John Clarke (2024)
John Clarke has been involved in the St. John’s music scene for over two decades in many capacities. He has played dobro and guitar in various bands in genres from bluegrass to blues. In recent years, he has been a consistent sideman to late local blues legend Denis...
Ghislaine Cormier (2023)
GHISLAINE CORMIER, dedicated supporter of the arts, to be honoured at this year’s awards ceremony Ghislaine Cormier is 2023’s recipient of the CFMAs annual Unsung Hero Award, recognizing the contributions of people working behind the scenes, often without recognition...
Geneviève Nadeau (2022)
Geneviève Nadeau has become a formidable manager, director and producer in Quebec’s vibrant Trad music and song scene OTTAWA – Québécoise Geneviève Nadeau, of Saint-Antoine-sur-Richelieu, is the recipient of the Slaight Music Unsung Hero Award for the 2022 Canadian...
Ava Kobrinsky (2021)
Home Routes / Chemin Chez Nous General Manager and a Tireless Worker for Canadian Culture OTTAWA, ONTARIO – Winnipeg’s Ava Kobrinsky is the recipient of the Slaight Music Unsung Hero Award for the 2021 Canadian Folk Music Awards (CFMAs). The Award will be presented...
Donnie Campbell (2020)
Donnie Campbell is named the 2020 Canadian Folk Music Awards Slaight Music Unsung Hero Cape Breton Nova Scotia’s Donnie Campbell is the recipient of the Slaight Music Unsung Hero Award for the 2020 Canadian Folk Music Awards (CFMA). Donnie Campbell is a Canadian icon...
Terry Wickham (2018)
OTTAWA, ONTARIO – Alberta’s Terry Wickham is the recipient of the Slaight Music Unsung Hero Award for the 2018 Canadian Folk Music Awards (CFMAs). The award was presented Friday November 30, during the CFMA Gala weekend, Nov 30 - Dec 1 at The Gateway in Calgary,...
Gerry Strong (2017)
Newfoundland's Gerry Strong is the recipient of the Slaight Music Unsung Hero Award for the 2017 Canadian Folk Music Awards(CFMA). The award will be presented during the CFMA Gala weekend on November 18 and 19 at the Bronson Centre in Ottawa, Ontario. For more than...
Steve Edge (2016)
Steve Edge, a founder of Vancouver's Rogue Folk Club, is the recipient of the Slaight Music Unsung Hero Award for the Canadian Folk Music Awards (CFMA). The award will be presented at the CFMA Gala on December 3 at the Isabel Bader Theatre in Toronto, Ontario. Steve...
Arthur McGregor (2015)
Arthur McGregor, a highly-respected Ottawa-based community leader and founder of the Ottawa Folklore Centre, is the recipient of the Unsung Hero award for this year's Canadian Folk Music Awards (CFMA). The award will be presented at the CFMA Gala on November 8 at the...
Harvey Glatt (2014)
Harvey Glatt, a prominent figure of the Canadian folk music community, is the recipient of the Unsung Hero award for this year's Canadian Folk Music Awards (CFMA). The award will be presented at the CFMA Awards Gala on November 29 at the Bronson Centre in Ottawa,...
Mitch Podolak (2013)
Mitch Podolak, a prominent figure of the Canadian folk music community, is the recipient of the Unsung Hero award for this year's Canadian Folk Music Awards (CFMA). The award will be presented at the CFMA Awards Gala on November 10 in Calgary, Alberta. The Unsung Hero...
Gerry Taylor (2012)
BORN: Newtown, NB, July 19, 1933 EDUCATION: Graduated Sussex High School 1950 2 year Art Program Saint John Vocational (now Harbourview High) Saint John, NB. Won 4 provincial first prizes and a Canadian second and third prizes in high school writing competitions and...
Jane Harbury (2011)
Jane Harbury’s involvement with the music industry began in the late 1960’s when she took on several roles, including manager of the well-known Yorkville coffee house The Riverboat, personal assistant to record producer Brian Ahern, and the booking contact for Eastern...