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
Christian Hall, SONiC (CKKS-FM)/JACK FM (CJAX-FM), Roger Sports & Media, Vancouver
Runners Up:
Troy McCallum, boom 97.3, (CHBM), Stingray Group, Toronto
Al Ford, SONiC 102.9, (CHDI), Rogers Sports & Media, Edmonton
Medium Market
Jacquie Beckett, K-Rock (CIKR-FM)/Country 93.5 (CKXC-FM), Rogers Sports & Media, Kingston
Runners Up:
Adam West, Energy 106 (CHWE) / HOT 100.5 (CFJL), Evanov Communications, Winnipeg
Bob Willette, 96.3 Big FM / 104.3 Fresh Radio, Corus, Kingston
Jeremy Slattery, Surge 105 / Hot Country 103.5, Acadia Broadcasting, Halifax
Small Market
Chris Walker, Moose FM (CKFU-FM), Fort St. John
Runner Up:
Shane Button, Country 93.1, Vista Radio, Timmins