TORONTO – The Ontario Association of Broadcasters wrapped up its annual fall conference Thursday with the presentation of an array of awards.
Target Broadcast Sales founder Richard Sienko received a lifetime achievement award from the organization, which was followed by this year’s community service awards as follows:
– Radio, Large Market – Award: KOOL-FM, Kitchener for their Farewell Poster Boy Campaign in support of the Grand River Regional Cancer Centre. Brian Bourke, 105.3 KOOL FM Morning show co-host, news director and Poster Boy accepted the award.
– Radio, Large Market – Honorable Mention: Astral Radio London for London Works, a job fair in London. This year more than 3,500 people and 50 employers attended with full and part time positions. Tom Cooke, Vice President/General Manager accepted the award.
– Radio, Small Market – Award: 100.5 EZROCK, North Bay for “Kevin & Joël’s Breakfast with the Troops” to celebrate Armed Forces Day with CFB North Bay. Kevin Oschefski and Joël Lamoureux, Morning Show Hosts accepted the award.
– Radio Small Market – Honorable Mention: CD 98.9 FM, Simcoe for their Digital X-ray Challenge Radiothon in support of the Norfolk General Hospital. Promotions Director/Morning Show Host, Gerry Hamill accepted the award.
– Television – Award: CTV Barrie for Goals for Goals Charity Shootout where winners received donations to their favourite charity. Ten different charities were assisted including Kids Help Phone Barrie, Special Olympics Barrie and Players Assisting Kids Huronia Community Foundation.
“We have had an excellent day with outstanding sessions on the changing environment facing our businesses and how new trends present threats and opportunities”, said OAB president Doug Kirk, in a statement. “The conference provided real value to our members.”
