Album by a Secular Artist

• B.J. Thomas - Amazing Grace

Artist of the Year

• Imperials

Children's Music Album of the Year

• Robert MacKenzie - Very Best of the Very Best for Kids

Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year

• Larnelle Harris - Give Me More Love in My Heart

Female Vocalist of the Year

• Cynthia Clawson

Gospel Music Hall of Fame

• John T. Benson Jr.
• Clarice Baxter
• Ira F. Stanphill

Group of the Year

• Imperials

Inspirational Album of the Year

• Cynthia Clawson - You're Welcome Here

Inspirational Black Gospel Album

• Shirley Caesar - Rejoice

Instrumentalist of the Year

• Dino Kartsonakis

Male Vocalist of the Year

• Russ Taff

Musical of the Year

• Billy Ray Hearn - The Messiah

Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year

• Imperials - One More Song For You

Praise & Worship Album of the Year

• various artists - The Lord's Prayer

Recorded Music Packaging of the Year

• Cynthia Clawson - You're Welcome Here

Song of the Year

• Brown Bannister - Praise the Lord

Songwriter of the Year

• Gary Chapman

Southern Gospel Album of the Year

• Hemphills - Workin'

Traditional Gospel Album of the Year

• Teddy Huffman and The Gems - Incredible