Awarded to a Program Director who demonstrates leadership, while promoting positive workplace culture, creativity, and the conception of unique programming that engages the station’s target audience. PD of the Year nominees may also be judged on community involvement, innovation, talent development, and efforts to promote the station’s identity and core values.
Major Market
Karen Steele, 99.9 Virgin Radio (CKFM-FM) Toronto, Bell Media
Runner-up: Christian Hall, JACK FM/SONiC RADiO Vancouver, Rogers Sports & Media
Medium Market
Bob Willette, Corus Radio Kingston (CFMK/CKWS), Corus Entertainment
Runners-up: Mark Cameron, Regional PD, Bell Media, Southwestern Ontario; Jacquie Beckett, Rogers Radio, Kingston
Small Market
Rob Seguin, The Wolf (CKWF-FM) & 100.5 Fresh Radio (CKRUFM) Peterborough, Corus Entertainment
Runner-up: Brad Bazin, GX94 (CJGX-FM) & FOX FM (CFGW-FM) Yorkton, Harvard Media