ACM Taking Noms For Radio Awards

Submissions opened today (11/2) for the 45th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards radio categories. The nominations will end at 12 noon PT on Fri., Dec. 11, 2009. The eligibility period runs Jan. 1, 2009 to Dec. 11, 2009.

Nominees for the radio awards listed below, will be announced in the spring of 2010.
•   On-Air Personality of the Year – National
•   On-Air Personality of the Year – Major (Markets 1-25)
•   On-Air Personality of the Year – Large (Markets 26-50)
•   On-Air Personality of the Year – Medium (Markets 51-100)
•   On-Air Personality of the Year – Small (Markets 101+)
•   Radio Station of the Year – Major (Markets 1-25)
•   Radio Station of the Year – Large (Markets 26-50)
•   Radio Station of the Year – Medium (Markets 51-100)
•   Radio Station of the Year – Small (Markets 101+)

The 45th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards will air live on CBS Television next spring, date to be announced soon.

Only current ACM members may submit for Station or On-Air Personality category consideration. The application deadline for new memberships is Tues., Dec. 1, 2009. For more information on how to become a member, radio professionals may email [email protected].