The East Coast Music Awards had to cancel their live show for a second year in a row because of the pandemic, but awards will still be handed out and honorary award recipients were named this week. Bergfeldt received the Stompin' Tom award, which is given each year to five individuals or groups from across the East Coast. It was created at the request of music legend Stompin' Tom Connors to honour all those who have made a long-term contribution to the East Coast music industry. "I feel so privileged to work with the musical community on Cape Breton Island and throughout the region," she said. The ECMAs are going to present the rest of its awards virtually.

Source: CBC News April 28, 2021 15:33 UTC