The Nova Scotia Music Awards were held at the Delta Hotel in Halifax on Sunday, Nov. 21. Big winners were Gordie Sampson, and Joel Plaskett Emergency. The week-end was full of activity with showcases, songwriter circles, work-shops, late nights in hospitality suites and topped with the award show on Sunday. Here are some of the many winners:

Gordie Sampson: Male Artist-Pop/Rock Artist-Album (Sunburn)-Socan songwriter-Recording Studio (Lakewind Sound)

Joel Plaskett Emergency: Entertainer-Group-Alternative Artist/Group

George Canyon: New Artist-Country Artist

Susan Crowe: Female Artist

Buck 65: DJ

Dave Gunning: Pop/Rock

Dave Gunning & Steven Bowers: Producer

Blou: Francophone

Havanafax: Jazz/blues

Wendy Gilmour: Publicist (George Canyon's Website Manager)

The Marquee Club: Venue

Stan Rogers Folk Festival: Event

East Coast Countdown: Radio Program

Louis Thomas: Manager

Anne Oakley: Volunteer

Many more industry awards were given out, and can be seen, by going to MIAN's website, address posted above.