Covenant Awards


The Covenant Awards are awarded annually by GMA Canada. 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. The ceremonies are held annually in cities across Canada.

History

created Covenant Awards in 1974 in Ontario. At the beginning, it was mostly for gospel music. Over the years, all styles of Contemporary Christian music have been included.
In 2008 the association released a special three-CD collection to commemorate its 30th anniversary, the GMA Canada presents 30th Anniversary Collection.

Mission

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 exists to celebrate excellence in the Canadian Christian Music Industry and to encourage Christian recording artists and proponents in three key areas: Creative artistry, Christian community and Canadian uniqueness.
CREATIVE ARTISTRY
We exist to celebrate Canadian Christian artists in a multitude of genres, who are invested in creating music that is rooted in the Gospel, with the goal of reaching and influencing culture.
CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY
We exist to encourage everyone within our community to be actively connected to each other, as well as their local church.
CANADIAN UNIQUENESS
We exist to inspire a community that celebrates its ‘Canadian-ness’ and culture with pride and intentionality.

Awards

Covenant Awards are handed out in over 45 categories. One of the most prestigious awards given is the GMA Canada Lifetime Achievement Award.

GMA Canada 2001 Covenant Award Winners / 23rd annual

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- "Thank God For Calvary " - The Parker Trio
- "You Alone" - Canada's Double Portion

GMA Canada 2004 Covenant Award Winners / 26th Annual

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