Thank you Saint John! The Canadian Comedy Awards & Festival was an outstanding success in Saint John, New Brunswick this week. A record attendance with more than 120 nominated comics from across the country gathered in the beautiful seaport of Saint John for four days of shows, workshops and parties to celebrate the best of Canadian comedic talent. The city supported the program with capacity crowds and unbridled enthusiasm at 12 shows over 5 days.

Enjoy the photos and press clippings and check back here for news on the 11th annual event in 2010.

Ladies and gentlemen, your 2009 Canadian Comedy Award recipients...

Live

Male Stand-Up
Jeremy Hotz

Female Stand-Up
Debra DiGiovanni

Stand-Up Newcomer
Nathan MacIntosh

Comedic Play or Revue
Barack To The Future

One Person Show
One Woman Show

Sketch Troupe
The Second City

Improv Troupe
Impromptu Splendor

Male Improvisor
Kerry Griffin

Female Improvisor
Jan Caruana

Television

Taped Live Performance
Ron Sparks - "Comedy Now"

Direction - Television Program or Series
Adam Brodie and Dave Derewlany - "The Jon Dore TV Show (Jon Gets Haunted)"

Writing - Television Program or Series
Ron Sparks - "Comedy Now"

Performance by a Male - Television
Jon Dore - "The Jon Dore TV Show"

Performance by a Female - Television
Wendel Meldrum - "Less Than Kind"

Performance by an Ensemble - Television
Less Than Kind

Film

Performance by a Male - Film
Peter Oldring - "Young People Fucking"

Performance by a Female - Film
Samantha Bee - "Coopers Camera"

Writing, Film
Martin Gero and Aaron Abrams - "Young People Fucking"

Direction, Film
Martin Gero - "Young People Fucking"

Radio

Radio Clip
"Zen Hokey Pokey" by Joe Bird, The Irrelevant Show, CBC Radio

Internet

Web Clip
Violator

All Media

Canadian Comedy Person of the Year
Seth Rogen

Juried Categories

Chairman's Award
Lorne Perlmutar

Dave Broadfoot Award
Mary Walsh

Congratulations to all of this year's nominees.

I just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed having you folks in our City over the past week. The feedback I\'m hearing in the community is excellent with regards to quality of the shows. You and all the performers did an outstanding job of showcasing your talent and certainly have built upon your fan base.

While we are absolutely thrilled with the way things went, we noticed a number of areas that could be built upon if we had the chance to do it again. So with that in mind... WE WANT YOU BACK!!!! We\'d love the opportunity to host you again in the not too distant future.

Wishing you well and continued success,

Andrew Beckett
Deputy City Manager
City of Saint John, NB

The 2008 CCA Best of the Fest Variety Special has been nominated for a Gemini. Hosted by Shaun Majumder, it is nominated for 'Best Music, Variety Program or Series.' Produced by Kevin Dewalt, Chas. Hay, Tim Progosh (Minds Eye Entertainment, Higher Ground Productions).

Public and industry voter registration is now open for 2010. Register here.