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Canadian Independent Music Association announces 40th anniversary celebrations
By Andy Malt | Published on Wednesday 27 May 2015
The Canadian Independent Music Association has announced details of celebrations to mark its 40th anniversary with a gala and the organisation’s first awards ceremony at Toronto’s Great Hall on 15 Jun.
CIMA President Stuart Johnson said: “This is an exciting milestone for our organisation, as it gives us the opportunity to look back and truly recognise the efforts of our industry’s forefathers – the trailblazers who, through talent, skill, entrepreneurship and sheer force of will, shaped the industry and CIMA into what it is today.
He added: “Of course, the Gala and our inaugural awards will also give us the opportunity to recognise the success of today’s influential players in the industry. Plus it’s a great excuse to have a fun party filled with great Canadian music too”.
There will be four awards handed out on the night, the Founders Award, the Brian Chater Leadership Award, the Entrepreneur Award and the Unsung Hero Award.
The Founders Award will go to the founding members of the organisation that became CIMA, Bernie Finkelstein, Stan Klees, Terry Brown, Frank Davies, Tommy Graham, Greg Hambleton, Jack Richardson, Allan Macmillan, Ben McPeek, Art Snider and Paul Clinch.
Meanwhile, the awards with a bit more scope for being handed out on an annual basis will be awarded as follows:
The Brian Chater Leadership Award: Pegi Cecconi, SRO-Anthem
The Entrepreneur Award: Jeffrey Remedios, Arts & Crafts Productions
The Unsung Hero Award: Jack Long, Long & McQuade Musical Instruments
