Commercial Radio Awards success for SCA’s Dickson, Nova 93.7’s Mikulich, Dean and Barrett

October 15 2017, 1:31 pm | BY Martin Trevaskis | 1 Comment

MattDicksonandDaughter_Cannes2017_BLOG2.jpgThe 29th Annual Australian Commercial Radio Awards were announced at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on Saturday night. Organised by Commercial Radio Australia on behalf of the radio industry, the ACRAs include 33 categories, which cover all areas of radio broadcasting including news, talk, sport, music and entertainment. The ACRAs are peer judged with judging panels comprised of industry members across networks and associated industries. 

For the third year in a row, Southern Cross Austereo’s Matt Dickson (pictured) won Best Station Produced Commercial (Metro), this time for Kinderling Radio ‘Bieber‘ featuring his daughter as voice-talent. 

Nova 93.7’s Garry Dean and Drew Barrett won Best Station Produced Campaign (Metro) for Lifecare Dental ‘Everyday‘.

And also from Nova 93.7, Simon Mikulich won Best Agency Salesperson.

The full list of winners is below.

2017 AUSTRALIAN COMMERCIAL RADIO AWARDS

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 

  • The Continuous Call Team; Ray Hadley, Erin Molan, Darryl Brohman, Bob Fulton, David Morrow, Mark Riddell, Chris Warren & Mark Levy, 2GB, Sydney NSW, Macquarie Media Limited M 

BEST ON-AIR TEAM COUNTRY & PROVINCIAL

  • Amber & Billows; Amber Wheatland & Michael Billings, Sunraysia’s Hit 99.5, Mildura VIC, Southern Cross Austereo C 
  • Flan & Emily Jade with Christo; Sean Flanagan, Emily Jade O’Keefe & David Christopher, 102.9 Hot Tomato, Gold Coast QLD, Hot Tomato P 

BEST ENTERTAINMENT/MUSIC PRESENTER 

  • Brady Ellis; Magic 89.9, Port Lincoln SA, Grant Broadcasters C 
  • Dave Rabbetts; Star 104.5, Gosford NSW, NOVA Entertainment P 
  • Kent ‘Smallzy’ Small; Nova Network, NOVA Entertainment M 

BEST TALK PRESENTER 

  • Stephen Cenatiempo; 2NM, Muswellbrook NSW, Grant Broadcasters C 
  • Chris Coleman; 2CC, Canberra ACT, Capital Radio Network P 
  • Ray Hadley; 2GB, Sydney NSW, Macquarie Media Limited M 

BEST CURRENT AFFAIRS PRESENTER 

  • Tim Shaw; 2CC, Canberra ACT, Capital Radio Network NM 
  • Ben Fordham; 2GB, Sydney NSW, Macquarie Media Limited M 

BEST SPORTS PRESENTER 

  • Jock Brady; 3CS & Mixx FM, Colac VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C 
  • Tom King; K rock, Geelong VIC, Grant Broadcasters P 
  • Peter Sterling; Triple M, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo M 

BEST NETWORKED PROGRAM 

  • The Morning Rush; Jon Vertigan & Kate Meade, ACE Radio Broadcasters C 
  • Ned & Josh; Ned Breward & Josh Torney, Southern Cross Austereo P 
  • The Kyle & Jackie O Show; Kyle Sandilands & Jackie Henderson, Australian Radio Network M 

BEST SYNDICATED AUSTRALIAN PROGRAM 

  • Boxed In; Fifi Box, Southern Cross Austereo 

BEST MARKETING CAMPAIGN 

  • Triple M Only One Campaign; SCA Regional, Regional Triple M Network, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo NM 
  • smooth Festival of Chocolate; Kathrine Holland, Luke Minto, Damien Weekes & Luke Wilson, smoothfm, Sydney NSW, NOVA Entertainment M 

ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE

  • Studio Clock Display System; Matt Paton, 4TO FM & hit103.1, Townsville QLD, Southern Cross Austereo NM 
  • Android OB Kits: Customization Without Cost; Phil Elzerman & Cameron Roberts, Triple M, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo M 

BRIAN WHITE AWARD FOR RADIO JOURNALISM 

  • Neil Mitchell; 3AW, Melbourne VIC, Macquarie Media Limited 

BEST NEWCOMER ON-AIR 

  • Billy Bradley; Eagle FM, Goulburn NSW, Capital Radio Network C 
  • Jessica Farchione; hit96.9, Shepparton VIC, Southern Cross Austereo P 
  • Erin Molan; 2GB, Sydney NSW, Macquarie Media Limited M 

BEST SPORTS EVENT COVERAGE 

  • 2CC Raiders Call Team; Phil Small, Chris O’Brien, Joe Prevedello & Scott Freeman, 2CC, Canberra ACT, Capital Radio Network NM 
  • 2016 NRL Grand Final; Ray Hadley & The Continuous Call Team, 2GB, Sydney NSW, Macquarie Media Limited M 

BEST NEWS PRESENTER COUNTRY & PROVINCIAL 

  • Georgia Holland; 2XL, Jindabyne NSW, Capital Radio Network C 
  • Caitlin Unger; Star 104.5, Gosford NSW, NOVA Entertainment P 

BEST NEWS PRESENTER – METRO FM 

  • Steve Blanda; smoothfm, Sydney NSW, NOVA Entertainment M 

BEST NEWS PRESENTER – METRO AM 

  • David Armstrong; 3AW, Melbourne VIC, Macquarie Media Limited M 

BEST DIGITAL RADIO FORMAT 

  • Buddha Radio; Adam Williscroft & Michael McPhee, Melb/Bris/Syd/Ade/Perth VIC/QLD/NSW/SA/WA, Southern Cross Austereo 
  • Elf Radio; iHeartRadio Content Team, Sydney NSW, Australian Radio Network 

BEST STATION PRODUCED COMEDY SEGMENT 

  • The Family Camping Holiday Handicap; Jon Vertigan, 3YB, Warrnambool VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C 
  • Kiwi Siri; Todd Stevens, Power FM, Nowra NSW, Grant Broadcasters P 
  • Australia’s Best Bloke; Hamish Blake & Andy Lee, The Hit Network, Southern Cross Austereo M 

BEST SHOW PRODUCER – ENTERTAINMENT/MUSIC 

  • Matthew Heap; Kristen & Rod, Mix 106.3, Canberra ACT, ARN/SCA NM 
  • Bruno Bouchet; The Kyle & Jackie O Show, KIIS 1065, Sydney NSW, Australian Radio Network M 

BEST SHOW PRODUCER – TALK/CURRENT AFFAIRS 

  • Eddie Williams; 2CC Breakfast with Tim Shaw, 2CC, Canberra ACT, Capital Radio Network NM 
  • Katie Dower; Afternoons with Denis Walter, 3AW, Melbourne VIC, Macquarie Media Limited M 

BEST MUSIC DIRECTOR 

  • Jack Tree; Snow FM, Jindabyne NSW, Capital Radio Network C 
  • Trent Towson; hit90.9 Sea FM, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo P 
  • Georgina Ingham-Myers; Nova 106.9, Brisbane QLD, NOVA Entertainment M 

BEST PROMOTIONS DIRECTOR

  • Cassie Grentell; Star 104.5, Gosford NSW, NOVA Entertainment NM 
  • Natalie Storer; KIIS 101.1, Melbourne VIC, Australian Radio Network M 

BEST PROGRAM DIRECTOR 

  • Peter Samios; hit93.5, Dubbo NSW, Southern Cross Austereo C 
  • Corey Kay; hit90.9 Sea FM, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo P 
  • Jay Walkerden; Nova 106.9, Brisbane QLD, NOVA Entertainment M 

BEST DOCUMENTARY 

  • Braden’s Story; Ryan Jon, Tanya Hennessy & Joe Gleeson, hit104.7, Canberra ACT, ARN/SCA NM 
  • Solider On Special for ANZAC Day; Mick Molloy, Dave Collin
    s & Jay Mueller, Triple M, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross Austereo M 

BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN PRODUCTION

  • Darcy Thomson; 3HA & Mixx FM, Hamilton VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C 
  • Chris Crickmay; 92.5 Gold FM, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo P 
  • Chris Davis; KIIS Network, Australian Radio Network M 

BEST MUSIC SPECIAL 

  • A Coldplay Kind of Christmas; Joseph Groth, Regional Hit Network, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo C 
  • Whispering Jack Turns 30; George Mihalos, 2CA, Canberra ACT, Capital Radio Network P 
  • Mothers who Rock; Amanda Keller, Suze DeMarchi & WSFM Content Team, WSFM, Sydney NSW, Australian Radio Network M 
  • Something So Strong: Celebrating 30 Years of Crowded House; Barry Bissell, Jeff Jenkins & Andy Wells, Melbourne VIC, Andy Wells Media S/PC 

BEST STATION SALES ACHIEVEMENT 

  • River 1467 Team; River 1467, Mildura VIC, Grant Broadcasters NM 
  • Brisbane Agency Sales; 97.3FM, Brisbane QLD, Australian Radio Network M 

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BEST AGENCY SALESPERSON 

  • Simon Mikulich (left); Nova 93.7, Perth WA, NOVA Entertainment 

BEST DIRECT SALESPERSON

  • Kristy Cooper; 2DU & ZOO FM, Dubbo NSW, Super Radio Network C 
  • Shannon Vamvoukis; C91.3, Campbelltown NSW, WIN Network P 
  • Duncan Fosdike; hit107 & Triple M, Adelaide SA, Southern Cross Austereo M 

BEST STATION PRODUCED COMMERCIAL – SINGLE 

  • Glenn Howell Optometrist; Ray Adams & Darcy Thomson, 3HA & Mixx FM, Hamilton VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C 
  • Sandals with Socks; Matt Lygoe, Star 104.5, Gosford NSW, NOVA Entertainment P 
  • Kinderling Radio ‘Bieber’: Matt Dickson, The Studio at SCA, National, Southern Cross Austereo M 

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BEST STATION PRODUCED COMMERCIAL – CAMPAIGN 

  • New York Pizza Bar; Marc Dwyer & Matt Lygoe, Star 104.5, Gosford NSW, NOVA Entertainment NM 
  • Lifecare Dental ‘Everyday’: Drew Barrett & Garry Dean (left); Nova 93.7, Perth WA, NOVA Entertainment M 

BEST SALES PROMOTION 

  • hit93.5’s Live Rent Free; Peter Samios, Victoria Duncan, Jason Strozkiy & Juelz Jarry, hit93.5, Dubbo NSW, Southern Cross Austereo C 
  • NXFM’s Plane OB; hit106.9 Promotions Team, hit106.9, Newcastle NSW, Southern Cross Austereo P 
  • Vodafone Powers Nova; NOVA Entertainment Sydney Team, Nova Network, Sydney NSW, NOVA Entertainment M 

BEST MULTIMEDIA EXECUTION – SALES 

  • Clennett’s Mitre 10 Rescue with Heart; 107.3 Triple M Hobart Team, 107.3 Triple M, Hobart TAS, Southern Cross Austereo NM 
  • Kyle & Jackie O’s Bad Sweater Day; Kyle Sandilands & Jackie Henderson, Network Activations, Commercial & Content Teams, KIIS Network, Australian Radio Network M 

BEST MULTIMEDIA EXECUTION – STATION 

  • hit104.7 Skyfire 2017; hit104.7 Promotions & Content Team, hit104.7, Canberra ACT, ARN/SCA NM 
  • Nova’s Red Room with Ed Sheeran Live From Sydney Opera House; Nova’s Red Room Project Team, Nova Network, NOVA Entertainment M 

BEST STATION PROMOTION 

  • #BringTheLogiesToDubbo; Chris Sewell, Juelz Jarry, Peter Samios, Justine Blacklock & Joel Scalzi, Star FM, Dubbo NSW, Southern Cross Austereo C 
  • hit90.9 Sea FM Fertility Week; hit90.9 Sea FM Team, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo P 
  • The People’s Cruise; Hamish Blake & Andy Lee, The Hit Network, Southern Cross Austereo M 

BEST COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT

  • Bathurst Relay for Life; The B-Rock Crew, B-Rock FM, Bathurst NSW, Bathurst Broadcasters C
  • i98FM Illawarra Convoy; Marty Haynes, Tia Davis, Mark Rigby, Fairlie Hamilton, Ryan Cram, Asa Schuster & Natasha Muir, i98FM, Wollongong NSW, WIN Network P 
  • Saving Ziad; Kyle Sandilands & Jackie Henderson, KIIS 1065, Sydney NSW, Australian Radio Network M 

BEST NEWCOMER OFF-AIR 

  • Nathan Whittle; 7AD & Sea FM, Devonport TAS, Grant Broadcasters C 
  • Sarah Morrison; 7HO FM, Hobart TAS, Grant Broadcasters P
  • Taylah Hill; 2GB, Sydney NSW, Macquarie Media Limited M 

HALL OF FAME

  • Ray Hadley
  • Amanda Keller