The Independent Gospel Music Awards will be held on Saturday April 23, 2005, in Richmond Virgina at the Scottish Rite Temple.

Sponsored by Making Moves Entertainment, The IGMA celebrates the great independents of the gospel music arena. Special presentations will include: Dr. John Kinney, “Christian Educator of the Year,” Ted Thomas, Jr., “Gospel Musician of the Year,” and the "2005 IGMA Visionary of the Year,” Pastor, Ronald A. Sewell, Sr., Herald of His Coming COGIC.

The event will begin at 5 pm, with the 2005 Tabernacle Baptist Church Fashion Extravaganza. After the Fashion Extravaganza, dinner will be served and the IGMA awards presentation will round out the evening’s events.

Tickets: for the event can be purchased online at www.makingmoves.us for $50 per person. You can also contact Making Moves Entertainment at 540.720.6414 for more information.