Broadcast Dialogue has unveiled the winners of the 2022 Canadian Radio Awards.
Rogers Sports & Media led this year’s winners by group with 17 wins, including capturing the Major and Medium Market Station of the Year categories, won by KiSS 92.5 (CKIS-FM) Toronto and CHYM 96.7 Kitchener, respectively. CHYM personality Adele Newton was notably recognized as Best On-Air Solo Host (Music), in addition to winning Best Canadian Multi-Market Program (Medium Market) with co-host Ryan Gosse.
Corus Entertainment won 10 awards, including Small Market Station of the Year for 101.5 The Wolf (CKWF-FM) Peterborough and its Program Director Rob Seguin, who secured Program Director of the Year (Small Market). Corus Kingston PD Bob Willette won the Medium Market honour.
Bell Media had eight wins with Karen Steele of 99.9 Virgin Radio (CKFM-FM) Toronto named PD of the Year (Major Market). Other multiple award winners include Harvard Media, Stingray, Pattison Media, and Vista Radio.
In addition to those listed above, individual stations who won in multiple categories include boom 97.3 (CHBM-FM) Toronto, CHEZ 106 Ottawa, and CityNews 95.7 (CJNI-FM) Halifax.
Find the full list of winners and runners-up in each category below. Check out the winning audio submissions and read more about this year’s jury at CanadianRadioAwards.com.
Station of the Year – Presented by nlogic
Major Market
KiSS 92.5 (CKIS-FM) Toronto, Rogers Sports & Media
Runner-up: 102.3 NOW! Radio (CKNO-FM) Edmonton, Pattison Media
Medium Market
CHYM 96.7 Kitchener, Rogers Sports & Media
Runner-up: CHEZ 106 Ottawa, Rogers Sports & Media
Small Market
101.5 The Wolf (CKWF-FM) Peterborough, Corus Entertainment
Runner-up: Bounce 92.3 (CJOS-FM) Owen Sound, Bell Media
Program Director of the Year – Presented by David Kaye
Major Market
Karen Steele, 99.9 Virgin Radio (CKFM-FM) Toronto, Bell Media
Runner-up: Christian Hall, JACK FM/SONiC RADiO Vancouver, Rogers Sports & Media
Medium Market
Bob Willette, Corus Radio Kingston (CFMK/CKWS), Corus Entertainment
Runners-up: Mark Cameron, Regional PD, Bell Media, Southwestern Ontario; Jacquie Beckett, Rogers Radio, Kingston
Small Market
Rob Seguin, The Wolf (CKWF-FM) & 100.5 Fresh Radio (CKRUFM) Peterborough, Corus Entertainment
Runner-up: Brad Bazin, GX94 (CJGX-FM) & FOX FM (CFGW-FM) Yorkton, Harvard Media
Music Director of the Year – Presented by MusicMaster Scheduling
Major Market
Matt Berry, X92.9 (CFEX-FM) Calgary, Harvard Media
Runner-up: Katie Stanners, KiSS 91.7 (CHBN-FM) Edmonton, Rogers Sports & Media
Medium Market
Wendy “Boomer” Bouwma, Country 92.3 (CKBY-FM)/National Music Curator, Rogers Sports & Media Country Stations
Runner-up: Morgan Prue, CHEZ 106 Ottawa, Rogers Sports & Media
Small Market
Darren McPeake, Mountain FM (CISQ-FM) Squamish, Rogers Sports & Media
Runner-up: Danny Ismond, GX94 (CJGX-FM) Yorkton, Harvard Media
Best On-Air Solo Host (Music) – Presented by Momentum Music Research
Major Market
Stu Jeffries, boom 97.3 (CHBM-FM) Toronto, Stingray
Runners-up: John Devenish, JAZZ.FM91 (CJRT-FM) Toronto; Daryn Jones, KiSS 92.5 (CKIS-FM) Toronto, Rogers Sports & Media
Medium Market
Adele Newton, CHYM 96.7 Kitchener, Rogers Sports & Media
Runner-up: Travis Stewart, 104.9 The Wolf (CFWF-FM) Regina, Harvard Media
Small Market
Vanessa Murphy, Bounce 91.9 (CKLY-FM) Lindsay, ON, Bell Media
Runner-up: Kevin Oschefski, Country 90.5 (CFCH-FM) North Bay, Vista Radio
Best On-Air Team (Music) – Presented by HD Radio
Major Market
The Pepper & Dylan Show, KiSS 91.7 (CHBN-FM) Edmonton, Rogers Sports & Media
Runner-up: The Carly and Jay Show, SONiC RADiO (CKKS-FM) Vancouver, Rogers Sports & Media
Medium Market
The Biggs & Barr Show, CHEZ 106 Ottawa, Rogers Sports & Media
Runner-up: Wake up with Brady & Tara, CHYM 96.7 Kitchener, Rogers Sports & Media
Small Market
The Freddy Mac Show with Mark Roberts, Bounce 105.3 (CFXYFM) Fredericton, Bell Media
Runner-up: Matt and Fadi in the Morning, Country 104.9 (CHWC-FM) Goderich, ON, Bayshore Broadcasting
Best On-Air Host (News/Talk/Sports)
Major Market
Simi Sara, 980 CKNW, Vancouver, Corus Entertainment
Medium Market
Todd Veinotte, CityNews 95.7 (CJNI-FM), Halifax, Rogers Sports & Media
Best On-Air Team (News/Talk/Sports)
Major Market
CityNews 680 news team (CFTR-AM), Toronto, Rogers Sports & Media
Runner-up: The Nielson Show (Dustin Nielson & Lieutenant Eric), TSN 1260 (CFRN-AM) Edmonton, Bell Media
Medium Market
CityNews 95.7 news team (CJNI-FM) Halifax, Rogers Sports & Media
Runner-up: The Start with Mackling, Megarry and McNabb, 680 CJOB Winnipeg, Corus Entertainment
Best Anchor or Reporter – Presented by Burli
Major Market
Dave Bradley, 640 (CFIQ-AM) Toronto, Corus Entertainment
Runner-up: Richard Southern, CityNews 680 (CFTR-AM) Toronto, Rogers Sports & Media
Medium Market
Steve MacArthur, Hot Country 103.5 (CKHZ-FM) & Surge 105 (CKHY-FM) Halifax, NS, Acadia Broadcasting
Small Market
Richard Coffin, Country FM (CFCH-FM) North Bay, ON, Vista Radio
Runner-up: Matthew Reisler, 99.5 Moose FM (CFBG-FM) Bracebridge, ON, Vista Radio
Best Canadian Multi-Market Program
Major Market
A Day to Listen, Orbyt Media
Runner-up: Top 100 Canadian Songs of All Time with Rick Mercer, Stingray
Medium Market
Adele & Ryan, Various stations – Rogers Sports & Media
Runner-up: The Brock & Dalby Show – K-Rock 105.7 Kingston; 92.7 Rock Sudbury; 92.1 Rock Timmins; 101.9 Rock North Bay, Rogers Sports & Media
Best Podcast (All Markets) – Presented by Triton Digital
The Ongoing History of New Music, 102.1 The Edge (CFNY-FM) Toronto, Corus Entertainment
Runner-up: Survivors, CJSW Radio Calgary, University of Calgary Student Radio Society
Best On-Air Promotion – Presented by Matrix
Major Market
“Stunt Against The Machine” – SONiC RADiO (CKKS-FM) Vancouver, Rogers Sports & Media
Runners-up: “Password to Paradise” – MOVE Radio (National), Bell Media; “Secret Voices” – 98.1 CHFI Toronto, Rogers Sports & Media
Medium Market
“3825 Cancer” – The Brock & Dalby Show, Various stations, Rogers Sports & Media
Runner-up: “Take My Tattoo” – KiSS 105.3 (CISS-FM) Ottawa, Rogers Sports & Media
Small Market
“98,000 Playlist Payday” – 2Day FM (CKBD-FM) Lethbridge, Vista Radio
Runner-up: “Running With The Bulls” – 106.1 The Goat (CKLM-FM) Lloydminster, Vista Radio
Best Commercial – Local – Presented by LeanStream
Major Market
Legacy Heating & Cooling – Pattison Media Edmonton/Calgary (Adam McGale)
Runner-up: Sonopan Drum Kit – Sportsnet 590 The Fan (CJCL-AM), Rogers Sports & Media
Medium Market
Princess Auto – 680 CJOB Winnipeg, Corus Entertainment
Runner-up: Tony Johal, He’s Everywhere – 91.5 The Beat (CKBT-FM) Kitchener, Corus Entertainment
Small Market
The Wahta Station – Mrs. H’s Fish n’ Chips – Bounce 104.1 (CICZ-FM) Midland, Bell Media
Runners-up: Bounce 92.3 (CJOS-FM) Owen Sound – Stewart’s Towing (Bell Media); CJNB North Battleford – Turtleford Co-op – Co-opera Man (Pattison Media)
Best Commercial National (All Markets) – Presented by Audio Velocity
Canadian Association of Broadcasters (CAB) – Importance of Local Broadcasters – Bell Media Ottawa (CFRA-AM)
Runner-up: KFC Famous Deal – CHYM 96.7/JACK 102.3 (CHST-FM) Kitchener, Rogers Sports & Media
Best Performance in a Commercial – Presented by vCreative
Major Market
Kerrylee Manuel, Corus Cares, D&D – Bad Country Rhyme, Rock 101 (CFMI-FM) Vancouver, Corus Entertainment
Runner-up: Legoland Discovery Centre, Z103.5 (CIDC-FM) Toronto, Evanov Communications
Medium Market
Jim Van Dusen, Recycledpedia, QX104 (CFQX-FM) Winnipeg, Pattison Media
Runner-up: Jim Van Dusen, Dastardley Villain Brewing Co., 94.3 NOW! radio (CHNW-FM) Winnipeg, Pattison Media
Small Market
Bob Johnstone, Westview Steering and Brake, CKBI Prince Albert, Pattison Media
Runner-up: Angela Valiant, Duncan Minett, Hayley Neale, DB Painting, 89.5 JR Country (CHWK-FM) Chilliwack, Pattison Media
Best Imaging Voice – Presented by Momentum Media Networks
Major Market
Gary McClenaghan – Indie88 (CIND-FM) Toronto, Central Ontario Broadcasting
Runners-up: Ron Tarrant & Vanessa Marshall, SONiC RADiO (CHDI-FM) Edmonton, Rogers Sports & Media; Corri English & Derek Welsman, Star 95.9 (CHFM-FM), Rogers Sports & Media; Calgary; Jen Sweeney & Jonathan Hanst, JACK FM Vancouver, Rogers Sports & Media
Medium Market
Pat Laporte, Stingray Radio, Small & Medium Market Country
Runner-up: Matt Fogarty, OZ FM St. John’s, NL, Newfoundland Broadcasting
Best Imaging Production – Presented by Benztown
Major Market
95.7 CRUZ FM (CKEA-FM) Edmonton, Harvard Media
Runner-up: Sportsnet 590 The Fan (CJCL-AM) Toronto, Rogers Sports & Media
Medium Market
Rogers Rock Brand (CIKR, CITI, CHEZ, CFGP, CJRQ, CKYX, CKFX, CKMH, CJRX), Rogers Sports & Media
Runner-up: OZ FM (CHOZ-FM) St. John’s, NL, Newfoundland Broadcasting
Small Market
KRAZE 101.3 (CKIK-FM) Red Deer, Harvard Media
Runner-up: JR FM (CHWK-FM) Chilliwack, Pattison Media
Best Use of Sound in Imaging, Commercial or Program – Presented by Matt Fogarty Voiceovers
Major Market
“boo 97.3”, boom 97.3 (CHBM-FM) Toronto, Stingray
Runner-up: Michael Buble’s Christmas in Canada Special, 98.1 CHFI Toronto, Rogers Sports & Media
Medium Market
“Toys ’22” Launch – CHEZ 106 Ottawa, Rogers Sports & Media
Runner-up: “Noise in the Attic” – 97.7 HTZ FM (CHTZ-FM) St. Catharines, Bell Media
Small Market
Canada Day IDs – Mix 103.7 (CFVR-FM) Fort McMurray, Harvard Media
Runner-up: “Weststar Motors – Queen of Credit” – JR Country (CHWK-FM) Chilliwack, Pattison Media
Best Community Service Initiative – Presented by Validate Audio Attribution
Major Market
Stand With Ukraine, 98.1 CHFI Toronto, Rogers Sports & Media
Runner-up: Holiday Heroes Instrument Drive, JAZZ.FM91 (CJRT-FM) Toronto
Medium Market
50/50 For The Snowsuit Fund, Rogers Radio Ottawa
Runners-up: Kidthink Radiothon for Kids’ Mental Health, Evanov Communications, Winnipeg; Voices Amplified, 101.3 Virgin Radio (CJCH-FM) Halifax, Bell Media; “Bud The Spud” Day, Ocean 100 (CHTN-FM) Charlottetown, Stingray
Small Market
Tampon Tuesday, Bell Media Atlantic
Runner-up: Carmine Ricciuti Christmas Special, KiSS 100.5 (CHUR-FM) North Bay, Rogers Sports & Media
Best Community or Campus Station – Presented by Community Radio Fund of Canada
Oldies 96 Community Radio (CINB-FM), Saint John, NB, CINB-FM Communications
Runner-up: CIVL Radio, University of the Fraser Valley Campus & Community Radio Society, Abbotsford, BC
Radio Connects Sound of Success Award
Major Market
JAZZ.FM91 (CJRT-FM) Toronto – Yamaha Music Canada
Runner-up: Rogers Sports & Media, Various stations, Mary Brown’s
Medium Market
Pure Country 94 (CKKL-FM) Ottawa, Bronson Centre Music Theatre, “This is Our Country: Women in Country Series”, Bell Media
Small Market
Move 104.9 (CFJR-FM) and Bounce 103.7 (CJPT-FM) Brockville, Rotary Club of Brockville, Fall Food Drive, Bell Media
Runner-up: Quinte Broadcasting (CIGL-FM, CJBQ-AM, CJTN-FM) Belleville, ON, Stirling Carpentry
Best Achievement in Engineering
Major Market
Corus Radio Vancouver Engineering (CKNW, CFMI, CFOX, CKGO)
Medium Market
Corus Radio Kingston Engineering, Al Roos, (CFMK/CKWS)
Small Market
Vista Radio Alberta/Yukon, Csaba Laszlo
