The Juno Award for Breakthrough Group of the Year is presented by the

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to the best new

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. The award has been given annually since 1974, and was previously called Most Promising Group of the Year (1974–1993), Best New Group (1994–2002), and New Group of the Year (2003–2012). The award was customarily presented by the

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Recipients

Most Promising Group of the Year (1974–1993)

Best New Group (1994–2002)

New Group of the Year (2003–2012)

Breakthrough Group of the Year (2013–present)

References