BGSSA honors members in awards ceremony

The Branson Gospel Singer Songwriter Association held their 24th annual awards ceremony and banquet this past weekend.

Awards were presented in a variety of categories.

·       Male Vocalist of the Year was Jim Blakey. First runner up went to Jim Hill and Doc Diamond was second runner up.

·       Jaimee Brewster received the Female Vocalist of the Year Award. Sally Shorter was first runner Up and Joy Speers and Cindy Scheu tied for second runner up.

·       The Golden Pen Award for Songwriting was presented to Jeni Hill. Jim Blakey was named first runner up and Dale Brown was second runner up.

·       Khloie Brummett was selected Young Artist Vocalist and the award for Young Artist Instrumentalist was presented to Dustin Hill. 

·       The Huffines were chosen as Group of the Year.  Named first runner up was The Hills. Two groups tied for second runner up: The Garrett Sisters and Beautifully Broken.

·       Jeni Hill was named Instrumentalist of the Year.

·       The New Horizon Female Vocalist was Diana Hurd Cates.

·       Terry LeMay received the New Horizon Male Vocalist Award.

·       Marlene Pelt and Ken Franz tied for the New Horizon Songwriter Award.

·       The Paul D. Rauch Special Talents Award was presented to Tracy Deskin, for Interpretation, and to Kathy O'Neil for Poetry.

·       The DK Brewster Spirit Award was given to The Huffines.

·       The Gospel Song of the Year was "Revival," written and performed by Jim Blakey.

·       Gospel Artist of the Year was Chance Havens.

·       Crew Awards for Audio and Video Production for TV and Radio were presented to Jim and Jeni Hill, Jim Blakey, Dale Brown, Cody Brewster and Matt Sanders.

·       Crew Awards for Photography went to Harry Swinney, Jaimee Brewster, Rhonda Blakey and Becca Weeks.

·       The Hospitality Award was given to Jim and Rhonda Blakey.

·       Sheri Irby and Teresa Rauch were given the Administrative Assistant Award.

·       Many Helping Hands awards were presented throughout the evening.

Special guests included Roy Young, Chuck Bryant, Teresa and Dave Rauch, Charles Brady, Dale Brown, Keith and Kathy O’Neil, Dr. Paul Collins and Linda Burkhart. 

BGSSA co-founder Sherrie Brewster offered her congratulations to all of the award winners and her gratitude to those who made the evening such a success.