The East Coast Music Association announced its 2010 industry award winners Friday morning at the Membertou Trade and Convention Centre, with a total of 15 awards being feted.
Halifax-based Sonic Entertainment Group walked away the big winners, picking up a trio of awards. Sonic Entertainment Group won Independent Company of the Year, Sonic Records won Record Company/Distributor /Independent Label of the Year, and The Sonic Temple won Recording Studio of the Year.
Four honourary awards were presented, highlighted by Cape Breton’s Billy and Cornelia MacLeod receiving the Stompin’ Tom Award. Volunteer co-chairs Marie Doyle and Margie MacNeil took home Volunteer of the Year for their efforts, while Stephen “Beak” MacDonald won the Industry Builder award. Dave McKeough was given the Musician’s Achievement award.
ECMA 2010 INDUSTRY AWARD WINNERS
Broadcast of the Year presented by Atlantic Tractors
Atlantic Airwaves
Event of the Year
Halifax Pop Explosion
Independent Company of the Year
Sonic Entertainment Group
Industry Professional of the Year
Darren Gallop
Manager of the Year
Heather Gibson
Media Person of the Year
Doug Gallant
Producer of the Year
Joel Plaskett
Record Company/Distributor/Independent Label of the Year
Sonic Records
Studio of the Year
The Sonic Temple
Studio Engineer of the Year
Mike “Sheppy” Shepherd
Venue of the Year
The Company House
Visual Artist of the Year
Chr!s Sm!th
Stompin’ Tom Award
Billy and Cornelia MacLeod
FACTOR Industry Builder Award
Stephen “Beak” MacDonald
Musician’s Achievement Award
Dave McKeough
Volunteer of the Year Award
Marie Doyle and Margie MacNeil
