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 (sponsored by MusicMaster)
Matt Berry, X92.9 (CFEX-FM), Calgary (Harvard)
Runners-up:
Brad Barker, JAZZFM.91 (CJRT-FM), Toronto
Sarah Burke, SiriusXM Canada
Medium Market
Music Director of the Year – Medium Market (sponsored by MusicMaster)
Morgan Prue, CHEZ 106, Ottawa (Rogers)
Runner-up:
Amy “Race” Ballard, The New Hot 89.9 (CIHT-FM), Ottawa (Stingray)
Small Market
Music Director of the Year – Small Market (sponsored by MusicMaster)
Danny Ismond, GX94 (CJGX-AM), Yorkton, SK (Harvard)
Runner-up:
Eddie Qaqish, FOX FM (CFGW-FM), Yorkton, SK (Harvard)