• Gord Downie received multiple posthumous honours and standing ovation 
  • First time nominees took home more than half the evening’s 36 awards 
  • Special awards given to industry veterans Denise Donlon (Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award) and Gary Slaight (Humanitarian Award); rockstars Arcade Fire received International Achievement Award 
  • Jim Cuddy presented with MusiCounts Inspired Minds Ambassador Award