February 19, 2016

RADIO AWARDS (5 AWARDS)

COUNTRY PERSONALITY(IES) OF THE YEAR - AWARD #25

This award is presented to a Canadian country music broadcast personality(ies) who champions the development of Canadian country talent through his/her/their on-air presentation for a Canadian country radio station or nationally syndicated broadcast within the current eligibility period. Voters should give consideration to all aspects, including but not limited to the personality(ies)’s on-air presentation, market share/ratings information, community service, industry involvement and charitable contributions.

 ELIGIBILITY

  • The current eligibility period is March 1, 2019 through to April 30, 2020;
  • A minimum of one (1) person from the radio station or syndicated broadcast must be a member of the CCMA in good standing prior to the end of the Second Ballot (July 16, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. ET);
  • The individual must have been employed, and in the applicable position within the corresponding company for a minimum of 50% of the current eligibility period.
  • In the case of multiple personalities, the core personality(ies) must have been employed, and in the applicable position within the corresponding company for a minimum of 50% of the current eligibility period.

 SELECTION PROCESS

The Country Personality(ies) of the Year follows a three (3) step selection process:

  • STEP ONE (First Ballot) – Each eligible CCMA Member may submit one (1) contender. The ten (10) contenders receiving the most votes will appear on the Second Ballot, providing they meet the eligibility requirements, as determined by the CCMA Awards Verification Committee. In the case of a tie, more than ten (10) contenders will appear on the Second Ballot;
  • STEP TWO (Second Ballot) – From the list of ten (10) contenders provided, each eligible CCMA Member may vote for the one (1) contender they deem most deserving. The five (5) contenders receiving the most votes will appear on the Third (and final) Ballot as nominees. In the case of a tie, more than five (5) nominees will appear on the Third Ballot;
  • STEP THREE (Third Ballot) – From the list of five (5) nominees provided, each eligible CCMA Member may vote for the one (1) nominee they deem most deserving. The nominee receiving the most votes will be announced as the winner. In the case of a tie, more than one (1) winner will be announced.

CCMA AWARD

  • One (1) award is presented to each core member of the personality(ies), courtesy of the CCMA.