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 / Medium Market
WINNER – Troy McCallum, Program Director, boom 97.3 (CHBM-FM) Toronto, Stingray
Runner Up – Brad Gibb, Regional Program Director, Windsor, Kitchener and London (CIMX, CIDR, CIQM, CJBX, CFCA, CKKW), Bell Media
Small Market
WINNER – Matt Fisher, Radio Operations Manager, CFNR Terrace, Northern Native Broadcasting
Runner Up – Shane Button, Program Director, Country 93.1 (CHMT-FM) Timmins, Vista Radio