Draft:Spin Awards

The Spin Awards recognizes achievements in the Christian gospel radio industry. The Spin Awards is national major awards ceremony presented annually in the Atlanta, Georgia area and awards those who are in the Christian and Gospel radio industry. It is the first and only organization that exclusively honors Christian Gospel Radio workers.

History
The Spin Awards was founded by National Billboard charts Charting Recording Artist, Appointed, in 2017 in an effort to honor those who work in the Christian and Gospel radio industry. The inaugural Spin Awards took place at the 3D Complex in 2017 in Lithonia, Georgia. In 2018, The Spin Awards established the Spin Affiliate voting body to nominate and cast votes in certain special voting categories. In 2019, the Spin Awards instituted a hall of fame to memorialize noteworthy individuals in the Christian and Gospel radio industry.

Categories
The "General Field" of awards are:


 * Best Late Show
 * Best Morning Show
 * Best New Station of the Year
 * Best Radio Show
 * Best Radio Show (2 or more host)
 * Best Variety Show
 * Co-Host of the Year
 * Humanitarian Radio Station of the Year
 * DJ of the Year
 * International Radio Station of the Year
 * Podcastor of the Year
 * Major Market Radio Announcer of the Year
 * Major Market Radio Host of the Year
 * Radio Announcer of the Year
 * Major Market Radio Personality of the Year
 * Major-Medium Market Radio Station of the Year
 * Major Market Show of the Year
 * Radio Station of the Year
 * Internet Station of The Year
 * Internet Radio Host of the Year
 * Internet Radio Personality of the Year
 * Internet Radio Announcer of the Year
 * Voice of the Year

Specialty awards are given recipients for their outstanding contributions to the Christian Gospel Radio industry that are not recognized in the General Field of categories. The Spin Awards Specialty Awards include:


 * Everett Drake Distinction in Radio Award
 * Inspiration Award
 * Dedication Award
 * Creative Award
 * Encouragement Award
 * Mentorship Award
 * Grinder Award
 * Overcomer Award

Categories including Specialty awards can be added or deleted depending on nomination submissions and at The Spin Awards discretion.

Entry process and selection of nominees
Christian Gospel radio Workers, Spin Affiliate Members and other individuals can submit an individual or Christian Gospel radio organization for nomination consideration. The Spin Awards nomination team reviews the submissions and makes selections based on the information provided and at the discretion of the organization. Accuracy of information, website content, broadcast quality, social media presence, spinning duration, and listener accessibility to show, station and podcast stream help determine inclusion on the ballot and then are finalized by The Spin Awards Nomination team.

Special Appearances
Special Appearances and notable artists during the Spin Awards over the years have included: Dewey McClain, Member of the Georgia House of Representatives Tedashii, National Gospel Recording Artist Bryant Scott, President of Tyscot Records Jeff Hargrove, VP, Marketing & Promotions Tyscot Records Sidney Scott, A & R Director/Promotions Tyscot Records Canton Jones, 2X Grammy Awards Nominee, 3X Stellar Awards Winner Javon Johnson,The Oval (TV series) Actor Cameron Lewis, Executive Producer of A Question of Faith Keith "Wonderboy" Johnson,National Gospel Recording Artist Charles D. Clark, Empire (2015 TV series) Actor Nova Kopp, Ms. International (pageant) Greg O'Quin, National Gospel Recording Artist Pierre V. Johnson, Ruthless (TV series) Actor Titus Showers, National Gospel Recording Artist Keyla Richardson, National Gospel Recording Artist Trevone Perry, National Gospel Recording Artist Jermaine Dolly, National Gospel Recording Artist Monica Lisa Stevenson, National Gospel Recording Artist Emcee N.I.C.E., National Gospel Recording Artist