Join the Academy
CARAS Academy Delegates are active members of the Canadian music industry who hold a Canadian birth certificate, passport, or are a Canadian Permanent Resident 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
- Breakthrough Artist or Group of the Year
- Artist of the Year
- Group of the Year
In the second round of voting, they cast their vote to help determine the winners for:
- Single of the Year
- Album of the Year
- Breakthrough Artist or Group of the Year
- Artist of the Year
- Group of the Year
- Country Album of the Year
- Adult Alternative Album of the Year
- Alternative Album of the Year
- Rock Album of the Year
- Adult Contemporary Album of the Year
- Pop Album of the Year
- Rap Single of the Year
- Rap Album/EP of the Year
- Music Video of the Year
- Songwriter of the Year
- Songwriter of the Year (Non-Performer)
Why should I join the CARAS Academy Delegate Program?
The CARAS Academy Delegate program is the chief organization for active members of the Canadian music industry. Our mission is to unify the Canadian music industry to ensure an industry-driven voting process.
- Participate in the JUNO Awards nominating and voting process.
- Vote in up to 16 categories for the JUNO Awards to ensure an industry-driven voting process.
- Entitled to preferred JUNO Awards submission fees, preferred JUNO Awards Weekend Package rates, preferred JUNO Awards Weekend hotel rates, industry discounts, and retail benefits.
- Save up to 45% on JUNO Submissions by becoming an Academy Delegate.
Once I receive my acceptance email, how do I officially become a delegate?
When you are approved to join the CARAS Academy Delegate body, you will receive an email with a link to an activation page where you can enter your information that will take you to the next steps in setting up your account.
How much does a CARAS Academy Delegate account cost?
A CARAS Academy Delegate account is $85 CAD plus tax annually.
Do I need to go through the application process if I was previously a Delegate?
If you are a previous member whose account has been lapsed for more than five years, you will need to re-submit for delegate consideration.
As part of an ongoing effort to ensure all members are still actively working in music, renewing members, from time to time, may be asked to present recent credits and career materials in order to maintain their active delegate status.
How do I renew my Delegate account?
If your account has been lapsed for less than five years, you can renew anytime by logging in via this link or by emailing [email protected].
Who should I speak to about the CARAS Academy Delegate program?
You may contact the Academy Operations team at [email protected] or 416-485-3135 ext. 301 with any delegate related questions.
Become a CARAS Academy Delegate by submitting an application online.
Ensure your CARAS Academy Delegate account is in good standing to be eligible to vote for:
Round 1 – November 28, 2024
Round 2 – January 31, 2025
