2006 CANADIAN MUSIC INDUSTRY AWARDS GENERAL
INFORMATION
The winners of the Canadian Music Industry Awards are chosen
by the combined votes of registered Canadian music industry professionals.
The winners are not chosen by fans, or by a panel of judges, but by their
own peers.
Canadian Music Week will present 31 awards, not including
the special presentations to the annual inductees into the Canadian Music
Industry Hall of Fame. Only one award will be presented in each category.
There must be a minimum of five (5) nominees in each category
in order for that category to remain on the ballot for the current year.
If there are less than five (5) nominees, the category may be put on hiatus
for the current year only.
All nominees must have been active during the eligibility
period. The eligibility period for all awards categories will run from
November 1, 2004 to November 30, 2005.
Participation in balloting is limited to registered professionals
in the Canadian Music Industry. Registered voters will receive an email
containing the website link and a random password that will allow them
to cast their vote, one time only, via an electronic ballot.
To register to vote, log on to www.cmw.net and click on
the “Register Here to Vote” button and follow the directions.
Voting rules are subject to change without notice.
SELECTION PROCEDURES
NOMINATIONS
National selection juries comprised of no less than 15 professionals from
the retail, recording & live sectors nominate five contenders in each
category. The top seven (7) contenders receiving the most nominations
in each category will appear on the voting ballot.
VOTING BALLOT
Once the Nominees are determined, each eligible voter may vote for ONE
and ONLY ONE Nominee in each category. The Nominee receiving the most
votes in each category will be announced as the winner at the annual Canadian
Music Week Industry Awards presentation.
ADJUDICATION
All electronic ballots will be returned to the independent accounting
firm Bearing Point for final tabulation. The results of the voting process
are protected until the annual Canadian Music Week Industry Awards presentation.
THE INDUSTRY AWARDS
These Awards are presented to honour individuals and organizations
that have made a significant contribution to the Canadian music industry
in the past year.
BROADCAST
Award 1 MUSIC DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR (SECONDARY MARKET)
Award 2 MUSIC DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR (MAJOR MARKET)
Award 3 PROGRAM DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR (SECONDARY MARKET)
Award 4 PROGRAM DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR (MAJOR MARKET)
Award 5 ON-AIR TALENT OF THE YEAR
Award 6 STATION OF THE YEAR (SECONDARY MARKET)
Award 7 STATION OF THE YEAR (COUNTRY)
Award 8 STATION OF THE YEAR (CHR)
Award 9 STATION OF THE YEAR (HOT AC)
Award 10 STATION OF THE YEAR (MAINSTREAM AC)
Award 11 STATION OF THE YEAR (ROCK)
Award 12 STATION OF THE YEAR (CLASSIC GOLD)
Award 13 STATION OF THE YEAR (MULTICULTURAL)
Award 14 STATION OF THE YEAR (NEWS/TALK/SPORTS)
Award 15 PROMOTION OF THE YEAR (this award is presented
at the “Promotion Panel” during Canadian Music Week).
LIVE TOURING
Award 16 PEFORMING ARTS CENTRE OF THE YEAR
Award 17 MAJOR FACILITY OF THE YEAR
Award 18 MANAGEMENT COMPANY OF THE YEAR
Award 19 BOOKING AGENCY OF THE YEAR
Award 20 PROMOTER OF THE YEAR
RETAIL
Award 21 INDEPENDENT RECORD STORE OF THE YEAR
Award 22 RACK JOBBER OF THE YEAR
Award 23 MASS MERCHANT/SPECIALTY RETAILER OF THE YEAR
Award 24 RETAIL CHAIN OF THE YEAR
RECORDING INDUSTRY
Award 25 RECORDING STUDIO OF THE YEAR
Award 26 CANADIAN INDEPENDENT LABEL OF THE YEAR
Award 27 INDEPENDENT DISTRIBUTOR OF THE YEAR
Award 28 MUSIC PUBLISHER OF THE YEAR
Award 29 A&R PERSON OF THE YEAR
Award 30 MAJOR LABEL OF THE YEAR
Award 31 CANADIAN TALENT DEVELOPMENT STORY OF THE YEAR
The following categories are non-voting categories.
INDUSTRY HALL OF FAME
This award recognizes the individual who has contributed their talents
behind the scenes to promote and advance Canadian artists domestically
or abroad. Inductees are determined by a panel of judges comprised of
Canadian music industry professionals. The recipient must be a Canadian
citizen or landed immigrant. One Award or two Awards may be presented.
BDS CUTTING EDGE AWARD
Awarded to the station that was first to add the most Canadian charted
songs during the eligibillity period.
NIELSEN SOUNDSCAN CANADIAN AWARD
Awarded to the label/distributor with the most Canadian
artists appearing in the weekly top 50 album charts during the eligibility
period.
2006 MUSIC INDUSTRY AWARDS NOMINATION CRITERIA
BROADCAST
Award 1 MUSIC DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR (SECONDARY MARKET)
Award 2 MUSIC DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR (MAJOR MARKET)
In order to be considered for final nominations in this category, stations
must submit a completed submission form. In 50 words or less, briefly
describe why you believe this entry is worthy of recognition for Music
Director of the Year. Your summary must be based on the following criteria:
i) Accessibility for promo calls, meetings and providing
feedback – recognized by both staff and industry as a team player
in all aspects of the radio station.
ii) Ears/Hit Picker – reputation for fair evaluation of new product
as well as picking and making the hits.
iii) Profile – effort to attend shows and industry events relative
to the market and industry
iv) Extra Mile – takes the extra step to expose or champion a
Canadian artist.
Award 3 PROGRAM DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR (SECONDARY MARKET)
Award 4 PROGRAM DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR (MAJOR MARKET)
In order to be considered for final nominations in this category, stations
must submit a completed submission form. In 50 words or less, briefly
describe why you believe this entry is worthy of recognition for Program
Director of the Year. Your summary must be based on the following criteria:
i) Programming - provide highlights over the eligibility
period.
ii) Career Development – examples of team building, talent relations,
assistance in developing a personality success story.
iii) Business Performance – developing new business, assisting
with generation of sales.
iv) Promotions – overview of promotion highlight(s) over the eligibility
period.
v) Ratings - Outline of performance in terms of share.
Award 5 ON-AIR TALENT OF THE YEAR
In order to be considered for final nominations in this category, stations
must submit a completed submission form. In 50 words or less, briefly
describe why you believe this entry is worthy of recognition for On-Air
Talent of the Year. Your summary must be based on the following criteria:
i) Ratings - Outline of performance in terms of share
with target demos (12+ average over Spring and Fall 2005 BBM)
ii) Community Involvement – Is this someone who is accessible
and cares about investing in the community.
You must submit a 2 – 3 minute air check in MP3 format,
with a maximum file size of 5MB.
Award 6 STATION OF THE YEAR (SECONDARY
MARKET)
Award 7 STATION OF THE YEAR (COUNTRY)
Award 8 STATION OF THE YEAR (CHR)
Award 9 STATION OF THE YEAR (HOT AC)
Award 10 STATION OF THE YEAR (MAINSTREAMAC)
Award 11 STATION OF THE YEAR (ROCK)
Award 12 STATION OF THE YEAR (CLASSIC GOLD)
Award 13 STATION OF THE YEAR (MULTICULTURAL)
Award 14 STATION OF THE YEAR (NEWS/TALK/SPORTS)
In order to be considered for final nominations in categories
6 through 12, stations must submit a completed submission form. In 50
words or less, briefly describe why you believe this entry is worthy of
recognition for Station of the Year. Your summary must be based on the
following criteria:
iii) Ratings - Outline of performance in terms of share
with target demos (12+ average over Spring and Fall 2005 BBM)
iv) Community Service – Outline the greatest single or continuing
contribution to the community in the calendar year for 2005.
v) Building Canadian Talent – Outline the station’s contribution
to the assistance of building Canadian talent on radio. Note: For talk
radio, this outline should be based on coverage for special events.
vi) Exceptional Performance or Achievement – Outline the station’s
performance highlights for 2005.
Award 15 PROMOTION OF THE YEAR (this award
is presented at the “Promotion Panel” during Canadian Music
Week.)
In order to be considered for final nominations in this category, stations
must submit a completed submission form. Briefly describe why you believe
this entry is worthy of recognition for Promotion of the Year. Your summary
must be based on the following criteria:
Target Market
Budget
Promotion Partners
Concept
Components and Execution
Challenges
Results
Objectives
Was it a Success?
Samples of materials must be submitted for components used (ie: radio
creative, print creative, tv creative, outdoor creative, media coverage,
website creative, newsletter component).
NOTE: Submissions can be of a charity or station-driven
nature and are not necessarily required to be music related.
There is a $30.00 submission fee per station. This fee allows
for submissions to Radio Station of the Year, Music Director of the Year,
Program Director of the Year, On-Air Talent of the Year and Promotion
of the Year.
LIVE TOURING
Award 16 PEFORMING ARTS CENTRE OF THE YEAR
In order to be considered for final nomination in this category, nominator
must take into consideration the number of acts booked, support of Canadian
talent. A Performing Arts Centre is a “soft-seat” theatre
with a reserved seating capacity of up to 4,000.
Award 17 MAJOR FACILITY OF THE YEAR
In order to be considered for final nomination in this category, nominator
must take into consideration the number of acts booked, support of Canadian
talent. A Major Facility is an ampitheatre, arena or stadium.
Award 18 MANAGEMENT COMPANY OF THE YEAR
In order to be considered for final nomination in this category, nominator
must take into consideration the management company’s accomplishments
and support of Canadian talent during the eligibility period.
Award 19 BOOKING AGENCY OF THE YEAR
In order to be considered for final nomination in this category, nominator
must take into consideration the booking agency’s accomplishments
and support of Canadian talent during the eligibility period.
Award 20 PROMOTER OF THE YEAR
In order to be considered for final nomination in this category, nominator
must take into consideration the promoter’s accomplishments and
support of Canadian talent during the eligibility period
RETAIL
Award 21 INDEPENDENT RECORD STORE OF THE YEAR
In order to be considered for final nomination in this category, nominator
must take into consideration the record store’s sales service, local
promotions and support of Canadian talent during the eligibility period.
Award 22 RACK JOBBER OF THE YEAR
In order to be considered for final nomination in this category, nominator
must take into consideration the rack jobber’s client service and
support of Canadian talent during the eligibility period.
Award 23 MASS MERCHANT/SPECIALTY RETAILER OF THE
YEAR
In order to be considered for final nomination in this category, nominator
must take into consideration the retailer’s sales service, promotions
and support of Canadian talent during the eligibility period.
Award 24 RETAIL CHAIN OF THE YEAR
In order to be considered for final nomination in this category, nominator
must take into consideration the retail chain’s sales service, promotions
and support of Canadian talent during the eligibility period.
RECORDING INDUSTRY
Award 25 RECORDING STUDIO OF THE YEAR
In order to be considered for final nomination in this category, nominator
must describe in 50 words or less, why you feel this entry is worthy of
recognition for Recording Studio of the Year. Your summary must be based
on the following criteria:
i) Charting Records within the eligibility period
ii) Contribution to Canadian Talent
iii) Technical Specifications
iv) Producers and Artists
v) Number of Studios
vi) Capabilities
vii) Dedicated Mastering Room
viii) Dedicated 5.1 Room
Award 26 CANADIAN INDEPENDENT LABEL OF THE YEAR
In order to be considered for final nomination in this category, the independent
label must have released Canadian product for sale at the retail level.
Other criteria to take into consideration include the label’s service,
promotion and support of Canadian talent during the eligibility period.
Award 27 INDEPENDENT DISTRIBUTOR OF THE YEAR
In order to be considered for final nomination in this category, nominator
must take into consideration the distributor’s sales service, and
support of Canadian talent during the eligibility period.
Award 28 MUSIC PUBLISHER OF THE YEAR
In order to be considered for final nomination in this category, nominator
must take into consideration the music publisher’s accomplishments
and support of Canadian talent during the eligibility period.
Award 29 A&R PERSON OF THE YEAR
In order to be considered for final nomination in this category, nominator
must take into consideration all aspects of an individual’s support
and development of Canadian talent during the eligibility period.
Award 30 MAJOR LABEL OF THE YEAR
In order to be considered for final nomination in this category, the label
must have released Canadian product for sale at the retail level. Other
criteria to take into consideration include the label’s service,
promotion and support of Canadian talent during the eligibility period.
Award 31 CANADIAN TALENT DEVELOPMENT STORY OF THE
YEAR
In order to be considered for final nomination in this category, the nominator
must take into consideration all aspects of an act’s career during
the eligibility period including new recordings, live performances, radio
airplay, community involvement, national and international success.
We
acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through
the Canada Music Fund for this project. |
