To be recognized "for their dedication to the Lord in both the personal and professional arena," based on Col. 1:10, the recipients in the various categories include Richard Stearns, president of World Vision (charity); NewSong, founder of Winter Jam Tour Spectacular (music); Rich Peluso, vice president of Affirm Films (business); Karen Kingsbury (author); and Trevor Bayne, 2011 Daytona 500 winner (sports). The honorees in independent Christian retail and Christian retail vendor categories will be announced at the event.

The partnership between CBA and the Premier Foundation seeks to help raise funds for various global and domestic ministries, said Curtis Riskey, CBA executive director. "This partnership is exciting because it not only supports ministry causes that Christian retailers believe in, but also helps ICRS demonstrate the industry's ministry purpose and outreach."

The Premier Foundation—which has granted more than $3 million to nonprofit ministries and various charities during the past 12 years—supports The James Fund, World Vision, Compassion International, Gospel Music Association Foundation, Motor Racing Outreach, The Center for Church Transformation and Skip1.

Event tickets—which are $50 apiece—are available through iTickets. Click here for more information on The Champions of the Faith Awards & Benefit Concert.

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