Hank Smith Award of Excellence Nomination

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Along with this completed Consideration Form, please include the following information:

Biography Of Contender*

Provide a current, maximum two (2) page biography of the Contender, with emphasis on their achievements in the Canadian country music industry.

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Nomination Statement/letter*

Describe, in no more than two (2) pages, why you are submitting this individual or group in the category of which you are nominating them. Please focus on the Contender’s significant achievements at the national and international levels, and on how the Contender has contributed to the development of Canadian country music. Please sign the statement/letter and attach it with this completed form. (Note the current induction criteria on page 3).

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Provide the names of five (5) industry individuals who support this submission:

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Please submit your completed Nomination Form, including all required attachments, no later than Friday, February 16th, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET. Late submissions will not be considered for the current year. Contact Shaneice Anthony at the CCMA via email or by phone with any questions or concerns.

Shaneice Anthony, Manager, Awards & Programs
Canadian Country Music Association
365 Adelaide Street East Toronto
ON M5A 1N3
[email protected]
416-947-1331 ext. 219