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MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release Sunday, February 10, 2008 ECMA 2008 hands out 23 Industry Awards today (Fredericton, NB) – The people who work diligently behind the scenes to make the East Coast Music industry strong and vibrant were honoured today, by their peers, during the 2008 ECMA Industry Awards Show, sponsored by FACTOR and Canada’s Private Radio Broadcasters. The event was held at the Aitken Centre as part of the 2008 East Coast Music Awards, Festival and Conference. The Industry Awards winners are as follows: Broadcast of the Year: East Coast Countdown (Syndicated Radio) Event of the Year, sponsored by Lansbridge University: Celtic Colours International Festival Graphic Designer of the Year: Jessica Rhaye (Jessica Rhaye Design) Independent Company of the Year, sponsored by Gibson: Sonic Entertainment Group Industry Professional of the Year, sponsored by CARAS: John Poirier Manager of the Year sponsored by Delta Hotels – Atlantic Canada: Lynn Horne Media Person of the Year, sponsored by ECMA 2009 Corner Brook: Doug Gallant Photographer of the Year, sponsored by Coca-Cola: Chr!s Sm!th (Funk Factor) Radio Station of the Year (Small Market), sponsored by FACTOR: 101.5 The Hawk (Port Hawkesbury, NS) Radio Station of the Year (Major Market), sponsored by FACTOR: Q104 (Halifax, NS) Record Company/Distributor/Indie Label of the Year, sponsored by World Vision Artist Associates Program: Landwash Music Distribution Retailer of the Year, sponsored by Covey Basics: CD Plus Studio of the Year, sponsored by Musicstop: The Sonic Temple Technician/Engineer of the Year, sponsored by the Ontario Institute of Audio Recording Technology: Mike Sheppie Sheppard Venue of the Year, sponsored by Sabian: Savoy Theatre “These are the people who work hard all year to support East Coast artists and their music, regionally, nationally and internationally,” said Wade Pinhorn, chair of the East Coast Music Association board of directors. “Our heartfelt thanks and congratulations go out to all the winners and the nominees. The industry is thriving due to your efforts.” The Stompin’ Tom Awards, sponsored by EMI Music Canada, are presented annually to one individual or group from each of the ECMA’s five regions (Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Newfoundland & Labrador, Cape Breton and mainland Nova Scotia). Connors, one of Canada’s best-known musicians, was presented with the Dr. Helen Creighton Lifetime Achievement Award in 1993. He accepted the award on the condition that he could return it and requested that an award be created to honour those who have made a long-term contribution to the East Coast Music industry, paving the way for the many successful artists of today. A committee of Atlantic Canadian folklorists, in consultation with the ECMA board of directors, determines the recipients. The 2008 Stompin’ Tom Award recipients are: For New Brunswick: Ivan and Vivian Hicks For Nova Scotia: Oakley For Cape Breton: Aldun MacVicar For Prince Edward Island: The Tremtones For Newfoundland & Labrador: The Ducats The Musician’s Achievement Award recognizes a sideman/session musician who exemplifies professionalism and quality musicianship on recordings and/or live performances of East Coast Music. This recipient deserves to be recognized for his or her cumulative contributions. This year’s winner is New Brunswick’s Michael Doherty. The Volunteer of the Year Award was chosen by the local event committee. The recipient this year is New Brunswick’s Valerie Hillier. The East Coast Music Association is pleased to announce that New Brunswick’s Marc Chouinard is this year's recipient of the Industry Builder Award, sponsored by FACTOR and Canada’s Private Radio Broadcasters. Chouinard has played a significant role in the fostering of the music industry and the arts in New Brunswick and Atlantic Canada. He has served the East Coast Music Association in many roles in the last 10 years. He led a bid to secure the East Coast Music Awards to Moncton in 1997 and worked as the Event Coordinator. In his day job as Manager of the Capitol Theatre in Moncton, Marc has helped promote many East Coast artists over the last 7 years. The Industry Awards Show was hosted this year Cape Breton comedian Bette MacDonald For bios on the 2008 ECMA honourary award recipients and industry nominees and winners, please visit www.ecma.com

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