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Tom Cochrane To Be Honoured With The 2013 Allan Waters Humanitarian Award
Toronto, ON (February 26, 2013) — The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) today announced Tom Cochrane as the recipient of the 2013 Allan Waters Humanitarian Award, sponsored by Bell Media. Throughout his career, Cochrane has supported a wide variety of vital initiatives – from World Vision to Parkinson’s research.
The Allan Waters Humanitarian Award recognizes outstanding Canadian artists whose humanitarian contributions have positively enhanced the social fabric of Canada. Named after CHUM Ltd. founder Allan Waters, the award is made possible by funding from BCE-Bell Media Benefits. It will be presented to Cochrane at the 2013 JUNO Gala Dinner & Awards on Saturday, April 20 in Regina.
“I am very honoured to receive the Allan Waters Humanitarian Award and would like to thank CARAS and the JUNO Awards,” said Tom Cochrane. “With that said, it is an odd thing to receive an award for trying to do the right things when those things have presented themselves in the light of the tremendous blessings I have received in my life and career. Every day my fans, family and friends get up and many of them do the right things for other people and the good of our world and country without getting acknowledged. So I share this with you. Love to all.”
With tracks like “Life is A Highway,” “The Untouchable One” and “Boy Inside the Man,” Cochrane is known for songs that deal with the adventures and challenges experienced on life’s journey. But Cochrane has also devoted his time to helping others on their respective journeys.
Throughout his career, Cochrane has thrown his support behind a wide range of worthy causes. He’s visited Africa eight times, and Asia twice, on behalf of World Vision, and he has entertained Canadian troops in Afghanistan. The singer-songwriter also helped spearhead Canada for Asia, which raised money for tsunami-relief efforts, and proceeds from his single, “Just Like Ali,” were donated to Parkinson’s research.
Over his heralded career, Cochrane has released 13 albums and won seven JUNO Awards. He is a member of both the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and Canada’s Walk of Fame, and an Officer in the Order of Canada.
“We are proud to be recognizing Tom Cochrane’s commitment to making the world a better place – from his global commitment through World Vision to his philanthropic efforts here in North America,” said Melanie Berry, President & CEO of CARAS/The JUNO Awards & MusiCounts. “Artists like Tom not only inspire us through their music, but also by challenging us to do more to help our neighbours, our communities and our fellow citizens both at home and abroad. We salute him for all of his exceptional work.”
“Bell Media is proud to sponsor The Allan Waters Humanitarian Award, honouring the legendary Tom Cochrane,” said Kevin Crull, President, Bell Media. “Canadian talent are world-class when it comes to supporting humanitarian causes. Tom has selflessly devoted his time and energy to making the world a better place and has set an example for all of us – we applaud you Tom.”
For more information on the 2013 JUNO Awards, or to download photos of Tom Cochrane, go to www.junoawards.ca. CTV’s broadcast of the 2013 JUNO Awards airs live April 21, from Regina’s Brandt Centre.
Sponsors of the 2013 JUNO Awards include FACTOR, Canada’s Private Radio Broadcasters and The Government of Canada through the Department of Canadian Heritage’s “Canada Music Fund,” Radio Starmaker Fund, the Province of Saskatchewan, Potash Corp, the City of Regina, the Regina Hotel Association, the City of Moose Jaw, and TD.
Broadcast sponsors of The 2013 JUNO Awards are Chevrolet, Garnier, TD, and Virgin Mobile.
Web Links:
Official JUNO Awards website: www.junoawards.ca
CTV’s JUNO Awards website: www.junos.ctv.ca
CARAS website: www.carasonline.ca
CTV website: www.ctv.ca
About CARAS:
The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences/L’académie canadienne des arts et des sciences de l’enregistrement (CARAS) is a not-for-profit organization created to preserve and enhance the Canadian music and recording industries and to contribute toward higher artistic and industry standards. The main focus of CARAS is the exploration and development of ongoing opportunities to showcase and promote Canadian artists and music through vehicles such as The JUNO Awards and other year-round initiatives. For more information on the 42nd Annual JUNO Awards or The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences’ (CARAS) website please visit www.junoawards.ca or www.carasonline.ca
About Bell Media
Bell Media is Canada’s premier multimedia company with leading assets in television, radio and digital. With passion and an unrelenting commitment to excellence, Bell Media entertains, informs and inspires Canadians. Bell Media owns 28 conventional stations, including CTV, Canada’s #1 television network, and owns and operates 30 specialty channels, including TSN, Canada’s #1 specialty channel, and RDS, Canada’s #1 French-language specialty channel. Bell Media also owns 33 radio stations, dozens of websites including the TheLoop.ca by Sympatico, and Dome Productions Inc. Bell Media is owned by BCE Inc. (TSX, NYSE: BCE), Canada’s largest communications company. For more on Bell Media, please visit www.bellmedia.ca.
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For more information on CARAS and the 2013 JUNO Awards, contact:
Adrienne Kakoullis
416.628.5610
akakoullis@holmespr.com
www.holmespr.com
The Allan Waters Humanitarian Award recognizes outstanding Canadian artists whose humanitarian contributions have positively enhanced the social fabric of Canada. Named after CHUM Ltd. founder Allan Waters, the award is made possible by funding from BCE-Bell Media Benefits. It will be presented to Cochrane at the 2013 JUNO Gala Dinner & Awards on Saturday, April 20 in Regina.
“I am very honoured to receive the Allan Waters Humanitarian Award and would like to thank CARAS and the JUNO Awards,” said Tom Cochrane. “With that said, it is an odd thing to receive an award for trying to do the right things when those things have presented themselves in the light of the tremendous blessings I have received in my life and career. Every day my fans, family and friends get up and many of them do the right things for other people and the good of our world and country without getting acknowledged. So I share this with you. Love to all.”
With tracks like “Life is A Highway,” “The Untouchable One” and “Boy Inside the Man,” Cochrane is known for songs that deal with the adventures and challenges experienced on life’s journey. But Cochrane has also devoted his time to helping others on their respective journeys.
Throughout his career, Cochrane has thrown his support behind a wide range of worthy causes. He’s visited Africa eight times, and Asia twice, on behalf of World Vision, and he has entertained Canadian troops in Afghanistan. The singer-songwriter also helped spearhead Canada for Asia, which raised money for tsunami-relief efforts, and proceeds from his single, “Just Like Ali,” were donated to Parkinson’s research.
Over his heralded career, Cochrane has released 13 albums and won seven JUNO Awards. He is a member of both the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and Canada’s Walk of Fame, and an Officer in the Order of Canada.
“We are proud to be recognizing Tom Cochrane’s commitment to making the world a better place – from his global commitment through World Vision to his philanthropic efforts here in North America,” said Melanie Berry, President & CEO of CARAS/The JUNO Awards & MusiCounts. “Artists like Tom not only inspire us through their music, but also by challenging us to do more to help our neighbours, our communities and our fellow citizens both at home and abroad. We salute him for all of his exceptional work.”
“Bell Media is proud to sponsor The Allan Waters Humanitarian Award, honouring the legendary Tom Cochrane,” said Kevin Crull, President, Bell Media. “Canadian talent are world-class when it comes to supporting humanitarian causes. Tom has selflessly devoted his time and energy to making the world a better place and has set an example for all of us – we applaud you Tom.”
For more information on the 2013 JUNO Awards, or to download photos of Tom Cochrane, go to www.junoawards.ca. CTV’s broadcast of the 2013 JUNO Awards airs live April 21, from Regina’s Brandt Centre.
Sponsors of the 2013 JUNO Awards include FACTOR, Canada’s Private Radio Broadcasters and The Government of Canada through the Department of Canadian Heritage’s “Canada Music Fund,” Radio Starmaker Fund, the Province of Saskatchewan, Potash Corp, the City of Regina, the Regina Hotel Association, the City of Moose Jaw, and TD.
Broadcast sponsors of The 2013 JUNO Awards are Chevrolet, Garnier, TD, and Virgin Mobile.
Web Links:
Official JUNO Awards website: www.junoawards.ca
CTV’s JUNO Awards website: www.junos.ctv.ca
CARAS website: www.carasonline.ca
CTV website: www.ctv.ca
About CARAS:
The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences/L’académie canadienne des arts et des sciences de l’enregistrement (CARAS) is a not-for-profit organization created to preserve and enhance the Canadian music and recording industries and to contribute toward higher artistic and industry standards. The main focus of CARAS is the exploration and development of ongoing opportunities to showcase and promote Canadian artists and music through vehicles such as The JUNO Awards and other year-round initiatives. For more information on the 42nd Annual JUNO Awards or The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences’ (CARAS) website please visit www.junoawards.ca or www.carasonline.ca
About Bell Media
Bell Media is Canada’s premier multimedia company with leading assets in television, radio and digital. With passion and an unrelenting commitment to excellence, Bell Media entertains, informs and inspires Canadians. Bell Media owns 28 conventional stations, including CTV, Canada’s #1 television network, and owns and operates 30 specialty channels, including TSN, Canada’s #1 specialty channel, and RDS, Canada’s #1 French-language specialty channel. Bell Media also owns 33 radio stations, dozens of websites including the TheLoop.ca by Sympatico, and Dome Productions Inc. Bell Media is owned by BCE Inc. (TSX, NYSE: BCE), Canada’s largest communications company. For more on Bell Media, please visit www.bellmedia.ca.
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For more information on CARAS and the 2013 JUNO Awards, contact:
Adrienne Kakoullis
416.628.5610
akakoullis@holmespr.com
www.holmespr.com
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