Radio Waterloo will be broadcasting this concert Live-To-Air from Ouroboros from 8:00pm to 2:00am! Tune in to CKMS-FM 102.7, or listen online at https://radiowaterloo.ca/listen.
Thanks to all who came out and supported our 2024 Golden MP3 Awards. So many thanks to our host Ouroboros, and the gracious performers. Congratulations to our winners of the Golden MP3s, and a special congratulations to Coral Andrews for 45 years CKMS Service Recognition.
Thank you Michael Heitmann for helping with photos!
The Golden MP3 Awards were awarded at the CKMS Golden MP3 Awards Party 2024 held at the Ouroboros Sports Lounge on 9 March 2024. And also on 10 March 2024, since the party went long into the night.
The DJ Adrock Memorial Award for Exceptional DJing goes to Father To Son, hosted by Ben Van Osch and Gary Van Osch.
LP Show
Best LP Show: 2023 – Interzone
The LP Show is awarded to a great Long Playing show that has been on the air for three or more years. It goes to Interzone, hosted by Squeeky Submersive.
Freshest Beats
Freshest Beats: 2023 – Through The Static
Freshest Beats is awarded to a show in the first three years of existence: Through The Static hosted by Jordan Kalist.
Community Radio Award
Community Radio Award: 2023 – Atardecer Ranchero
Atardecer Ranchero hosted by DJ Felix Ranchero wins the Community Radio Award, given to a show that exemplifies what Community Radio is all about.
Best Talk Focus
Best Talk Focus: 2023 – Story Telling
The most interesting spoken word and informative talk program was voted Story Telling with Kerime Carpan.
Best Cultural / Culturally Diverse
Best Cultural / Culturally Diverse: 2023 – Mazaj Show
This award is given to either the best show expanding the cultural diversity of the station or a show that features many diverse cultures or features a culture that is under-represented in the area. The award goes to Mazaj Show produced by Bassam Awwad.
Best Graphic Material
Best Graphic Material: 2023 – From The Void
From The Void hosted by Chris Sherren wins for the show with best supporting images either through a poster, logo, or website posts.
Most Original Program
Most Original Program: 2023 – Unlimited Fortune
Most Original Program goes to Unlimited Fortune with Stephen Baltus and John Keating for a show that is very original and can only be found on Radio Waterloo.
The Sonic Boom Award
Sonic Boom Award: 2023 – Truth Radio
Truth Radio hosted by Mandeep Chagger wins the Sonic Boom Award. The name is an homage to the old sonic boom awards and is given to a show playing great music.
SoundFM Soldier
SoundFM Soldier: 2023 – Gary Van Osch & Barbara Urbach (studio painting)
The SoundFM Soldier award is given to two members who have put in a lot of work behind the scenes to keep Radio Waterloo Community Radio alive. The name is an homage to the past nickname of the station and the hard work that people did at that time to move the station from the UW campus and to become its own entity. The winners are Gary Van Osch and Barbara Urbach for painting the studio.
Video Crown the Radio Star
Video Crown the Radio Star: 2023 – Community Connections
CKMS Community Connections wins the award for the show that best utilizes the studio video system to support their program. The Executive Producer of CKMS Community Connections is Jennifer Stronge, associate producers are Jeff Stager and Bob Jonkman.
Teamwork Transition
Teamwork Transition: 2023 – Wax Jungle & Pressure Drop
The Wax Jungle with Raph Kanai, Maciek Gudrymowicz, and Carmelo Farruggio, and Pressure Drop with Nat Persaud win the award for the best 1-2 seamless transition programs on Radio Waterloo.
Local Liaison of Canada
Local Liaison of Canada: 2023 – Let’s Chit Chat with Narine Dat
Let’s Chit Chat with Narine Dat wins the Local Liaison of Canada award for the DJ who puts local stories on a national level.
FUNdraiser of the Year
FUNdraiser of the Year: 2023 – Carmelo Farruggio
Carmelo Farruggio is the FUNdraiser of the Year, for promoting a FUN spirit during our fundraising efforts.
Robot Apocalypse Remote Broadcast
Robot Apocalypse Remote Broadcast: 2023 – Virasat Radio
The Robot Apocalypse Remote Broadcast is given toVirasat Radio, produced by Baljinder Tamber, for the show that best uses Remote Live-To-Air.
Awards for Years of On-Air Programming
In addition to the Golden MP3 awards, CKMS recognized our show hosts for years of service to the community. Hosts of shows 10 years and over received a certificate signed by our President and Secretary. Congratulations to those who have passed these milestones!
One Year on Air
Radio Nowhere – DON JANZEN
Music with Kara and Michele – MICHELE MERCER, KARA SHAW, LYNDA SHAW
Mixtape Monopoly – LUKE HICKSON
Through the Static – JORDAN KALIST
Two Years on Air
81 82 83 84 – LEE GREGORY
Radio Boorama – HAMUD ELMI
100X Life – AJIT SEERHA
The Jack and Marc Show – MARC OPIE, JACK VAN BRUNSCHOT
Truth Radio – MANDEEP CHAGGER
Atardecer Radio – FELIX GRANDE
Reggae Patrol – SHAWN BUSH
The Clean Up Hour – RICHARD GILES
Five Years on Air
Bollywood Mirchi – ANDY NAGPAL
Into the Void, From The Void – CHRIS SHERREN
Requiem For Rock – ALEX SMART
Sauti Za Africa – YASIN DEWJI
The Riley Powis Show – RILEY POWIS
Virasat Radio – BALJINDER TAMBER
Mazaj Show – BASSAM AWWAD
Blue Sky Horse Radio (2015-2022), CKMS Community Connections, The Regime – JENNIEFER STRONG
Ten Years on Air
Klausterfokken – MASON TIKL
Fifteen Years on Air
Swing and Blues Show 2009 – 2011), The Agriculture Show (2012 – 2024), Golden Record ( 2018-2024) – JEFF STAGER
See the results of the 2023 CKMS Golden MP3 Contest!
2023 was a year of revival. The station passed its 45 year anniversary: Radio Waterloo was incorporated on 18 January 1978, and went on-air on 15 October 1978. In 2023 the studio was open again after being closed for Covid in previous years, we welcomed a number of new programmers and new shows, and added a whole bunch of music to our library.
The Golden MP3 Awards are the opportunity to recognize exceptional show hosts, producers, their programs, and the people who work behind the scenes. The awards ceremony will be held at our 2024 Membership Recognition Night, starting at 4:00pm and going to after Midnight on Saturday, 9 March 2024 at the Ouroboros Sports Lounge, 101 Hazelglen Drive, Kitchener Map
You can nominate a show for more than one award, and nominate more than one show for an award, or skip an award altogether. If you complete this nomination form but find you forgot to nominate a show, you can fill in another nomination form. Nominations close at 11:59pm Sunday, 14 January 2024. Since the awards are not until March, nominations are extended until 11:59pm on Sunday, 11 February 2024!
DJ Adrock Memorial Award is given for exceptional DJing.
LP Show
Awarded to a great Long Playing show that has been on the air for three or more years.
Freshest Beats
Awarded to a show in the first three years of existence.
Community Radio Award
Given to a show that exemplifies what Community Radio is all about.
Talk Focused Show
For the most interesting spoken word and informative talk.
Culturally Diverse
Either best show expanding the cultural diversity of the station or a show that features many diverse cultures or features a culture that is under-represented in the area.
Graphic Material
Awarded to the show with best supporting images either through a poster, logo, or website posts.
Most Original
Awarded to a show that is very original and can only be found on Radio Waterloo.
Sonic Boom
The name is an homage to the old sonic boom awards and is given to a show playing great music.
SoundFM Soldier
The SoundFM Soldier award is given to two members who have put in a lot of work behind the scenes to keep Radio Waterloo Community Radio alive. The name is an homage to the past nickname of the station and the hard work that people did at that time to move the station from the UW campus and to become its own entity) *This award is often given to two people.
Video Crown the Radio Star
Given to the show that best utilizes the studio video system to support their program.
Teamwork Transition
Given to the best 1-2 seamless transition programs on Radio Waterloo.
Local Liaison of Canada
Given to a DJ who puts local stories on a national level.
FUNdraiser Of The Year
Award is given to a FUN spirit during our fundraising efforts.
Robot Apocalypse Remote Broadcast
Given to the show that best uses Remote Live-To-Air.
Yes, it’s a bit late, but here are the results of the Golden MP3 Awards as chosen by you!
Sonic Boom Award
The Sonic Boom award goes to “It’s A Vibe” with Sherice, hosted by Sherice Alishaw. “Sonic Boom” is an homage to the old sonic boom awards and is given to a show playing great music.
Culturally Diverse
The Best Cultural / Culturally Diverse award goes to Atardecer Ranchero, hosted by Felix Ranchero. It is given to either best show expanding the cultural diversity of the station, or a show that features many diverse cultures or features a culture that is under-represented in the area.
LP Show
The Best LP Show award goes to Street Hop, hosted by DJ Carmelo. It is awarded to a great Long Playing show that has been on the air for three or more years.
Best Graphics
The Best Graphic Material award goes to CKMS Community Connections executive producer Jenniefer Stronge and associate producers Jeff Stager, Dylan Bravener, Bob Jonkman, and Steve Todd, who also composed and performs the theme music. It is awarded to the show with best supporting images either through a logo or website posts.
Most Original
The Most Original Program award goes to Sargam, hosted by Indira Singh. It is awarded to a show that is very original and can only be found on Radio Waterloo.
DJ Adrock Memorial Award
The DJ Adrock Memorial Award goes to Late Night Vibes, hosted by DJ Maciek. The award is given for exceptional DJing.
Talk Focused Show
The Best Talk Focus award goes to Requiem For Rock hosted by Mr. Smart. It is given for the most interesting spoken word and informative talk show.
Freshest Beats
The Freshest Beats award is given to Truth Radio, hosted by DJ Chagger. It is awarded to a show in the first three years of existence.
Radio Waterloo Soldier
The SoundFM Soldier award is given to one or two members who have put in a lot of work behind the scenes to keep CKMS Community Radio alive. The term “SoundFM” was once used as the name of the station as community members put in countless hours of volunteer work to keep the station alive. The 2021 recipient is Lee Gregory for providing community support. Lee hosts the 81 82 83 84 show.
Honourable Mentions
Video Crown The Radio Star
The Video Crown The Radio Star award goes to Atardecer Ranchero hosted by Felix Ranchero. It is given to the show that best utilizes the studio video system to support their program
Teamwork Transition
The Teamwork Transistion award goes to The Jack and Marc Show hosted by Jack Van and Marc Opie. The Teamwork Transition award is given to the best 1-2 seamless transition programs on Radio Waterloo.
Robot Apocalypse Remote Broadcast
The Robot Apocalypse Remote Broadcast award goes to Mano A Mano(Play It Forward), hosted by DJ Steel. It is given to the show that best uses Remote Live-To-Air.
Local Liaison of Canada
The Local Liaison of Canada award goes to Let’s Chit Chat with Narine Dat, hosted by Narine Dat Sookram. It is given to a DJ who puts local stories on a national level.
Community Radio Award
The Community Radio Award is presented to Bollywood Mirchi, hosted by Andy Nagpal. It is given to a show that exemplifies what Community Radio is all about.
Sharpen your pencils, and get ready in January to vote for the 2022 Golden MP3 Awards nominees!
2021 was a tough year for CKMS-FM programmers. The studio was closed for most of the year, but our programmers soldiered on, producing some excellent community radio programs in the process.
The Golden MP3 Awards are the opportunity to recognize exceptional show hosts, producers, their programs, and the people who work behind the scenes. The awards ceremony will be held at the CKMS-FM Volunteer Appreciation Picnic, Noon-6:30pm on Saturday, 4 June 2022 at the picnic shelter in Waterloo Park.
Sorry, Golden MP3 nominations are now closed
You can nominate a show for more than one award, and nominate more than one show for an award, or skip an award altogether. If you complete this nomination form but find you forgot to nominate a show, you can fill in another nomination form. Nominations close at 11:59pm Thursday, 2 June 2022 (Election Day!)
Video Crown the Radio Star: 2020 – Atardecer Ranchero
The Video Crown the Radio Star award is given to the show that best utilizes the OTF video system to support their program: Felix Ranchero of Atardecer Ranchero / Dusk On Ranch.
Teamwork Transition: 2020 – Wax Jungle & Street Hop
The Teamwork Transition award is given to the best 1-2 seamless transition programs on CKMS: Raphael Kanai, DJ Maciek, Andre Brown, and DJDC AJ Baylee of The Wax Jungle and Carmelo Farruggio of Street Hop.
SoundFM Soldier: 2020 – Bob, Jeff (COVID support)
The SoundFM Soldier award is given to two members who have put in a lot of work behind the scenes to keep CKMS Community Radio alive. The term “SoundFM” was once used as the name of the station as community members put in countless hours of volunteer work to keep the station alive: Bob Jonkman and Jeff Stager of the Technical Committee.
Sonic Boom Award: 2020 – Pressure Drop & Requiem for Rock
Sonic Boom is a throw-back to the old CKMS Sonic Boom awards and is awarded to the best music based program of the year: Nat Persaud of Pressure Drop and Mr. Smart of Requiem For Rock.
Robot Apocalypse Remote Broadcast: 2020 – Mano A Mano (COVID & ISO fest)
The winner of the Robot Apocalypse Remote Broadcast award is Rob McKenna of Mano A Mano.
Most Original Program: 2020 – Klausterfokken
The Most Original Program award is given to an original program that you will not find on radio anywhere but on CKMS! Dr. Tikl of Klausterfokken.
Local Liaison of Canada: 2020 – CKMS Newsroom
The Local Liaison of Canada award is given to a DJ who puts local stories on a national level: The winner is the CKMS Newsroom.
Best Graphic Material: 2020 Rob’s Rewind
The Best Graphic Material award is given to a program that is creating the best accompanying images for their podcast or program: Rob Curwain of Rob’s Rewind.
FUNdraiser of the Year: 2020 – DJ Steel
The FUNdraiser Of The Year award is given to a FUN spirit during our fundraising efforts: DJ Steel.
Freshest Beats: 2020 – Changemakers Without Borders & Val Scheer’s Eclectic Garage
Best Cultural / Culturally Diverse: 2020 – Caribbean Spice
The Best Cultural/Culturally Diverse Show is awarded to a show that either features many different cultures or represents a culture that is under-represented in the area: Narine Dat Sookram of Caribbean Spice.
Best Talk Focus: 2020 – I Am Everything
The Best Talk Focus award is given to a show that has had the best talk focused programs for the year: Shyun Atøwn of I Am Everything.
Best LP Show: 2020 – Denim Entertainment Radio
The Best LP Show (LP is “Long Playing”) is awarded to the years best show that has been running for 3+ years: Cam Matthews of Denim Entertainment Radio.
Community Radio Award: 2020 – Community Connections
The Community Radio Award is given to a show that exemplifies what Community Radio is all about: Jenniefer Stronge (Executive Producer), James Jordan, Jeff Stager, Dylan Bravener, and Bob Jonkman of CKMS Community Connections.
DJ AdRock Memorial Award: 2020 – Indira Singh
The DJ AdRock Memorial Award for Exceptional DJing is given to a DJ who exemplifies the qualities of the EDJ Academy: Indira Singh of Sargam.
Programmers at CKMS-FM 102.7 Radio Waterloo. Back L-R: Mason Tikl, Yasin Dewji, Rob McKenna, Jeff Stager, Andy Nagpal, Barbara Garrett, Cam Matthers DJ Denim); Middle L-R: Indira Singh, Nat Persaud, Rashmi Sanjay, James Jordan, Narendra Grover, Patrick Ng, Roman Pernica; Front L-R: Vin Maru, Jenniefer Stronge, Bob Jonkman, Milan Majstorovic
What a record turn out of CKMS DJ’s at the After Holiday Party! The Golden MP3 Awards took physical form! Here is the recap of the what was given out!
Nat Persaud and Rashmi Sanjay
The Local Liaison of Canada award is given to a DJ who puts local stories on a national level: Rashmi Sanjay, host of In Conversation with Rashmi.
James Jordan, Jenniefer Stronge, and Bob Jonkman
The Best Talk Focus award is given to a show that has had the best talk focused programs for the year: James Jordan, Jenniefer Stronge, and Bob Jonkman who host CKMS Community Connections.
Nat Persaud and Vin Maru
The Most Original Program award is given to an original program that you will not find on radio anywhere but on CKMS! The winner is Vin Maru of Tolking Cannabis.
Nat Persaud and Narendra Grover
The FUNdraiser Of The Year award is given to a FUN spirit during our fundraising efforts! The winner is Narendra Grover who hosts Sur Sangeet
Nat Persaud and Jeff Stager
The Freshest Beats award is given to a great program that is in its first 3 years! The winner is Jeff Stager, host of Golden Record.
Nat Persaud
Sonic Boom is a throw-back to the old CKMS Sonic Boom awards and is awarded to the best music based program of the year. The winner is Nat Persaud, hosting Pressure Drop.
Francis Claire
The DJ AdRock Memorial Award for Exceptional DJing is given to a DJ who exemplifies the qualities of the EDJ Academy. The winner is Francis Claire of 3 Nines Radio: Tape Tuesdays /w Francis Claire.
Riley Powis
The Teamwork Transition award is given to the best 1-2 seamless transition programs on CKMS: The winners are Chris Sherren and Riley Powis from Into The Void and The Riley Powis Show.
The Video King the Radio Star award is given to the show who best utilizes the OTF video system to support their program. The winner is Sean Bush of Reggae Patrol.
The SoundFM Soldier award is given to two members who have put in a lot of work behind the scenes to keep CKMS Community Radio alive. The term “SoundFM” was once used as the name of the station as community members put in countless hours of volunteer work to keep the station alive. The winners are Chris Sherren and Bob Jonkman, both on the Tech Committee.
The Best Cultural/Culturally Diverse show is awarded to a show the best show that either features many different cultures or represents a culture that is under represented in the area. The winner is Bassam Awwad of the Mazaj Show.
The Best LP Show (LP is “Long Playing”) is awarded to the years best show that has been running for 3+ years. The winner is Souljah Sessions.
The Community Radio Award is given to a show that exemplifies what Community Radio is all about – COMMUNITY! The winner is Narine Dat Sookram of Let’s Chit Chat With Narine Dat.
Nat Persaud and Rob McKenna
The Best Graphic Material award is given to a program who is creating the Best accompanying images for their podcast or program. The winner is Rob McKenna of Mano A Mano.
Best Community Oriented Show – MyAudioFace
Local Liason of Canada – Caribbean Spice
Freshest Beats – Grand River Outdoors
Best Classic Show – So old it’s new & Souljah Sessions
SoundFM Soldiers – DJ Steel & Nattyphyscist (otf grant)
AdRock Memorial Award – Pete Fowler & The Lost Indie City
Most Original Program – Golden Record
Best Culturally diverse – Dominican Culture
FUNdraiser of the year – DJ Cam
Best Graphic Content – 2017 BoD: rebrand & new station logo
You can hear the awards party above with some great tracks rocked out for each of the winners…But here is your list of winners:
Local Hero Award
2013 – DJ Zach – Highbrau Radio
2014 – Moses Bogart – Str8 outta the pit
Community Champion Award
2013 – Non-Toxic Airwaves
2014 – The Coral FM show with DJ Coral
SoundFM Soldier for behind the scenes work
2013 – Lieutenant Dang & The Nattyphysicist for the station move
2014 – Lieutenant Dang & Dr. Mark for renewing the CRTC liscense
The Most Dead Air Award
2013 – Megaseg
2014 – Airtime
The Best/Worst Teen Moustache Award
2013 – DJ JD
2014 – DJ Jeff E Jeff
The DJ AdRock memorial award for exceptional DJing
2012 – DJ Steel
2013 – DJ Saviour
2014 – The Nattyphysicist
The Freshest Beats Award for the best new program
2013 – Friday Night Rockabilly
2014 – The Electrifying Sessions with DJ Jeff E Jeff
The Best Classic Show
2013 – Mano A Mano
2014 – Mano A Mano