Aussies shine in Canada

The Canadian Music and Broadcast Industry awards (see here) will be held on Thursday 22 March in Toronto. Generally it would not be a particularly noteworthy event in Australia, however this year there are two Australian finalists.

Ronnie Stanton is a finalist in the 'Program Director of the year' major market category, for his work on Hot AC formatted Virgin Vancouver. Prior to moving to Canda, Ronnie was at Nova Melbourne, Hot 91 Sunshine Coast and Hot FM Townsville.

Additionally, Steve Hart is also a finalist in the 'Program Director of the year' medium market category. Steve programs a AAA/Classic Rock station called Free FM in London, Ontario and has worked in numerous Australian markets.

List of finalists below:

PROGRAM DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR – MAJOR MARKET

JULIE ADAM, 98.1 CHFI, TORONTO
BLAIR BARTREM, Q107, TORONTO
MARK BERGMAN, VIRGIN RADIO 96, MONTREAL
DAVID COREY, CHUM FM, TORONTO
DUNNER, 99.3 THE FOX, VANCOUVER
GORD ENO, JR FM/100.5 THE PEAK, VANCOUVER
AL FORD, SONIC 102.9, EDMONTON
RONNIE STANTON, VIRGIN, VANCOUVER (left)
ROB VAVREK, THE BEAR, EDMONTON

PROGRAM DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR – MEDIUM MARKET

GRANT BIEBRICK, THE WOLF/CKRM, REGINA
JC DOUGLAS, Q104, HALIFAX
WENDY DUFF, CHYM FM, KITCHENER
BRAD GIBB, FM96, LONDON
ROBIN HAGGAR, KOOL FM, VICTORIA
STEVE HART, FREE FM, LONDON (left)
GINA LORENTZ, EZ ROCK/CKTB, ST. CATHERINES
JASON MANNING, THE OCEAN, VICTORIA
CHRIS MYERS, C95, SASKATOON

Which gave us a idea to feature 'expat' radio professionals from Australia, who are now working around the world in various places, watch this space, that will be coming soon.

In the meantime, good luck Ronnie and Steve!