The Canadian Independent Music Association (CIMA) has announced 2019’s CIMA Celebration & Awards Gala honorees, celebrating leaders in the English-language, Canadian-owned sector of the music industry. The gala will be held June 10 in Toronto at a to-be-announced venue.
This year, the Builder Award goes to Kim Cooke of Pheromone Recordings and Revolution Recording Studio; the Brian Chater Industry Award goes to Allison Outhit, currently with Six Shooter Records but formerly of FACTOR; the Entrepreneur Award goes to Shauna de Cartier, CEO of Six Shooter Records; and the Unsung Hero Award goes to Yvonne Matsell, concert booker and co-founder of the NXNE festival and conference.
The night’s Marketing Award winner will be announced at the event, after all three nominees are highlighted: Last Gang Records for Harrison’s Apricity, Arts & Crafts for Dan Mangan‘s More or Less and Endemic Marketing for Good Lovelies’ Shapeshifters.
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“We are thrilled to once again celebrate those who create, support and strengthen Canadian independent music,” said CIMA president Stuart Johnston in a statement. “We are so pleased to recognize this year’s honourees for their outstanding dedication to our Canadian music industry.”