 The nominations for each year's Junos are based on an eligibility period which lasts for 13 to 14 months, ending on the mid-November prior to the awards ceremony.For example, the eligibility period of the 2010 Juno Awards was from 1 September 2008 to 13 November 2009.Musicians or their representatives submit music released during the eligibility period to CARAS, designated for the appropriate nomination categories.