GMA Canada

GMA Canada is the Gospel Music Association of Canada (formerly known as the CGMA). Created in 1974, the organization is a not for profit association whose mission is to promote the growth and ministry of Christian music arts in Canada. GMA Canada works to raise the profile and interaction of Christian artists, songwriters, producers, promoters and others working in Christian music with media, retailers, distributors and church leadership.

The organization is committed to nurturing and developing its members through educational programs as well as celebrating outstanding achievements and standards of excellence in all areas and genres of Canadian Gospel music. It is the presenter of the annual Covenant Awards, Canada’s national awards for the Canadian gospel music industry. The 2012 awards were presented November 7 as part of GMA Canada Week in Burlington, Ontario. Awards were handed out in 50 categories, including the GMA Canada Lifetime Achievement Award and the newly created Scott's Parable Canadian Gospel Music Song Hall Of Fame. In the spring of 2008, GMA Canada released a 30th Anniversary three-CD compilation featuring a history of Canadian Christian music.

The business of the association is conducted by a Board of Directors drawn from its membership. The current board consists of Martin Smith (President), Gregory J. Strom (Vice President), Andrew Horrocks, Kevin Pauls, Gordie Cochran, Maryn Edwards, Bryan Henkleman and Melissa McEachern. GMA Canada is associated with the Gospel Music Association in the United States.