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The Spin Awards
Current: 7th Annual Spin Awards
2018 Spin Awards Attendees
Awarded forOutstanding achievements in the radio portion of the gospel music industry
CountryUnited States
Presented byThe Spin Awards Organization
First awarded2017; 7 years ago (2017)
Websitethespinawards.com

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

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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.[1]

2018 Spin Awards Attendees

Ceremonies

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# Date Host(s) Venue Ref.
1 2017 Tony Gee 3D Complex, Lithonia, GA [2]
2 2018 Tony Gee
GRIFF
The Legacy Theatre, Tyrone, GA [citation needed]
3 2019 Tony Gee
Travele Judon
Chaddick Theatre, Atlanta, GA [citation needed]
4 2020 Tony Gee Hilton Hotel, Peachtree City, Atlanta [3][4]
5 2021 Tony Gee
GRIFF
Sylvia Beard Theatre, Buford, Georgia [citation needed]
6 2022 Tony Gee
GRIFF
Sylvia Beard Theatre, Buford, Georgia [citation needed]

Categories

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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

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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

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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

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Snowden, B.M. (November 8, 2022). "The Spin Awards to roll out The Spin Awards Radio Hall of Fame". radiofacts.com. Retrieved December 8, 2022.
  2. ^ Newsdesk, PRIDE (September 7, 2017). "Nashville recognized at 2017 Atlanta Spin Awards". pridepublishinggroup.com. Retrieved December 8, 2022.
  3. ^ Israel, Luckimatic (November 10, 2020). "DJ Victor256 Adjudged The Best DJ Of The Year At Spin Awards, Set To Drop 'WILL' EP". nispage.com. Retrieved December 7, 2022.
  4. ^ Brown, Cecil (April–June 2020). "Gospel USA Magazine". Gospel USA Magazine. No. 113. p. 22. Retrieved January 5, 2021.
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