2025 SCMA Awards Winners

36th Annual SCMA Awards, Presented by Access Communications Cooperative, 2025

Artist Awards
Female Artist of the Year ● Shantaia
Male Artist of the Year ● Jake Vaadeland
Group of the Year ● Munro & Patrick
Indigenous Artist of the Year ● Darryl Anderson
Songwriter of the Year ● For the Record, Songwriter: Adam Johnson, Artist: Adam Johnson
Emerging Artist of the Year ● Evan Baxter
Country Album of the Year ● For the Record, Artist: Adam Johnson
Alternative Country Album of the Year ● Retro Man…More and More, Artist: Jake Vaadeland
Video of the Year For The Record, Artist: Adam Johnson, Director: Prehistoric Productions
Interactive Artist of the Year (TIE) ● Adam Johnson ● Jake Vaadeland

Musician Awards
Bass Player of the Year ● Luke Hunter
Drummer of the Year ● Kurtis Kopp
Guitar Player of the Year ● Scott Patrick
Keyboard Player of the Year ● Jeffrey Straker

Radio Station Awards
Radio Station of the Year – Major Market ● Saskatoon – 92.9 The Bull (92.9 FM)
Radio Station of the Year – Secondary Market ● Yorkton – GX94 (940 AM)
On-Air Personality of the Year ● Matt Ryan
Music Director of the Year ● Matt Bradley

Industry Awards
Record Producer of the Year ● Producers: Joel Rohs and Jake Vaadeland, Song: More and More, Artist: Jake Vaadeland
Recording Studio of the Year ● SkullCreek Studios
TV, Radio, or Online Show of the Year ● 35th Saskatchewan Country Music Awards, Laureen Hale, Jess Moskaluke and Jen McConell
Music Venue of the Year ● Capitol Music Club
Music Festival of the Year ● Country at the Creek

Special Awards
Fans Choice Entertainer of the Year ● Jake Vaadeland
Single of the Year ● What I Wouldn’t Do – Artist: Shantaia
Legend and Legacy Award ● Heidi Munro
National/International Artist Award ● Jake Vaadeland
Humanitarian Award – Award ● Kurtis Kopp
Humanitarian Award – Award ● Justin LaBrash
Jess Moskaluke Youth Bursary ● Kateryna Grace