (Songwriters: Treneta Bowden & Sean Spicer)Children's Song of the Year - Every Kid In The House Tonight (Songwriters: Rick Colhoun & Russ Smith)Country Song of the Year - Under Stars (Songwriters: Coalmont)Folk Song of the Year - Count Me In (Songwriter: Rob Berg)Francophone Song of the Year - Libère-moi de moi-même (Songwriter: Luc Dumont)Gospel Song of the Year - But Your Praise (Lyrics: Derin Bello; Music: Derin Bello and Andrew Horrocks)Inspirational Song of the Year - I Am Not (Songwriters: Rachelle Luk & Mike Klose)Instrumental Song of the Year - You Are Holy (Music: Ron Fischer)Jazz/Blues Song of the Year - Awaken My Love (Songwriter: Sean Spicer)Pop Song of the Year - One Sure Thing (Songwriters: Tony Wood, Rusty Varenkamp, James Shiels & Jordan Janzen)Praise and Worship Song of the Year - Waiting On You (Songwriters: Glenn Vincent Breen & Michael Rossback)Rap Song of the Year - Broken Veil (Songwriters: Robert Wilson, Elias Dummer, Eric Fusilier, Aaron Powell & Josh Vanderlaan)Rock Song of the Year - Run (Songwriters: West of Here)Seasonal Song of the Year - What Kind of King (Songwriter: Carolyn Arends)Urban Song of the Year - Diamond in the Rough (Songwriters: Chelsea Amber & Paul Colman)