WAB Annual Report 2015 - Western Association of Broadcasters

Annual Report
2014-2015
Platinum Sponsor
Message from
the President
Presented by Cam Cowie
2014-15 WAB President
Dear Members,
It is my privilege to present the Annual Report of the Western
Association of Broadcasters. Please take a few minutes to
review this Report and join me in reflecting on another great
year for the WAB.
Since our first strategic planning meeting in September, your
board of directors have been hard at work for this year’s
Conference. As mentioned at last year’s AGM, this was
also the first year of new management of the association
and Conference. We started the year by re-evaluating the
objectives of the association and focused on the content of
our Conference. Our board has been working closely with
Vanessa, the new Manager to implement some changes and
are also eagerly looking ahead at some progressive changes
in future years as well. It has been an enjoyable year for
me serving as President. Though it has been another busy
year for the board, it has been a very enriching and positive
experience.
I encourage you to consider putting your name forward in
future years if you are indeed interested in joining the board.
Volunteering on boards such as WAB are a great way to give
back to the broadcasting industry.
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We were pleased to host our 5th Annual CRTC Meet & Greet
at our Conference, and really appreciate the CRTC showing
up every year and connecting with broadcasters at WAB! It
is always great to end our Conference on a high note and we
did just that by honouring the very best in Prairie broadcasting
at the President’s Dinner & Gold Medal Awards Gala. Those
in the room were certainly fortunate to witness four very
worthy inductees into the WAB Hall of Fame - David Dekker,
Al Friesen, Randy Lemay and Bill Wood.
Thank you for attending our recent Conference, especially our
new attendees and member organizations.
Cam Cowie
2014-15 WAB President
Minutes of the WAB 81st Annual
General Meeting
June 3, 2015
Banff, Alberta
President Cam Cowie called the meeting to
order at 8:05 AM Alberta time. There was a
quorum present.
Nominations
The minutes of the 80 AGM were reviewed.
Heidi Rasmussen for a one year term remaining
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Cam Cowie presented an amendment to the minutes. In
Section #4 of the minutes to amend the sponsorship amount
“of just under $92,000” to just under $92,000 which includes
the $15,000 FACTOR artist fee which is a flow through in the
WAB accounts. Moved by Neil Shewchuk and seconded by
Rick Arnish. Carried.
The minutes of the 80th AGM were accepted
as reported following amendment.
Motion: Moved by Neil Shewchuk and seconded by Robin
Hildebrand THAT the minutes be accepted as reported.
Carried.
President’s Report
The President’s Report was presented by Cam Cowie
Treasurer’s Report
The Treasurer’s Report was presented by Rick Arnish
Special Resolutions
Cam Cowie put forward the motion to present the Special
Resolutions that the WAB, in the conference assembled, ratify
and endorse all actions of the Board of Directors and Officers
of the WAB during the past year. Moved by Elmer Hildebrand
and seconded by Verna Lenton. Carried.
On behalf of the membership, Cam Cowie thanked the 201415 board of directors and officers for their hard work and
contribution.
Industry Reports
Brigitte Rothe for a two year term remaining
Craig Letawsky for a one year term remaining
Karl Johnston for a two year term remaining
Rick Arnish for a two year term remaining
Robin Hildebrand for a two year term remaining
Verna Lenton for a two year term remaining
Vinka Dubroja for a two year term remaining
Glenn Ruskin for a two year term remaining
Jason Huschi for a two year term remaining
John Vos for a two year term remaining
Motion: Moved by Elmer Hildebrand and seconded by
Neil Shewchuk THAT nominations cease. Carried. Those
nominated are elected by acclamation.
2015-2016 WAB Board of Directors
President
Vice President
Rick Arnish
Director
Craig Letawsky
Director
Karl Johnston
Director
Brigitte Rothe
Director
Jason Huschi
Past President
Cam Cowie
Secretary & Treasurer
Robin Hildebrand
Director
Heidi Rasmussen
Director
Verna Lenton
Director
Glenn Ruskin
Director
John Vos
New President’s Address
The Canadian Association of Broadcasters Report was
presented by Kevin Goldstein
The New President’s Report was presented by Vinka Dubroja
The Canadian Broadcast Standards Council Update was
presented by Andrée Noël
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.
Any Other Business
Meeting adjourned.
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Vinka Dubroja
2015 Conference Overview
The WAB 2015 Conference was memorable for many
reasons and contained several highlights. We are
pleased to provide a summary on the Conference.
Golf Classic
Speakers
There was a bit of drizzle on June 3, 2015 as our group of 50+
eager golfers set out to play in our popular annual WAB golf
tournament at the Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course, but
for those participating it did not deter them from having a fun
experience!
Our 2015 Conference was stacked with many speaker standouts including CRTC Chairman Jean-Pierre Blais, special
Keynote presenter Bob Hoffman and Fred Jacobs. We rounded
out our Conference with presentations by RadioPlayer Canada,
Numeris, Jim Bottomley and our industry panel.
Entertainment
With the support of FACTOR and its partnership with Canada’s private radio broadcasters and the Government of Canada, we were
excited to have country star Brett Kissel perform exclusively for our delegates and guests. At the President’s Dinner & Gold Medal
Awards Gala, we heard the “The 3 Sides of Brett Kissel”, a one-of-a-kind experience showcasing his top hits, favourite cover songs
from the past, and a sneak peak at his new songs.
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The WAB congratulates the following 2015
WAB Award winners who have enhanced and
improved the broadcast industry in Western
Canada, while making significant contributions
to their communities and province.
Gold Medal Awards
The Gold Medal Awards are presented to WAB member stations for outstanding
contribution to the Canadian broadcasting industry in the area of community service.
Nominations are judged on the benefit to the community, magnitude of the effort, staff
support and participation and sustainability of the initiative/program.
Television
“Woman of Vision”
Radio
150,000 & Up
“Stuff a Bus”
“Caring for Kids
Radiothon”
Leader of Tomorrow
Jayme Vandenberg is 2015’s Leader of Tomorrow. This award is given to those
Leaders of Tomorrow who are under 30 and have demonstrated leadership and skill
in broadcasting. The purpose of the award is to honour employees of WAB member
stations who have reached a significant level of success in their young careers, and
to promote mentorship and professional development by introducing these leaders to
the established business community and promoting them as role models for others.
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Radio
Under 150,000
Broadcast Hall of Fame
The WAB Hall of Fame is the most prestigious award given to a Canadian
Broadcaster and honours excellence at the regional level. On June 4, 2015 the board
of directors was pleased to induct 4 worthy recipients into the WAB Hall of Fame.
2015 Inductees
David Dekker
David was born into broadcasting and has been in radio his entire life.
Following his graduation from the University of Saskatchewan in 1975, he
started in the newsroom, and after 40 years, has had almost every single
job there was to do in a radio station. David is one of the most well-known
and well-respected broadcasters in Saskatchewan.
Al Friesen
Al Friesen began his radio career with CFAM Radio 950 in Altona, Manitoba
on June 21, 1974. After an illustrious 41-year career in radio broadcasting, he
is STILL the voice of CFAM Radio 950. Al learned early on that a good radio
broadcast meant putting the audience in front of the audience. That may
explain why he was often hard to find in the studio. He preferred to be out in
the community telling the stories of local residents.
Randy Lemay
Randy began his radio career in 1984 selling “air” at CJCA/K-97. It didn’t
take long for him to become one of the top salesmen for the company
and when Newcap purchased K-97 in 1998, Randy’s business and sales
acumen were quickly recognized and he was on the management fast
track. With his innovative systems and structures, with his teamwork
style of leadership, Newcap Alberta continues to thrive due to his vision.
Bill Wood
Of Bill’s 42 years in radio, he has dedicated 41 years with the same employer,
CJVR in Melfort, Saskatchewan. Throughout his forty plus years, the radio
operations saw many positive changes, most of which relied heavily on Bill’s
leadership qualities. Bill and our popular country music format moved to the
new CJVR FM station where to this day, he continues to host the morning
show. Bill has done just over 11,000 on-air shows in his illustrious career.
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2015 Conference Sponsors
Our WAB Conference would not be possible without the continued
support of our generous sponsors.
PLATINUM
GOLD
BRONZE
SILVER
MegaMusicCanada
Closed Caption Services
iBiquity Digital Corporation
Marketron Broadcast Solutions
Numeris
Saskatoon Media Group
SBL Engineering
PATRON
A H ILL C OM PA NY
Aboriginal Peoples
Television Network
Novanet
Communications
Burli
PromoSuite
D.E.M. Allen
and Associates
RCS Canada
Dentons Canada
Integrated
Tower Solutions
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SaskTel
Tim Hortons
WideOrbit
2015 WAB
Conference
Program
2014-15
Board Members
WEDNESDAY
JUNE 3, 2015
Cam Cowie
Heidi Rasmussen
1:30 pm
WAB Golf Classic
6:30 pm
Welcome Reception
7:30 pm
Dinner and Prize Presentation
Neil Shewchuk
Verna Lenton
Vinka Dubroja
Robin Hildebrand
Rick Arnish
Brigitte Rothe
Karl Johnston
Doug Gunn
THURSDAY
JUNE 4, 2015
7:30 – 9:00 am
Breakfast
8:00 – 8:45 am
WAB Annual General Meeting – members only
Includes CAB & CBSC Updates
8:45 – 8:50 am
Cam Cowie, WAB President: Opening Remarks
8:50 – 9:05 am
Lisa Eaton: Numeris: A Radio and TV Success Story
9:05 – 10:05 am
Fred Jacobs: The 360-Degree View
of the Connected Car
10:05 – 10:50 am
Radioplayer Canada: Collaborating on
Technology & Competing on Content
10:50 – 11:05 am
Refreshment Break
11:05 – 11:30 am
Jean-Pierre Blais: Special CRTC
Report by the Chairman & CEO
11:30 – 12:30 pm
Jim Bottomley: An Age of Innovation Broadcast:
Tune Your Channels to the Future
12:30 – 1:25 pm
Lunch
1:25 – 2:25 pm
Keynote Speaker
Bob Hoffman: The Golden Age of BS
2:25 – 2:40 pm
Refreshment Break
2:40 – 4:00 pm
Panel: Moving Forward in the Digital Era
Panelists: Susan Andree (Red River College)
Chris Gordon (Bell Media)
Geoff Poulton (Vista Radio)
Stephen Sienko (Target Broadcast Sales)
Kathy Shapka (DSA Media)
Moderator: Cam Clark
(Westman Communications Group)
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4:00 – 5:00 pm
5 Annual CRTC Meet & Greet
6:30 – 7:15 pm
President’s Reception
7:15 – 10:30 pm
President’s Dinner & Gold Medal Awards Gala with
Special Feature Performer Brett Kissel
th
President
Harvard Broadcasting
Past President
Fabmar Communications
Vice President
Newcap Radio
Secretary & Treasurer
Jim Pattison Broadcast Group
Director
Jim Pattison Broadcast Group
Director
Jim Pattison Broadcast Group
Director
Westman Communications Group
Director
Golden West Broadcasting
Director
CTV
Associate Director
Tim Hortons
On behalf of its members the WAB Board of
Directors hold regular meetings to organize
the Conference and the direction of the
association each year.
There are several committees on specific areas of the
Conference and association that board members volunteer
their time on including sponsorship, membership, speakers
and awards. The continued growth of the Western Association
of Broadcasters would not be possible without the continued
support of the Board of Directors who help make quality
decisions regarding the Conference and association.
If you are interested in holding a board position in the
future, please email info@wab.ca. This is a wonderful way
to give back to the industry.
Treasurer’s Report
Presented by Rick Arnish
I am pleased to report on very positive items for the WAB. This
year your Board of Directors worked diligently to increase all
income streams of the association. Please note the financial
statements presented in this Annual Report are unaudited.
Sponsorships are at an all-time high thanks to the support
of our Prairie broadcasting companies and supporters who
continue to be committed to the WAB. Your financial support is
vital in helping our board provide an educational and impactful
Conference each year. We are pleased to see that registration
numbers trended with historical levels from 2011-2013 rather
than last year’s lower Conference registration numbers.
This year we began a new investing strategy laddering GICs
for our excess cash flow, which while still conservative for our
association, it does garner additional interest then our previous
lower interest Money Market fund.
This year we maintained our Conference Registration fee but
increased our Golf Registration fee to be more in line with the
current green fees of playing at the Fairmont Banff Springs Golf
Club. We also introduced a slight increase to sponsorship fees
which prior to this year, had remained consistent since 2008.
Variance Report
(Comparison with August 31, 2014)
We’ve prepared the following chart to provide explanation for
variances above $2,000 listed in the financial statement on
the next page.
Revenue
Account
Variance
Explanation
Sponsorship
$13,717
This was a positive year for
Sponsorship Revenue with the
recommitment of many previous
year sponsors, but also the
association receiving sponsorship
support from new supporters.
Registration
$21,022
In relation to paid registrations,
we had 13 more delegates and
1 more spouses/companions
than 2014. Another increase was
$3,186 in extra tickets sold for
functions as well as 8 additional
golf participants than in 2014.
Membership
$4,122
Increased member dues collected
following review of private radio
and television stations in Alberta,
Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
The association is in great shape!
Revenue Sources 2014-15
34%
Registration
51%
Expenses
Sponsorship
14.6%
Membership
>1%
Interest
Total Operating Revenue $192,681
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2014 Revenue
$153,407
2013 Revenue
$169,822
2012 Revenue
$168,044
Account
Variance Explanation
Conference
$10,920
Higher Conference expenses due
to more delegates & spouses
attending, Conference moving
back to the Fairmont, higher
speaker costs, more award
recipients and addition of awards
production costs.
Management ($2,520) Back to normal contracted
Fees
management rates. In 2013-14
we had incurred additional
management fees due to
transition of new Manager.
WAB Financial Statements
Statement of
Financial Position
Statement of Operations
and Changes in Net Assets
(Unaudited - See Notice to Reader)
(Unaudited - See Notice to Reader)
As at August 31
2015
2014
Assets
$
4,810
$
7,071
95,336
53,122
Accounts receivable
6,520
9,421
Deposits
2,500
5,000
Goods and services tax receivable
1,786
4,204
$ 110,952
$ 78,818
98,002
$ 84,285
Conference registrations
65,840
44,818
Membership
28,162
24,040
677
264
192,681
153,407
111,969
101,049
30,000
32,520
Office and miscellaneous
5,700
4,948
Directors' meetings and travel
4,932
6,344
Internet website
3,045
3,197
Insurance
1,977
2,050
Professional fees
1,850
2,363
Interest
Expenditures
Management fees
Current liability
$
$
Convention
Liability and Fund Balances
Balance
2014
Sponsorship
Short term investments
Accounts payable
2015
Revenues
Current assets
Cash
Year ended August 31
1,700
$
1,673
109,252
77,145
$ 110,952
$ 110,952
Bad debts
641
-
Telephone
460
1,858
160,574
154,329
32,107
(922)
77,145
78,067
109,252
$ 77,145
Excess (deficiency) of revenues
over expenditures
Balance, beginning of year
Balance, end of year
$
Notice to Reader
On the basis of information provided by Management, we have compiled the statement of financial position of Western Association
of Broadcasters as at August 31, 2015 and the statement of operations and changes in net assets for the year then ended.
We have not performed an audit or a review engagement in respect of these financial statements and, accordingly, we express no
assurance thereon. Readers are cautioned that these statements may not be appropriate for their purposes.
October 7, 2015
Kenway Mack Slusarchuk Stewart LLP Chartered Accountants
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New President’s Address
Presented by Vinka Dubroja
2015-16 WAB President
The ultimate role of the President is to set
the direction of an organization to achieve an
incredible future and Cam Cowie has done
that with the WAB.
From attendance, sponsorship and content he has helped us
create an amazing Conference this past year. Cam’s leadership has resulted in a vibrant, healthy, diverse and dynamic
WAB that I am now honoured to be President of. Thank you
Cam!
Cam has made assuming the role of President easy, but topping this past year will be difficult. However, with the diverse
board we have assembled, we are well positioned for the
future. Our board includes high level executives, managers,
programmers and sales professionals. Large and small markets - male and female.
The board members understand the challenges we all face
every day. But it is you, our members who set the course. We
value your input. We need your feedback to help us continue
to bring you the highest level and most relevant content to
our membership.
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For the 2016 Conference, we will be back at the Fairmont
Banff Springs Hotel. The format will be the same with a day
of golf at one of the world’s most beautiful courses followed
by the conference and of course the President’s Dinner & Gold
Medal Awards Gala.
It is with your help, direction and participation we will continue
to build our reputation as a must attend event for Canadian
Broadcasters.
I look forward to the role of President.
2014-15 WAB Members
We are grateful to all those organizations who endeavour to be part of the Western Association of Broadcasters.
For more information on becoming a member, please call 1-877-814-2719 or email info@wab.ca.
ALBERTA
RADIO
Call Sign
CKMX CJAY-FM CIBK-FM CFRN
CFMG-FM CFBR-FM
CKBD-FM
CJOC-FM CJCY-FM
CHQR CKRY-FM CFGQ-FM
CHED CHQT CISN-FM CKNG-FM
CIXM-FM CFIT-FM CHOO-FM
CHRB
CKUV-FM
CFXO-FM
CFEX-FM CKEA-FM
CJNW-FM CHFT-FM
CFVR-FM CKRI-FM
RADIO
City of Licence
Calgary
Calgary
Calgary
Edmonton Edmonton
Edmonton
Lethbridge
Lethbridge
Medicine Hat
Calgary
Calgary
Calgary
Edmonton
Edmonton
Edmonton
Edmonton
Whitecourt
Airdrie
Drumheller High River High River High River Calgary
Edmonton
Edmonton
Fort McMurray Fort McMurray
Red Deer Owner
Bell Media
Bell Media
Bell Media
Bell Media
Bell Media
Bell Media
Clear Sky Radio
Clear Sky Radio
Clear Sky Radio
Corus Entertainment
Corus Entertainment
Corus Entertainment
Corus Entertainment
Corus Entertainment
Corus Entertainment
Corus Entertainment
Fabmar Communications
Golden West Broadcasting
Golden West Broadcasting
Golden West Broadcasting
Golden West Broadcasting
Golden West Broadcasting
Harvard Broadcasting
Harvard Broadcasting
Harvard Broadcasting
Harvard Broadcasting
Harvard Broadcasting
Harvard Broadcasting
TELEVISION
Call Sign
CICT-TV - Global
CITV-TV - Global
CISA-DT -Global
CHAT-TV
CKAL-TV - City
CKEM-TV - City
CJCO-DT - Omni
CJEO-DT - Omni
CFRN-TV - CTV
CFCN-TV - CTV CFCN-TV-5 - CTV
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City of Licence
Calgary
Edmonton
Lethbridge
Medicine Hat
Calgary
Edmonton
Calgary
Edmonton
Edmonton
Calgary
Lethbridge
Owner
Shaw Media
Shaw Media
Shaw Media
Jim Pattison Broadcast Group
Rogers Communications
Rogers Communications
Rogers Communications
Rogers Communications
Bell Media
Bell Media
Bell Media
Call Sign
CHPK-FM
CKCE-FM
CIBW-FM
CJXX-FM
CIKT-FM CJBZ-FM
CHLB-FM
CHAT-FM
CFMY-FM
CHUB-FM
CFDV-FM
CHBW-FM
CIUP-FM
CKNO-FM
CJUV-FM
CKIK-FM
CKMP-FM
CFXL-FM
CFCW
CKRA-FM
CIRK-FM
CKGY-FM
CIZZ-FM
CKVH-FM
CKSA-FM
CHSL-FM
CHLW
CKWY-FM
CKKY-FM
CKWB-FM
CKKX-FM
CKHL-FM
CKYL
CHUP-FM
CFFR
CFAC
CHFM-FM
CJAQ-FM
CHBN-FM
CKER-FM
CHDI-FM
CFNA-FM
CKLM-FM
CJLT-FM
CFRI-FM
City of Licence
Calgary Calgary
Drayton Valley
Grande Prairie
Grande Prairie
Lethbridge
Lethbridge
Medicine Hat
Medicine Hat
Red Deer
Red Deer
Rocky Mountain House
Edmonton
Edmonton
Lacombe Red Deer Calgary
Calgary Camrose
Edmonton Edmonton Red Deer Red Deer High Prairie Lloydminster Slave Lake St. Paul Wainwright Wainwright Westlock Peace River
High Level
Peace River
Calgary Calgary
Calgary
Calgary
Calgary
Edmonton
Edmonton
Edmonton
Bonnyville
Lloydminster
Medicine Hat
Grande Prairie Owner
Jim Pattison Broadcast Group
Jim Pattison Broadcast Group
Jim Pattison Broadcast Group
Jim Pattison Broadcast Group
Jim Pattison Broadcast Group
Jim Pattison Broadcast Group
Jim Pattison Broadcast Group
Jim Pattison Broadcast Group
Jim Pattison Broadcast Group
Jim Pattison Broadcast Group
Jim Pattison Broadcast Group
Jim Pattison Broadcast Group
Jim Pattison Broadcast Group
Jim Pattison Broadcast Group
L.A. Radio Group
L.A. Radio Group
Newcap Broadcasting
Newcap Broadcasting
Newcap Broadcasting
Newcap Broadcasting
Newcap Broadcasting
Newcap Broadcasting
Newcap Broadcasting
Newcap Broadcasting
Newcap Broadcasting
Newcap Broadcasting
Newcap Broadcasting
Newcap Broadcasting
Newcap Broadcasting
Newcap Broadcasting
Peace River Broadcasting
Peace River Broadcasting
Peace River Broadcasting
Rawlco Radio
Rogers Communications
Rogers Communications
Rogers Communications
Rogers Communications
Rogers Communications
Rogers Communications
Rogers Communications
Vista Radio
Vista Radio
Vista Radio
Vista Radio
2014-15 WAB Members
We are grateful to all those organizations who endeavour to be part of the Western Association of Broadcasters.
For more information on becoming a member, please call 1-877-814-2719 or email info@wab.ca.
SASKATCHEWAN
MANITOBA
RADIO
RADIO
Call Sign
CHBD-FM
CKJH
CJVR-FM
CKSE-FM
CJSL
CHSN-FM
CHBO-FM
CFYM
CKVX-FM
CHAB
CILG-FM
CJAW-FM
CJYM
CJSN
CKSW
CIMG-FM
CKFI-FM
CFSL
CKRC-FM
CHWY-FM
CKRM
CHMX-FM
CFWF-FM
CFWD-FM
CJGX
CFGW-FM
CJNS-FM
CJNB
CJHD-FM
CJCQ-FM
CKBI
CFMM-FM
CHQX -FM
CJME
CKCK-FM
CIZL-FM
CFMC-FM
CJDJ-FM
CKOM
CKBL-FM CJMK-FM
CJWW City of Licence
Regina Melfort Melfort Estevan Estevan Estevan Humboldt Kindersley Kindersley Moose Jaw Moose Jaw Moose Jaw Rosetown Shaunavon
Swift Current Swift Current Swift Current Weyburn Weyburn Weyburn Regina Regina Regina Saskatoon
Yorkton Yorkton Meadow Lake North Battleford North Battleford North Battleford Prince Albert Prince Albert Prince Albert Regina Regina Regina Saskatoon
Saskatoon
Saskatoon Saskatoon
Saskatoon
Saskatoon Owner
Bell Media
Fabmar Communications
Fabmar Communications
Golden West Broadcasting
Golden West Broadcasting
Golden West Broadcasting
Golden West Broadcasting
Golden West Broadcasting
Golden West Broadcasting
Golden West Broadcasting
Golden West Broadcasting
Golden West Broadcasting
Golden West Broadcasting
Golden West Broadcasting
Golden West Broadcasting
Golden West Broadcasting
Golden West Broadcasting
Golden West Broadcasting
Golden West Broadcasting
Golden West Broadcasting
Harvard Broadcasting
Harvard Broadcasting
Harvard Broadcasting
Harvard Broadcasting
Harvard Broadcasting
Harvard Broadcasting
Jim Pattison Broadcast Group
Jim Pattison Broadcast Group
Jim Pattison Broadcast Group
Jim Pattison Broadcast Group
Jim Pattison Broadcast Group
Jim Pattison Broadcast Group
Jim Pattison Broadcast Group
Rawlco Radio
Rawlco Radio
Rawlco Radio
Rawlco Radio
Rawlco Radio
Rawlco Radio
Saskatoon Media Group
Saskatoon Media Group
Saskatoon Media Group
TELEVISION
Call Sign
CFRE-TV - Global CFSK-TV - Global CFQC-TV - CTV CICC-TV - CTV CKCK-TV - CTV CIPA-TV - CTV 12
City of Licence
Regina
Saskatoon
Saskatoon
Yorkton
Regina
Prince Albert
Owner
Shaw Media
Shaw Media
Bell Media
Bell Media
Bell Media
Bell Media
Call Sign
City of Licence
CHTM Thompson
CFAR Flin Flon
CJAR The Pas
CKMM-FM
Winnipeg CKXA-FM
Brandon CKX-FM
Brandon
CFRW Winnipeg
CFWM-FM
Winnipeg CJGV-FM
Winnipeg
CJKR-FM
Winnipeg CJOB
Winnipeg CKDM
Dauphin CFAM
Altona CJRB
Boissevain CFRY Portage la Prairie
CJPG-FM Portage la Prairie
CFRY-FM
Portage la Prairie CHSM
Steinbach CILT-FM
Steinbach CJXR- FM
Steinbach CKMW-FM
Winkler CJEL-FM
Winkler CHVN-FM
Winnipeg CKCL-FM
Winnipeg CFQX-FM
Selkirk CHIQ-FM Winnipeg
CKLF-FM Brandon
CKLQ Brandon Owner
Arctic Radio
Arctic Radio
Arctic Radio
Bell Media
Bell Media
Bell Media
Bell Media
Bell Media
Corus Entertainment
Corus Entertainment
Corus Entertainment
Dauphin Broadcasting
Golden West Broadcasting
Golden West Broadcasting
Golden West Broadcasting
Golden West Broadcasting
Golden West Broadcasting
Golden West Broadcasting
Golden West Broadcasting
Golden West Broadcasting
Golden West Broadcasting
Golden West Broadcasting
Golden West Broadcasting
Golden West Broadcasting
Jim Pattison Broadcast Group
Jim Pattison Broadcast Group
Westman Communications
Westman Communications
Call Sign
City of Licence
APTN
Winnipeg
CKY-TV - CTV
Winnipeg
CHMI-TV - City
Winnipeg
CKND-TV - Global Winnipeg
Owner
Aboriginal Peoples
Television Network
Bell Media
Rogers Broadcasting
Shaw Media
TELEVISION
Associate Members
Applied Electronics Ltd.
Aboriginal Multi-Media Society
Canadian Broadcast Sales
Community Radio Fund of Canada
D.E.M. Allen & Associates Ltd.
DDB Canada
Dentons Canada LLP
FACTOR
Golden West Media
Integrated Tower Solutions
National Captioning Canada
Nlogic
Novanet Communications Limited
Numeris
Pippin Technical Service Ltd.
PromoSuite
RCS Canada
SaskTel
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
SparkNet
StreamON
Target Broadcast Sales
Tim Hortons Inc
TVB
WAB Awards History
WAB Past
WAB Gold Medal
Presidents
Winners
1934Unknown
1975 Warren Holte
1985 CHED Edmonton
2005 Golden West Broadcasting
1935Unknown
1976 Gary Miles
1986 CKXL Calgary
2005 A-Channel Winnipeg
1936Unknown
1977 Bruce Cowie
1987 CJOB Winnipeg
2006 CH Red Deer
1937Unknown
1978 Lew Roskin
1988 CJCA Edmonton
2006 Country 105
1938Unknown
1979 Don Brinton
1989 CKBI Prince Albert
2007 CFMC Saskatoon
1939Unknown
1980 Gordon Rawlinson
1990 CJGX Yorkton
2007 Citytv Calgary
1940 George Chandler
1981 Norm Haines
1991 Golden West Broadcasting
2008 Peace River
1941 George Chandler
1982 Harv Davidson
1992 CHAB Moose Jaw
2008 CTV Winnipeg
1942 G.R.A. Rice
1983 Ted Eadinger
1993 Power 92 Edmonton
2009 Magic 99 - Edmonton
1943 G.R.A. Rice
1984 Jim Edwards
1994 Country 105 Calgary
2009 CTV Calgary
1944 G.R.A. Rice
1985 Peter M. Liba
1995 ITV Edmonton
2010 CTV Edmonton
1945 G.R.A. Rice
1986 Dennis Fisher
1996 LITE 96 CHFM Calgary
2010 CKBI Prince Albert
1946Unknown
1987 Terry Coles
1997 ITV Edmonton
2010 The Wolf Regina
1947 A.M. Bert Cairns
1988 John Cochrane
1998 CFQC Saskatoon
2011 CTV Winnipeg
1948 A.M. Bert Cairns
1989 Vern Traill
1999 RDTV Red Deer
2011 C95 FM Saskatoon
1949 William M. Guild
1990 Jack Little
2000 RDTV Red Deer
1950 William M. Guild
1991 Bill Gorrie
2001 RDTV Red Deer
2012 CHAT-FM Medicine Hat
Citytv Calgary
1951 Ed Rawlinson
1992 Fred Filthaut
2001 CHSM 1260 Steinbach
1952 Ed Rawlinson
1993 Neil Edwards
David Wiebe
2002 The Bear 100.3 Edmonton
1994 David Wiebe
2003 CIZL-FM Regina
1953 Gerry Gaetz
1954 Gerry Gaetz
1955 Sid Boyling
1956 Vern Dallin
1957 Bob Buss
1958 Bob Buss
1959 Jack O. Blick
1960 G. Blair Nelson
1961 Norm Botterill
1962 Don Hartford
1963 Don Hartford
1964 Don Hartford
1965 Bill Stovin
1966 A.J. “Red” Hopps
1967 Jack Davidson
1968 G. Blair Nelson
1969 Ted Soskin
1970 Rory MacLennan
1971 Tom Laing
1972 John McColl
1973 Elmer Hildebrand
1974 George Gallagher
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1995 Bob Johnson
1996 Leon Brin
1997 Ron Kizney
1998 Doug Shillington
1999 Menno Friesen
2000 Wally Kirk
2001 Monte Graham
2002 Mark Olson
2003 Dennis Dunlop
2004 Don Kille
2005 Jim Haskins
2006 Lyndon Friesen
2007 Stan Schmidt
2008 David Dekker
2009 Bill Hanson
2010 Mitch Bozak
2011 Richard Kroeker
2012 Vic Dubois
2013 Tom Newton
2014 Neil Shewchuk
2015 Cam Cowie
2002 CKY-TV Winnipeg
2003 CFCN-TV Calgary
2004 900CKBI Prince Albert
2004 Global Television Calgary
2013 Big Country Radio 93.1
CTV Calgary
2014 Golden West Broadcasting
Global Calgary
2015 KG Country and Zed 98.9
Country 105
Global Edmonton
WAB Broadcast
Order of Achievement
25 Years
Al Lucas
Kim Johnston
Allan Lie
Lyle McGillivray
Barrie Vice
Myron Dyck
Clay Young
Nancy Friesen
Clayton Dreger
Pat Cardinal
Don McCracken
Rob Carney
Glenda Hildebrand
Ron Zuke
Glenda-Lee Allan
Rosa Rawlings
Jamie Moffat
Ryan Simpson
Jane Morrissey
Susan Reade
Keath Leask
WAB Awards History
WAB Leaders
of Tomorrow
Bert Cairns
1995 Ralph Warrington
G.R.A. Rice
1996 Alan Anaka
Jack Davidson (1970)
1997 Peter Warren
Hal Crittenden
1999 Jim Bagshaw
Pierre Camu
2001 Jim Scarrow
1978 Elmer Hildebrand
2002 Stuart Craig
2015 Jayme Vandenberg
1981 Bruce Cowie
2004 Elaine Ali
1983 Donald C. Brinton
2005 Don Kille
WAB Broadcast
Hall of Fame
1985 R.M. (Rory) MacLennan
2006 Dave Rutherford
1988 Blair Nelson
2007 Harry Dekke
(In Memoriam)
2013 Darry Janz
1991 Peter Liba
2008 Lynda Steele
2014 Gerry Forbes
1992 Dr. Charles Allard
(In Memoriam)
2009 Marty Forbes
2010 Al Thorgeirson
1992 John McColl
(In Memoriam)
2011 Willie Cole
2012 Adam Wylde
Patrick Burles
2013 Carly Meyer
Katie Summers
2014 Patrick Dubois
2015 David Dekker
Ail Friesen
Randy Lemay
Bill Wood
1989 Elmer Hildebrand
1993 Michael McCabe
2012 Ken Singer
WAB Broadcaster
of the Century
WAB Broadcast
WAB Friends
Partner of the Year of Broadcasting
1984 Dr. G.R.A. Rice
2009 Tim Hortons
1997 Jill Douglas
2010 Kinsmen Foundation of
Saskatchewan
1998 TELUS Corporation
2011 Albi Renova
2001 Howard Christensen
WAB Broadcaster
of the Past Decade
14
WAB Broadcaster of the Year
2000 Doug Allen
2002 Frank Palmer
Peter Liba
2003 Patrick Grierson
Elmer Hildebrand
2007 Bruce Hamstead
Deirdre Hamstead
For more information
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Phone: (877) 814-2719
Fax:
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Email: info@wab.ca
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Mark your calendars
The 2016 WAB Conference will be June 8 - 9, 2016
at the Fairmont Banff Springs!
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