2026 Applications Open

Apply for the
Ministry Excellence Awards

Six award categories celebrate the breadth of God’s work through local area ministries. Complete the application form below to enter your organization for consideration of one of these amazing awards.

Submit Your Application

Honouring faithful ministry throughout the Greater Moncton area, including Sussex and Amherst.

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June 22

Public Voting Opens

September 20

Awards Night

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.

Application Form

Submit Your Application

Complete all fields below. A $500 application fee is due upon submission — you will be redirected to online payment.

Applications close June 15th, 2026  |  Awards Evening: September 20, 2026  |  Delta Beauséjour, Moncton, NB

MEA Award Application

Apply to the Ministry Excellence Awards 2026. A $500 application fee applies - you will be redirected to our secure payment portal upon submission.

  • Organization Information

  • About Your Ministry

  • Award Category

  • Each applicant is included and eligible for ALL 5 of the Ministry Awards as well as for the $25K prize (Applicants need to answer the $25,000 question)

  • Please submit the name of your staff member that you are nominating for “Staff MVP” of the year along with a contact phone number and email address.
  • Please submit the name of your ministry volunteer member that you are nominating for “Ministry Volunteer MVP” of the year along with a contact phone number and email address.

  • The $25,000 Question

    All applicants are encouraged to answer this question and ALL applications will be considered for the Grand Prize!

  • Supporting Materials

  • As a part of your application, Inspire Christian Media Ministries Inc. will provide their staff videographer for two hours of their time (in the broadcasting studio at 245 Collishaw Street, Moncton, NB) to record and then edit your video to be submitted. You will be notified upon receipt of your submission and application fee to get an appointment set up. Further instructions will be provided with the confirmation of your application.

  • Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, svg, pdf, Max. file size: 32 MB.
    Accepted: JPG, PNG, SVG, PDF (max 5MB). This will appear on your organization profile page.

  • Application Agreement