The Gospel Blue M.I.C. Achievement Awards (GBMAA) acknowledge, promote, and honor the achievements of Independent Artists in the Gospel Music Sector for Ministry, Industry, and Creativity.

Nominees will be posted on the Brotha Magazine website www.brothaonline.com to be voted on by the Nomination Committee. The winners of GBMAA are determined by the Blue Ribbon panel.

The Artist for Consideration must be an Independent Gospel Artist.

GBMAA has authorized the presentation of twelve awards. Only one award will be presented in each category.

There must be at least five (5) nominees in each category in order for that category to remain on the ballot for the current year. If there are less than five (5) nominees, the category may be put on hiatus for the current year only.

The eligibility period for all awards categories will run from December 1, 2011 through November 30, 2012. Nominees must have been active during the eligibility period, and are based on the performance of the group or artist, either on record or in live performances.

Voting rules are subject to change without notice.

SELECTION PROCEDURES

NOMINATIONS
Representatives of an Independent Artist/Group or Duo may submit nominations on their behalf. Applications to nominate Independent artists or groups must be completed online www.brothaonline.com no later than the posted deadline date in order to be eligible for consideration.

Independent labels and managers representing multiple artists have the option to submit online www.brothaonline.com no later than the posted deadline date in order to be eligible for consideration.

VOTING ROUND 1
The top five (5) contenders in each category, based on applications submitted to the Blue Ribbon Panel, will be nominated.

VOTING ROUND 2
When the nominees are determined, all nominees will be posted on the Brotha Magazine website at www.brothaonline.com. The nominee receiving the most votes in his/her respective category within the Blue Ribbon Panel receives the Gospel Blue Mic Award for that category. The winners for each category will be announced at the GBMAA Ceremony on July 12, 2013 in Chesapeake, VA.

THE GOSPEL BLUE M.I.C. ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
These awards are presented to honor independent artists who have excelled in their musical genre during the eligibility period.

AWARD 1: ARTIST OF THE YEAR
This award is given for broadcasting original recording of one song by an act (artist, group, or duo). The video must have been released during the eligibility period. The award goes to the act.

2013 NOMINEES:
Eunice Wright
Monica Lisa Stevenson
Patrick Dopson
Javon Inman
CD Porter

AWARD 2: ALBUM OF THE YEAR
This award is given to the artist based on the overall performance of the artist either, on record or in live performances. One award goes to the artist.

2013 NOMINEES:
Declaration – CD Porter
Worth It All – Eunice Wright
Your Way – Gavin Davis
Transformed – Cheneta Jones
Simply a Vessel, Vol. 3: Surrender All – Sean Johnson
Live in Memphis – Vincent Tharpe & Kenosis
Refocused – Darnell Davis & The Remnant

AWARD 3: SONG OF THE YEAR
This award is given to the songwriter and artist based on the overall performance of the artist, either on record or in live performances. One award goes to the artist; one award goes to the songwriter.

2013 NOMINEES:
“Right There” – Monica Lisa Stevenson
“Hello God” – Eunice Wright
“It Won’t Work” – Darnell Davis & The Remnant
“Keep Me” – Patrick Dopson
“God Is Doing Something Wonderful in Me” – David Frazier
“Bless the Name of the Lord” – Earl Bynum & The Mount Unity Choir

AWARD 4: MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
This award is given to the artist based on the overall performance of the artist, either on record or in live performances. One award goes to the artist.

2013 NOMINEES:
Patrick Dopson
Gavin Davis
Sean Johnson
Da Liberal Soul
CD Porter
Tre’ Thomas

AWARD 5: FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
This award is given to the artist based on the overall performance of the artist, either on record or in live performances. One award goes to the artist.

2013 NOMINEES:
Eunice Wright
Monica Lisa Stevenson
Henrietta Telfair
Cheneta Jones
Shana Wilson
Lashanda McCadney

AWARD 6: GROUP OR DUO OF THE YEAR
This award is given to the group or duo based on the overall performance of the group or duo, either on record or in live performances. One award goes to the group or duo.

2013 NOMINEES:
Joint Heirs
Wardlaw Brothers
Phillip Tuju & Pentamony
Darnell Davis & The Remnant
Mike Brown & F.O.C.U.S
Vincent Tharpe & Kenosis

AWARD 7: CHOIR OF THE YEAR
This award is given to the act based on the overall performance of the act, either on record or in live performances. One award goes to the act.

2013 NOMINEES:
Dr. Patrick L. Wooden, Sr. and The Upper Room Sanctuary Choir
Earl Bynum & The Mount Unity Choir
Juan Santiago & Uninhibited Praise
Russell Delegation

AWARD 8: HIP HOP OF THE YEAR
This award is given to the act (artist, group, or duo) based on the overall performance of the act, either on record or in live performances. One award goes to the act.

2013 NOMINEES:
Young Saints
Red-Dott
Mlik
Tawana Ross
Kerry Lee

AWARD 9: INSTRUMENTAL ARTIST, GROUP, OR DUO OF THE YEAR
This award is given to the act (artist, group, or duo) based on the overall performance of the act, either on record or in live performances. One award goes to the act.

2013 NOMINEES:
Moses Tyson, Jr.
Jimmie Smith
Ben Tankard

AWARD 10: RADIO STATION OF THE YEAR
The award goes to the Station Owner.

2013 NOMINEES:
WLOU – Louisville, KY
WOAD – Jackson, MS
WDJL – Huntsville, AL
WFMI – Rejoice Musical Soulfood – Virginia Beach, VA
WAAW – Aiken, SC
WHUR – Washington, DC

AWARD 11: INTERNET RADIO STATION OF THE YEAR
The award goes to the Station Owner.

2013 NOMINEES:
PG Network
CJB Radio
Synergy Radio
Look Up Radio
Yes Lord Radio

AWARD 12: BEST PACKAGING OF THE YEAR
This award is given to the Graphic Artist who produced the packaging of the nominated CD.

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2013 NOMINEES:
Tre’ Thomas
Eunice Wright
Ben Tankard
CD Porter
Sean Johnson
Vincent Tharpe & Kenosis

AWARD 13: URBAN ARTIST OF THE YEAR
This award is given to the Urban Artist based on the overall performance of the artist, either on record or in live performances. One award goes to the artist.

2013 NOMINEES:
Joint Heirs
Angie Cleveland
Sean Johnson
Dianna Hobbs
Tre’ Thomas
Carl Brister

AWARD 14: VIDEO OF THE YEAR

2013 NOMINEES:
Joint Heirs
Angie Cleveland
Sean Johnson
Dianna Hobbs
Tre’ Thomas
Carl Brister