Matt Maher and Ceili Rain are among the artists nominated for the United Catholic Music and Video Association's (UCMVA) 10th annual Unity Awards, to be presented later this month.

Around 200 musicians and groups have been nominated in 31 categories for the prizes, whose winners will be announced during the organization's "Called to Serve" conference at Southside Victory Church in Calgary, Alberta, Aug. 27-28.

The UCMVA New artist of the Year for 2003, Maher is in the running for Song of the Year for "Holds Us Together"; Liturgical/Sacramental Song of the Year for "Remembrance (Communion Song)"; and Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year for "Alive Again." He also had nods for Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year (Alive Again) and Male Vocalist and Artist of the Year.

Ceili Rain sees eight nominations, including for Song of the Year ("I Made Lemonade"); Pop/Contemporary and Modern Rock/Alternative Album of the Year (I Made Lemonade); and Group and Artist of the Year. Founder and singer Bob Halligan Jr. is in contention for Songwriter and Producer of the Year. He is also one of the speakers at the conference.

Founded in 2000, the UCMVA supports and promotes the development of Catholic-oriented Christian music and video.

Click here for a complete list of this year's Unity Awards nominees.

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