| 2007 MAJA AWARDS GOSPEL STAR FINALISTS, RECORDING NOMINEES, WINNERS AND RECIPIENTS: |
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| [1] GOSPEL STARS |
[2] JUNIOR GOSPEL STARS |
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- L.Y.N.C. (Living Your Name Christ) (W)
- LYFE (1 RU)
- Peter Valle (2 RU)
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- The Bowen's Quartet (Philip, Krystyne, Shenika, Othniel) (W)
- Adriana Oscar (1 RU)
- Kayla McLean (2 RU)
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| [3] NOMINATIONS IN THE RECORDING CATEGORY |
| MALE ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
Jim Drakopoulos (Ontario) (W)
Rob Berg
Rohan " Cowboy" Grant
Andrew Martin
Junior Smith
Carl Merenick
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FEMALE ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
Nana McLean (Ontario) (W)
Marlene O'Neill
Lauren Dally
Lisa Adrianne
Paulis Sanchez
Elizabeth Deveau
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| DUO GROUP OF THE YEAR
Brian Clark 'n' Friends(Ontario) (W)
Church Boyz
Trinity Drive
| SOUTHERN GOSPEL PERFORMER OF THE YEAR
Elizabeth Deveau (Nova Scotia) (W)
Marlene O'Neill
Rohan "Cowboy" Grant
Lauren Dally
Andrew Martin
Junior Smith
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| YOUNG PERFORMER OF THE YEAR
Trinity Drive (Alberta) (W)
Laura Higgs
Church Boyz
Lisa Adrianne
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CULTRAL PERFORMER OF THE YEAR
Alon Morales(Ontario) (W)
Ronny Juarez
Henry Sanchez
Sean Spicer
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| BEST INSPIRATIONAL/PRAISE & WORSHIP RECORDING
"The Beautiful Piano" - Artiste: Debbie Fortnum (British Columbia) (W)
"New Every Morning" - Artiste: Jim Drakopoulos
"Cary On" - Lisa Adrianne
"Sweet Anointing" - Katina Balascas
"Generations" - Marlene O'Neill
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BEST REGGAE OR SOCA PERFORMER
Nana McLean (Ontario) (W)
Aileen Bennett
Fitz Aran Sevia
Brian Clarke 'n' Friends
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| LATIN PERFORMER OF THE YEAR
Paulis Sanchez (Ontario) (W)
Henry Sanchez
Alon Morales
Sean Spicer
Ronny Juarez
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NEW ARTISTE OF THE YEAR - JOINT WINNERS
Lauren Dally (Ontario) (W)
Robert Chambers (Ontario) (W)
Andrew Martin
Paulis Sanchez
Trinity Drive
Lisa Adrianne
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| BEST URBAN GOSPEL PERFORMER
Church Boyz (Ontario) (W)
Robert Chambers
Aileen Bennett
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ALTERNATIVE/ROCK RECORDING OF THE YEAR
Title: "Images of Evergreen" by Trinity Drive (Alberta) (W)
Title: "Quiero Marte" by Alan Morales
Title: "New Every Morning" by Jim Drakopoulos
Title: "Reflections of You" by Sean Spicer
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FAVOURITE MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Title:"POSING" - ALBUM: Life On Purpose by Rob Berg (British Columbia) (W)
Title: "What would you do/ B.boy Stance" by Malichi
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BEST INSTRUMENTAL RECORDING
Title: " Inside of Me" by Carl Merenike (Ontario) (W)
Title: " The Beautiful Piano" by Debbie Fortnum
Title: " Joyful Sound" by Pape Ave Brass
Title: " Reflections of You" by Sean Spicer
Title: " Interpretations" by Robert Chambers
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| CONTEMPORARY GOSPEL RECORDING OF THE YEAR
Title: "Sweet Remembering" by Laura Higgs (New Brunswick) (W)
Title: "Take Away the Stone" by Elizabeth Deveau
Title: "Life on Purpose" by Rob Berg
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PROMOTER OF THE YEAR
House of Levi - ("Donnie McClurkin and CeCe Winans live at the Hershey Centre") (W)
Revivaltime Tabernacle - ("Caribbean Concert Series with Papa San, Chevelle Franklyn, and Keron Ennis")
Emmanuel Promotions/Karian Christian Supplies - ("Tye Tribbett Live")
Silver-lining Promotions - ("Judy Mowatt Live at Praise Cathedral")
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| PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
Chris Janz and Rob Berg - (Album: "Life on Purpose" by Rob Berg) (British Columbia) (W)
Carmon Barry and Oswald Burke - (Album: "Generations" by Marlene O'Neill)
Nana McLean - (Album: "Breakthrough" by Nana McLean)
Rawle Alcide - (Album: "New Every Morning" by Jim Drakopoulos)
Roger A Ryan, Maurice J Rogers, Terry "Mad Scientist" Thomas, Maurice M O Henderson, Sean Simmonds, and Kelvin Wooten - (Album: Seguro Enti by Paulis Sanchez)
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SONG OF THE YEAR
Title: "I Have A Dream" by Nana McLean (Ontario) (W)
Title: "Captivated" by Lisa Adrianne
Title: "Released" by Lauren Dally
Title: "Take Away the Stone" by Elizabeth Deveau
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| ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
Jim Drakopoulos (Ontario) (W)
Nana McLean
Rob Berg
Paulis Sanchez
Brian Clarke 'n' Friends
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ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Title: "New Every Morning" by Jim Drakopoulos (Ontario) (W)
Title: "Life on Purpose" by Rob Berg
Title: "Seguro Enti" by Paulis Sanchez
Title: "Highest Praise" by Brian Clarke 'n' Friends
Title: "Breakthrough" by Nana McLean
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| INTERNATIONAL ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
Trinitee 5:7 (USA) (W)
Roger Samuels (UK)
Papa San (Jamaica/USA)
Tye Tribbett (USA)
Martha Munizzi (USA)
Sean Daniels (Trinidad and Tobago)
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PEOPLE'S CHOICE ARTISTE OF THE YEAR BY ONLINE VOTING
Elizabeth Deveau (Nova Scotia) |
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| THIS YEAR'S NOMINEES HAIL FROM SEVERAL PROVINCES ACROSS CANADA, THE U.S., THE U.K., AND THE CARIBBEAN |
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[4] SERVICE AWARDS
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| Lifetime Achievement Award (for long service and dedication to the Christian Ministry) |
Bishop Dr. Al Baxter (Senior Pastor of Faith Miracle Temple; Toronto, Ontario) |
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| Favourite Media Personality - Radio, TV or Print |
Mr. Eddie Grant, journalist; Toronto |
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| Student of the Year |
Leah Abrahams; McMaster University, Hamilton Ontario |
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Sports Personality of the Year |
Damon Allen, Quarterback of the Toronto Argonauts Football Team |
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Person of the Year |
Dr. Charles McVety president of Canada Christian College for his campaign on behalf of the family to ensure that the marriage definition remains as per the proclamation of God the Creator |
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Legend
(W) - Winner
(1 RU) - First Runner Up
(2 RU) - Second Runner Up
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