Presented by Inspire Christian Media Ministries Inc.
Ministry
Excellence
Awards
Celebrating and promoting ministry
excellence in advancing the Kingdom of God!
Applications Close June 15, 2026
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Applications Open
May 15, 2026
Deadline
June 15, 2026
Voting Opens
June 22, 2026
Awards Evening
Sept 20, 2026
Supported by
The Nine Awards
Award Categories
Nine distinct categories honour the full breadth of ministry excellence — from grassroots community impact to national broadcast ministry.
Category I
Ministry Excellence Award
Recognizing a ministry demonstrating exceptional breadth, faithfulness, and impact in its calling.
Category II
Community Impact Award
For ministries whose work has demonstrably transformed lives and communities beyond their own walls.
Category III
Ministry Innovation Award
Honouring creative approaches to gospel proclamation — new models, methods, and mission strategies.
Category IV
Ministry Staff MVP Award
Celebrating a paid staff member whose dedication, leadership, and sacrifice exemplify servant-hearted ministry.
Category V
Ministry Volunteer MVP Award
Recognizing a volunteer whose tireless contribution has been the backbone of a ministry’s outreach.
Listener Choice — VI
Listeners’ Favourite Artist / Song
Voted by Inspire.FM listeners for the artist or song that most deeply moved and encouraged them.
Listener Choice — VII
Listeners’ Favourite
Teaching Program
For the teaching program that has fed, equipped, and strengthened Inspire.FM’s listening audience.
Listener Choice — VIII
Listeners’ Favourite
“Inspire Original”
Honouring the original feature, story, or segment that best captured the heart of Inspire.FM’s mission.
Grand Prize — Category IX
The Dr. Jeff Lutes Memorial Award for Excellence in Community Outreach
$25,000
Presented to the ministry with the most compelling vision for community outreach and evangelism.
Now
Applications Open
May 15
Submissions Open
June 15
Applications Close
June 22
Public Voting Opens
September 20
Awards Night
If you had $25,000, what would you do to reach out into your community with the Gospel of Jesus Christ?
The $25,000 Question — Ministry Excellence Awards 2026
Our Mission
About the Awards
The Ministry Excellence Awards is the Maritime’s premier faith-based awards program — where a Christian “American Idol” meets a Christian “Dragons’ Den” in the Kingdom of God! Local parachurch ministries across the region bring their vision, their heart, and their most compelling story about what God is doing through their work.
Organizations apply, produce a 3-minute video answering the $25,000 question, a panel of judges will judge and then the public votes. Three finalists will be unveiled at the Ministry Excellence Awards Night on Sunday evening, Sept. 20th, 2026. Those present will vote. One winner takes home the grand prize — and the chance to transform their community.
Hosted by Inspire Christian Media Ministries Inc. · Awards Night September 20, 2026 · Delta Beauséjour Hotel, Moncton, NB
Applications Open May 15 – June 15, 2026
Is Your Ministry Ready?
This is your invitation to share with everyone across the Maritimes what God is doing through your ministry. Applications open May 15, 2026.
Application fee processed via Keela · Submission form provided upon payment
All award recipients must be physically present at the September 20, 2026 Awards Evening.