Pattison Media’s 102.3 NOW! Radio (CKNO-FM) Edmonton is among the multiple winners at the 2024 Canadian Radio Awards.
NOW! won Major Market Station of the Year, and Best On-Air Promotion (Major Market) for its “Swiftie-oke” contest, while Program Director Jay Stone captured Program Director of the Year (Major Market). The station was also the catalyst behind Best Community Service Initiative winner Alberta Day of Caring for Jasper, which saw the province’s radio stations come together to raise more than $1.5M to support those impacted by this summer’s wildfire.
Evanov Communications’ stations in Winnipeg won in multiple categories. Evanov Winnipeg’s Adam West captured Program Director of the Year (Medium Market), while the Energy 106 (CHWE-FM) morning show, Wheeler in the Morning, won Best On-Air Team (Music) (Medium Market). Energy 106 and Z103.5 (CIDC-FM) Toronto also won Best Imaging Production (Large Market), while Evanov’s joint entry for HOT 100.5 (CFJL-FM) Winnipeg and LITE 92.1 (CKPC-FM) Brantford won in the Medium Market category.
Rogers Sports & Media’s CHEZ 106 Ottawa also captured two awards, including Station of the Year (Medium Market) and Best Community Service Initiative (Medium Market) for its DEEDS promotion.
In the small market categories, Fort St. John, BC independent station 100.1 Moose FM (CKFU-FM) picked up two awards. Program Director Chris Walker won Program Director of the Year (Small Market), while the station also won Best Podcast (Small Market) for Before the Peace, focused on telling the stories of the Indigenous and Métis peoples of B.C.’s Peace Region.
Kahnawake, Que. community station K1037 The Monster (CKRK-FM) also claimed two awards. Paul Graiff won Best Anchor/Reporter (Small Market), while Mitch Craig captured Best Imaging Voice (Small Market).
By network, Rogers Sports & Media led wins with 14, followed by Pattison Media with eight, and Evanov, which picked up a total of five wins. Bell Media won in four categories, with Corus Radio and Harvard Media each earning three awards. Vista Radio won two.
Find a full list of this year’s winners below. To listen to their award-winning audio and view this year’s runners-up, head to CanadianRadioAwards.com.
Best Anchor or Reporter – Sponsored by Burli
Major Market
Richard Southern, 680 NewsRadio, (CFTR), Rogers Sports & Media, Toronto
Medium Market
Richard Duggan, VOCM-AM, (VOCM), Stingray, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
Small Market
Paul Graif, K103.7 The Monster, (CKRK), Mohawk Radio, Kahnawake
Best Canadian Multi-Market Network Program
Major Market
Fearless Fred, Q107 / Power 97 / Edge / Big 101, (CILQ / CFQC / CJKR / CIQB ), Corus
Medium Market
Sam McDaid – Country Nights, (CKQC / CJOK / CKXC / CKBY / CIKZ / CJQM / CKAT / CJDL), Rogers Sports & Media
Small Market
Nick Liard – Regional Midday Show, (CJRQ / CJQQ / CKFX ), Rogers Sports & Media
Best On-Air Team or Host (News/Talk/Sports)
Major Market
Andrea Montgomery / Kelly Turner / Logan Stein / Tanya Blakeney / Phil Wood / Lauryn Heintz – Calgary Morning Show, 660 NewsRadio (CFFR), Rogers Sports & Media, Calgary, Alberta
Medium Market
Brett Megarry / Greg Mackling – The Start, 680 CJOB (CJOB), Corus, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Best On-Air Team or Host (Music)
Major Market
The Roz & Mocha Show, KiSS 92.5 (CKIS), Rogers Sports & Media, Toronto, Ontario
Medium Market
Wheeler in the Morning, Energy 106 (CHWE), Evanov Communications, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Small Market
Jason McCoy / Carey Moran, Pure Country 106 (CICX), Bell Media, Orillia, Ontario
Best On-Air Solo Host (Music)
Major Market
Lauren Hunter, Sonic 102.9 (CHDI), Rogers Sports & Media, Edmonton, Alberta
Medium Market
Katherine Dines, MOVE 100 (CJMJ), Bell Media, Ottawa, Ontario
Small Market
Robyn Thomson, KiSS 99.3 (CKGB), Rogers Sports & Media, Timmins
Music Director of the Year
Major Market
Katie Stanners, KiSS 91.7 (CHBN), Rogers Sports & Media, Edmonton, Alberta
Medium Market
Ian Sharek, Rogers Rock Radio, Rogers Sports & Media, Multiple Markets
Small Market
Courtney Rae, 106.1 The Goat (CKLM), Vista Radio, Lloydminster, Alberta
Program Director of the Year – Sponsored by Momentum Media
Major Market
Jay Stone, 102.3 NOW! Radio (CKNO), UP! 99.3 (CIUP), Pattison Media, Edmonton, Alberta
Medium Market
Adam West, Energy 106 (CHWE), HOT 100.5 (CFJL), Evanov Communications, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Small Market
Chris Walker, 100.1 Moose FM (CKFU), Moose Media, Fort St John, British Columbia
Station of The Year – Sponsored by David Kaye / Kayeman Productions
Major Market
102.3 NOW! Radio (CKNO), Pattison Media, Edmonton, Alberta
Medium Market
CHEZ 106 (CHEZ), Rogers Sports & Media, Ottawa, Ontario
Small Market
100.5 Cruz FM (CHFT), Harvard Media, Fort McMurray, Alberta
Sound of Success – Sponsored by Validate Audio Attribution
Major Market
What’s In A Name / Booster Juice, Rogers Sports & Media, National Campaign, Canada-wide
Small Market
Go Rock Campaign (CFLB), Novacast Media, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
Best Achievement in Engineering – Sponsored by leanStream
All Markets
Daryll Donais, Hot Country 103, (CKHZ), Acadia Broadcasting, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Best Community or Campus Station – Sponsored by Community Radio Fund of Canada
Major Market
VIBE 105 (CHRY), Canadian Centre for Civic Media and Arts Development Inc., Toronto, Ontario
Small Market
100.1 BayFM (CKVB), Bay of Islands Radio Inc. , Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador
Best Community Service Initiative – Sponsored By Broadcast Dialogue
Major Market
Alberta Day Of Caring For Jasper, 102.3 NOW! (CKNO), UP! 99.3 (CIUP), Pattison Media, Edmonton, Alberta
Medium Market
DEEDS, 106.1 CHEZ (CHEZ), Rogers Sports & Media, Ottawa, Ontario
Small Market
Spirit Day, 101.3 the River (CKKN), 99.3 REWIND Radio (CKDV), Pattison Media, Prince George, British Columbia
Best Imaging Production – Sponsored by Benztown
Major Market
Z103.5, (CIDC), Energy 106, (CHWE), Evanov Communications, Toronto, Ontario / Winnipeg, Manitoba
Medium Market
LITE 92.1, (CKPC), HOT 100.5, (CFJL), Evanov Communications, Brantford, Ontario / Winnipeg, Manitoba
Small Market
Pure Country 105, (CKQM), Bell Media, Peterborough, Ontario
Best Imaging Voice
Major Market
Corri English / Allan Peck / Jeff McKnight, STAR 95.9, (CHFM), Rogers Sports & Media, Calgary, Alberta
Medium Market
David Kaye, 104.9 The Wolf, (CFWF), Harvard Media, Regina, Saskatchewan
Small Market
Mitch Craig, K1037, The Monster, (CKRK), Mohawk Radio, Kahnawake
Best Performance in a Commercial
Major Market
Bob Johnstone, Amore Pasta – Love Pasta Again, UP! 99.3 (CIUP), Pattison Media, Edmonton
Medium Market
Dave Hiltz, FoCheezy, 107.5 Dave Rocks. (CJDV), Corus, Kitchener, Ontario
Small Market
Brian Viggiani, Georgian Bay Storage, LITE 99.3, (CJGB), Evanov Communications, Meaford, Ontario
Best Commercial
Major Market
Oodle / Noodle – Improve Your Noodle, Play 107, (CKPW), Harvard Media, Edmonton, Alberta
Medium Market
Healthy Smiles / The Tooth Is Out There, BIG105 FM, (CHUB), Pattison Media, Red Deer, Alberta
Small Market
Fouillard Carpets, POWER99, (CFMM), Pattison Media, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
Best On-Air Promotion – Sponsored by vcreative
Major Market
102.3 NOW! Radio, (CKNO), Pattison Media, Edmonton, AB – “Swiftie-oke”
Medium Market
107.3 Virgin Radio, (CHBE), Bell Media, Victoria, BC – “Roommate for a Year”
Small Market
94.1 CJOC, (CJOC), Vista Radio, Lethbridge, AB – “Three Wishes”
Best Podcast
Major Market
Sweethearts: Island Crime, Season 6, Rogers Frequency Network
Medium Market
Radio des Petits Hiboux, U Multicultural, U Radio
Small Market
Before The Peace, 100.1 Moose FM, (CKFU), Fort St. John, British Columbia
