Every day across the Maritimes, God is quietly at work through faithful ministries, gifted musicians, Bible teachers, and voices of hope. The Ministry Excellence Awards were created to celebrate that faithfulness—and now you have the opportunity to help recognize those who have encouraged your own walk with Christ.

When most people hear the word “awards,” they think of competition. That isn’t really the heart behind the Ministry Excellence Awards.

Our desire is much simpler than that.

Every day, faithful men and women across the Maritimes serve Christ without seeking recognition. They teach God’s Word, care for families, encourage those who are hurting, produce Christ-centred music, and faithfully proclaim the hope of the Gospel. Their work often happens quietly, behind the scenes, and yet God is using it to change lives.

The Ministry Excellence Awards were created to pause for one evening and simply say, “Thank you.”

As an Inspire.FM listener, you’ve probably been encouraged by one of the many programs or artists you hear throughout the week. Perhaps a Bible teaching program has strengthened your faith. Maybe an Inspire Original has challenged you. Perhaps a Canadian Christian artist or song has ministered to you during a difficult season.

Now it’s your opportunity to encourage them.

The Listener’s Choice Awards allow you to recognize the people, programs, artists, and songs that have made the greatest impact in your own life. Categories include Favourite Bible Teaching Program, Favourite Ministry Program, Favourite Kids Program, Favourite Inspire Original, Favourite Canadian Artist, and Favourite Canadian Song. A complete list of nominees is available on our website.

Casting your vote is simple—and it’s completely free.

Just visit www.ministryexcellenceawards.ca, click on the Voting & Nominees tab, and work your way through each Listener’s Choice category. Select your favourite nominee in each category, complete the short voting form, and submit your ballot.

A confirmation email will then be sent to the email address you provided. Simply click the link in that email to finalize your vote. This quick verification step helps ensure that each vote comes from a valid email address and helps keep the voting process fair for everyone.

Once you’ve voted, why not encourage your family, friends, church, small group, and fellow believers to participate as well? There is no cost to vote, and every verified vote helps recognize the ministries, programs, artists, and songs that God is using to encourage and strengthen believers across the Maritimes.

Thank you for taking a few moments to make your voice heard. We look forward to celebrating together at the Ministry Excellence Awards on September 20.