The Music Director of the Year honour reflects excellence in tastemaking in the curation of station playlists. Nominees will be judged on their demonstrated ability to assess what will resonate with listeners, including the addition/discovery of new releases and new local talent if applicable to station format. Nominees may also be judged on conception of music-related station contests, giveaways, and other initiatives.
Major Market
Matt Berry, X92.9 (CFEX-FM) Calgary, Harvard Media
Runner-up: Katie Stanners, KiSS 91.7 (CHBN-FM) Edmonton, Rogers Sports & Media
Medium Market
Wendy “Boomer” Bouwma, Country 92.3 (CKBY-FM)/National Music Curator, Rogers Sports & Media Country Stations
Runner-up: Morgan Prue, CHEZ 106 Ottawa, Rogers Sports & Media
Small Market
Darren McPeake, Mountain FM (CISQ-FM) Squamish, Rogers Sports & Media
Runner-up: Danny Ismond, GX94 (CJGX-FM) Yorkton, Harvard Media