WAB Annual Report 2014 - Western Association of Broadcasters

Annual Report 2013-2014
Platinum Sponsor
Message
from the
President
Presented by Neil Shewchuk
2013-14 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.
This past year has been a busy year for the WAB board. I took
over from Deborah Gauger early in the planning process, and
worked diligently to provide relevant, timely and interesting
content for this year’s conference.
Thank you for joining us for our big 80th Anniversary. This
is an exciting milestone and really shows the dedication,
commitment and hard work of the Prairie broadcasters - some
of them in broadcast families that stretch back to the beginning
of the WAB!
WAB is stronger than ever with tremendous sponsor support
this past year. We are very grateful for our fantastic sponsors.
I want to also recognize the ongoing support of the CRTC who
joined us for our 4th Annual CRTC Meet & Greet. We really
appreciate the CRTC showing up every year and connecting
with all the broadcasters at WAB!
We were thrilled to recognize the best and brightest in Prairie
broadcasting and feature amazing talent Tenille thanks to the
support of FACTOR, the Government of Canada and Canadian
private broadcasters!
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On a personal note, I would like to thank the previous Presidents
while I served on the board:
• Richard Kroeker
• Vic Dubois
• Tom Newton
• Mitch Bozak
I would also like to encourage all of those from small market
and independent stations to join the board. It is a rewarding
experience and your voice is important at the WAB table!
Thank you for your time in attending this year. I hope you had
a great time and I appreciate any feedback or comments you
may have. Please get in touch anytime with our office or with
one of the board members by email or phone.
Neil Shewchuk
2013-14 WAB President
Fabmar Communications
Minutes of the
WAB 80th Annual
General Meeting
June 12, 2014
Banff, Alberta
After thanking the regional associations,
sponsors and membership, President Neil
Shewchuk called the meeting to order at 8:06 AM
Alberta time. There was a quorum present
The minutes of the 79th AGM were accepted as reported.
Motion: Moved by Richard Kroeker and seconded by Doug Gunn
THAT the minutes be accepted as reported. Carried.
President’s Report
The President’s Report was presented by Neil Shewchuk
Treasurer’s Report
The Treasurer’s Report was presented by Cam Cowie
Special Resolutions
Neil Shewchuk 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. As well, we express appreciation to
the firms and individuals who so kindly assisted and contributed
so much to our comfort and pleasure. Moved by Vic Dubois and
seconded by Cam Cowie. Carried.
Industry Reports
The Canadian Association of Broadcasters Report was presented
by Rick Arnish
The Broadcast Educators Association of Canada Update was
presented by Richard Stroobant
The Canadian Broadcast Standards Council Update was
presented by John McNab
The BBM Canada (Numeris) Update was presented by Lisa Eaton
Nominations
• Brigitte Rothe for a one year term remaining
• Cam Cowie for a one year term remaining
• Craig Letawsky for a two year term remaining
• Doug Gunn for a two year term remaining
• Heidi Rasmussen for a two year term remaining
• Karl Johnston for a one year term remaining
• Rick Arnish for a one year term remaining
• Robin Hildebrand for a one year term remaining
• Verna Lenton for a one year term remaining
• Vinka Dubroja for a one year term remaining
Motion: Moved by Elmer Hildebrand and seconded by Len Perry
THAT nominations cease. Carried. Those nominated are elected
by acclamation.
Directors Meeting
Following a brief Directors Meeting of the newly elected Board
the following slate of officers was presented to the membership:
2014-2015 WAB Board of Directors
President
Past President
Vice President
Secretary & Treasurer
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Associate Director
Cam Cowie
Neil Shewchuk
Vinka Dubroja
Rick Arnish
Brigitte Rothe
Heidi Rasmussen
Robin Hildebrand
Craig Letawsky
Karl Johnston
Verna Lenton
Doug Gunn
New President’s Address
The New President’s Report was presented by Cam Cowie
Any Other Business
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.
Motion Doug Gunn, seconded by Verna Lenton. Carried.
Meeting adjourned.
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2014 Conference Overview
Past WAB presidents (left to right): Menno Friesen, David Dekker, Gordon Rawlinson, David Wiebe, Terry Coles, Fred Filthaut, Don Brinton, Bruce Cowie,
Elmer Hildebrand, Lyndon Friesen, Vic Dubois, Tom Newton, Richard Kroeker and Doug Shillington
Past Presidents’ 80th Anniversary Reception & Dinner
To celebrate our 80th Anniversary and honour our history we were thrilled to have 14 WAB
Past Presidents and guests join our Board of Directors for a special Reception and Dinner.
• Don Brinton - 1979
• Elmer Hildebrand – 1973
• Terry Coles - 1987
• Lyndon Friesen – 2006
• Bruce Cowie - 1977
• Richard Kroeker - 2011
• David Dekker - 2008
• Tom Newton - 2013
• Vic Dubois - 2012
• Gordon Rawlinson - 1980
• Fred Filthaut - 1992
• Doug Shillington - 1998
• Menno Friesen - 1999
• David Wiebe - 1993/94
Golf Classic
The annual WAB golf tournament was held on June 11, 2014
at the Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course. Over 50 executives
participated in a day of fun at our golf tournament to kick off
the Conference.
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WAB Awards
The WAB congratulates the following 2014 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
Radio
“State of
Emergency”
“Flooding in Alberta”
Broadcast Hall of Fame
Gerry Forbes
Leader of
Tomorrow
Patrick Dubois
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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The WAB Hall of Fame is the most prestigious
award given to a Canadian Broadcaster and
honours excellence at the regional level.
Recipients have:
• devoted a substantial part of their
career to the Canadian broadcasting industry
• demonstrated a commitment to the highest
standards of broadcast excellence
• demonstrated community service in their role
• shown leadership throughout their career
served on committees, task force, associations
• provided innovative ideas to promote the
industry and/or staff
• provided special assistance to industry newcomers
• demonstrated entrepreneurial success
2014 Conference Sponsors
PLATINUM
Our WAB Conference would not
be possible without the continued
support of our generous sponsors.
GOLD
SILVER
Canadian Blast
Canadian Traffic Network
Corus Entertainment
DDB Canada
Golden West Broadcasting Ltd.
Harvard Broadcasting Inc.
Jim Pattison Broadcast Group
Mega Music Canada
National Captioning Canada
Newcap Radio
Numeris
Rawlco Radio Ltd.
Specialty Data Systems SDS
Target Broadcast Sales Inc.
BRONZE
Canadian Broadcast Sales
Pippin Technical Service Ltd.
Saskatoon Media Group
SBL Engineering
Tim Hortons
Triton Digital
PATRON
Aboriginal Peoples
Television Network (APTN)
Closed Caption Services
Fabmar Communications Ltd.
Integrated Tower Solutions
Novanet Communications Limited
RCS Canada
SaskTel
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2014 WAB
Conference
Program
2013-14
Board Members
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
6:30 pm
Past Presidents’ & WAB Board
Reception & Dinner
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
1:30 pm
Golf Classic
6:30 pm
Welcome Reception,
7:30 pm
BBQ Dinner and Prize Presentation
Thursday, June 12, 2014
7:45 am – 9:00 am
Breakfast
8:00 am – 9:00 am
WAB Annual General Meeting
– members only
Includes CAB, CBSC,
Numeris, BEAC Updates
9:00 am – 9:10 am Opening Remarks
9:10 am – 9:20 am
CRTC Report
9:20 am – 10:30 am
Sean Luce
10:30 am – 10:45 am
Coffee Break
10:45 am – 12:00 pm
Steve Jones
12:00 pm – 12:45 pm
Lunch
12:45 pm – 1:30 pm Lloyd Robertson
1:30 pm – 1:45 pm
Coffee Break
1:45 pm – 2:45 pm
Suzanne Stevens
2:45 pm – 4:00 pm CRTC Meet & Greet
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Past Presidents’ Reception
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
President’s Dinner
9:15 pm – 10:15 pm
WAB Gold Medal Awards
Banquet & Entertainment
Left to right: Robin Hildebrand, Neil Shewchuk, Verna Lenton, Rick Arnish,
Vinka Dubroja, Cam Cowie, Brigitte Rothe, Karl Johnston, Tom Newton.
Missing from photo is Doug Gunn.
Neil Shewchuk
President
Fabmar Communications
Tom Newton
Past President
Rawlco Radio
Cam Cowie
Vice President/Secretary
& Treasurer
Harvard Broadcasting
Verna Lenton
Director
Westman Communications
Group
Rick Arnish
Director
Jim Pattison Broadcast Group
Robin Hildebrand
Director
Golden West Broadcasting
Vinka Dubroja
Brigitte Rothe
Karl Johnston
Doug Gunn
Director
Newcap Radio
Director
Rawlco Radio
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.
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Treasurer’s
Report
Presented by Cam Cowie
2014-15 WAB President
WAB is on solid ground due to the ongoing
and sustained support from our sponsors, members
and delegates. Please note the financial statements
presented in this Annual Report are unaudited.
Variance Report
(Comparison with August 31, 2013)
We experienced an income shortfall of -$922 in 2014
which was largely attributed to lower Conference
registration revenue and additional costs associated with
the transition to a new Association Manager. Because of
cost control and another great sponsorship year we were
able to keep the loss to a minimum.
We’ve prepared the following chart to provide explanation for
variances above $2,000 listed in the financial statement on the
next page
Account
Variance
Explanation
In preparation for our 80th Anniversary Celebration we
had anticipated some additional costs, but with the
outstanding support of our sponsors and membership
and the hard work of our board members we were still
able to keep our overall costs in line.
Sponsorship
($3,872)
Reporting and coding of FACTOR
sponsorship revenue and artist
support expenses was different
between 2013 and 2014.
Registration
($13,657)
In relation to paid registrations, we
had 12 less delegates and 5 less
spouses/companions than 2013.
Account
Variance
Explanation
Conference
($15,050)
There were fewer paid attendees,
speaker savings, less award
recipients and lower printing
expenses in 2014.
Management
Fees
$2,280
Due to transition period incurred
additional fees for Manager change.
Directors’
Meetings
& Travel
$3,411
For the 80th Anniversary the
Board of Directors invited 14 Past
President’s and guests to join them
for a special reception and dinner.
Office & Misc.
$2,209
Mainly attributed to purchase of
onsite printer, gift for previous
Manager and additional travel costs
to Conference for new Manager.
Revenue
Revenue Sources 2013-14
Expenses
29%
Registration
55%
Sponsorship
16%
Membership
>1%
Interest
Total Operating Revenue $153,407
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2013 Revenue
$169,822
2012 Revenue
$168,044
2011 Revenue
$171,071
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
2014
2013
Assets
2014
2013
84,285
$ 88,157
Revenues
Current assets
Cash
Year ended August 31
Sponsorship
$
$
7,071
$ 11,818
Conference registrations
44,818
58,475
Money market funds
53,122
45,858
Membership
24,040
22,914
Accounts receivable
9,419
12,214
Interest
264
276
Deposits
5,000
10,000
153,407
169,822
Goods and services tax receivable
4,204
2,983
$ 78,816
$ 82,873
101,049
116,099
32,520
30,240
Directors' meetings and travel
6,344
2,933
Office and miscellaneous
4,948
2,739
Internet website
3,197
2,659
Professional fees
2,363
1,838
Insurance
2,050
2,192
Telephone
1,858
1,527
154,329
160,227
(922)
9,595
78,067
68,472
77,145
$ 78,067
Convention
Liability and Fund Balances
Management fees
Current liability
Accounts payable
Balance
Expenditures
$
1,671
$
4,806
77,145
78,067
$ 78,816
$ 82,873
(Deficiency) excess 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, 2014 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 23, 2014
Kenway Mack Slusarchuk Stewart LLP Chartered Accountants
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2013-14 WAB Members
We are grateful to all those organizations who endeavour to be part of the Western Association of Broadcasters.
ALBERTA
SASKATCHEWAN
RADIO
Call Sign
CIKT-FM CKMX CJAY-FM CIBK-FM CFRN
CFMG-FM CFBR-FM
CJOC-FM CJCY-FM
CHQR CKRY-FM CFGQ-FM
CIXM-FM CFIT-FM CHOO-FM
CHRB
CKUV-FM
CFXO-FM
CKVN-FM
CFEX-FM CKEA-FM
CFVR-FM CKRI-FM
CKCE-FM
CIBW-FM
CJXX-FM
CJBZ-FM
CHLB-FM
CHAT-FM
CFMY-FM
CHUB-FM
CFDV-FM
CHBW-FM
CJUV-FM
CKIK-FM
CJLD-FM
CKVH-FM
CKSA-FM
CHSL-FM
CHSP-FM
CKWY-FM
CKKY-FM
CKWB-FM
CKKX-FM
CKHL-FM
CKYL
CHUP-FM
CIUP-FM
CKNO-FM
CFRI-FM
RADIO
City of Licence
Grande Prairie
Calgary
Calgary
Calgary
Edmonton Edmonton
Edmonton
Lethbridge
Medicine Hat
Calgary
Calgary
Calgary
Whitecourt
Airdrie
Drumheller High River High River High River Lethbridge
Calgary
Edmonton
Fort McMurray
Red Deer Calgary
Drayton Valley
Grande Prairie
Lethbridge
Lethbridge
Medicine Hat
Medicine Hat
Red Deer
Red Deer
Rocky Mountain House
Lacombe Red Deer Leduc
High Prairie Lloydminster Slave Lake St. Paul Wainwright Wainwright Westlock Peace River
High Level
Peace River
Calgary Edmonton
Edmonton
Grande Prairie Owner
Bear Creek Broadcasting
Bell Media
Bell Media
Bell Media
Bell Media
Bell Media
Bell Media
Clear Sky Radio
Clear Sky Radio
Corus Entertainment
Corus Entertainment
Corus Entertainment
Fabmar Communications
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
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
Blackgold 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
Rawlco Radio
Rawlco Radio
Vista Broadcast Group
TELEVISION
Call Sign
CICT-TV (Global)
CITV-TV (Global)
CHAT-TV
CKAL-TV (City)
CKEM-TV (City)
CFRN-TV (CTV) CFCN-TV (CTV) 9
City of Licence
Calgary
Edmonton
Medicine Hat
Calgary
Edmonton
Edmonton
Calgary
Owner
Shaw Media
Shaw Media
Jim Pattison Broadcast Group
Rogers Broadcasting
Rogers Broadcasting
Bell Media
Bell Media
Call Sign
City of Licence
CHBD-FM
Regina CKJH
Melfort CJVR-FM
Melfort CKSE-FM
Estevan CJSL
Estevan CHSN-FM
Estevan CHBO-FM
Humboldt CFYM
Kindersley CKVX-FM
Kindersley CHAB
Moose Jaw CILG-FM
Moose Jaw CJAW-FM
Moose Jaw CJYM
Rosetown CJSN
Shaunavon
CKSW
Swift Current CIMG-FM
Swift Current CKFI-FM
Swift Current CFSL
Weyburn CKRC-FM
Weyburn CKRM
Regina CHMX-FM
Regina CFWF-FM
Regina CFWD-FM
Saskatoon
CJGX
Yorkton CFGW-FM
Yorkton CJNS-FM
Meadow Lake CJNB
North Battleford CJHD-FM
North Battleford CJCQ-FM
North Battleford CKBI
Prince Albert CFMM-FM
Prince Albert CHQX
Prince Albert CJME
Regina CKCK-FM
Regina CIZL-FM
Regina CFMC-FM
Saskatoon
CJDJ-FM
Saskatoon
CKOM
Saskatoon CKBL-FM Saskatoon
CJMK-FM
Saskatoon
CJWW 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
Harvard Broadcasting
Harvard Broadcasting
Harvard Broadcasting
Harvard Broadcasting
Harvard Broadcasting
Harvard Broadcasting
Rawlco Radio
Rawlco Radio
Rawlco Radio
Rawlco Radio
Rawlco Radio
Rawlco Radio
Rawlco Radio
Rawlco Radio
Rawlco Radio
Rawlco Radio
Rawlco Radio
Rawlco Radio
Rawlco Radio
Saskatoon Media Group
Saskatoon Media Group
Saskatoon Media Group
Call Sign
CFRE-TV - Global CFSK-TV - Global CFQC-TV - CTV CICC-TV - CTV CKCK-TV - CTV Owner
Shaw Media
Shaw Media
Bell Media
Bell Media
Bell Media
TELEVISION
City of Licence
Regina
Saskatoon
Saskatoon
Yorkton
Regina
2013-14 WAB Members
We are grateful to all those organizations who endeavour to be part of the Western Association of Broadcasters.
Associate Members
MANITOBA
RADIO
Call Sign
City of Licence
CHTM Thompson
CFAR Flin Flon
CJAR The Pas
CKMM-FM
Winnipeg CKDM
Dauphin CFAM
Altona CJRB
Boissevain CFRY Portage la Prairie
CJPG-FM Portage la Prairie
CHSM
Steinbach CILT-FM
Steinbach CKMW-FM
Winkler CJEL-FM
Winkler CHVN-FM
Winnipeg CITI-FM Winnipeg
CKY-FM
Winnipeg CKLF-FM Brandon
CKLQ Brandon Owner
Arctic Radio
Arctic Radio
Arctic Radio
Bell Media
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
Rogers Communications
Rogers Communications
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
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Applied Electronics Ltd.
Aboriginal Multi-Media Society
BBM Analytics
Numeris
Canadian Broadcast Sales
CFCN-TV-5 (CTV) Lethbridge - Bell Media
CMS Station Brokerage
D.E.M. Allen & Associates Ltd.
DDB Canada
Dentons Canada LLP
FACTOR
Golden West Media
Integrated Tower Solutions
LARCAN Inc.
National Captioning Canada
Novanet Communications Limited
Pippin Technical Service Ltd.
RCS Canada
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
SparkNet
Target Broadcast Sales
The Banff Centre
Tim Hortons Inc
TVB
WTR Media Sales Inc.
WAB Awards History
WAB Past
WAB Gold Medal
Presidents
Winners
1934 Unknown
1975 Warren Holte
1985 CHED Edmonton
2005 Golden West Broadcasting
1935 Unknown
1976 Gary Miles
1986 CKXL Calgary
2005 A-Channel Winnipeg
1936 Unknown
1977 Bruce Cowie
1987 CJOB Winnipeg
2006 CH Red Deer
1937 Unknown
1978 Lew Roskin
1988 CJCA Edmonton
2006 Country 105
1938 Unknown
1979 Don Brinton
1989 CKBI Prince Albert
2007 CFMC Saskatoon
1939 Unknown
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
1946 Unknown
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
2002 CKY-TV Winnipeg
2013 Big Country Radio 93.1
CTV Calgary
2014 Golden West Broadcasting
Global Calgary
2003 CFCN-TV Calgary
2004 900CKBI Prince Albert
2004 Global Television Calgary
WAB Broadcast
Order of Achievement
25 Years
Barry Halipchuk
Gyl Toshack
Borys Kozak
Jeff Daniels
Brian Konrad
Jerry Zacher
Carey Downs
Jim Van Dusen
Christian Hall
Kelly Parker
Gene Fabro
Marjorie Treiber
George Jasen
Tim Weinberger
Todd Raymond
WAB Awards History
WAB Leaders
of Tomorrow
WAB Broadcaster
of the Year
WAB Broadcaster
of the Century
2012 Adam Wylde
Patrick Burles
Bert Cairns
1984 Dr. G.R.A. Rice
2013 Carly Meyer
Katie Summers
Jack Davidson (1970)
2014 Patrick Dubois
WAB Broadcast
Hall of Fame
2013 Darry Janz
2014 Gerry Forbes
G.R.A. Rice
Pierre Camu
WAB Broadcaster
of the Past Decade
1978 Elmer Hildebrand
Peter Liba
1981 Bruce Cowie
Elmer Hildebrand
Hal Crittenden
1983 Donald C. Brinton
1989 Elmer Hildebrand
WAB Broadcast Partner
of the Year
1991 Peter Liba
2009 Tim Hortons
1992 Dr. Charles Allard
(In Memoriam)
2010 Kinsmen Foundation of Saskatchewan
1985 R.M. (Rory) MacLennan
1988 Blair Nelson
1992 John McColl
(In Memoriam)
1995 Ralph Warrington
WAB Friends
of Broadcasting
1996 Alan Anaka
1997 Jill Douglas
1997 Peter Warren
1998 TELUS Corporation
1999 Jim Bagshaw
2000 Doug Allen
2001 Jim Scarrow
2001 Howard Christensen
2002 Stuart Craig
2002 Frank Palmer
2004 Elaine Ali
2003 Patrick Grierson
2005 Don Kille
2007 Bruce Hamstead
Deirdre Hamstead
1993 Michael McCabe
2006 Dave Rutherford
2007 Harry Dekke
(In Memoriam)
2008 Lynda Steele
2009 Marty Forbes
2010 Al Thorgeirson
2011 Willie Cole
2012 Ken Singer
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2011 Albi Renova
For more information
Western Association of Broadcasters
507, 918-16th Ave NW
Calgary, AB T2M 0K3
Phone: (877) 814-2719
Fax:
(877) 814-2749
Email: info@wab.ca
Web:www.wab.ca
Mark your calendars
The 2015 WAB Conference will be June 3 - 4, 2015
at the Fairmont Banff Springs!
www.wab.ca