Awards
General Awards
The Covenant Awards celebrate excellence and artistry in the Canadian Christian music industry. The individuals and music nominated should intentionally reflect, communicate, and/or support Christian faith.
All submissions must meet eligibility requirements, and may be submitted by any GMA Canada member in good standing.
***Ineligible submissions will not be refunded, so please read the eligibility requirements carefully.***
Eligibility Requirements:
All releases submitted for consideration must have been released during the QUALIFYING PERIOD (May 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023)
Canadian Content:
To be eligible for a Covenant award in individual categories, one must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. Groups must comprise a minimum of 50% Canadian citizens/permanent residents. Any music submitted must be at least 50% Canadian content, with the exception of Canadian Christian Song of the Year, Collaboration of the Year, and Video of the Year, which must be 100% Canadian content (derived and produced by Canadians in Canada). In juried categories, preference will be given to members who reside in and actively work in Canada.
Additionally:
- Submissions must be made during the submission period.
- Early-bird submissions will receive a discounted submission rate.
- Work submitted for consideration must have been released during the qualifying period, and in categories where there has been no previous nomination or award.
- A release constitutes the making available of one’s music (or related work) through any public platform (eg. radio airplay, streaming, download, or physical copies)
- The music must be previously unreleased, though new recordings of previously released songs will be accepted.
Nominations and Awards will be decided by member vote, with the exception of select categories (eg. Lifetime Achievement Awards; radio single of the year)
Album of the Year
Awarded to an artist (solo or group) from any genre of Christian music. “Albums” must be at least...
Artist of the Year
Awarded to an artist (solo or group) from any genre of Christian music. New releases, industry impact...
Breakthrough Artist of the Year
A Breakthrough Artist is defined as an artist (solo or group) from any genre of Christian music, who...
Canadian Christian Song of the Year
Awarded to a song that demonstrates songwriting excellence in Canadian Christian music. The song submitted...
Female Vocalist of the Year
Awarded to a solo female artist or female lead vocalist of a group, and can be from any genre of Canadian...
Group of the Year
Awarded to a Canadian Group who has had a significant impact in Canadian Christian music during the qualifying...
Live Music Artist of the Year - Online or In-person
This award will be given to a GMA member in good standing, who has demonstrated excellence specifically...
Male Vocalist of the Year
Awarded to a solo male artist, or male lead vocalist of a group, and can be from any genre of Christian...
Musical Collaboration of the Year
Awarded to a project or release from any genre of Contemporary Christian or Gospel music, that demonstrates...
Producer of the Year
This award will be given to a Canadian citizen (or permanent resident) and GMA Canada member in good...
Radio or Podcast Personality/Team of the Year
This award is to acknowledge a Canadian Christian radio or podcast personality (or team) that excels...
Video of the Year
This award will go to a music video that demonstrates excellence in production and in the artistic visual...
Visual Designer of the Year
This award is given to a Canadian designer who has demonstrated excellence in visual art that supports...