Changes Made To Saskatchewan Country Music Association balloting

 January 27 - In an effort to reflect the growth of the Saskatchewan country music scene and to more emulate the standards and policy of the Canadian Country Music Association (C.C.M.A.), the Saskatchewan Country Music Association (S.C.M.A.) will split the radio-related SCMA Award categories into Major and Secondary market awards, commencing with the 2010 awards April 16-18 in Regina.

The split reflects the C.C.M.A.'s awards structure, however, while the C.C.M.A. splits the markets at 250,000 persons per the 2006 Canadian Census, the S.C.M.A. will use the 20,000 mark.  The 20,000 level will see a balance among stations in the Major and Secondary Market category.  Like all award categories, to be eligible for an award, each station will be required to hold a current S.C.M.A. membership.

The categories to be split into Major and Secondary Markets include; Station of the Year, On Air Personality, and Music Director.

The Major Market stations will potentially include (in order by population, subject to membership): 

 The Secondary Market stations will potentially include (in order by population, subject to membership): 

 For more information, please contact Ken Landers, President, Saskatchewan Country Music Association, (306)765-4202, or email: president@scma.sk.ca