The finalists in the 23rd annual Australian Commercial Radio Awards have just been announced. For the first time, the Metropolitan Best On-Air Team Award will be presented in two categories – metro AM and metro FM. Finalists in the Best On-Air Team Metropolitan FM category are; The Kyle and Jackie O Show (2Day FM Sydney), Jonesy and Amanda (WSFM, Sydney), Fitzy and Wippa (Nova, Sydney), the Hamish and Andy Show (Today Network), and the Matt and Jo Show (Fox FM Melbourne). The Metropolitan AM finalists are 3AW Breakfast (3AW, Melbourne), 2GB Continuous Call Team, (2GB Sydney), George & Paul (2UE Sydney) and 3AW Nightline/Remember When (3AW Melbourne).
Commercial Radio Australia’s Joan Warner says there has been an unprecedented number of entries in the On-Air Team category this year and “to take into account the differing broadcast styles and content provided by AM and FM broadcasters in metropolitan markets there will be a Best On-Air Team Metropolitan award in both AM and FM.”
Nova drive-time presenters, Fitzy and Wippa are also finalists the Best Networked Program (metropolitan) category along with The Hamish and Andy Show (Southern Cross Austereo) and the Ray Hadley Morning Show (Macquarie Radio Network).
Four-times Award winner last year, Ray Hadley (2GB Sydney) is also a finalist in this year’s Best Talk Presenter and Best Current Affairs Presenter categories. Other finalists in Best Talk Presenter (metropolitan) are Steve Vizard (MTR Melbourne), Derryn Hinch (3AW Melbourne) and Neil Mitchell (3AW Melbourne). Ray, Neil and Derryn are also all finalists in the Best Current Affairs Presenter (metropolitan) as is Paul Murray (2UE Sydney).
Best Newcomer On-Air (metropolitan) will be contested between Martin King (MTR Melbourne), Ben Fordham (2GB Sydney), Sophie Monk (2Day FM) and Jules Lund (Fox FM Melbourne).
Finalists in the digital radio category, Best New Digital Radio Format, include Koffee (DMG), Novanation (DMG), Radar Radio (Southern Cross Austereo) and U2O Radio (Southern Cross Austereo).
A record number of more than 1100 entries were received for this year’s ACRAs from metropolitan, regional and country radio stations across Australia. The winners will be announced at a gala event at Jupiters on the Gold Coast on October 15. Renowned, US Emmy Award winning actor, Kelsey Grammer will be special guest at this year’s Awards.
Organised by Commercial Radio Australia, on behalf of the radio industry, the national Awards include 33 categories, which cover all areas of radio broadcasting including news, talk, sport, music and entertainment. The ACRAs differ from television’s Logie Awards, in that they are peer judged with judging panels comprised of industry members. Winners are announced in each category across three areas: metropolitan, provincial and country commercial radio stations.
Full list of Finalists
(Category Finalists are denoted with the following letters: Country, Provincial, NonMetropolitan, Metropolitan)
MOST POPULAR STATION MANAGER
Jason McCarthy; Spirit 98.1, Geraldton WA, Redwave Media C
Cheryl Lardner; Magic 93.1 & Classic Hits, Riverland SA, Fairfax Radio Network C
Paul O’Connor; Sea FM & Hot FM, Mackay QLD, Southern Cross Austereo P
Sylvia Sayers; Sea FM 107.7, Devonport TAS, Grant Broadcasters P
Paul Moltzen; Star 104.5, Gosford NSW, DMG Radio Australia P
David Borean; Nova 96.9 & Classic Rock, Sydney NSW, DMG Radio Australia M
Tim McDermott; 2UE, Sydney NSW, Fairfax Radio Network M
Gary Roberts; Nova 93.7, Perth WA, DMG Radio Australia M
ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE
Greg Hately, Matt Shields & Darren Hately; 96FM, 1P Audio Studio to Transmission Installation, Perth WA, Fairfax Radio Network
Brett Kelly; Disaster Recovery Transmission System, Perth WA, Southern Cross Austereo
Max Healy; Fairfax Radio Syndication, Active Network, Sydney NSW, Fairfax Radio Network
BRIAN WHITE MEMORIAL
Stephanie Borys; 2BS, Bathurst NSW, Bathurst Broadcasters
Sarah Crabb; 2UE, Sydney NSW, Fairfax Radio Network
Clinton Maynard; 2UE, Sydney NSW, Fairfax Radio Network
Gillian Cannon; 2GB Sydney NSW, Macquarie Radio Network
Yvette Gray; 3AW, Melbourne VIC, Fairfax Radio Network
Dan Ginnane; Triple M, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo
BEST NEWCOMER OFF-AIR
Kate Reilly; Star FM, Mt Gambier SA, Southern Cross Austereo C
Joel Fernandes; B-Rock, Bathurst NSW, Bathurst Broadcasters C
Kellsey Melhuish; Star FM, Dubbo NSW, Southern Cross Austereo C
Lisa Ryan; Power FM & 2NM, Muswellbrook NSW, Grant Broadcasters C
Tegan Lawson; Sea FM, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo P
Selina Pedersen; Hot 91.9, Maroochydore QLD, Prime Radio P
Laura Bowen; Sea FM & Gold FM, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo P
Bianca Stinson; 2Day FM & Triple M, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo M
Michael Rennie; Triple M & B105, Brisbane QLD, Southern Cross Austereo M
Claire Ward; Radar Radio, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo M
Tim Chapman-Mills; Triple M, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross Austereo M
BEST NEWCOMER ON-AIR
Andrew Harrison; Star FM, Mildura VIC, Southern Cross Austereo C
Christopher Morecroft; Max FM, Taree NSW, Super Radio Network C
Lindsay Ellis; Power FM, Bega NSW, Grant Broadcasters C
Stephen Cenatiempo; 2HC, Coffs Harbour NSW, Super Radio Network C
Kristie Mercer; 106.3 FM, Townsville QLD, Prime Radio P
Normy Dorrell; Star FM, Albury NSW, Southern Cross Austereo P
Pete Curulli; MIX 106.3, Canberra ACT, Australian Radio Network/Southern Cross Austereo P
Martin King; MTR, Melbourne VIC, Macquarie Radio Network/Pacific Star Network M
Ben Fordham; 2GB, Sydney NSW, Macquarie Radio Network M
Sophie Monk; 2Day FM, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo M
Jules Lund; Fox FM, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross Austereo M
BEST MUSIC PRESENTER
Nic Cook; B-Rock FM, Bathurst NSW, Bathurst Broadcasters C
Alo Baker; Star FM, Dubbo NSW, Southern Cross Austereo C
Chris Holland; Star FM, Dubbo NSW, Southern Cross Austereo C
Jessica Capolupo; Hot Tomato, Gold Coast QLD, Hot Tomato P
Jack Laurence; Sea FM, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo P
Fyona Smith; Gold FM, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo P
Craig Huggins; Gold 104.3, Melbourne VIC, Australian Radio Network M
Shane Lowe; Nova, Adelaide SA, DMG Radio Australia M
Tim Lee; Fox FM, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross Austereo M
BEST TALK PRESENTER
Craig Huth; 2RE, Taree NSW, Super Radio Network C
Adrian Renzi; 8HA, Alice Springs NT, Alice Springs Commercial Broadcasters C
Jennifer Menchin; 2LT, Lithgow NSW, Midwest Radio Network C
Mark Parton; 2CC, Canberra ACT, Capital Radio P
Mike Welsh; 2CC, Canberra ACT, Capital Radio P
Christian Argenti; Gold FM, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo
Steve Vizard; MTR, Melbourne VIC, Macquarie Radio Network/Pacific Star Network M
Ray Hadley; 2GB, Sydney NSW, Macquarie Radio Network M
Derryn Hinch; 3AW, Melbourne VIC, Fairfax Radio Network M
Neil Mitchell; 3AW, Melbourne VIC, Fairfax Radio Network M
BEST ON-AIR TEAM – COUNTRY AND PROVINCIAL
Seacrew with Chappy, Scotty & Kim; David Chapman, Scott Thomas & Kim Bunney, Sea FM, Maryborough QLD, Southern Cross Austereo C
Larko & Lindsay’s Big Brekkie; Zach Larkins & Lindsay Ellis, Power FM, Bega NSW, Grant Broadcasters C
Nick & Lucas; Nick King & Lukas Goodenough, Star FM, Dubbo NSW, Southern Cross Austereo C
Kewy & Karis Breakfast Show; Richard Kew & Karis Britton, Coast FM, Warrnambool VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C
The B Team; Chicken & Leroy, K-Rock, Geelong VIC, Grant Broadcasters P
The Morning Crew; Hayden & Paula, Bay FM, Geelong VIC, Grant Broadcasters P
Al & A.D for Breakfast; Al Shield & Alex Dearaugo, Star FM, Bendigo VIC, Southern Cross Austereo P
Marty & Bianca for Breakfast; Marty Hanes, Bianca Dye & Josh Webster, i98FM, Wollongong NSW, WIN P
BEST ON-AIR TEAM – METRO AM
George & Paul; George Moore & Paul B. Kidd, 2UE, Sydney NSW, Fairfax Radio Network M
2GB Continuous Call Team, 2GB, Sydney NSW, Macquarie Radio Network M
3AW Breakfast; Ross Stevenson & John Burns, 3AW, Melbourne VIC, Fairfax Radio Network M
3AW Nightline/Remember When; Bruce Mansfield & Philip Brady, 3AW, Melbourne VIC, Fairfax Radio Network M
BEST ON-AIR TEAM – METRO FM
Jonesy & Amanda; Brendan Jones & Amanda Keller, WSFM, Sydney NSW, Australian Radio Network M
Fitzy & Wippa; Ryan Fitzgerald & Michael Wipfli, Nova, Sydney NSW, DMG Radio Australia M
The Kyle & Jackie O Show; Kyle Sandilands & Jackie O, 2Day FM, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo M
The Hamish & Andy Show; Hamish Blake & Andy Lee, Today Network, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross Austereo M
The Matt & Jo Show; Matt Tilley & Jo Stanley, Fox FM, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross Austereo M
BEST CURRENT AFFAIRS PRESENTER
John Mackenzie; 4CA, Cairns QLD, Prime Radio NM
Mike Welsh; 2CC, Canberra ACT, Capital Radio NM
Paul Murray; 2UE, Sydney NSW, Fairfax Radio Network M
Ray Hadley; 2GB, Sydney NSW, Macquarie Radio Network M
Derryn Hinch; 3AW, Melbourne VIC, Fairfax Radio Network M
Neil Mitchell; 3AW, Melbourne VIC, Fairfax Radio Network M
BEST SPORTS PRESENTER
Michael Andersen; 2VM, Moree NSW, Super Radio Network C
Peter Harrison; 2BS, Bathurst NSW, Bathurst Broadcasters C
Glenn Wilson; RadioWest; Kalgoorlie WA, Southern Cross Austereo C
Trent Hill; 3YB, Warrnambool VIC, Southern Cross Austereo C
Benny Jones; 3BO FM, Bendigo VIC, Southern Cross Austereo P
Steve Allan; 2GO, Gosford NSW, Southern Cross Austereo P
Gerald (Kiwi G) Morunga; Mix 106.3, Canberra ACT, Australian Radio Network/Southern Cross Austereo P
Edwin Cowlishaw; Mix 1049, Darwin NT, Grant Broadcasters P
Mark Levy; 2GB, Sydney NSW, Macquarie Radio Network M
Dennis Cometti; 3AW, Melbourne VIC, Fairfax Radio Network M
Ray Warren; Triple M, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo M
Dan Ginnane; Triple M, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo M
BEST SPORTS EVENT COVERAGE
2010 VFL Grand Final: 3BA VFL Live, Power FM, Ballarat VIC, Grant Broadcasters NM
AFL Grand Final Draw; K-Rock Football, K-Rock, Geelong VIC, Grant Broadcasters NM
Buettner’s The Fastest Man in the World; Michael Buettner, 2GO, Gosford NSW, Southern Cross Austereo NM
2010 NRL Grand Final; 2GB, Sydney NSW, Macquarie Radio Network M
2010 AFL Grand Final; Mark Johnson, SEN, Melbourne VIC, Pacific Star Network M
2010 AFL Drawn Grand Final; Triple M Football, Triple M, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross Austereo M
BEST NEWS PRESENTER – COUNTRY & PROVINCIAL
Benny Hope; B-Rock FM, Bathurst NSW, Bathurst Broadcasters C
Jennifer Menchin; 2LT & Move FM, Lithgow NSW, Midwest Radio Network C
Lois Chislet; 3YB, Warrnambool VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C
Troy Carey; 2GO, Gosford NSW, Southern Cross Austereo P
Keegan Buzza; Hot Tomato, Gold Coast QLD, Hot Tomato P
Kate Taylor; Mix 106.3, Canberra ACT, Australian Radio Network/Southern Cross Austereo P
BEST NEWS PRESENTER – METRO FM
Glenn Daniel; WSFM, Sydney NSW, Australian Radio Network M
Geoff Field; 2Day FM, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo M
Kristy Warner; Nova 969, Sydney NSW, DMG Radio Australia M
BEST NEWS PRESENTER – METRO AM
Steve Blanda; 2UE, Sydney NSW, Fairfax Radio Network M
Clinton Maynard; 2UE, Sydney NSW, Fairfax Radio Network M
Joel Labi; 2GB, Sydney NSW, Macquarie Radio Network M
BEST SHOW PRODUCER – ENTERTAINMENT / MUSIC
Kathryn Taylor; The Hit List, Sea FM, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo NM
PJ Rawson; David & Tanya Breakfast, KOFM, Newcastle NSW, Southern Cross Austereo NM
Lauren Richardson, Hot Tomato, Gold Coast QLD, Hot Tomato NM
Stefan Mitchell, Merrick, Dools & Monty, Nova 969, Sydney NSW, DMG Radio Australia M
Gemma O’Neill; The Kyle & Jackie O Show, 2Day FM, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo M
Donna Puechmarin; Labby, Camilla & Stav, B105, Brisbane QLD, Southern Cross Austereo M
Sam Cavanagh; The Hamish & Andy Show, Fox FM, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross Austereo M
BEST SHOW PRODUCER – TALK CURRENT AFFAIRS
Matt Mitchell; Mark Parton Breakfast Show, 2CC, Canberra ACT, Capital Radio NM
Monica Masters; Mike Welsh Drive Show, 2CC, Canberra ACT, Capital Radio NM
Paige McGinley, The Steve Vizard Morning Show, MTR, Melbourne VIC, Macquarie Radio Network/Pacific Star Network M
Nadia Tolich, The Steve Price Breakfast Show, MTR, Melbourne VIC, Macquarie Radio Network/Pacific Star Network M
Justin Smith; 3AW Mornings, 3AW, Melbourne VIC, Fairfax Radio Network M
BEST MUSIC DIRECTOR
Damien Haffenden; Hitz FM, Bundaberg QLD, Fairfax Radio Network C
Lindsay Ellis; Power FM, Bega NSW, Grant Broadcasters C
Mathew Carr; Power FM, Muswellbrook NSW, Grant Broadcasters C
Guy Mylecharane; Snow FM, Jindabyne NSW, Capital Radio C
Brendan Englebrecht; Star FM, Albury NSW, Southern Cross Austereo P
Dan Cole; WAFM, Port Hedland WA, Redwave Media P
Trent Towson; Sea FM, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo P
Katie Jones; The Edge, Katoomba NSW, Australian Radio Network P
Amanda Lee; Nova 919, Adelaide SA, DMG Radio Australia M
Toni Pipicelli; Nova 969, Sydney NSW, DMG Radio Australia M
Alex Abela; 2Day FM, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo M
Ryan Tothill; B105, Brisbane QLD, Southern Cross Austereo M
BEST PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Chris Holland; Star FM, Dubbo NSW, Southern Cross Austereo C
Justin Coombes-Pearce; Move FM, Lithgow NSW, Midwest Radio Network C
Jacqui Pfeffer; Power FM, Muswellbrook NSW, Grant Broadcasters C
Craig Collett; Sea FM, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo P
Mark Hyland; Bay FM, Geelong VIC, Grant Broadcasters P
Richard Clarke; LAFM & Chilli, Launceston TAS, Grant Broadcasters P
Ryan Rathbone; Nova 106.9, Brisbane QLD, DMG Radio Australia M
Ian Holland; 2GB, Sydney NSW, Macquarie Radio Network M
Derek Bargwanna; 2Day FM, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo M
Dave Cameron; Fox FM, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross Austereo M
BEST DIGITAL RADIO FORMAT
Novanation; Brett Nossiter; DMG Radio Australia
Koffee; Brett Nossiter, DMG Radio Australia
Radar Radio; Southern Cross Austereo Digital Radio Team, Southern Cross Austereo
U2O Radio; Southern Cross Austereo Digital Radio Team, Southern Cross Austereo
BEST STATION PRODUCED COMEDY SEGMENT
The Six Year Old Music Critic; Troy Martin, Power FM, Muswellbrook NSW, Grant Broadcasters C
Man Vs City; John Sutherland, 2NZ, Inverell NSW, Super Radio Network C
Sea FM Gotcha Call; Paddy, Ciel & Dan, Sea FM, Gosford NSW, Southern Cross Austereo P
Cutting Out; Luke Bradnam; 1029 Hot Tomato, Gold Coast QLD, Hot Tomato P
Crazy Call; Paul Gale, 90.9 Sea FM, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo P
Rabbit’s Gotcha Calls; Dave Rabbetts, SAFM, Adelaide SA, Southern Cross Austereo M
Chilean Miners; The Hamish & Andy Show, Today Network, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross Austereo M
Warney & Hurley – The Secret Stumping Tape; Jacob Round, Triple M, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo M
Gotcha Call – Shane Warne; The Matt and Jo Show, Fox FM, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross Austereo M
BEST NETWORKED PROGRAM
Jon Vertigan for Breakfast; Jon Vertigan, ACE Radio Broadcasters C
Country Today; Sandra Moon, ACE Radio Broadcasters C
The Dan & Ken Show; Dan Lyons & Ken Green, Southern Cross Austereo P
Sunday Special with Karina & Mak; Karina Brindley & Kristian McKenna, Southern Cross Austereo P
Truck Radio; Sarah Maree Cameron, Southern Cross Austereo P
The Ray Hadley Morning Show; Ray Hadley, Macquarie Radio Network M
The Hamish & Andy Show; Hamish Blake & Andy Lee, Southern Cross Austereo M
Fitzy & Wippa; Ryan Fitzgerald and Michael Wipfli, DMG Radio Australia M
BEST SYNDICATED AUSTRALIAN PROGRAM
How Green Was My Cactus; Triffique Productions
The Hot Hits Live From L.A.; MCM Media
Take 40 Australia; MCM Media
My Generation; MCM Media
BEST DOCUMENTARY
Operation Yasi Assist; 4TO FM, Townsville QLD, Southern Cross Austereo NM
Doin’ Something About It – Homelessness; Leroy Brown, K-Rock, Geelong VIC, Grant Broadcasters NM
95th Anniversary of Gallipoli – ANZACS; Craig Huth, 2RE, Taree NSW, Super Radio Network NM
75 Years of 7BU; Lee Dixon & Marc McCreadie, 7BU, Burnie TAS, Grant Broadcasters NM
Queensland Floods – Australia in the Face of Crisis; Tara Beautman & Blake Gibson, 2UE, Sydney NSW, Fairfax Radio Network M
Melbourne Way Forum; Steve Price & Steve Vizard, MTR, Melbourne VIC, Macquarie Radio Network/Pacific Star Network M
Russell Street Bombing 25th Anniversary; Ross Stevenson & John Burns with John Silvester, 3AW, Melbourne VIC, Fairfax Radio Network M
The Battle of Fromelles; Sideshow Mike Andersen, Triple M, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo M
BEST MUSIC SPECIAL
MAX FM Salutes the 80’s; Craig Huth & Richard Wilkins, MAX FM, Taree NSW, Super Radio Network C
Luke Handley Music Special; Seacrew with Chappy, Scotty & Kim, Sea FM, Maryborough QLD, Southern Cross Austereo C
Around the World in 80 Songs; Jacqui Pfeffer, Power FM, Muswellbrook NSW, Grant Broadcasters C
Michael Jackson – The Albums, The Hits; Marc McCreadie & Leigh Ratcliffe, LAFM, Launceston TAS, Grant Broadcasters P
Hey, You in the Black T-Shirt: Michael Chugg; Mandy Turner, 3SR FM, Shepparton VIC, Southern Cross Austereo P
Goodbye Powderfinger; Kyal Rose & Gina Ankerson, Hot FM, Bunbury WA, Southern Cross Austereo P
Live Aid – The 25th Anniversary; Media Heads M
Cold Chisel’s Steve Prestwich; Rohan Brown, Classic Rock, Melbourne VIC & Sydney NSW, DMG Radio Australia M
World Famous Rooftop Series; David Konsky, 2Day FM, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo M
BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN PRODUCTION
Glen Thomas; 2RE & Max FM, Taree NSW, Super Radio Network C
Marc Dwyer; Star FM & 2GZ FM, Orange NSW, Southern Cross Austereo C
Brendan Egan; Hitz FM, Bundaberg QLD, Fairfax Radio Network C
John Spelling; Mixx FM, Swan Hill VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C
Dennis Guthrie; Sea FM, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo P
Kelvin Siggs; River 949, Ipswich QLD, Grant Broadcasters P
David Horspool; 2GO & Sea FM, Gosford NSW, Southern Cross Austereo P
Mark Brewer, NXFM, Newcastle NSW, Southern Cross Austereo P
Ben Ryan; Nova 106.9, Brisbane QLD, DMG Radio Australia M
Glen Brearly; Nova 106.9, Brisbane QLD, DMG Radio Australia M
Daniel Bozykowski; 2Day FM, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo M
Sideshow Mike Andersen; Triple M, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo M
BEST STATION SALES ACHIEVEMENT
Star 104.5 Sales Team; Star 104.5, Gosford NSW, DMG Radio Australia NM
Hot 100 & Mix 1049 Sales Team; Hot 100 & Mix 1049, Darwin NT, Grant Broadcasters NM
104.7 Sales Team; 104.7, Canberra ACT, Australian Radio Network/Southern Cross Austereo NM
Mix 94.5 Agency Sales Team; Mix 94.5, Perth WA, Southern Cross Austereo M
Mix 101.1 Sales Team; Mix 101.1, Melbourne VIC, Australian Radio Network M
4BC Sales Team; 4BC, Brisbane QLD, Fairfax Radio Network M
BEST AGENCY SALESPERSON
Carlan Heffernan; Mix 106.3 & WSFM, Sydney NSW, Australian Radio Network
Aaron Macarthur; 2Day FM, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo
Amanda Unwin; 2Day FM, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo
BEST DIRECT SALESPERSON
Justin Baxter; RadioWest, Northam WA, Southern Cross Austereo NM
Natasha Graham; Sea FM & Hot FM, Mackay QLD, Southern Cross Austereo NM
Shane Peak; 2GO & Sea FM, Gosford NSW, Southern Cross Austereo NM
Emily Moss; Mix 106.3, Canberra ACT, Australian Radio Network/Southern Cross Austereo NM
Duncan Fosdike; Triple M & SAFM, Adelaide SA, Southern Cross Austereo M
Julee Kim; Triple M & Fox FM, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross Austereo M
Kate Foulis, Triple M & 2DAY FM, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo M
BEST STATION PRODUCED COMMERCIAL
Little White Cross; Josh Langley, RadioWest, Northam WA, Southern Cross Austereo C
Roadwise – Xmas 2010; Andy Macleod, RadioWest & Hot FM, Katanning WA, Southern Cross Austereo C
The Bike Shop; Mike Pfeiffer and Andrea Waycott, 3CS, Colac VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C
Ballard’s Ballads; Garth Hodgson, C91.3, Campbelltown NSW, WIN P
ACT Policing; Geoff Bickerton & Martin Kubitzky, 104.7 & Mix 106.3, Canberra ACT, Australian Radio Network/Southern Cross Austereo P
Termicide; Stu Campbell, Hot Tomato, Gold Coast QLD, Hot Tomato P
Allpest – Does Not Negotiate; Alida Henson, Garry Dean, Ingrid Paxton & Matt Dickson, Mix 94.5, Perth WA, Southern Cross Austereo M
Banquet Express – Perfect Timing; Cameron Horn, Mix 106.5, Sydney NSW, Australian Radio Network M
Choice Looking Credit Card; Nathan Russell, Nova 106.9, Brisbane QLD, DMG Radio Australia M
Be Active the Musical; Darren Russell, John Curran & Eddie Bye, Nova 919, Adelaide SA, DMG Radio Australia M
BEST MULTIMEDIA EXECUTION – STATION
Coast Live; Nick Morgan & Michael Locke, Coast FM, Mandura WA, West Coast Radio NM
Bundaberg Foods Coverage; Damien Haffenden, Hitz FM, Bundaberg QLD, Fairfax Radio Network NM
Floodwatch; Jade Ficarra, Mixx FM, Swan Hill VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters NM
Bon Jovi Support Band; Mix 94.5, Perth WA, Southern Cross Austereo M
Love & Money; Leanne Glamuzina, Carlie Millican, Lynsey Watchman & Phil Bourne, Nova 969, Sydney NSW, DMG Radio Australia M
Hamish & Andy’s Frank Stallone; Jeremy Carne, Fox FM, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross Austereo M
Legends of Origin; Angus Stevens, Christina Rowatt, Kate Lloyd & David Olivetti, Triple M, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo M
The Dirt; Today Network Digital Producers, Today Network, Southern Cross Austereo M
BEST MULTIMEDIA EXECUTION – SALES
The Hit List Optus Status Update; Integration & Activation Team, Sea FM, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo NM
80’s August – 80 from the 80’s; Integration & Activation Team, Sea FM, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo NM
The Playlist Project; David Llewllyn & Vanessa Richards, Nova 100, Melbourne VIC, DMG Radio Australia M
Mix FM’s Heart to Hearts; ARN Solutions, Mix FM, Mix Network NSW, Australian Radio Network M
NAB – Kill the Asterisk; Fox FM Team, Fox FM, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross Austereo M
Cotton On – Talk About It (Band in Your Hand); Fox FM Team, Fox FM, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross Austereo M
Bank of SA’s Face of SA; SAFM Team, SAFM, Adelaide SA, Southern Cross Austereo M
BEST SALES PROMOTION
Sea FM’s Shotgun Wedding; Stephany Mulheron, Sea FM, Maryborough QLD, Southern Cross Austereo C
The Grand Pudding; Kellsey Melhuish, Star FM, Dubbo NSW, Southern Cross Austereo C
Take Me to the Islands; Power FM, Muswellbrook NSW, Grant Broadcasters C
The Benchwarmer’s: Thirsty Merc Tour; Integration & Activation Team, Sea FM, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo P
The Competition About Nothing; Tia Robins & Rob Sharples, i98FM, Wollongong NSW, WIN P
The Ultimate Burger; Paul Moyra & Baggs, Sea FM, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo P
Jonesy & Amanda’s Underwater Broadcast; WSFM & ProdDive, WSFM, Sydney NSW, Australian Radio Network M
Bankwest’s Heap of Happy; Madeleine Hubbard, Nova 93.7, Perth WA, DMG Radio Australia M
The Burger Brisbane Built –The Chickow; Labby, Camilla & Stav & Nikkola Hogan, B105, Brisbane QLD, Southern Cross Austereo M
BEST STATION PROMOTION
Sea FM’s Hottest Tradie; Sea FM Widebay, Sea FM, Maryborough QLD, Southern Cross Austereo C
Tap Dogs; Alex Brown & Kerry Peck, 2BS, Bathurst NSW, Bathurst Broadcasters C
Classic Hits Winter Escapes; Jayde Baker, BU, Burnie TAS, Grant Broadcasters C
Scotty & Nige’s Rock Band; Zak Davies, Scott Masters & Nigel Johnson, 104.7, Canberra ACT, Australian Radio Network/Southern Cross Austereo P
Sea FM’s $100,000 Showbag; Sea FM Team, Sea FM, Sunshine Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo P
Bring Ellen Down Under; Paul Moyra & Baggs, Sea FM, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo P
Steve & Kim’s $10,000 Shark Island; NXFM Promotions Team, NXFM, Newcastle NSW, Southern Cross Austereo P
Real Friends with Benefits; Andy Milne & Scott Muller, Nova 93.7, Perth WA, DMG Radio Australia M
F Off to Fuji With Fitzy; Jordan Marshall, Nova 919, Adelaide SA, DMG Radio Australia M
Labby’s 50 Jobs in 50 Hours; Labby, Camilla & Stav, B105, Brisbane QLD, Southern Cross Austereo M
The Thank You Tour; Hamish Blake & Andy Lee, Fox FM, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross Austereo M
BEST PROMOTIONS DIRECTOR
Sarah Ferman; 2GO & Sea FM, Central Coast NSW, Southern Cross Austereo NM
Kirsten Willoughby; KOFM & NXFM, Newcastle NSW, Southern Cross Austereo NM
Zak Davies; 104.7 & Mix 106.3, Canberra ACT, Australian Radio Network/Southern Cross Austereo NM
Dee Curtis; Nova 106.9, Brisbane QLD, DMG Radio Australia M
Leanne Glamuzina; Nova 969, Sydney NSW, DMG Radio Australia M
Harriet Legg; Fox FM, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross Austereo M
Tim Dwyer; Triple M, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo M
BEST COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT
Kim’s Tribute to her Cousin; Kim Bunney, Sea FM, Maryborough QLD, Southern Cross Austereo C
Ten Grand for Queensland; Kellsey Melhuish, Chris Holland, Nick King, Lukas Goodenough & Alo Baker, Star FM, Dubbo NSW, Southern Cross Austereo C
Queensland Flood: Bathurst adopts Toowoomba; Dom Ingersole & The 2BS Team, 2BS, Bathurst NSW, Bathurst Broadcasters C
Hot FM’s Road to Recovery; Hot FM Team, Hot FM, Cairns QLD, Southern Cross Austereo P
Roads to Recovery – Floods 2011; Mike Byrne, River 949, Ipswich QLD, Grant Broadcasters P
The i98FM Camp Quality Convoy; Tia Robins, Marty Haynes, Bianca Dye & Josh Webster, i98FM, Wollongong NSW, WIN P
Room for Michael; KOFM Promotions Team, KOFM, Newcastle NSW, Southern Cross Austereo P
Live for Olivia; Mix 106.3 Product Team, Mix 106.3, Canberra ACT, Australian Radio Network/Southern Cross Austereo P
Say No to Bullying – Take a Stand Together, Robin Bailey, Terry Hansen, Bob Gallagher, Ruth de Glas & Jennifer Gould, 97.3 FM, Brisbane QLD, Australian Radio Network M
Classic Rugby for Christchurch; Triple M Team, Triple M, Brisbane QLD, Southern Cross Austereo M
Triple M’s Legends of Origin; Mark Geyer & Tim Dwyer, Triple M, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo M
Matt Tilley’s 24-Hour Life Cycle; The Matt & Jo Show, Fox FM, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross Austereo M
Congratulations and good luck to all finalists from radioinfo.