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
Katie Stanners, KiSS 91.7 (CHBN-FM), Rogers Sports & Media, Edmonton
Runners Up:
Brandy Taylor, SONiC 102.9, (CHDI FM), Rogers Sports & Media, Edmonton
Matt Berry, X92.9, (CFEX), Harvard Media, Calgary
Medium Market
Wendy Boomer, National Music Director, Country Network, Rogers Sports & Media
Runners Up:
Ian Sharek, Rock Brand, Music Director, Rogers Sports & Media
Jordan Rein, kraze 101.3, (CKIK), Harvard Media, Red Deer
Ted Roop, BOUNCE RADIO, Bell Media, National
Small Market
Danny Ismond, GX94 (CJGX-AM), Harvard Media, Yorkton
Runners Up:
Shilo Bellis, New Country 96.9, (CJXL), Stingray, Moncton
Eddie Q, Fox FM, (CFGW), Harvard Media, Yorkton