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
Music Director of the Year – Major Market (MusicMaster)
Wayne Webster, Boom 97.3, Stingray Radio, Toronto
Runners-up:
Jeremy Slattery, KiSS 92.5/National Music Director, CHR, Rogers Sports & Media, Toronto
Matt Berry, X929, Harvard Broadcasting, Calgary
Medium Market
Music Director of the Year – Medium Market (MusicMaster)
Amy “Race” Ballard, The New Hot 88.9, Stingray, Ottawa
Runner-up:
Kendra Helm, 96.3 Cruz FM, Harvard Broadcasting, Saskatoon
Small Market
Music Director of the Year – Small Market (MusicMaster)
Tim Black, Cat Country 98, Huber Radio, Assiniboia, SK