6PR’s Barnes and SCA’s Dickson winners at the 2016 Australian Commercial Radio Awards
The 28th Annual Australian Commercial Radio Awards were announced at a gala black tie affair at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre last night. Winners were announced in 33 categories, across news, talkback, sport and music.
Lisa Barnes (pictured) from 6PR won the Brian White Memorial Award, which recognises sustained achievement and effort across news, current affairs, entertainment and sports reporting. The award includes a fellowship exchange with Mediacorp, Singapore’s largest broadcaster.
Southern Cross Austereo’s Matt Dickson won Best Station Produced Campaign (Metro) for Allpest We Don’t Do Husbands.
Chief executive officer of Commercial Radio Australia, Joan Warner said: “Congratulations to all this year’s winners. Each year, recipients of these awards continue to excel and consistently deliver on providing outstanding radio for millions of listeners throughout the country.”
The full list of winners is below.
2016 AUSTRALIAN COMMERCIAL RADIO AWARDS (ACRA) WINNERS
Category winners are denoted with the following letters: Country; Provincial; Non-Metropolitan; Metropolitan
BEST ON-AIR TEAM – METRO FM
Kate, Tim & Marty – Kate Ritchie, Tim Blackwell & Marty Sheargold, Nova Network, NOVA Entertainment M
BEST ON-AIR TEAM – METRO AM
Nights with Steve Price – Steve Price & Andrew Bolt, 2GB, Sydney NSW, Macquarie Media Limited M
BEST ON-AIR TEAM COUNTRY & PROVINCIAL
Chris & Juelz – Chris Sewell & Juelz Jarry, Star FM, Dubbo NSW, Southern Cross Austereo C
Mike E & Emma – Michael Etheridge & Emma Chow, The Edge, Western Sydney, NSW Australian Radio Network P
BEST ENTERTAINMENT/MUSIC PRESENTER
Andy Young – Eagle FM, Goulburn NSW, Capital Radio Network C
Dave Rabbetts – Star 104.5, Gosford NSW, NOVA Entertainment P
Kent ‘Smallzy’ Small – Nova Network, NOVA Entertainment M
BEST TALK PRESENTER
Kate Vincent-O’Bree – 2BS Gold, Bathurst NSW, Bathurst Broadcasters C
Brian Carlton – LAFM, Launceston TAS, Grant Broadcasters P
Ben Fordham – 2GB, Sydney NSW, Macquarie Media Limited M
BEST CURRENT AFFAIRS PRESENTER
Stephen Cenatiempo – 2NM, Muswellbrook NSW, Grant Broadcasters NM
Neil Mitchell – 3AW, Melbourne VIC, Macquarie Media Limited M
BEST SPORTS PRESENTER
Nathan Dell – Zinc 96, Gympie QLD, Grant Broadcasters C
Tom King – K Rock, Geelong VIC, Grant Broadcasters P
Tim Lane – 3AW, Melbourne VIC, Macquarie Media Limited M
BEST NETWORKED PROGRAM
The Morning Rush – Jon Vertigan, Maria Foundas & Richard Kew, ACE Radio Broadcasters C
Tasmania Talks – Brian Carlton, Grant Broadcasters P
The Hamish & Andy Show – Hamish Blake & Andy Lee, Southern Cross Austereo M
BEST SYNDICATED AUSTRALIAN PROGRAM
My Generation – Authentic Entertainment
BEST MARKETING CAMPAIGN
hit104.7 Launch – Zak Davies, hit104.7, Canberra ACT, ARN/SCA NM
Hamish & Andy Return – Nikki Clarkson & Adam Bower, Hit Network, Southern Cross Austereo M
ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE
Embedded Devices in a Broadcasting Environment – Daniel Jackson & Ryland Sandison, Southern Cross Austereo
BRIAN WHITE MEMORIAL
Lisa Barnes – 6PR, Perth WA, Macquarie Media Limited
BEST NEWCOMER ON-AIR
Peter Samios – Star FM, Dubbo NSW, Southern Cross Austereo C
Amanda Angiolino – Star FM, Warragul VIC, Southern Cross Austereo P
Sam Pang – Nova 100, Melbourne VIC, NOVA Entertainment M
BEST SPORTS EVENT COVERAGE
Geelong v Hawthorn: Welcome to the Danger Zone – The K Rock Football Commentary Team, K Rock, Geelong VIC, Grant Broadcasters NM
2015 AFL Grand Final – Triple M Footy, Triple M, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross Austereo M
BEST NEWS PRESENTER COUNTRY & PROVINCIAL
Lois Chislet;3YB, Warrnambool VIC, ACE Radio BroadcastersC
Rod McLeod;Gold FM, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo P
BEST NEWS PRESENTER – METRO FM
Ange Anderson – Nova 106.9, Brisbane QLD, NOVA Entertainment M
BEST NEWS PRESENTER – METRO AM
Anne Stone – FIVEaa, Adelaide SA, NOVA Entertainment M
BEST DIGITAL RADIO FORMAT
Kinderling Kids Radio;Evan Kaldor,Patrick Joyce, Lorna Clarkson, Tim Ritchie, Kylie Little, Shevonne Hunt, Sally Knight, Jason Treuen, Max Gosford, Melanie Valkenburg, Southern Cross Austereo
BEST STATION PRODUCED COMEDY SEGMENT
Tantrum Song – Jon Vertigan, Maria Foundas & Richard Kew, 3YB, Warrnambool VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C
Adele Phone Call – Adam Barratt, Sea FM, Maroochydore QLD, EON Broadcasting P
Avocado – Chrissie Swan, Sam Pang & Jonathan Brown, Nova 100, Melbourne VIC, NOVA Entertainment M
BEST SHOW PRODUCER – ENTERTAINMENT/MUSIC
Nicole Levey;Tanya & Steve for Breakfast, KOFM, Newcastle NSW, Southern Cross AustereoNM
Nic McClure;The Kyle & Jackie O Show, KIIS 1065, Sydney NSW, Australian Radio NetworkM
BEST SHOW PRODUCER – TALK/CURRENT AFFAIRS
Melissa Mobbs;Tasmania Talks, LAFM, Launceston TAS, Grant BroadcastersNM
Harriet Glenn;The Ben Fordham Show, 2GB, Sydney NSW, Macquarie Media LimitedM
BEST MUSIC DIRECTOR
Gemma Maddox;Max FM, Taree NSW, Super Radio NetworkC
Dan Hill;Sea FM, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo P
Georgina Ingham-Myers;Nova 106.9, Brisbane QLD, NOVA EntertainmentM
BEST PROMOTIONS DIRECTOR
Justin Williams – 102.9 Hot Tomato, Gold Coast QLD, Hot Tomato NM
Natali Brabant – KIIS 101.1, Sydney NSW, Australian Radio Network M
BEST PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Michael Moffett;2CS FM & Star FM, Coffs Harbour NSW, Southern Cross AustereoC
Leigh Kuhlmann;K Rock, Geelong VIC, Grant Broadcasters P
Peter Clay;smoothfm, Sydney NSW, NOVA EntertainmentM
BEST DOCUMENTARY
What Is It Like? – Kristen Henry, Mix 106.3, Canberra ACT, ARN/SCA NM
Modern Warrior – Merrick Watts, Triple M Network, Southern Cross Austereo M
BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN PRODUCTION
Troy McInnes & Brendan Egan – Zinc 96, Gympie QLD, Grant Broadcasters C
Matt Innes – Sea FM, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo P
Darcy Milne – Nova 96.9, Sydney NSW, NOVA Entertainment M
BEST MUSIC SPECIAL
David Bowie Tribute Special – George Mihalos, 2XL, Jindabyne NSW, Capital Radio Network C
Back To The Future Day – Drew Chapman & Mark Hales, River 94.9, Ipswich QLD, Grant Broadcasters P
Top 500 Smooth Favourites Countdown – David Campbell, Peter Clay, Anna Crotti, Glenn Daniel, Simon Diaz, Melissa Doyle, Travis Evans, Ty Frost, Jennifer Hansen, Kate Mason, Georgie Page, Mike Perso, Lauren Saylor, Bogart Torelli, Byron Webb & Richard Wilkins, smoothfm, NOVA Entertainment M
BEST STATION SALES ACHIEVEMENT
KOFM Sales Team – KOFM, Newcastle NSW, Southern Cross Austereo NM
ARN Adelaide Agency Sales – ARN Adelaide, Adelaide SA, Australian Radio Network M
BEST AGENCY SALESPERSON
Natalia Papas – Nova 96.9, Sydney NSW, NOVA Entertainment
BEST DIRECT SALESPERSON
Kristy Cooper;2DU, Dubbo NSW, Super Radio Network C
Casey Gould;KOFM & NXFM, Newcastle NSW, Southern Cross AustereoP
Brendan Blatt;Fox FM & Triple M, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross AustereoM
BEST STATION PRODUCED COMMERCIAL – SINGLE
Everything Goes With Eggs – Chris Mueller & Dalwinder Nijjar, 5RM, Riverland SA, Grant Broadcasters C
Dad’s Taxi – Ryan Musgrave & Chris Crickmay, Gold FM, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo P
Great Scott – Jonathan Williams & Chris Gates, Triple M, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross Austereo M
BEST STATION PRODUCED COMMERCIAL – CAMPAIGN
Spot-Go – Cameron Horn & Anna Cook, Sea FM, Gosford NSW, Southern Cross Austereo NM
We Don’t Do Husbands – Matt Dickson, Mix 94.5, Perth WA, Southern Cross Austereo M
BEST SALES PROMOTION
The Running Of The Brides – Power FM, Muswellbrook NSW, Grant BroadcastersC
Carl’s Junior Store Opening – Alana Hall, Cameron Horn & Renee Franckiewicz, Sea FM, Gosford NSW, Southern Cross Austereo P
MLA Operation Boomerang – Andy Milne, Jessica Roach, Eve Crawshaw, Ashley Minchin, Carlie Millican, Shaun Heron – NOVA EntertainmentM
BEST MULTIMEDIA EXECUTION – SALES
Kyle & Jackie O’s Haunted House – KIIS 1065 Campaigns & Content Team, KIIS 1065, Sydney NSW, Australian Radio Network
BEST MULTIMEDIA EXECUTION – STATION
Rescue With Heart – Heart 107.3, Hobart TAS, Southern Cross Austereo NM
The Ed Sheeran $2 Peep Show Experiment – Hamish Blake & Andy Lee, Hit Network, Southern Cross Austereo M
BEST STATION PROMOTION
The Zinc Alice Cooper Golf Day;Cassy Small, Zinc 96, Maroochydore QLD, Grant BroadcastersC
Bay 93.9 Sitar Hero;Bay 93.9, Geelong VIC, Grant Broadcasters P
The Race That Slows Down The Nation;The Hamish & Andy Show, Hit Network, Southern Cross AustereoM
BEST COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT
Wimmera Health Care Group Telethon;Emma Elsom & Mark Sulic, 3WM, Horsham VIC, ACE Radio BroadcastersC
i98FM’s Camp Quality Convoy;i98 Convoy Team, i98FM, Wollongong NSW, WIN P
Radiothon 2015;2UE, Sydney NSW, Macquarie Media LimitedM
BEST NEWCOMER OFF-AIR
Alexis LeMasson;2BS Gold & B-Rock FM, Bathurst NSW, Bathurst BroadcastersC
Nikolina Koveska;The Edge, Katoomba NSW, Australian Radio Network P
Jack Charles;Nova 100, Melbourne VIC, NOVA Entertainment