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According to entertainment reporter Peter Ford, Dee Dee Dunleavy is the first woman to be nominated for Best Talk Presenter in the history of the awards.

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Kiis 1011 was snubbed IMO.

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Australian Commercial Radio Awards live event cancelled

Commercial Radio Australia announced today that the live Australian Commercial Radio Awards event (the ACRAs), to recognise work across 2020 and 2021, will not proceed as planned on 13 February 2022.

The winners of the ACRAs will now be announced in December and will be posted to the event website www.acras.com.au.

The decision was made by the CRA Board at its meeting on 28 October. The Board took into consideration the impact of possible state lockdowns and, subsequently, the potential absence of many industry nominees and stakeholders.

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Not sure why the organisers are still worried there will be a state lockdown in February 2022? By that time most state borders will have reopened and things returned to normal.

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Very disappointing decision to cancel the live awards. This will set a dangerous precedent for future awards ceremonies.

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Peter Ford announced some winners on The Morning Show just now.

Best Newcomer
Joel Creasey (Nova FM)

Best On-Air Duo on AM
Ross and Russel (3AW)

Best On-Air Duo on FM
Kyle and Jackie O (KIIS FM)

Best Entertainment Presenter
Jackie O (KIIS FM)

Radio Journalism
Gareth Parker (6PR)

Best Talk Presenter
Ben Fordham (2GB)

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  • BEST MUSIC DIRECTOR
    Scott Baker-Smith; Nova 100, Melbourne >VIC, NOVA Entertainment M

Now I know these awards are a joke

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http://www.acras.com.au/ACRAs/media/ACRAs-Media/Winners%20and%20Finalists/WINNERS-FOR-2021-AUSTRALIAN-COMMERCIAL-RADIO-AWARDS.pdf

BEST ON-AIR TEAM – METRO FM
The Kyle & Jackie O Show; Kyle Sandilands & Jackie Henderson, KIIS 106.5, Sydney NSW, ARN

BEST ON-AIR TEAM – METRO AM
3AW Breakfast with Ross Stevenson & Russel Howcroft; Ross Stevenson & Russel Howcroft, 3AW, Melbourne VIC, Nine Radio

BEST ON-AIR TEAM COUNTRY & PROVINCIAL
Stolzy & Damo; Glenn Stolzenhein & Damien Leith, Power FM, Muswellbrook NSW, Grant Broadcasters C
Galey, Emily Jade & Christo; Paul Gale, Emily Jade & David Christopher, Hot Tomato, Gold Coast QLD, Grant Broadcasters P

BEST TALK PRESENTER
Kris Seabert; 3CS, Colac VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C
Stephen Cenatiempo; 2CC, Canberra ACT, Capital Radio Network P
Ben Fordham; 2GB, Sydney NSW, Nine Radio M

BEST NETWORKED PROGRAM
The Morning Rush; Sean Cullen & Kate Meade, ACE Radio Broadcasters C
Mike E & Emma; Michael Etheridge & Emma Chow, ARN P
Kate, Tim & Joel; Kate Ritchie, Tim Blackwell & Joel Creasey, NOVA Entertainment M

BEST CURRENT AFFAIRS PRESENTER
Stephen Cenatiempo; 2CC, Canberra ACT, Capital Radio Network NM
Neil Mitchell; 3AW, Melbourne VIC, Nine Radio M

BEST ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTER
Craig Prichard; 2GN, Goulburn NSW, Capital Radio Network C
Ellie Angel-Mobbs; Hit 104.7, Canberra ACT, ARN/SCA P
Jackie Henderson; KIIS 106.5, Sydney NSW, ARN M

BEST MUSIC PRESENTER
James Preston; Hit FM Mid North Coast, Port Macquarie NSW, Southern Cross Austereo C
Gemma Maddox; Hit 104.7, Canberra ACT, ARN/SCA P
Chris ‘Becko’ Beckhouse; Triple M, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo M

BEST SPORTS PRESENTER
Martin Agatyn; 7AD & 7BU, Devonport & Burnie TAS, Grant Broadcasters C
Jeremy Ryan; Triple M, Newcastle NSW, Southern Cross Austereo P
Tim Lane; 3AW, Melbourne VIC, Nine Radio M

BEST SYNDICATED AUSTRALIAN PROGRAM
Kate, Tim & Joel; Kate Ritchie, Tim Blackwell & Joel Creasey, NOVA Entertainment

BEST STATION PRODUCED COMEDY SEGMENT
Coles Ninja Warrior; Ben Stevenson, Hit105.5, Coffs Harbour NSW, Southern Cross Austereo C
Trump does India; David Dollin Triple M, Newcastle NSW, Southern Cross Austereo P
Wookie; Sam Pang, Nova 100, Melbourne VIC, NOVA Entertainment M

BEST DIGITAL RADIO FORMAT
Little Fox Digital Radio; Gemma Fordham, James Speed, Mathew Eggleston & Aaron Sokolenko, Southern Cross Austereo

BEST NEWCOMER ON-AIR
Krysti Dixon; Hit Mid North Coast, Port Macquarie NSW, Southern Cross Austereo C
Rob Palmer; Triple M, Central Coast, Gosford NSW, Southern Cross Austereo P
Joel Creasey; Nova Network, Melbourne VIC, NOVA Entertainment M

BRIAN WHITE AWARD FOR RADIO JOURNALISM
Jaclyn Underwood; 2BS, Bathurst NSW, Super Radio Network NM
Gareth Parker; 6PR, Perth WA, Nine Radio M

BEST COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT
Goulburn’s Radio Relay; Eagle FM & 2GN, Goulburn NSW, Capital Radio Network C
Jimmy & Nath’s Climb For Cystic Fibrosis; Jimmy Smith & Nath Roye, Hit 100.9, Hobart TAS, Southern Cross Austereo P
QLD Eye Institute Foundation’s Last Seen Exhibition; Jeanna Manifold, Hannah Lucas, Andrew Fritsch, Tony Byrne & Matt Dickson,
B105, Brisbane QLD, Southern Cross Austereo M

BEST RADIO SHOW PODCAST
Untold Story; Bridget Brousard, Peter Everitt & Sean Flanagan, Triple M, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo NM
Jonesy & Amanda’s Holiday Book Club; Brendan Jones & Amanda Keller, WSFM, Sydney NSW, ARN M

BEST ORIGINAL PODCAST – BRANDED
NSW Police State Crime Command: Lost at Sea Adam Shand; Grant Tothill, Sarah Grynberg, Matt Nikolic & Michael James, Southern Cross Austereo

BEST ORIGINAL PODCAST – UNBRANDED
Zero Waste Baby; Veronica Milsom, Southern Cross Austereo

BEST SPORTS EVENT COVERAGE
Triple M Newcastle NRL - Knights v Roosters; Michael Hagan, Marc Glanville, Frank Barrett, Matt Rodwell, Jeremy Ryan, Dan Dimmock & Mark Sales, Triple M, Newcastle NSW, Southern Cross Austereo NM
State of Origin Decider 2019; The Continuous Call Team, 2GB, Sydney NSW, Nine Radio M

BEST DOCUMENTARY
Geoff Handbury Tribute; Ray Adams, 3HA & Mixx FM, Hamilton VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters NM
A Tribute to Danny “Spud” Frawley; Triple M Footy, Triple M, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross Austereo M

BEST MUSIC SPECIAL
Youth Council Lockdown Music Special; Mal Rock, Real FM, Mudgee NSW, Super Radio Network C
Gold Coast Runway Gig with Sheppard; Moyra Major & Simon Baggs, Hot Tomato, Gold Coast QLD, Grant Broadcasters P
Woodstock Moments - 50th Anniversary; Brad Pottinger, Ian Blackley & Rebecca Payne, 6IX, Perth WA, Capital Radio Network M

BEST MULTIMEDIA EXECUTION – STATION
ANZAC Day Broadcast; James Thwaites & Nick Hay, 3CS & Mixx FM, Colac VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C
Hit 90.9’s The Proposal; Hit 90.9 Promotions & Content Teams, Hit 90.9, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo P
Guy Sebastian’s Choir Surprise; Kyle Sandilands & Jackie O, KIIS 1065, Sam Vallins & Derek Bargwanna, KIIS 106.5, Sydney NSW, ARN M

BEST MULTIMEDIA EXECUTION – SALES
Destination Gold Coast’s Play Money Promotion; Kate Ellison & Inger Flathaug, Hit 90.9 & Triple M, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo NM
Menulog - Hungry KIIS Gotta Eat; Kyle Sandilands & Jackie Henderson, Will McMahon, Woody Whitelaw, Agency Sales, Brand Activations & Integration, KIIS Network, ARN M

BEST MARKETING CAMPAIGN
‘Get that Feeling’ Rebrand Campaign; SCA Marketing, Hit Network, Southern Cross Austereo

BEST STATION PROMOTION
The Big Friday Takeaway; Mid North Coast & Coffs Coast Brand & Promotions Team, Hit & Triple M, Port Macquarie NSW, Southern Cross Austereo C
Rob Thomas Flood Recovery; Triple M, Townsville QLD, Southern Cross Austereo P
Kyle & Jackie O Set You Up For Life; KIIS 106.5 Content & Brand Activations, KIIS 106.5, Sydney NSW, ARN M

BEST SALES PROMOTION
BarRat & Heidi’s Great Australian Dream; John Cranley & Ebony Parke, Sea FM, Maroochydore QLD, EON Broadcasting NM
Kyle & Jackie O Set You Up For Life; KIIS 106.5 Content & Brand Activations, KIIS 106.5, Sydney NSW, ARN M

BEST SHOW PRODUCER – ENTERTAINMENT/MUSIC
Danielle Martin; Triple M, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo NM
Sonia Jahshan; KIIS 106.5, Sydney NSW, ARN M

BEST SHOW PRODUCER – TALK/CURRENT AFFAIRS
Eddie Williams; 2CC, Canberra ACT, Capital Radio Network NM
Heidi Murphy; 3AW, Melbourne VIC, Nine Radio M

BEST PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Duncan Potts; Triple M, Orange NSW, Southern Cross Austereo C
Rod Brice; 92.7 Mix FM & 91.9 Sea FM, Maroochydore QLD, EON Broadcasting P
Sue Carter; GOLD104.3, Melbourne VIC, ARN M

BEST MUSIC DIRECTOR
Jake Powell; Hot 91.1, Sunshine Coast QLD, Grant Broadcasters NM
Scott Baker-Smith; Nova 100, Melbourne VIC, NOVA Entertainment M

BEST PROMOTIONS DIRECTOR
Zak Davies Mix 106.3 & Hit 104.7, Canberra ACT, ARN/SCA NM
Jordan Marshall; Nova 919, Adelaide SA, NOVA Entertainment M

BEST NEWS PRESENTER COUNTRY & PROVINCIAL
Emma Clark; 3WM & Mixx FM, Horsham VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C
Renee Criddle; i98FM, Wollongong NSW, WIN Network P

BEST NEWS PRESENTER - METRO AM
Amie Meehan; 2GB, Sydney NSW, Nine Radio

BEST NEWS PRESENTER - METRO FM
Steve Blanda; smoothfm 95.3, Sydney NSW, NOVA Entertainment

ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE
ARN Dynamic Audio; Bryan Amos, Adam Williams, Craig Marich & the AMA Team, ARN

BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN PRODUCTION
John Spelling; 3SH & Mixx FM, Swan Hill VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C
Ethan Kavanagh; Triple M, Gosford NSW, Southern Cross Austereo P
Jamie Greene; Gold 104.3, Melbourne VIC, ARN M

BEST STATION PRODUCED COMMERCIAL – SINGLE
Little Moments; Callum Stowers & Nat Marshall, Hit 97.9, Kalgoorlie WA, Southern Cross Austereo C
Monty’s Place; Mike Little, Shane Bromilow, Ethan Kavanagh & Nat Marshall, Hit Southwest, Bunbury WA, Southern Cross Austereo P
Westspecs; Matt Dickson, The Studio at SCA, Perth WA, Southern Cross Austereo M

BEST STATION PRODUCED COMMERCIAL – CAMPAIGN
Blue Bird; Joshua Robins & Ethan Kavanagh, Hit Southwest, Bunbury WA, Southern Cross Austereo NM
Win a Night Out with Opera QLD; Tony Byrne & Andrew Fritsch, B105, Brisbane QLD, Southern Cross Austereo M

BEST AGENCY SALESPERSON
Chris Fitzgerald; Nine Radio

BEST DIRECT SALESPERSON
Kerrie Dunbar; 2GN & Eagle FM, Capital Radio Network C
Rachel Brown; River 94.9, Ipswich NSW, Grant Broadcasters P
Duncan Fosdike; Triple M & SAFM, Southern Cross Austereo M

BEST STATION SALES ACHIEVEMENT
2CA & 2CC Direct Sales Team; 2CA & 2CC, Canberra ACT, Capital Radio Network NM
Melbourne Direct Sales Team; SEN 1116, Melbourne VIC, SEN M

BEST NEWCOMER OFF-AIR
Jessie Lang; 3CS & Mixx FM, Colac VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C
Rania Yallop; 2CC, Canberra ACT, Capital Radio Network P
Jenna Benson; WSFM, Sydney NSW, ARN M

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I truly thought K-Rock would beat us for this. Absolutely shocked when I saw the list at 9.30am.

Now as an ACRA Award winner, we can hit the boss up for a pay rise, is that right? :joy:

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What a joke, forget entering. Execs decide the carve up themselves.

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Brendan Jones and Amanda Keller will host the ACRAs for the first time.

UPDATE 24/10

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WINNERS FOR 20/21 AUSTRALIAN COMMERCIAL RADIO AWARDS (ACRAs)

C ountry>Provincial>Non-Metropolitan>Metropolitan

BEST ON-AIR TEAM – METRO FM
The Kyle & Jackie O Show; Kyle Sandilands & Jackie Henderson, KIIS 106.5, Sydney NSW, ARN

BEST ON-AIR TEAM – METRO AM
3AW Breakfast with Ross Stevenson & Russel Howcroft; Ross Stevenson & Russel Howcroft, 3AW, Melbourne VIC, Nine Radio

BEST ON-AIR TEAM COUNTRY AND PROVINCIAL
Brooke & Bob; Brooke Humble & Bob Lawry, Magic 93.1, Berri SA, ARN C
Tanya & Steve; Tanya Wilks & Steve Grahame, Triple M 102.9, Newcastle NSW, Southern Cross Austereo P

BEST TALK PRESENTER
Adam Roche; 3WM, Horsham VIC, Ace Radio Broadcasters C
Katie Woolf; Mix 104.9/Hot 100, Darwin NT, ARN P
Neil Mitchell; 3AW, Melbourne VIC, Nine Radio M

BEST NETWORKED PROGRAM
Country Today; Libby Price, ACE Radio Broadcasters C
Tasmania Talks with Mike O’Loughlin; Mike O’Loughlin & Rhea Gillie, ARN P
Kyle & Jackie O Hour of Power; Kyle Sandilands & Jackie Henderson, ARN M

BEST CURRENT AFFAIRS PRESENTER
Katie Woolf; Mix 104.9/Hot 100, Darwin NT, ARN NM
Neil Mitchell; 3AW, Melbourne VIC, Nine Radio M

BEST ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTER
Dana Hamilton; Power 98.1, Muswellbrook NSW, ARN C
Bianca Dye; 90.9 SeaFM, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo P
Kyle Sandilands; KIIS 106.5, Sydney NSW, ARN M

BEST MUSIC PRESENTER
Adam McGuire; Hit 97.9, Kalgoorlie WA, Southern Cross Austereo C
Al Dobie; Triple M 92.5, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo P
Mitch Churi; KIIS Network, Sydney NSW, ARN M

BEST SPORTS PRESENTER
Blake Escott; 3NE, Wangaratta VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C
Jeremy Ryan; Triple M 102.9, Newcastle NSW, Southern Cross Austereo P
James Brayshaw; Triple M, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross Austereo M

BEST SYNDICATED AUSTRALIAN PROGRAM
Fitzy & Wippa; Ryan Fitzgerald & Michael Wipfli, NOVA Entertainment

BEST STATION PRODUCED COMEDY SEGMENT
Tracksuit Boys ‘Everybody’; Brad Blissett, Power FM, Bega Bay NSW, ARN C
Get Vaccinated; Nick Gill, Hit 106.9, Newcastle NSW, Southern Cross Austereo P
Barb Scams the Scammer; Kate Langbroek, Monty Dimond & Yumi Stynes, KIIS Network, Sydney NSW, ARN M

BEST DIGITAL RADIO FORMAT
RnB Fridays Radio; SCA DAB+ Team, Southern Cross Austereo

BEST NEWCOMER ON-AIR
Kayla Wilson; Mixx FM 101.3, Horsham VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C
Isabel Everett; Triple M, Newcastle NSW, Southern Cross Austereo P
Sofie Formica; 4BC, Brisbane QLD, Nine Radio M

BRIAN WHITE AWARD FOR RADIO JOURNALISM
Katie Woolf; Mix 104.9, Darwin NT, ARN NM
Clinton Maynard; 2GB, Sydney NSW, Nine Radio M

BEST COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT
MHA Meals on Wheels; Blake Escott & Owen Godenzi, 3NE/Edge FM, Wangaratta VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C
Bianca, Dan & Ben’s Flood Watch; Bianca Dye, Dan Anstey & Ben Hannant, 90.9 SeaFM, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo P
Ben & Liam’s Trapped; Ben Harvey, Liam Stapleton, Ben Latimer, Jordan Marshall, Macey Gibbs, Nick Marwe, Belle Jackson, Cam Doyle, Josh McCabe, Lachlan Wiltshire, Adam Pope & Brodie Green, Nova 91.9, Adelaide SA, NOVA Entertainment M

BEST RADIO SHOW PODCAST
Jimmy & Nath; Jimmy Smith & Nath Roye, Hit 100.9, Hobart TAS, Southern Cross Austereo NM
Jonesy & Amanda’s Time Travellers Podcast; Brendan Jones, Amanda Keller, Millie Michael, Jenna Benson & Wayne Fox, WSFM, Sydney NSW, ARN M

BEST ORIGINAL PODCAST – BRANDED
Project Ari; The Project Ari Team, NOVA Entertainment

BEST ORIGINAL PODCAST – UNBRANDED
Brenda, Call Me!; Nova Podcasts, NOVA Entertainment

BEST SPORTS EVENT COVERAGE
Raiders On Mix – Raiders v Titans Comeback Match; Chris Coleman, Phil Small, Nick Risteski & Adam Jansen, Mix 106.3, Canberra ACT, ARN/ SCA NM
Local AFL Grand Final Call & Cometti’s Final Call; The 92.9 Triple M Perth Team, 92.9 Triple M, Perth WA, Southern Cross Austereo M

BEST DOCUMENTARY
Mayoral Tribute; Andrew Johnston, 2QN, Deniliquin NSW, ACE Radio Broadcasters NM
RIP – A Shane Warne Tribute – SEN Remembers Shane Warne; Sam Thompson & Julian Bayard, SEN 116am, Melbourne VIC, Sports Entertainment Network M

BEST MUSIC SPECIAL
32 Years of Taylor Swift; Jess Scully, RealFM, Mudgee NSW, Super Radio Network C
30th Anniversary of Nevermind; Drew Chapman & Karina Bennett, Power 100, Townsville QLD, ARN P
MMM’s School of Rock with Jimmy Barnes; Andrew Very & Brendan Annakin, Triple M, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo M

BEST MULTIMEDIA EXECUTION – STATION
Hit 100.9 The Off Season with Jimmy & Nath; Jimmy Smith & Nath Roye, Hit 100.9, Hobart TAS, Southern Cross Austereo NM
Kyle & Jackie O’s Get Vaxxed Baby!; Derek Bargwanna, Matthew Petherick, Sam Vallins & Kian Oliver, Sydney NSW, ARN M

BEST MULTIMEDIA EXECUTION – SALES
Menulog – Red Room; NOVA Entertainment, Nova 96.9 Sydney NSW, NOVA Entertainment

BEST MARKETING CAMPAIGN
Open Your Ears with LiSTNR; SCA Marketing team, Southern Cross Austereo

BEST STATION PROMOTION
Moffee’s Phonebooth Bucks; Michael Moffett, 106.3 Triple M, Coffs Harbour NSW, SCA C
Newcastle’s Biggest Whirlpool; Taylah Smith, Claudia Mason, Nick Gill, Jess Farchione, Alex Ryan & Nick Allen-Ducat, Hit 106.9, Newcastle NSW, Southern Cross Austereo P
Kyle and Jackie O’s Set You Up For Life; Kyle & Jackie O, The Kyle & Jackie O Breakfast Show, KIIS 1065 Content, KIIS 1065 Brand & Promotions, KIIS 1065 Digital & ARN Commercial Team, KIIS 106.5, Sydney NSW ARN M

BEST SALES PROMOTION
Eumundi Brewery – Brewed by Eu; Ebony Parke & Josh Wilkinson (The Studio), 92.7 Mix FM, Maroochydore QLD, GSL Media Group NM
Stav, Abby & Matt Underwater Show; Nick Bartley, Stav Davidson, Abby Coleman, Matty Acton & Jack Ball, B105, Brisbane QLD, Southern Cross Austereo M

BEST SHOW PRODUCER – ENTERTAINMENT/MUSIC
Grace Garde; Hit 100.9, Hobart TAS, Southern Cross Austereo NM
Zach La Cava; Nova Network, Sydney NSW, NOVA Entertainment M

BEST SHOW PRODUCER – TALK/CURRENT AFFAIRS
Rhea Gillie; LAFM, Launceston TAS, ARN NM
Harnsle Joo; 2GB, Sydney NSW, Nine Radio M

BEST PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Angela Frino; 2QN/Edge FM, Deniliquin NSW, ACE Radio Broadcasters C
Rod Brice; 92.7 Mix FM, Maroochydore QLD, GSL Media Group P
Mike Byrne; WSFM, Sydney NSW, ARN M

BEST MUSIC DIRECTOR
Trent Towson; 90.9 SeaFM, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo NM
Brad McNicol; KIIS 106.5, Sydney NSW, ARN M

BEST PROMOTIONS DIRECTOR
Brooke Papamanolis ; 92.7 Mix FM, Maroochydore QLD, GSL Media Group NM
Nick Bartley; B105, Brisbane QLD, Southern Cross Austereo M

BEST NEWS PRESENTER COUNTRY & PROVINCIAL
Scott Leek; SCA Griffith, Griffith NSW, Southern Cross Austereo C
Rod McLeod; 92.5 Triple M, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo P

BEST NEWS PRESENTER – METRO AM
Amie Meehan; 2GB, Sydney NSW, Nine Radio

BEST NEWS PRESENTER – METRO FM
Heidi Tiltins; SmoothFM 95.3, Sydney NSW, NOVA Entertainment

ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE
ARN’s VPlayer; Bryan Amos, ARN, National AUS, ARN

BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN PRODUCTION
Sophie Jackson; 3WM, Horsham VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C
Dan King; K Rock 95.5, Geelong VIC, Grant Broadcasters P
Daniel Pearson; Nova Network, Sydney NSW, NOVA Entertainment M

BEST STATION PRODUCED COMMERCIAL – SINGLE
Coffs Coast Dental – Tooth Decay; Cameron Horn, Triple M, Gosford NSW, Southern Cross Austereo C
Live Bushfire Ready; Glen Styles & Marc Dwyer, Hit Network, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo P
Bushranger Power Equipment; Tony Byrne, Carly Nicolaides & Andrew Fritsch, Triple M, Brisbane QLD, SCA M

BEST STATION PRODUCED COMMERCIAL – CAMPAIGN
Suncoast Health & Fitness – Voice In Your Head; Selina Hynes & Matt Cancian, 91.9 SeaFM, Maroochydore QLD, GSL Media Group NM
Height 4 Hire; Tony Byrne & Andrew Fritsch, Triple M, Brisbane QLD, Southern Cross Austereo M

BEST AGENCY SALESPERSON
Isabella Wells; Nine Radio

BEST DIRECT SALESPERSON
Caroline Lowe; Magic 899 & 5CC, Port Lincoln SA, ARN NM
Duncan Fosdike; Triple M & SAFM, Adelaide SA, Southern Cross Austereo M

BEST STATION SALES ACHIEVEMENT
GOLD FM98.3 & AM1071 Sales Team; Gold Central Victoria, Bendigo VIC, ARN NM
Melbourne Direct Sales Team; SEN 1116, Melbourne VIC, Sports Entertainment Network M

BEST NEWCOMER OFF-AIR
Nathan Bell; 3NE & Edge FM, Wangaratta VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C
Scott Gilchrist; Hit 104.7 & Mix 106.3, Canberra ACT, ARN/SCA P
Spiro Christopoulos; 2GB, Sydney NSW, Nine Radio M

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Some nice burns in the opening from Jonesy and Amanda.

“Tonight, we come together to celebrate the most entertaining, talented, insightful and successful radio people in the country,” Amanda said.

“And 2Day FM,” Jonesy joked.

Jonesy said of the trophy: “Take it from me, it’s a magnificent addition to any mantelpiece.”

Amanda replied: “Yes, Abbie Chatfield is still trying to work out where you put the batteries.”

Referring to the Nova FM mascot: “I love that little guy, with his big shiny bald head, oversized headphones and no discernible genitals,” Amanda replied.

“But, enough about Marty Sheargold,” Jonesy said.

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Nine’s Radio stations take home record number of Australian Commercial Radio Awards

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Nine’s radio stations have been awarded a record nine gongs at the 33rd annual Australian Commercial Radio Awards (ACRAs), held at the International Convention Centre (ICC) in Sydney on Saturday night.

Legendary 3AW broadcaster Neil Mitchell led the charge, taking home two of the most prestigious awards, Best Talk Presenter and Best Current Affairs Presenter.

Neil Mitchell said: “Over the past two years talk radio in Australia has had one of its finest hours. People needed us through these tough times and right across the country we stood up. It was a privilege to be part of that and humbling to be recognised in this way.”

Continuing the success for 3AW, Ross Stevenson and Russel Howcroft picked up the Best On-Air Team (AM) accolade for the second time for the ratings-leading breakfast program.

Celebrating the wealth of new talent – both on the air and behind the scenes – the ACRA for Best Newcomer On-Air was awarded to 4BC’s Afternoon presenter, Sofie Formica, and Best Newcomer Off-Air, to 2GB’s Ben Fordham Live and Wide World of Sports producer, Spiro Christopoulos.

Named in honour of the legendary radio journalist, the esteemed Brian White Award for Radio Journalism (Metro), was awarded to 2GB’s Clinton Maynard, Best News Presenter (Metro AM) was awarded to 2GB’s Breakfast news presenter Amie Meehan, and Best Show Producer (News and Current Affairs) went to Afternoons With Deb Knight producer, Harnsle Joo.

Rounding out the incredible group of winners from Nine’s radio stations was Isabella Wells, who took home the award for Best Agency Salesperson.

Managing Director of Nine Radio, Tom Malone, said: “This is a record number of wins for the teams across 2GB, 3AW, 4BC and 6PR, and is testament to the incredible calibre of people we have both on and off air, who continue to set the news agenda and drive it forward every day – they’re the best in the business.”

“I’m incredibly proud of all of our winners and nominees. They live and breathe our live and local strategy, which is clearly resonating with Australians. They work tirelessly to put our listeners first, provide them a safe and trusted source of information, and bring the very best news, sport, entertainment, weather, traffic and talk to our local communities across the country. Congrats!”

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The 34th annual Australian Commercial Radio and Audio Awards (the ACRAs) will feature major new awards.

Major new awards for 2023 include:

  • Station of the Year – for a station that displays innovation and takes creative risks in their on-air content, supports their listeners and delivers across all aspects of the creative and communications mix.
  • Podcast of the Year – for the podcast that has demonstrated excellence, creativity and impact.
  • Podcast Host of the Year – recognising the entertainment or informative value of the host or hosts and their ability to communicate and engage with guests and each other.
  • Individual Talent of the Year – for an individual performer, whether a solo host or part of a team, who demonstrates a strong rapport with the audience and has an interesting and engaging presenting style.
  • Outstanding Contribution to Radio “the Brenno” – recognises an individual who influences and enhances the way the industry broadcasts and operates.
  • Diversity and Inclusion – for a company that has championed diverse and marginalised groups in their organisation and put in place initiatives that advance equity and support inclusion and belonging.
  • Australian Music Champion “the Gudinski” – for an individual or show that has championed Australian music.
  • Most Played New Australian Song on Commercial Radio
  • Most Played New Song on Commercial Radio
  • Best News Event Coverage – best coverage of a national, international, state or local news event.

The Best News Presenter FM Award is being named after the late smoothfm host Glenn Daniel , in recognition of his 40-year career in broadcast journalism.

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14 October

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