Young Broadcaster

Young Broadcaster of the Year 2026 | In memory of Steve Young

The Broadcast Dialogue – Canadian Radio Awards invite the broadcasting industry to nominate Canada’s outstanding young broadcasters for the Young Broadcaster of the Year Award, in memory of the legendary Radio Programmer Steve Young. 

This will be the 17th Annual Award to recognize Canada’s remarkable young broadcasters, many of whom have gone on to big successes since receiving the award.

Anyone working in the industry can nominate any worthy broadcaster so long as they meet the following criteria:

• Candidates must be under 30 years of age as of Dec 31st, 2025
• Must work in the programming department: On-Air, Programming, Promotion, Production, Digital or Creative
• Must be nominated by another individual working in the radio industry
• Must be Canadian Citizen or Landed Immigrant
• Must have made a significant, documented contribution to the community they serve, the radio industry or their craft.

Submissions are open September 23, 2026 with the deadline for entries October 30, 2026 at midnight EST time. Entries arriving after the deadline will not be eligible. Winners will be notified no later than November 30, 2026.

* Please note that past nominees, including last year’s runners-up, can be renominated if they still meet the criteria. 

For any questions, please send correspondence to: connie@momentummediamarketing.com

To learn more about Steve Young please visit his tribute page on Facebook – Click Here >

Nominations Now Open!

The Broadcast Dialogue – Canadian Radio Awards invite you to nominate Canada’s most outstanding young broadcasters for the Young Broadcaster of the Year Award, presented in memory of the legendary Radio Programmer Steve Young.

Please complete the form in full and include supporting details where requested.
* Incomplete nominations may not be considered.

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Nominee Information

The Nominee is the young broadcaster being put forward for recognition. They must meet all eligibility criteria, including being under 30 as of December 31, 2025, and working in a programming-related role within Canadian radio.

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Nominator Information

The Nominator is the individual submitting the nomination (you). They must also be working in the Canadian radio industry and provide supporting details on why the nominee deserves to be recognized.

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Supporting Details

This is your opportunity to highlight why the nominee deserves to be recognized as Canada’s Young Broadcaster of the Year. Please provide clear, specific, and documented examples of their achievements, contributions, and impact.

Why are you nominating this candidate? *

Examples of contributions to their station, the industry, or their community.

Documented Contributions (MP3 / PDF files)

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Letters of recommendation, press clippings, or examples of work ... (MP3 / PDF files)

Community/Industry Impact *

Detail about measurable impact, e.g., audience growth, community initiatives, creative innovation.

Eligibility Confirmation

Nominee is a Canadian Citizen or Landed Immigrant. *

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Confirm nominee is under 30 as of Dec 31, 2025 *

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Nominee is being nominated by someone working in the radio industry. *

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Submit Your Nomination

Past Young Broadcaster of the Year Winners

Past Young Broadcaster of the Year Award winners include Shannon Burns, Lauren Hunter, Brad Karp, Ruby Carr, Jenny West, Fearless Fred, Tyler Middelton, Adam Wylde, Jesse Modz, Ryder and more