Award Opportunity - 2023 SUBMISSION-BASED CCMA AWARDS
THE APPLICATION PROCESS FOR THE ABOVE 2023 SUBMISSION-BASED CCMA AWARDS IS OPEN FROM WEDNESDAY, MAY 31 UNTIL MONDAY, JUNE 12 AT 5:00 P.M. ET.
Deadline: June 12, 2023
THE CANADIAN COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION® IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING SUBMISSION-BASED AWARDS OF THE 2023 CCMA AWARDS PROGRAM:
INDUSTRY AWARDS
Creative Team or Designer of the Year
Innovative Campaign of the Year
THE APPLICATION PROCESS FOR THE ABOVE 2023 SUBMISSION-BASED CCMA AWARDS
IS OPEN FROM WEDNESDAY, MAY 31 UNTIL MONDAY, JUNE 12 AT 5:00 P.M. ET.
The Rules and Regulations for each award category, along
with submission instructions, are outlined below.
INNOVATIVE CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR
The eligibility period for Innovative Campaign of the Year is March 1, 2022 to April 30, 2023. Only submission elements from this period will be accepted.
This award is presented to an act (solo, duo, or group) and/or company in the Canadian country music industry who creates and executes a strategic digital campaign with measurable results within the current eligibility period. Voters and jury members should consider all aspects of the campaign including but not limited to; overall digital strategy and tactics used, components involved, and fan interaction/impact via social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok YouTube, etc.) and website (content, graphic design, layout, etc.). Consideration will be given to campaigns that showcase an act and/or company's creativity, innovation, and originality.
A professional panel of industry jurors, whose members are approved by the CCMA, will judge the submissions to determine the final five (5) nominees, which will appear on the Third (and final) Ballot, providing they meet the eligibility requirements as determined by the CCMA Awards Verification Committee. In the case of a tie, more than five (5) nominees will appear on the Third Ballot.
One winner will be announced. In the case of a tie, more than one (1) winner will be announced.
CREATIVE TEAM OR DESIGNER OF THE YEAR
The eligibility period for the Creative Director(s) of the Year is March 1, 2022 to April 30, 2023. Only submission elements from this period will be accepted.
This award is presented to the creative director and/or creative design team that has demonstrated an exceptional body of visual artwork that helps bring country music to life. This award recognizes a director or team's body of work within the current eligibility period. It can include creative assets from one or multiple artists, projects, or marketing campaigns. Submissions may include any combination of album packaging, single art, merchandise, digital marketing assets, tour posters, websites, and other promotional materials. Voters and jury members should consider all aspects of the given body of work, including, but not limited to the design concept(s), layout(s), typography, execution, visual impact, audience appeal and use of materials/media.
A jury of industry professionals will judge submissions to determine the final five (5) nominees, which will appear on the Third (and final) Ballot for eligible CCMA Members to vote on.
