Christian media can be cringe-worthy and awful. It’s time to honor the people who are creating Christian content that is actually great and changing lives.

After over 5,000 submissions from readers, IG followers and more, here are the official nominees for the 2021 CWCS Awards. Voting is open until 1pm EST on Thursday, June 10th, and you can vote for your favorites by clicking here

Best Christian Podcast

The Bible Project

Bible Binge

Holy Post

30 Minutes With the Perrys

The Connected Life

Best Christian Podcast Host

Allie Beth Stuckey, host of “Relatable”

Shama Mrema, host of “Church Stories”

Sadie Robertson Huff, host of “WHOA That’s Good”

Annie F. Downs, host of “That Sounds Fun”

Jackie Hill Perry, host of “30 Minutes with the Perrys”

Best Christian Musician/Band

Maverick City Music

King’s Kaleidescope

Josh Garrels

Lauren Daigle

Chris Renzema

Best New Christian Song

“Jireh” Maverick City Music

“Old Church Basement” Maverick City Music

“The Blessing” Kari Jobe

“Holy Water” We The Kingdom

“Battle Belongs” Phil Wickham

Best Christian Television Show/Movie

The Chosen

A Week Away

War Room

I Still Believe

American Gospel

Best Christian Radio Station

Air1

KLove

RadioU

UCB Canada

WayFM

Best Christian TikTok Creator

Elijah Lamb (@elijah.lamb)

Ariel Fitzpatrick (@ariel.fitz)

Liv Pearsall (@liv.pearsall)

Jaron Myers (@jaronmyerscomedy)

Abby Schank (@abby_was_bored)

Best Christian YouTuber

God is Grey

Mike Winger

Ruslan KD

Tori & Chad Masters

Blimey Cow

Best Christian Instagram Creator

@thenewevangelicals

@honestyouthpastor

@thedtrblog

@phyliciamasonheimer

@loswhit

Best Christian Speaker/Pastor

Jackie Hill Perry

Matt Chandler

Tim Keller

Francis Chan

John Pokluda

Best Christian Comedian

John Crist

Trey Kennedy

Tim Hawkins

Jaron Myers

Shama Mrema

Best Christian Artist 

Scott Erickson (@scottthepainter)

Morgan Harper Nichols (@morganharpernichols)

Makoto Fujimura (@iamfujimura)

Madison Carey (@sparrowsxwildflowers)

David Hayward (@nakedpastor)

Best Christian Humor Account

@treynkennedy

@deuteronomemes

@epicchristianmemes

@thebabylonbee

@memesforjesus

Best Relationship Advice

@godlydating101

@moralrevolution

@sexymarriageradio

@ataleoftwosingles

@heartofdating

Best Personal Growth Account

@daveramsey (Dave Ramsey)

@loswhit (Carlos Whittaker)

@jonacuff (Jon Acuff)

@yourenneagramcoach (Beth McCord)

@drcarolineleaf (Dr. Caroline Leaf)

Best Account to Deepen Your Faith

@jackiehillperry (Jackie Hill Perry)

@allyyarid (Ally Yarid)

@thebibleproject (The Bible Project)

@phyliciamasonheimer (Phylicia Masonheimer)

@theosuniversity (TheosU)

Best Christian Publication

The Babylon Bee

Relevant Magazine

The Pour Over

Christianity Today

TableTalk

Best Devotional

New Morning Mercies by Paul Tripp

Jesus Calling by Sara Young

My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers

With God Daily by Skye Jethani

She Reads Truth by Raechel Myers & Amanda Bible Williams

Best Christian Book

Mere Christianity by CS Lewis

Love Does by Bob Goff & Donald Miller

The Shack by William P. Young

The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer

Everybody Always by Bob Goff

Best Christian Author

Francine Rivers

CS Lewis

John Mark Comer

Bob Goff

Francis Chan

Best Christian Clothing Brand

Native Supply

Elevated Faith

Alter’d State

NHim

ODG Apparel

Best Christian Small Business

Cards Christians Like

Bibles and Coffee

SockReligious

Oh Happy Dani

GoodsandBetter

Best Christian App

Upward

YouVersion

Dwell

Salt

She Reads Truth 

Best Christian College

Moody Bible Institute

Grand Canyon University

Biola University

Baylor University

Wheaton College

2021 Christian Content Creator of the Year

Jackie Hill Perry

Trey Kennedy

Jaron Myers

Carlos Whitacre

Shama Mrema