STEPFWD AWARDS 2025 - FOR HIS GLORY
STEPFWD AWARDS 2025 - FOR HIS GLORY
Now in its Fifth year, StepFWD Awards is the only “Dove meets Stellar’ style dedicated CCM (Contemporary Christian Music) and Gospel awards ceremony in the UK, inspired by the call for unity in Romans 12:10: “Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honour.”
‘For HIS Glory’
The introduction of a grand new theme: “For HIS Glory” is a stark reminder that ALL creative talents in their unique expressions ultimately bring glory to our Creator. Perhaps the most humbling, grounding and unifying realisation comes from the acknowledgement that not one thing would come to pass if it weren’t for the grace of God.
Date & Time
The fifth annual StepFWD Awards, the UK’s definitive “Best of British” Christian music awards ceremony, is taking place on Saturday 22nd November, at new venue Hackney Church, also home to SAINT Church. Doors open at 6 PM, red carpet from 5 PM.
With a central venue known for live music performances and events, there is less seating capacity than previously so reserve your tickets early to avoid disappointment!
Please note seating is unallocated on a first come first served basis. Accessible seats available.
For ticketing information visit www.stepfwdawards.com
Who is performing?
Expect to see an incredible lineup that reflects today’s lively and diverse Christian & Gospel music scene including:
Elle Limebear
DC3
Marizu
Lin D
Evans Ogboi
Kaye-Marie
Eugy Official
DJ Shunz
Esther Durin
Tofunmi Adorna
Kent Gospel Choir
More acts yet to be announced
This year’s Awards will be hosted by Faith Child and Jennifer Lee Moon bringing in laughter, entertainment and a dose of Holy Ghost glamour!
Awards Categories
SOTY - Song of the Year (11)
Over 130 songs released between July 2024 - July 2025 that topped the monthly UK Christian Charts curated by AStepFWD were nominated as potential winners of Song of the Year. Why so many potential winners? The hits are categorised by genre, such as Contemporary Worship, Gospel, RnB, Rap, Afrobeat, Pop, Dance, Rock/Alt, Reggae, Chillhop/LoFi and Indie/Folk/Acoustic. Sadly there were not enough poetry/spoken word entries this year.
The SOTY nominees were published for audience vote during October and reached a record breaking 4,989 votes!
Artists such as Marizu, Sondae, Evans Ogboi and Still Shadey have several entries increasing their chances. Past SOTY winners include songs such as Martin Smith’s “Garment of Praise”, Annatoria’s “Stay With Me”, LZ7 “Back In Time” and KXC “Pull Me Through”.
Annual Music Awards Categories (8)
Female Artist of the Year
Male Artist of the Year
New Artist of the Year
International Artist of the Year
Duo/group of the Year
Album of the Year
Music Video of the Year
Producer of the Year
Honour Awards (4)
Outstanding Contribution Award
The Lavine Hudson Award for Vocal Excellence
The John Paculabo Award for Industry Development
Lifetime Achievement Award
To see a list of past winners please visit https://stepfwdawards.com/awards-2024/
Now in its Fifth consecutive year, StepFWD Awards is an unmissable glitzy black tie red carpet event celebrating ‘The Best of British’ talent bringing together the UK’s Christian & Gospel creative communities, showing honour to individuals young and old who have excelled in their field.
Founded in 2021, StepFWD Awards began in 2021 as a natural progression from the pioneering work done by founder O’Neil Dennis with AStepFWD. Now in its eleventh year, AStepFWD runs the monthly UK Christian Charts and has one of the biggest Christian music databases in the UK across all genres and musical styles. AStepFWD is also at the heart of national events such as iMPACT Conference empowering Christian creatives, and UGCY (University Gospel Choir of the Year). A key aim of AStepFWD is to engage, support and empower creatives across genre, age and location.
Date: Saturday 22nd November 2025
Venue: Hackney Church (St John at Hackney), Lower Clapton Road, London, E5 0PD
Website: https://www.stepfwdawards.com