CCMA EDI STATEMENT:
January 27, 2026
The core values of diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to who we are at the Canadian Country Music Association® (CCMA®). As we work towards an industry that is representative and supportive of all artists, teams, and fans, we are committed to cementing these values as an integral part of our culture, with the goal of creating sustainable change in the country music space and beyond. Maintaining an equitable and inclusive environment is essential to our success, and we honour every member of our community and welcome them with fair opportunities that celebrate and honour differences in race, ethnicity, gender identity, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, religion, ability, language, age, size, and more.
We understand that upholding these standards is imperative to achieving our mission, and that in order to evolve the genre and music industry as a whole, it is crucial we listen to feedback from our staff, members, and community, challenge those who reinforce exclusionary practices, educate those who want to be agents of change, and take meaningful action to foster an environment where everyone can see themselves reflected. Canadian country music has a rich and complicated history, and cultivating a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive CCMA is critical to its future.
CCMA AWARDS SUMMARY:
Each year, the Canadian Country Music Association® (CCMA®) honours its members who have excelled during the past year with a CCMA Award (award) in 41 various categories, which are broken down into four (4) classifications: Artist Awards (16 awards), Musician Awards (7 awards), Radio Awards (2 awards), and Industry Awards (16 awards).
All award categories are genderless and open to all gender expressions/presentations unless otherwise specified. All award categories are also open to those who work and/or perform in languages other than English.
The following outlines the official criteria, eligibility, and selection processes used by the CCMA to determine its annual award winners. The criteria and voting procedures are set forth by the CCMA Board of Directors (Board) appointed Awards and Balloting Committee (Committee) and approved by the Board. The CCMA recognizes that criteria will continuously evolve with the innovation of new methods to introduce and promote artists and their music; therefore, criteria may be amended from time to time as the Committee and Board deem appropriate, in the best interest of the CCMA Awards Program. Any disputes shall be resolved by the Board.
CCMA VOTING PROCESS:
Unless otherwise indicated, most CCMA Award categories comply with a combination of a three (3) ballot voting process. All balloting and auditing services for the CCMA Awards Program are powered by DMDS/YANGAROO. Eligible CCMA Members will vote online, unless it is communicated in advance with the CCMA that the member would like to vote via standard mail.
FIRST BALLOT (May 7 – May 21, 2025)
In the first round, each eligible CCMA Member may submit one (1) contender in each of the 27 award categories found on the First Ballot (click here to see the CCMA Award categories found on the First Ballot).
The ten (10) contenders receiving the most votes will appear on the Second Ballot, providing they meet the eligibility requirements, as determined by the CCMA Awards Verification Committee [eligibility criteria can be found under each award’s overview, starting on page fifteen (15)]. In the case of a tie, more than ten (10) contenders will appear on the Second Ballot.
SECOND BALLOT (June 17 – July 2, 2025)
In the second round, from the list of ten (10) contenders provided, each eligible CCMA Member may vote for the one (1) contender they deem most deserving in each of the 25 award categories found on the Second Ballot (click here to see the CCMA Award categories found on the Second Ballot).
The five (5) contenders receiving the most votes will appear on the Third (and final) Ballot as nominees, providing they meet the eligibility requirements, as determined by the CCMA Awards Verification Committee [eligibility criteria can be found under each award’s overview, starting on page fifteen (15)]. In the case of a tie, more than five (5) nominees will appear on the Third Ballot.
THIRD BALLOT (July 17 – July 31, 2025)
In the third and final round, from the list of five (5) nominees provided, each eligible CCMA Member may vote for the one (1) contender they deem most deserving in each of the 37 award categories found on the Third Ballot (click here to see CCMA Award categories found on the Third Ballot).
The one (1) nominee receiving the most votes will be announced as the winner. In the case of a tie, more than one (1) nominee will be announced as the winner.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ):
WHAT IS THE ELIGIBILITY PERIOD OF THE 2025 CCMA AWARDS?
The current eligibility period for the 2025 CCMA Awards Program is March 1, 2024, through to April 30, 2025, with the exception of Single of the Year, Top Selling Album of the Year, Top Selling Canadian Album of the Year, and Top Selling Canadian Single of the Year, whose current eligibility periods are increased to January 1, 2024, through to April 30, 2025.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE FOR THE CCMA AWARDS?
A CCMA Member, who has purchased and has a valid membership as of May 1, 2025, at 12:01 a.m. ET is considered to be in good standing and is entitled to one (1) voting right for all applicable CCMA Award categories. Only eligible CCMA Members whose primary membership category is a Musician, Artist, Producer, or Songwriter are eligible to vote on the Second and Final Ballot in the seven (7) Musician Award categories. Only eligible CCMA Members whose primary membership category is a Musician, Music Publisher, Artist, Producer, or Songwriter are eligible to vote on the Third and Final Ballot for Songwriter(s) of the Year (Click here to see the complete list of CCMA Award categories determined by the balloting process).
DO YOU NEED TO BE CANADIAN TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR A CCMA AWARD?
All contenders/nominees must be Canadian citizens or have landed immigrant status. Within a group/duo, or in the case of collaborative work(s), at least 50% of the contributing members must be Canadian citizens or landed immigrants. If the group/duo or collaborative team is made up of three (3) individuals, only one (1) person is required to be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant.
Exception: Eligibility for the Top Selling Album of the Year extends to all recording artists, including non-Canadians.
DO YOU NEED TO BE A MEMBER OF THE CCMA TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR AN AWARD?
All final contenders in the Second Ballot are required to be members of the CCMA, in good standing, prior to the end of the Second Ballot (July 2, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. ET). Within a group/duo, or in the case of collaborative work(s), at least 50% of the contributing members must be members of the CCMA, prior to the end of the Second Ballot. If the group/duo or collaborative team is made up of three (3) individuals, only one (1) person is required to be a member of the CCMA. (Click here to find out more information about becoming a CCMA Member).
Exception: Eligibility for Top Selling Album of the Year, Top Selling Canadian Album of the Year, and Top Selling Canadian Single of the Year extends to non-CCMA Members.
DO THE RULES AND REGULATIONS CHANGE?
The CCMA Awards Rules and Regulations are subject to change at the discretion of the CCMA Awards and Balloting Committee and Board of Directors. All changes will be communicated to CCMA Members via email in advance, as well as reflected on ccma.org.
WHEN MUST I RELEASE CONTENT IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR A CCMA AWARD?
In order to be eligible for a CCMA Award in the current year, all content must be released within the current eligibility period (March 1, 2024, through to April 30, 2025).
Exception: The eligibility period, in which content must be released, for the Single of the Year, Top Selling Album of the Year, Top Selling Canadian Album of the Year, and Top Selling Canadian Single of the Year is increased to January 1, 2024, through to April 30, 2025.
For CCMA Award purposes, unless otherwise noted, a release date is defined as:
- An album is considered released on the first available date that the material is available for mass consumption via a purchase in its entirety, and/or streamed legally in its entirety by a royalty-generating service. The primary source used to determine this information is Apple Music.
- A single is considered released on the first available date that the material is available for mass consumption via a purchase in its entirety, and/or streamed legally in its entirety by a royalty-generating service. The primary source used to determine this information is Music Connect.
- A music video is considered released on the first available date that the material can be viewed for public consumption within the current eligibility period. The primary source used to determine this information is YouTube.
- If an album/single is only released for presale within the eligibility period, the content will NOT be eligible. The content must be available for mass public consumption within the current eligibility period (March 1, 2024, through to April 30, 2025).
WHAT DOES THE CCMA CONSIDER TO BE A PRODUCT-BASED AWARD?
The CCMA has a total of nine (9) awards which are based on a product. These products can either be an album (CD, digital, EP or vinyl), single, or music video.
The following awards are product-based awards: Album of the Year, Alternative Country Album of the Year, Single of the Year, Songwriter(s) of the Year, Top Selling Album of the Year, Top Selling Canadian Album of the Year, Top Selling Canadian Single of the Year, Video of the Year, and Musical Collaboration of the Year. Please note that for product-based awards, nominees from the previous year are not eligible in the current year for the same product.
WHAT DOES THE CCMA CONSIDER TO BE A SALES-BASED AWARD?
The CCMA has a total of three (3) awards which are solely based on sales in Canada (physical, digital, and streamed). These awards are: Top Selling Album of the Year, Top Selling Canadian Album of the Year, and Top Selling Canadian Single of the Year.
The CCMA has a total of ten (10) awards where the top contenders, the final five (5) nominees and/or the winner(s) are partially based on sales. These awards are Entertainer of the Year, Fans’ Choice, Female Artist of the Year, Francophone Artist of the Year, Group or Duo of the Year, Musical Collaboration of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, Breakthrough Artist or Group of the Year, Single of the Year, and Video of the Year.
The CCMA works closely with Luminate Data to capture sales information within the award eligibility periods. Physical and digital album sales figures are calculated based on scanned units. Digital track sales are converted to album sales using the formula ten (10) digital tracks sold = one (1) album sold. Audio Streaming will be captured from both On Demand (Premium and Ad Supported) and Programmed streaming providers and calculated using the following formulas: On Demand (Premium) 1,250 streams = one (1) album and/or 125 streams = one (1) digital track; On Demand (Ad Supported) and Programmed 3,750 streams = one (1) album and/or 375 streams = one (1) digital track. Video streaming will be captured from On Demand (Premium and Ad Supported) and will use the following formulas: On Demand (Premium) 1,250 views = one (1) album and/or 125 views = one (1) digital track; On Demand (Ad Supported) 3,750 views = one (1) album and/or 375 views = one (1) digital track.
Only official music videos and official lyric videos will be considered.
*The following awards are considered both product-based AND sales-based: Single of the Year, Top Selling Album of the Year, Top Selling Canadian Album of the Year, Top Selling Canadian Single of the Year, and Video of the Year.
HOW DO I SUBMIT FOR A SUBMISSION-BASED AWARD?
For the three (3) submission-based CCMA Award categories, Songwriter(s) of the Year, Creative Team and Designer of the Year, and Innovative Campaign of the Year, individuals are invited to submit materials detailing their activities within the current eligibility period, to be presented to a professional panel of unbiased, selected industry jurors. CCMA Members will be notified, via email, when submissions open for each of the above-mentioned award categories and will be provided with a direct link to the submission page(s).
HOW ARE JURORS SELECTED?
For multiple CCMA Award categories including Album of the Year, Songwriter(s) of the Year, Video of the Year, Creative Team or Designer of the Year, and Innovative Campaign of the Year, the top ten (10) contenders, or completed submissions, will be presented to a panel of industry jurors who will ultimately decide on the top five (5) nominees and impact the final winner in that category. For the Entertainer of the Year, Female Artist of the Year, Francophone Artist of the Year, Group of Duo of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, and Breakthrough Artist or Group of the Year categories, a panel of industry jurors will judge the contenders to determine the final five (5) nominees.
All jurors are specifically selected by the CCMA to ensure there are no conflicts of interest or biases. Chosen jurors will sit on carefully constructed panels of knowledgeable industry professionals and will review submissions for the aforementioned categories.
HOW DO I BECOME A JUROR?
At the beginning of each calendar year, the CCMA invites all CCMA Members in good standing, as well as knowledgeable industry professionals who wish to volunteer their time and expertise, to submit an application to act as a juror for select CCMA Award categories (Entertainer of the Year, Album of the Year, Female Artist of the Year, Francophone Artist of the Year, Group or Duo of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, Breakthrough Artist or Group of the Year, Songwriter(s) of the Year, Video of the Year, Creative Team or Designer of the Year, and Innovative Campaign of the Year) and showcase opportunities. Members will be asked to submit an application for consideration and chosen jurors will sit on carefully constructed panels of knowledgeable industry professionals and review submissions for the aforementioned opportunities.
AM I ABLE TO CHANGE INFORMATION THAT APPEARS ON (ANY OF) THE BALLOT(S)?
It is the responsibility of the contender to notify the CCMA, in writing, of any personal changes to ballot information prior to the end of the Second Ballot (July 2, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. ET). Only clarifications (e.g., name change) or errors may be revised on ballot information. Information as it appears on the Third (and final) Ballot is final.
Any company that undergoes rebranding, including a name change, must notify the CCMA. The company must have possessed the new branding by October 31 of the current eligibility period to have the change reflected in the current balloting period.
CAN I CHOOSE TO WITHDRAW MY NAME FROM THE SELECTION PROCESS?
CCMA Members have the right, should they so desire, to have their name removed from any particular award category before the end of the Second Ballot (July 2, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. ET). Please contact Shaneice Anthony in writing at [email protected] by the closing of the Second Ballot to remove your name, if desired; otherwise, the name will proceed to the Third (and final) Ballot.
HOW WILL CCMA MEMBERS KNOW WHEN AND HOW TO VOTE?
With the opening of each ballot, each eligible CCMA Member will receive an email from DMDS/YANGAROO, on behalf of the CCMA, containing their unique login username and password.
By sending this announcement to the last email address provided to the association by the member, the CCMA then considers the member to have received their login information. Should you not have a valid email account or have not received an email from YANGAROO after 24 hours of each ballot opening, please contact Yangaroo/DMDS by phone at 1-866-992-9902 or by email at [email protected] to receive all voting documents by mail and/or to have the email resent.
In addition, each eligible CCMA Member will receive an email notification from the CCMA office, reminding them of the opening and closing of each ballot. It is the responsibility of each CCMA member to ensure their profile information is up to date.
WHAT IS THE MINIMUM NUMBER OF VOTES NEEDED IN THE FIRST BALLOT IN ORDER TO MOVE FORWARD AS A CONTENDER ON THE SECOND BALLOT?
Each contender must receive a minimum of five (5) votes in any one category on the First Ballot to be eligible to appear on the Second Ballot, providing they meet the eligibility requirements, as determined by the CCMA Awards Verification Committee.
IN CATEGORIES WHERE SALES ARE MEASURED TO DETERMINE CONTENDERS/NOMINEES, HOW ARE THESE SALES FIGURES DETERMINED?
The CCMA works closely with Luminate Data to capture sales information within the current eligibility period (March 1, 2024, through to April 30, 2025). Physical and digital album sales figures are calculated based on scanned units. Digital track sales will be converted to album sales using the formula ten (10) digital tracks sold = one (1) album sold. Streaming will be captured from both On Demand (Premium and Ad Supported) and Programmed streaming providers and calculated using the following formulas: On Demand (Premium) 1,250 streams = one (1) album and/or 125 streams = one (1) digital track; On Demand (Ad Supported) and Programmed 3,750 streams = one (1) album and/or 375 streams = one (1) digital track. Video streaming will be captured from On Demand (Premium and Ad Supported) and will use the following formulas: On Demand (Premium) 1,250 views = one (1) album and/or 125 views = one (1) digital track; On Demand (Ad Supported) 3,750 views = one (1) album and/or 375 views = one (1) digital track.
Only official music videos and official lyric videos will be considered.
In the case of a track that features another artist, the streaming credit will go to the main artist appearing on the track. In the case of a duet that is equally split and marketed, each artist or group appearing on the track will receive full credit.
Luminate Data captures audio streaming from both On Demand (Premium and Ad Supported) and Programmed streaming providers. The following is a list of streaming providers Luminate Data uses to collect streaming data: Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon, YouTube Audio, Tidal, Soundcloud Pro, Audiomack, Slacker, Boomplay, Napster, and 7Digital.
Luminate Data captures video streaming from On Demand (Premium and As Supported) video streaming providers: Apple Music, Tidal, and YouTube.
The top fifteen (15) contenders for the Entertainer of the Year Award are determined by the following formulas:
- CAN Spins: 18% new content, released within the current eligibility period (March 1, 2024, through to April 30, 2025).
- CAN Spins: 18% content, released within a twelve-month period prior to the current eligibility period (March 1, 2023, through to February 29, 2024).
- CAN Sales: 38% new content, released within the current eligibility period (March 1, 2024, through to April 30, 2025).
- CAN Sales: 18% content, released within a twelve-month period prior to the current eligibility period (March 1, 2023, through to February 29, 2024).
- US Spins and Sales: 8% combination of sales and spins determined by the following formula:
- US Spins: 20% new content, released within the current eligibility period (March 1, 2024, through to April 30, 2025).
- US Spins: 20% content, released within a twelve-month period prior to the current eligibility period (March 1, 2023, through to February 29, 2024).
- US Sales: 40% new content, released within the current eligibility period (March 1, 2024, through to April 30, 2025).
- US Sales: 20% content, released within a twelve-month period prior to the current eligibility period (March 1, 2023, through to February 29, 2024).
The top fifteen contenders (15) contenders for Female Artist of the Year, Group or Duo of the Year, and Male Artist of the Year, as well as the top ten (10) contenders for Francophone Artist of the Year and final nominees for Fans’ Choice are determined by the following formula:
- Spins: 20% new content, released within the current eligibility period (March 1, 2024, through to April 30, 2025).
- Spins: 20% content, released within a twelve-month period prior to the current eligibility period (March 1, 2023, through to February 29, 2024).
- Sales: 40% new content, released within the current eligibility period (March 1, 2024, through to April 30, 2025).
- Sales: 20% content, released within a twelve-month period prior to the current eligibility period (March 1, 2023, through to February 29, 2024).
The top twenty (20) contenders for Breakthrough Artist or Group of the Year are determined by the following formula:
- Spins: 20% new content, released within the current eligibility period (March 1, 2024, through to April 30, 2025).
- Spins: 20% content, released prior to the current eligibility period (March 1, 2023, through to February 29, 2024).
- Sales: 50% new content, released within the current eligibility period (March 1, 2024, through to April 30, 2025).
- Sales: 10% content, released prior to the current eligibility period (March 1, 2023, through to February 29, 2024).
*If a single, from an album that was released within the current eligibility period, was released before the current eligibility period (March 1, 2024), the single will be considered released within the current eligibility period.
Exception: Top Selling Album of the Year, Top Selling Canadian Album of the Year, and Top Selling Canadian Single of the Year are based upon record sales in Canada (physical, digital, and streamed) within the current eligibility period. The album/single with the greatest unit sales will be declared the winner providing it meets the eligibility requirements, as determined by the CCMA Awards Verification Committee.
IN CATEGORIES WHERE SPINS ARE MEASURED TO DETERMINE CONTENDERS/NOMINEES, HOW ARE THESE SPINS CALCULATED?
The CCMA works closely with Luminate Data, which provides all relevant accounts of radio airplay for single tracks (spins) for Canadian country artists. Spins within the current eligibility period are measured from the country radio stations in Canada that are monitored by Luminate Data.
The top fifteen (15) contenders for the Entertainer of the Year Award are determined by the following formulas:
- CAN Spins: 18% new content, released within the current eligibility period (March 1, 2024, through to April 30, 2025).
- CAN Spins: 18% content, released within a twelve-month period prior to the current eligibility period (March 1, 2023, through to February 29, 2024).
- CAN Sales: 38% new content, released within the current eligibility period (March 1, 2024, through to April 30, 2025).
- CAN Sales: 18% content, released within a twelve-month period prior to the current eligibility period (March 1, 2023, through to February 29, 2024).
- US Spins and Sales: 8% combination of sales and spins determined by the following formula:
- US Spins: 20% new content, released within the current eligibility period (March 1, 2024, through to April 30, 2025).
- US Spins: 20% content, released within a twelve-month period prior to the current eligibility period (March 1, 2023, through to February 29, 2024).
- US Sales: 40% new content, released within the current eligibility period (March 1, 2024, through to April 30, 2025).
- US Sales: 20% content, released within a twelve-month period prior to the current eligibility period (March 1, 2023, through to February 29, 2024).
The top fifteen contenders (15) contenders for Female Artist of the Year, Group or Duo of the Year, and Male Artist of the Year, as well as the top ten (10) contenders for Francophone Artist of the Year and final nominees for Fans’ Choice are determined by the following formula:
- Spins: 20% new content, released within the current eligibility period (March 1, 2024, through to April 30, 2025).
- Spins: 20% content, released within a twelve-month period prior to the current eligibility period (March 1, 2023, through to February 29, 2024).
- Sales: 40% new content, released within the current eligibility period (March 1, 2024, through to April 30, 2025).
- Sales: 20% content, released within a twelve-month period prior to the current eligibility period (March 1, 2023, through to February 29, 2024).
The top twenty (20) contenders for Breakthrough Artist or Group of the Year are determined by the following formula:
- Spins: 20% new content, released within the current eligibility period (March 1, 2024, through to April 30, 2025).
- Spins: 20% content, released prior to the current eligibility period (March 1, 2023, through to February 29, 2024).
- Sales: 50% new content, released within the current eligibility period (March 1, 2024, through to April 30, 2025).
- Sales: 10% content, released prior to the current eligibility period (March 1, 2023, through to February 29, 2024).
*If a single, from an album that was released within the current eligibility period, was released before the current eligibility period (March 1, 2024), the single will be considered released within the current eligibility period.
IN CATEGORIES WHERE SALES AND SPINS ARE MEASURED TO HELP DETERMINE THE WINNER, HOW ARE THESE STATISTICS CALCULATED?
The CCMA works closely with Luminate Data to capture sales information within the current eligibility period (March 1, 2024, through to April 30, 2025). Physical and digital single sales figures are calculated based on scanned units. Digital track sales will be converted using the formula one (1) digital track sold = one (1) single sold. Streaming will be captured from both On Demand (Premium and Ad Supported) and Programmed streaming providers and calculated using the following formulas: On Demand (Premium) 125 streams = one (1) digital track; On Demand (Ad Supported) and Programmed 375 streams = one (1) digital track.
Luminate Data captures audio streaming from both On Demand (Premium and Ad Supported) and Programmed streaming providers. The following is a list of streaming providers Luminate Data uses to collect streaming data: Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon, YouTube Audio, Tidal, Soundcloud Pro, Audiomack, Slacker, Boomplay, Napster, and 7Digital.
Luminate Data captures video streaming from On Demand (Premium and As Supported) video streaming providers: Apple Music, Tidal, and YouTube.
The CCMA works closely with Luminate Data, which provides all relevant accounts of radio airplay for single tracks (spins) for Canadian country artists. Spins within the current eligibility period are measured from the country radio stations in Canada that are monitored by Luminate Data.
From the final five (5) nominees for Musical Collaboration of the Year and Single of the Year, the winner will be determined by the following breakdown:
- 50% based on statistics (sales, spins)
- 50% based on membership vote
The statistics (sales and spins) will be given an equal weight of 50/50. These statistics will be combined to help determine the winner.
WHAT IS CONSIDERED A LARGE AND MEDIUM OR SMALL MARKET?
The CCMA presents awards to Radio Station of the Year in both large and medium or small markets. A large market is defined as a city with a population over 150,000. According to Statistics Canada 2021 census figures, cities with a population over 150,000 (in order of population) are: Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, Ottawa, Edmonton, Mississauga, Winnipeg, Vancouver, Brampton, Hamilton, Quebec City, Surrey, Laval, Halifax, London, Markham, Vaughan, Gatineau, Saskatoon, Longueuil, Kitchener, Burnaby, Windsor, Regina, Richmond, Richmond Hill, Oakville, Burlington, Greater Sudbury, Sherbrooke, Oshawa, and Abbotsford. A Medium or Small Market is defined as a city under the population of 150,000 and is not listed above. For verification purposes, the CCMA will use the CRTC and Numeris as reference points to determine where a station broadcasts from when reviewing the Radio Station of the Year award categories. For city population information, please visit the Census Canada website here.
IS THERE ANY TIME WHEN AN AWARD WILL NOT BE GIVEN OUT?
There must be a minimum of three (3) contenders after the First Ballot, in any applicable award category, in order for that award to be presented in the current year. If there are less than three (3) contenders, the category will be placed on hiatus for the current year only. Categories with three (3) to five (5) contenders after the First Ballot will move directly to the Third (and final) Ballot as nominees for a membership vote.
HOW ARE AWARD CATEGORIES ADDED?
Throughout the year, CCMA Members are able to propose new award categories for consideration by completing and submitting a CCMA Award Category Submission Form found here. Submissions must be received by the first Monday of each December by 5:00 p.m. ET in order to be considered for the coming year’s program.
HOW ARE AWARD CATEGORIES REMOVED?
If a current CCMA Award category is comprised of five (5) or less contenders for two (2) consecutive years, the top ten (10) contenders from the previous five (5) years will be contacted, informing them that their award category is in jeopardy, and unless ten (10) contenders are produced by the following year, the specific award category will be reviewed by the Board for possible retirement.
WHAT HAPPENS IF A FINAL CONTENDER OR NOMINEE IS DEEMED INELIGIBLE BEFORE THE OPENING OF THE SECOND OR THIRD BALLOT?
The CCMA’s policy is to replace the contender or nominee with the next eligible contender or nominee on the list.
HOW DO WINNERS GET THEIR PHYSICAL CCMA AWARD?
All award winners will be contacted by the CCMA to confirm shipping details. An engraved award will be sent to each CCMA Award winner, courtesy of the CCMA. [Details on how many awards are presented per category are outlined under each award’s overview, starting on page fifteen (15)].
CAN WINNERS PURCHASE ADDITIONAL CCMA AWARD(S)?
CCMA Award winners for the current year will be contacted by the CCMA regarding their physical CCMA Award order. Should the winner(s) wish to purchase additional CCMA Awards at said time, they may do so. Should past CCMA Award winners wish to order additional or replacement CCMA Awards, they can do so by contacting the CCMA office. When ordering additional or past CCMA Awards, the physical award will remain in the original state in which it was presented. No changes or customizations will be made. The CCMA reserves the right to limit the number of additional CCMA Awards purchased. For further details please contact Shaneice Anthony by phone at 416-947-1331 ext. 219 or by email at [email protected].