Stellar Awards Gospel Music Academy Renewal Form

Please complete this Renewal Form if the following conditions are met:

1. Member status has not changed since 2023 (i.e., company, position and title.

2. The member must have received a nomination for a Stellar Award within the past five (5) years. Submission of the letter of nomination is required.

The Stellar Awards Gospel Music Academy (The Academy) -- a not-for-profit organization --supports, encourages, and promotes Gospel music worldwide. The Academy is an umbrella association that provides an environment for industry professionals to mobilize their efforts in promoting Gospel music. Annual membership dues of $125.00 allows each professional member to participate in the annual ballot voting process for the Stellar Awards and provides other benefits such as: admission to ‘scheduled’ Stellar Awards seminars or workshops and discounts on tickets. Annual membership is valid from January 1st – December 31st of the calendar year.

"Prior Sagma Number"
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP IS FOR

Artist/Performers (someone’s whose primary career focus is music, someone who has verifiable credits on at least one (1) commercially released project and/or someone who earns at least 51% of their income from Gospel music)

Songwriters, Producers, Engineers, Instrumentalists, Gospel Music Announcers, Music Executives/Associates (e.g., labels and label distributors, publishers, promoters, agents, managers, lawyers, publicists, performing rights organizations and other executives whose primary career focus is in the production, distribution, streaming and marketing of Gospel music;

Industry writers (e.g., authors, journalists, bloggers)

Music educators (e.g. college/university educators, music/trade school educators)
WHAT DOES THE ACADEMY COMMITTEE LOOK FOR?

1. 1. Proof of a primary career focus in music, including but not limited to:

A. Active marketing and promotions

B. Awards and honors

C. Established online presence. If pertinent to craft, current and historical touring dates/performances, fan base interaction, music videos, charts or streaming statistics, current releases available, etc.

D. Press such as interviews, highlights, reviews by relevant outlets

E. Professional support system (i.e. manager, booking agent, publicist, etc.)
2026 Application

Please complete each field below. * Indicates a required field. All information must be received by March 24, 2025 for eligibility to vote on the First Round ballot. Dates subject to change.
Name Name First Last
Affiliation

Affiliation Artist/Performer Producer Gospel Music Announcer Music Executive/Associate Instrumentalist Engineer Songwriter
Company Name/Affiliation
Bio | Not Required

Attach Files
Address Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region Postal / Zip Code Country
Phone Phone - ### - ### ####
Email
Website
Social Media Handles
Upon completion of this application, the SAGMA Committee will process and review your application for membership approval. Upon approval of your application, you will be given directives for submitting your $125 membership fee. Once payment has been processed, you will receive your letter of approval and membership ID number within 72 hours.
All Stellar Academy transactions are final and non-refundable once approved by your financial institution. If you do not receive a membership number, you may contact the SAGMA administrator at 312-867-3779.
· Currently, we do not accept American Express or Discover credit cards. Thank you for your understanding.

Stellar Awards Gospel Music Academy Renewal Form

Stellar Awards Gospel Music Academy Renewal Form

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP IS FOR

WHAT DOES THE ACADEMY COMMITTEE LOOK FOR?

2026 Application

All Stellar Academy transactions are final and non-refundable once approved by your financial institution. If you do not receive a membership number, you may contact the SAGMA administrator at 312-867-3779.

· Currently, we do not accept American Express or Discover credit cards. Thank you for your understanding.