2013 Canadian Music And Broadcast Industry Award Winners
The 2013 Canadian Music & Broadcast Industry Awards were held on Thursday, March 21 at the Kool Haus in Toronto as part of Canadian Music Week, celebrating the outstanding achievements of Canada’s music and broadcast industry in over 40 categories. Each category is judged based on a vote by the recipient’s peers in the industry.
2013 Canadian Music and Broadcast Industry Awards
- Independent Record Store of the Year – Zulu Records – Vancouver
- Digital Music Retail Service of the Year – Itunes
- Digital Music Streaming Service of the Year – SiriusXM
- Mass Merchant/Retail Chain of the Year – HMV Canada
- Canadian Independent Distributor of the Year – Fontana North
- Station of the Year (News/Talk/Sports) – 680 News Toronto (ROG) -92*
- Station of the Year (Multicultural) – CHIN – Toronto
- Station of the Year (Country) – Country 105 ñ Calgary
- Casino/Specialty Venue of the Year – Niagara Fallsview Casino Niagara Falls
- Recording Studio of the Year – Metalworks Recording & Mastering Studio
- Music Director of the Year Small Market – Jeff Winskell 99.9 Sun FM – Kelowna
- Program Director of the Year Small Market – Mark Burley 99.9 Sun FM – Kelowna
- Station of the Year Small Market – 106.1 The Goat – Lloydminster
- Station of the Year Secondary Market – Kool FM – Victoria
- Program Director of the Year Secondary Market – Brad Gibb FM96 – London
- Sennheiser Music Director of the Year Major Market – Lochlin Cross 100.3 The Bear – Edmonton
- On-Air Talent of the Year Secondary Market – Robin & Brian Kool 107.3 – Victoria
- On-Air Talent of the Year Major Market – Roger Darren & Marilyn CHUM Toronto
- Music Director of the Year Secondary Market – Anna Zee Q104 Halifax
- Station of the Year (Hot AC) – CHUM FM – Toronto
- Station of the Year (Mainstream AC) – 98.1 CHFI Toronto
- Station of the Year (CHR) – Kiss 92.5 – Toronto
- Station of the Year (CLASSIC GOLD) – Q107 Toronto
- Station of the Year (ROCK) – Sonic 102.9 – Edmonton
- The Allan Waters Young Broadcaster of the Year – Amanda Logan 104.5 CHUM FM
- Club Venue of the Year – Horseshoe Tavern – Toronto
- Festival of the Year – Osheaga – Montreal
- Booking Agency of the Year – The Agency Group
- Promoter of the Year – Live Nation
- Music Journalist/Blogger of the Year – Karen Bliss
- Management Company of the Year – Arts & Crafts
- Canadian Independent Label of the Year – 604 Records
- Promotion of the Year – Swap Your Wife for a New Life AMP 90.3 Calgary
- Major Label of the Year – Universal Music Canada
- Performing Arts Centre of the Year (capacity under 1,500) – Vogue Theatre – Vancouver
- Performing Arts Centre of the Year (capacity over 1,500) – Queen Elizabeth Theatre – Vancouver
- The Air Canada Centre Major Facility of the Year (capacity under 8,000) – K Rock Centre – Kingston
- The “Air Canada Centre” Major Facility of the Year (over 8,000) – Molson Canadian Amphitheatre
- Program director of the Year (major market) – Al Ford Sonic102.9 – Edmonton
- Music publisher of the Year – Warner Chappell
- Allan Slaight Humanitarian Spirit Award –Simple Plan
- Rosalie Award Recipient –Betty Selin
- Nielsen BDS Cutting Edge – 93.7 JR FM
- Nielsen Soundscan Emerging Artist Award – Victoria Duffield
- Allan Waters Lifetime Achievement Award –John Donabie
- Music Industry Hall of Fame –Ralph James
- Music Industry Hall of Fame – Colin James
- Music Industry Hall of Fame –Graham Henderson
2013 Canadian Radio Music Awards
- Factor Breakthrough Award – Weeknd
- Best New Group or Solo Artist (CHR) of the Year – Victoria Duffield
- Best New Group or Solo Artist (Rock) of the Year – Monster Truck
- Best New Group or Solo Artist (Dance/Urban/Rythmic) of the Year – Tegan & Sara
- Best New Group or Solo Artist (Country) of the Year – Dallas Smith
- Best New Group or Solo Artist Mainstream A/C of the Year – Scotty James
- Best New Group or Solo Artist (Hot AC) of the Year – Jesse Lebelle
- Sennheiser Chart Topper Award – Carly Rae Jepsen
- Socan Song of the Year – Call Me Maybe
- Fan’s Choice Award – Marianas Trench
- International Solo Artist of the Year – Rihanna
- International Group of the Year – Fun
- Heatseeker Award – Serena Ryder
- Special Collaboration Award – Artists Against
2013 SiriusXM Indies Award Winners
- Album of the Year – Japandroids – Celebration Rock (Polyvinyl Recording Co.)
- Single of the Year – Carly Rae Jepsen – Call Me Maybe (604 Records)
- Group or Duo of the Year – Metric (Metric Music International Inc.)
- Artist of the Year – Carly Rae Jepsen (604 Records)
- Female Artist of the Year – Cold Specks (Arts & Crafts)
- Male Artist of the Year – Matt Mays (Sonic Records)
- Live Artist, Group or Duo of the Year – deadmau5 (Ultra Music)
- Songwriter of the Year – Josh Ramsay (604 Records)
- Video of the Year – Marianas Trench – Fallout (604 Records)
- Must-Follow Artist of the Year – Said The Whale (Hidden Pony Records)
- Collaboration of the Year – Artists Against Bullying – True Colors (Wax)
- Most-Played Independent Artist or Group of the Year – Carly Rae Jepsen (604 Records)
- Best-Selling Independent Release of the Year – Metric – Synthetica (Metric Music International Inc.)
- Alternative Artist or Group of the Year – Yukon Blonde (Dine Alone Records)
- Blues Artist or Group of the Year – The Harpoonist and the Axe Murderer (Independent)
- Children’s Artist, Group or Duo of the Year – Jennifer Gasoi (Sparkling Productions)
- Country Artist or Group of the Year – Dallas Smith (604 Records)
- Dance Artist or Group of the Year – Massari (CP Records)
- Electronic Artist or Group of the Year – Grimes (4AD/Arbutus Records)
- Folk/Roots Artist or Group of the Year – The Wooden Sky (Black Box Recordings Inc)
- Francophone Artist or Group of the Year – Lisa LeBlanc (Bonsound)
- Jazz Artist or Group of the Year – Emilie-Claire Barlow (Empress Music Group Inc.)
- Metal Artist or Group of the Year – Devin Townsend Project (eOne Music Canada)
- Pop Artist or Group of the Year – Marianas Trench (604 Records)
- Punk/Hardcore Artist or Group of the Year – METZ (Sub Pop Records)
- Rap/Hip-Hop Artist or Group of the Year – Cadence Weapon (Upper Class Recordings)
- Rock Artist or Group of the Year – Big Wreck (SRO Anthem)
- Soul/R&B Artist or Group of the Year – The Weeknd (XO&co.)
- World Artist or Group of the Year – The Souljazz Orchestra (Solidarity)
- International Group or Duo of the Year – The Black Keys (Nonesuch)
- International Artist of the Year – Taylor Swift (Big Machine Records)
- International Album of the Year – Mumford & Sons – Babel (Glassnote)
- International Single of the Year – fun. – We Are Young (Fueled By Ramen)
- International Breakthrough Artist or Group of the Year – The Lumineers (Dine Alone Records)
- International Video of the Year – Macklemore & Ryan Lewis – Thrift Shop (Macklemore)
- SiriusXM Emerging Artist of the Year? – English – Poor Young Things
- SiriusXM Emerging Artist of the Year? – French – Canailles
2013 Crystal Awards
Platinum – Best In Show
- Canadian Comedy Network – “Russia” – Created by: Patrick Scissons, Graeme Campbell, Logan Gabel, Lisa Smith & Renzo Mendoza – Company: GREY
Agency Campaign
Bronze:
- Braille It – “Announcer Six Dots” – Created by: Dare
Silver:
- Playland – “Siri Talk Me Through This & Message” – Created by: Ian Grais, Chris Staples, Rob Tarry, Nicolas Quintal, Jordan Cohen, Daniella Sorrentino & Brandon Edwards – Company: Rethink
Gold:
- Parkland Industries – “Blair/Jamie/Russ” – Created by: Max May & Sebastien Wilcox – Company: WAX
Agency Single
Bronze:
- Playland – “Siri” – Created by: Ian Grais, Chris Staples, Rob Tarry, Nicolas Quintal, Jordan Cohen, Daniella Sorrentino & Brandon Edwards – Company: Rethink
Silver:
- OES (Ontario Electronic Stewardship) – “Old TV” – Created by: Juniper Park
Gold:
- Parkland Industries – “Russ” – Created by: Sebastien Wilcox & Max May – Company: WAX
Best Radio Entry from a Small Market
Bronze:
- Kootenay Storage – “Be Moved” – Created by: Darren Scott – Company: Vista Radio
Silver:
- Dreamworks Ventures – “Bunny” – Created by: Stephen Ball & Pete Ng – Company: Rogers Media
Gold:
- Northstar Ford – “Northstar Justice” – Created by: Marty Giles & Ryan Leininger – Company: Rogers Radio Fort McMurray
Copywriting
Bronze:
- Salvation Army – “Frank” – Created by: Patrick Scissons, James Ansley, Yusong Zhang, Sam Benson & Alix Meyers – Company: GREY
Silver:
- OES (Ontario Electronic Stewardship) – “Old Boom Box” – Created by: Juniper Park
Gold:
- OES (Ontario Electronic Stewardship) – “Old TV” – Created by: Juniper Park
Creative Use of Sound/Music
Bronze:
- Rock 97.9 CKYX – “Evolution Rockpocalypse Promo” – Created by: Ryan Leininger – Company: Rock 97.9 CKYX
Silver:
- Vertical Extreme – “Free Fallin” – Created by: Alberta Creative Team – Company: Astral Radio Calgary
Gold:
- Knickers ‘n Lace Lingerie – “Carol of the Belles” – Created by: Doris Rodgers & Byron Close – Company: Corus Radio Calgary
Performance
Bronze:
- Mr. Rooter – “No Butt Crack” – Created by: Rob Mortimer, Tracey Robertson, Chris Knowles, Brock Young & Melinda Ainsworth-°©?Roy – Company: Bell Media Radio Ottawa
Silver:
- OES (Ontario Electronic Stewardship) – “Old Boom Box” – Created by: Juniper Park
Gold:
- Canadian Comedy Network – “Russia” – Created by: Patrick Scissons, Graeme Campbell, Logan Gabel, Lisa Smith & Renzo Mendoza – Company: GREY
Public Service Announcement
Bronze:
- Kids Cancer Care Foundation – “Alex” – Created by: Alberta Creative Team – Company: Astral Radio Calgary
Silver:
- Salvation Army – “Frank” – Created by: Patrick Scissons, James Ansley,Yusong Zhang, Sam Benson & Alix Meyers – Company: GREY
Gold:
- Pflag Canada – “Jazz” – Created by: Robin Heisey, Lauren Miller, Elma Karabegovic, Cynthia Roach, Anna Neilson, Gerry Mosby, Julian Rudd & Vapor Music – Company: DraftFCB
Radio Campaign
Bronze:
- Big Chief – “Dan’s Hunger” – Created by: Darren Ollinger & Chris McCloy – Company: Harvard Broadcasting
Silver:
- VG Meats – “Hello Friends” – Created by: Dave Carrol – Company: Durham Radio Inc
Gold:
- Mr. Rooter – “It’s 3 a.m./No Butt Crack/Full House Royal Flush” – Created by: Rob Mortimer, Tracey Robertson, Chris Knowles, Brock Young & Melinda Ainsworth-°©?Roy – Company: Bell Media Radio Ottawa
Radio Promotion Campaign
Bronze:
- Q107 Radio – “Anything but Madonna” – Created by: Robert Wagner – Company: Corus Radio Calgary
Silver:
- The Bear Edmonton – “Castrol Raceway/The Bear” – Created by: Alberta Creative Team – Company: Astral Radio Edmonton
Gold:
- Newstalk 1010/Newstalk Deals – The Monopoly Guy/Good Time Charlie/Pocket Squares – Created by: Rebecca Milloy & Dave LeBlanc – Company: Astral Radio Toronto
Radio Promotion Single
Bronze:
- KRock 1057 – “Tiny TV-itis” – Created by: Mike Darrach & Nick Lalonde – Company: Rogers Radio Kingston
Silver:
- Jim Pattison Broadcasting – “T-bo VS Tebow” – Created by: Jamie Rankin & Ryan Simmons – Company: Jim Pattison Broadcasting
Gold:
- FM96 London – “NHL Players PSA” – Created by: Brad Gibb – Company: Corus Radio London
Radio Single
Bronze:
- Forever Yours Lingerie – “Get Ready Mister” – Created by: Duncan Minett – Company: Jim Pattison Broadcast Group
Silver:
- Dyck Insurance – “I Love Dyck” – Created by: Fraser Manning – Company: Harvard Broadcasting
Gold:
- Oakville Hospital Foundation – “The Machine That Goes PING!” – Created by: Dave Calvert & Justin Dove – Company: Rogers Radio Toronto
Craft Awards – Honourable Mention
Clever Use of Medium:
- Pflag Canada – “Bryce” – Robin Heisey, Lauren Miller, Elma Karabegovic, Cynthia Roach, Anna Neilson, Gerry Mosby, Julian Rudd & Vapor Music of DraftFCB
Clever Use of Medium:
- Pflag Canada – Jazz – Robin Heisey, Lauren Miller, Elma Karabegovic, Cynthia Roach, Anna Neilson, Gerry Mosby, Julian Rudd & Vapor Music of DraftFCB
Copy:
- Parkland Industries – “Russ” – Sebastien Wilcox & Max May of WAX
Copy:
- Northstar Ford – “Northstar Justice” – Marty Giles & Ryan Leininger of Rogers Radio Fort McMurray
Copy:
- Canadian Comedy Network – “Russia” – Patrick Scissons, Graeme Campbell, Logan Gabel, Lisa Smith & Renzo Mendoza of GREY
Music & Sound:
- Playland – “Siri Talk Me Through This & Message” – Ian Grais, Chris Staples, Rob Tarry, Nicolas Quintal, Jordan Cohen, Daniella Sorrentino & Brandon – Edwards of Rethink
Performance:
- OES (Ontario Electronic Stewardship) – “Old TV” – Juniper Park
Performance:
- Canadian Comedy Network – “Germany” – Patrick Scissons, Graeme Campbell, Logan Gabel, Lisa Smith & Renzo Mendoza of GREY
Performance:
- Canadian Comedy Network – “Russia” – Patrick Scissons, Graeme Campbell, Logan Gabel, Lisa Smith & Renzo Mendoza of GREY
4:10 am on March 25th, 2013
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