Become An Academy Delegate - The JUNO Awards

Become An Academy Delegate

CARAS Academy Delegates are active members of the Canadian music industry who hold a Canadian birth certificate, passport, or are a Canadian Landed Immigrant with residency in Canada. Academy Delegates are eligible to vote in up to 16 categories for the JUNO Awards to ensure an industry-driven voting process. Academy Delegates are also eligible for discounted JUNO submission rates, preferred hotel rates during JUNO Week, industry discounts, and retail perks.

CARAS Academy Delegates vote in two separate rounds. In the first round of voting, they cast their vote to help determine the nominees for:

  • Single of the Year 
  • Artist of the Year Presented by SiriusXM Canada 
  • Group of the Year Presented by SiriusXM Canada
  • Album of the Year Presented by Music Canada
  • Breakthrough Artist of the Year Presented by FACTOR, The Government of Canada, and Canada’s Private Radio Broadcasters
  • Breakthrough Group of the Year Presented by FACTOR, The Government of Canada, and Canada’s Private Radio Broadcasters

In the second round of voting, they cast their vote to help determine the winners for: 

  • Single of the Year
  • Artist of the Year Presented by SiriusXM Canada
  • Group of the Year Presented by SiriusXM Canada
  • Album of the Year Presented by Music Canada
  • Breakthrough Artist of the Year Presented by FACTOR, The Government of Canada, and Canada’s Private Radio Broadcasters
  • Breakthrough Group of the Year Presented by FACTOR, The Government of Canada, and Canada’s Private Radio Broadcasters
  • Songwriter of the Year Presented by SOCAN
  • Country Album of the Year
  • Adult Alternative Album of the Year
  • Alternative Album of the Year
  • Pop Album of the Year
  • Rock Album of the Year
  • Rap Album/EP of the Year
  • Music Video of the Year
  • Adult Contemporary Album of the Year
  • Rap Single of the Year

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