Best Commercial Creative (Radio)

Best Commercial Creative Award recognizes the excellence in writing, production and talent. One winner will be chosen for Large Market and one winner for Small/Medium Market. Eligible entries are limited to client-driven commercials ONLY, which are no longer than 60 seconds. You may enter a single spot or campaign.

 

Best Commercial Creative (TV)

Best Commercial Creative Award recognizes the excellence in writing, production and talent. One winner will be chosen for Large Market and one winner for Small/Medium Market. Eligible entries are limited to client-driven commercials ONLY, which are no longer than 60 seconds. You may enter a single spot or campaign.

 

Best Station Imaging (Radio)

Best Station Imaging recognizes the excellence in writing and production of station imaging. Best Station Imaging exemplifies the station’s ability to connect with its target audience and establish a brand identity in a creative and compelling way. One winner will be chosen for Large Market and one winner for Small/Medium Market. This category incorporates all station-driven production, whether they are ID’s, contest promos, etc. Maximum length of entry: 60 seconds.

 

Best Station Imaging (TV)

Best Station Imaging recognizes the excellence in writing and production of station imaging. Best Station Imaging exemplifies the station’s ability to connect with its target audience and establish a brand identity in a creative and compelling way. One winner will be chosen for Large Market and one winner for Small/Medium Market. This category incorporates all station-driven production, whether they are ID’s, contest promos, etc. Maximum length of entry: 60 seconds.

 

Best in Digital Video

This award recognizes initiatives launched and integrated on digital platforms. Submissions will reflect fresh ideas, innovations, and success stories in digital endeavors, whether they revolve around the community, station operations, promotions, programming, or news and information. Only one winner will be chosen, regardless of market-size. Maximum length of entry: 3 minutes.

 

Best Podcast

This award is designed to honour the best in the podcasting industry, from gripping narratives to enlightening interviews and everything in between. We’re seeking podcasts that have left a lasting impact, made us laugh, cry, think, and feel connected in a world that’s increasingly digital.

 

Community Service Award (Radio)

The Community Service Award recognizes a station’s strength and ability to make a difference in their community. Submissions will reflect a station’s efforts in dealing with a subject that benefits the community. This may involve fund raising, promotion of a community event, station-initiated community projects and/or campaigns promoting the awareness of work done within a community. One winner will be chosen for Large Market and one winner for Small/Medium Market. Maximum length of entry: 3 minutes.

 

Community Service Award (TV)

The Community Service Award recognizes a station’s strength and ability to make a difference in their community. Submissions will reflect a station’s efforts in dealing with a subject that benefits the community. This may involve fund raising, promotion of a community event, station-initiated community projects and/or campaigns promoting the awareness of work done within a community. One winner will be chosen for Large Market and one winner for Small/Medium Market. Maximum length of entry: 3 minutes.

 

Excellence in News Reporting (Radio)

This award recognizes excellence in the field of reporting and public affairs. Submissions may include coverage of a single event or in-depth analysis pertaining to an on-going public issue or news story. Only one winner will be chosen, regardless of market-size. Maximum length of entry: 5 minutes.

 

Excellence in News Reporting (TV)

This award recognizes excellence in the field of reporting and public affairs. Submissions may include coverage of a single event or in-depth analysis pertaining to an on-going public issue or news story. Only one winner will be chosen, regardless of market-size. Maximum length of entry: 5 minutes.

 

 

INDIVIDUAL AWARDS

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BROADCAST PERFORMER OF TOMORROW

This award will be presented to the individual who has been actively employed in the broadcast industry for less than 5 years and who shows potential to play a significant role as an on-air performer. Please provide on-air samples. Total submission should not exceed 5 minutes. Nominations are open to any BCAB member station or associate member of the BCAB. Multiple nominations are accepted. There is no charge for this entry. Nominations must be submitted by the station President, General Manager or Program Director.

 

PERFORMER OF THE YEAR

This award is presented to the individual who has consistently demonstrated the following characteristics in the execution of their on-air performance: Innovation, creativity, determination, involvement and excellence. Please provide on-air samples. Total submission should not exceed 5 minutes. Nominations may be made from any member station or associate member of the BCAB. There is no charge for this entry. Multiple nominees are permissible. Nominations must be submitted by the station President, General Manager or Program Director.

 

BROADCASTER OF THE YEAR

This award is presented to an individual who is employed in a “behind-the-scenes” capacity at a BCAB member station. The individual will have set a high standard of excellence in the broadcast industry and will have made a significant contribution to their station of employment and to broadcasting as a whole. Eligible recipients of this award will be those who work in any “behind-the-scenes” capacity whether it be at the executive level, technical crew, sales, production, marketing & promotion, creative or administration. Nominations may be made from any member station or associate member of the BCAB. There is no charge for this entry. Multiple nominees are permissible. Nominations must be submitted by the station President, General Manager or Program Director.