February 19, 2016

RADIO AWARDS (5 AWARDS)

MUSIC DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR (MEDIUM OR SMALL MARKET) – AWARD #24

This award is presented to a Canadian country radio Music Director who exemplifies the development and airplay of Canadian country talent through their radio station within the current eligibility period.

ELIGIBILITY

  • The current eligibility period for the Music Director of the Year (Medium or Small Market) is March 1, 2019 through to April 30, 2020;
  • The recipients must be Canadian citizens or landed immigrants;
  • Second Ballot contenders are required to be members of the CCMA, in good standing, by the end of the Second Ballot (July 16, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. ET) in order to move on to the Third (and final) Ballot.
  • The individuals must hold the title of Music Director for a Canadian radio station; if there is no full-time Music Director, a Program Director will be eligible;
  • 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.

SELECTION PROCESS

The Music Director of the Year (Medium or Small Market) Award 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 the Music Director, courtesy of the CCMA.