Adult Contemporary Artist of the Year
Recipient: Jordan St.Cyr
Nominees
Bev FosterBarbara Joy
Katie Williams
43rd Covenant Awards and Conference
The 43rd Covenant Awards were held live and in person at Bethany Church in Kitchener-Waterloo, November 17th-18th. Thank you to everyone who made this wonderful event possible, and congratulations to all of the recipients!
Recipients and Nominees
Artist Awards
Barbara Joy
Katie Williams
Artist(e) francophone de l'annee
Recipient: - LaChapelle Musique
Nominees
Timothee BeaulieuCC Harvey
Childrens Artist of the Year
Recipient: The Springmans
Nominees
FAC Music / Elevate Kids ChoirQ-Town
Country Artist of the Year
Recipient: Stirling John
Nominees
Bob HawkinsJeff Catto
Yvonne St.Germaine
Kevin Pauls
Gospel Artist of the Year
Recipient: K-Anthony
Nominees
Claire OdogboMichael Manhertz
Daniel Ojo
Indigenous Artist of the Year
Recipient: Stirling John
Nominees
Yvonne St.GermaineKatie Williams
Instrumental Artist of the Year
Recipient: Drew Brown / Hymns For The Architect
Nominees
Jonathan WongNorine Gallimore
Rosemary Siemens - SaxandViolin (Rosemary Siemens and Eli Bennett)
The Life 100.3 Pop Artist of the Year
Recipient: The Color
Nominees
Ruthie LarbiCC Harvey
Elenee
Rap Artist of the Year
Recipient: One8tea
Nominees
DJC2Fresh IE
Rock Artist of the Year
Recipient: Elias Dummer
Nominees
Amy SavinCorey Lueck
The 8th Line
The Jireh Realty Group Worship Artist of the Year
Recipient: Jason Silver
Nominees
Jennifer LewinC3 Toronto Worship
Jake Fretz
Tehillah Worship
General Awards
Album of the Year
Recipient: Joshua Leventhal - All Ye Lepers
Nominees
Elias Dummer - The Work Vol. IIFresh IE - The Wind and the Waves
K-Anthony - Arrow
Tuzee - Alive
The Joy Radio Artist of the Year
Recipient: Jordan St.Cyr
Nominees
Elias DummerJoshua Leventhal
K-Anthony
The Color
The KFM Radio Breakthrough Artist of the Year
Recipient: Stirling John
Nominees
Carine BadoJoshua Leventhal
K-Anthony
Tuzee
Canadian Christian Song of the Year
Recipient: Joshua Leventhal for THE GALLOWS - Song writer(s) Joshua Leventhal; Daniel Klenner
Nominees
Alysha Kyle for Look To Me - Song writer(s) Alysha KyleJason Silver for All Of You (Phil. 2:17-18) - Song writer(s) Jason Silver
Stephanie Israelson for Rise Up Canada - Song writer(s) Stephanie Israelson
Carine Bado for Second Chances - Song writer(s) Carine Bado
The Faith Strong Today Female Vocalist of the Year
Recipient: Tuzee
Nominees
Amy SavinNatasha Zimbaro
Elenee
Katie Williams
The Redeemer University Group of the Year
Recipient: The Color
Nominees
Folarin and KeziahOne8tea
The Chef D Live Music Artist of the Year - Online or In-person
Recipient: Jordan St.Cyr
Nominees
Elio AlcindorKevin Pauls
Rosemary Siemens
The Why Me Project Male Vocalist of the Year
Recipient: Elias Dummer
Nominees
Jordan St.CyrJake Fretz
K-Anthony
Stirling John
The Bethany Church Musical Collaboration of the Year
Recipient: Jake Fretz - and Cynthia Lok for My Home - Song writer(s) Cynthia Lok, Jake Fretz
Nominees
Brian Doerksen - and Marika Siewert for Every Dream (God Who Sees) - Song writer(s) Brian Doerksen & Marika SiewertElio Alcindor - feat. Jennifer Lewin for Praise The Lord - Song writer(s) Elio Alcindor
Matt LeFait - Duet with Chelsea Amber for You Are Peace - Song writer(s) Matt LeFait
Rosemary Siemens - and Pacific Mennonite Children's Choir for Jesus Loves Me (Hymn Medley) (Feat. Pacific Mennonite Children's Choir) - Song writer(s) Anna Bartlett Warner, Philip P. Bliss, Charles Wesley (Arranged by Rosemary Siemens & Eli Bennett)
The Between the Grooves Producer of the Year
Recipient: DJC2 - Producer Robert "Fresh IE" Wilson (various projects with DJC2)
Nominees
Bev Foster - Producer Philip Janz (album - "Hope Seeds" by Bev Foster)Rosemary Siemens - Producer Eli Bennett (various projects with Rosemary Siemens)
Radio or Podcast Personality/Team of the Year
Recipient: Chelsea Amber - Christian Guitar Girls
Nominees
James Kurtis - and Ayiesha Woods - Between the GroovesWhy Me Project: Johnny Rocket and Hollie Taylor - and Johnny Rocket - Why Me Project
Video of the Year
Recipient: Katie Williams - Matt Lorenz Productions for First Love (Official Music Video) - Song writer(s) Katie Williams, Matt Pelt
Nominees
Daniel Ojo - Producer Daniel Ojo for Trust in the Lord (Music Video) - Song writer(s) Daniel OjoElenee - Producer Kim Capiral- Narra Studios for Egypt - Song writer(s) Elenee Young, Amanda Kinner, Holly Salazaar
Kevin Pauls - Producer Connor Gatten for Daystar - Song writer(s) Steve Richardson
One8tea - Beacon Hill Productions for Say Amen - Song writer(s) Teah Bailey & Robert Wilson & Jeff Somers
Visual Designer of the Year
Recipient: DJC2 - Designers Robert "Fresh IE" Wilson and Bradley "DJC2" Jacobson
Nominees
Bob Hawkins - Designer Xavier FernandesBarbara Joy - Designer Roberta Landreth
Sanctus Church Worship - Designer Katrina Robert
Steve Bell - Designer Roberta Landreth
Songwriting Awards
The Sound of Faith Adult Contemporary Song of the Year
Recipient: Jake Fretz for My Home - Song writer(s) Cynthia Lok, Jake Fretz
Nominees
Bev Foster for Promise of Hope - Song writer(s) Bev FosterClaire Odogbo for New - Song writer(s) Claire Odogbo; Jonathan Turner
Jason Silver for Same Love (Phil 2:1-4) - Song writer(s) Jason Silver
Elenee for consistently - Song writer(s) Elenee Young, Amanda Kinner
Country Song of the Year
Recipient: Ruth Manning for Almost Home - Song writer(s) Ruth Manning
Nominees
Timothee Beaulieu for Le Torrent - Song writer(s) Timothée BeaulieuTrevor Toews for Tailgatin Jesus - Song writer(s) Trevor Toews
Barbara Joy for The Garden - Song writer(s) Barbara Joy Ft. Sharalee Smith
Fresh IE for Surround Me - Song writer(s) Robert " Fresh IE ' Wilson
Folk Song of the Year
Recipient: Mike Janzen for The Great Congregation - Song writer(s) Mike Janzen
Nominees
Bev Foster for Stand With You (feat. Carolyn Arends) - Song writer(s) Bev FosterBarbara Joy for My Freedom - Song writer(s) Barbara Joy/ Allison Lynn
Joseph Tennant for For Solace - Song writer(s) Joseph Tennant
Kearstin Pfeifer for Blundstones - Song writer(s) Kearstin Pfeifer
Gospel Song of the Year
Recipient: Carine Bado for Found & Crowned - Song writer(s) Carine Bado
Nominees
Jennifer Lewin for Recover (radio remix) - Song writer(s) Jennifer LewinMichael Manhertz for Fresh Anointing - Live - Song writer(s) Michael Manhertz
Daniel Ojo for I Will Bless Your Name - Song writer(s) Daniel Ojo
K-Anthony for I Saved it All - Song writer(s) Kevin Anthony Fowler & Kevin Winebarger
Pop Song of the Year
Recipient: Jordan St.Cyr for Rescue - Song writer(s) Jordan St. Cyr, Jonathan Gamble, Justin Amundrud
Nominees
Damara Melissa for Don't Give Up NowJason Silver for Stars (Phil 2:12-16) - Song writer(s) Jason Silver
Elenee for Egypt - Song writer(s) Elenee Young, Amanda Kinner, Holly Salazaar
Tuzee for Change is on the Way - Song writer(s) Tuzee
Rap Song of the Year
Recipient: Tha Gate Keepa for Death To Life - Song writer(s) Tha Gate Keepa
Nominees
DJC2 - DJC2 featuring Armani Yae for Come Holy Spirit Feat Armani Yae - Song writer(s) Robert "fresh Ie" Wilson, Bradley "djc2" JacobsonDJC2 - DJC2 featuring Fresh IE for Hallelujah Feat Fresh Ie - Song writer(s) Robert "fresh Ie" Wilson, Bradley "djc2" Jacobson
Fresh IE for The Ghost - Song writer(s) Robert "Fresh IE" Wilson, Troy Williams, Warren D Flandez,
One8tea for Say Amen - Song writer(s) Teah Bailey & Robert Wilson & Jeff Somers
Rock Song of the Year
Recipient: Amy Savin for Like Cargo - Song writer(s) Amy Savin
Nominees
Corey Lueck for Silver and Gold - Song writer(s) Corey LueckTerry Posthumus for You Are Mine (Don't Be Afraid) - Song writer(s) Terry Posthumus
The 8th Line for Start Me Up Again - Song writer(s) Matt Bennett, Scott Jackson
The 8th Line for What If It's True - Song writer(s) G.I.Holm, Scott Jackson
Seasonal Song of the Year
Recipient: Jordan St.Cyr for The Wait Is Over - Song writer(s) Jordan St. Cyr, Jordan Mohilowski, Benji Cowart
Nominees
David Bracken for Taken - Song writer(s) David BrackenBarbara Joy for Away in a Manger (Sweet Jesus) - Song writer(s) James R. Murray, Martin Luther, Barbara Joy
FAC Music / Elevate Kids Choir for He Has Made a Way - Song writer(s) Olivia Whitaker, Grace Young-Travis, Heather Wile
Fresh IE for God is Able - Song writer(s) Robert "Fresh IE" Wilson, Kevin Pauls,
The Unlocking Your Songs Worship Song of the Year
Recipient: Jake Fretz for Look Up - Song writer(s) Jake Fretz, Jordan Janzen
Nominees
Jason Silver for Always (Phil 4:4-9) - Song writer(s) Jason SilverMike Janzen for Hallelujah - Psalm 104 - Song writer(s) Mike Janzen
DJC2 - DJC2 featuring Fresh IE for Clouds Feat Fresh Ie - Song writer(s) Robert "fresh Ie" Wilson, Bradley "djc2" Jacobson
Tehillah Worship for The Church Will Rise - Song writer(s) Michael Larson, Blessing Asebiode, & Emma Larson
