2008 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.

Rogers MusicStore Canadian Music Week will present 29 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, 2006 to November 30, 2007.

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 D. Jae Gold 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 (AC)
Award 10 STATION OF THE YEAR (CLASSIC GOLD)
Award 11 STATION OF THE YEAR (ROCK)
Award 12 STATION OF THE YEAR (MULTICULTURAL)
Award 13 STATION OF THE YEAR (NEWS/TALK/SPORTS)
Award 14 PROMOTION OF THE YEAR (this award is presented at the “Promotion Panel” during Rogers Wireles Canadian Music Week).

LIVE TOURING
Award 15 PEFORMING ARTS CENTRE OF THE YEAR
Award 16 MAJOR FACILITY OF THE YEAR
Award 17 MANAGEMENT COMPANY OF THE YEAR
Award 18 BOOKING AGENCY OF THE YEAR
Award 19 PROMOTER OF THE YEAR

RETAIL
Award 20 INDEPENDENT RECORD STORE OF THE YEAR
Award 21 RACK JOBBER OF THE YEAR
Award 22 MASS MERCHANT/SPECIALTY RETAILER OF THE YEAR
Award 23 RETAIL CHAIN OF THE YEAR

RECORDING INDUSTRY
Award 24 RECORDING STUDIO OF THE YEAR
Award 25 CANADIAN INDEPENDENT LABEL OF THE YEAR
Award 26 INDEPENDENT DISTRIBUTOR OF THE YEAR
Award 27 MUSIC PUBLISHER OF THE YEAR
Award 28 MAJOR LABEL OF THE YEAR
Award 29 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.

2008 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 2007 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 (AC)
Award 10 STATION OF THE YEAR (CLASSIC GOLD)
Award 11 STATION OF THE YEAR (ROCK)
Award 12 STATION OF THE YEAR (MULTICULTURAL)
Award 13 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 2007 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 2007.

Award 14 PROMOTION OF THE YEAR (this award is presented at the “Promotion Panel” during Rogers MusicStore 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 15 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 16 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 17 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 18 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 19 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 20 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 21 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 22 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 23 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 24 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 25 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 26 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 27 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 28 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 29 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.