Eligibility & Additional Information

Eligibility

Radio Station of the Year: Only current CMA Organizational Member stations in the U.S. or Canada will be considered for Radio Station of the Year.

Broadcast Personalities: Only current CMA Individual Members in the U.S. or Canada will be considered for Broadcast Personality of the Year. Entrants must be on the air for at least 12 months at their current station to qualify for Broadcast Personality in the small, medium, large and major markets. Entrants must also be on the air for at least 12 months in order to qualify for the National Personality category.

Membership information is available at (615) 244-2840 or at www.CMAworld.com. Completed membership applications must be received by CMA prior to Broadcast Award entry deadline.

Canadian markets are ranked on a population equivalency.

IMPORTANT

• Submissions begin Monday, April 2, 2007
• Entries MUST be received by 5:00 PM/CDT, Thursday, June 28, 2007.
• ALL entry events must reflect performances and events between June 1, 2006 and May 31, 2007.
• Entries must include market, market size, a contact name, phone number and email address.
• Entries must include an eps file or 300 dpi resolution jpeg file of the station logo or a personality photo at 300 dpi resolution. (station entrants attach a logo and personality entrants attach a photo).
• All Broadcast Personality teams will be judged as a single entry.
• CMA Broadcast Award winners cannot win the same award in consecutive years. Winners from the previous year are ineligible unless competing in a different category.
• Online entries may not contain any external links
• Total file size for online entry may not exceed 20 MB (excluding air check)

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA WILL BE STRICTLY UPHELD. ENTRIES NOT ADHERING TO THE LETTER OF THESE SPECIFICATIONS WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.

ENTRIES ACCEPTED BEGINNING

MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2007

DEADLINE: THURSDAY, JUNE 28, 2007

 

National Broadcast Personality Award

National Broadcast Personality entrants must prove that they are syndicated in at least three markets within the United States and Canada, with a minimum of 40 shows per year. Syndicated, Short-Form, Hub Voice-Tracking and Satellite personalities are eligible. Entrants must be on the air for at least 12 months to qualify. Personalities submitting entries for the CMA National Broadcast Personality Award may NOT apply separately in their market of origin for Small, Medium, Large and Major Market Broadcast Personality of the Year.

Each CMA Broadcast Personality of the Year entry will be judged on the following criteria. The following criteria apply to the CMA National Broadcast Personality Award ONLY:

Aircheck

Aircheck should not exceed TEN (10) minutes in length. Aircheck should include strong entertainment value; ability to communicate; pride of association with the program and Country Music; and knowledge of Country Music.
Possible Points: 45

Leadership/Accolades

Any involvement in industry-related organizations and awards received.
Possible Points: 35

Biographical Information

Include how many years you have been involved in Country Radio; where you have been employed.
Possible Points: 20

 

Broadcast Personality of the Year

Each CMA Broadcast Personality of the Year entry will be judged on the following criteria.

Aircheck

Aircheck should not exceed TEN (10) minutes in length. Aircheck should include strong entertainment value; technical aspect of show (production, flow, etc.); ability to communicate; sense of community; pride of association with your station and Country Music; and knowledge of Country Music.
Possible Points: 40

Community Involvement

Include participation in local community events. This may also include any awards or commendations from community leaders.

Possible Points: 25

Ratings History

Include rank and ratings among competitors in the market during your daypart. This section must include ratings for the past 12 months. Entrants must be on the air for at least 12 months at their current station to qualify.
Possible Points: 25

Biographical Information

Include how many years you have been involved in Country Radio; where you have been employed; and involvement and/or membership in Country Music organizations.
Possible Points: 10

Additional Information

Please include awards, accolades, news clippings, etc.The information provided in this section may be considered by the judges in their overall assessment of the Broadcast Personality.

 

Radio Station of the Year

All Station of the Year entrants must be current CMA Organizational members. Each CMA Broadcast Station of the Year entry will be judged on the following criteria.

Aircheck

20-25 minutes in length with ALL dayparts represented. Judging will be based on the overall sound of the station including flow, production and entertainment value.
Possible Points: 35

Community Participation

Exhibit the best of your station’s community involvement, including news and public service, as well as responsiveness to local community concerns and issues.
Possible Points: 20

Ratings

Include the overall position of your station among the adult shares and how your station ranks among competitors in your market. This section must include your most recent ratings for the past 12 months.
Possible Points: 35

Leadership

Your station’s impact on the Country Music industry nationally and locally. Include staff participation in local and national Country events and organizations.
Possible Points: 10

Additional Information

Include awards or accolades received by the station during the eligibility period. The information provided in this section may be considered by the judges in their overall assessment of the station.