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28 AUGUST 2016
Finalists announced for 2016 Radio Awards
The finalists in the 28th annual Australian Commercial Radio Awards (ACRAs) were announced today with the hotly contested Best On Air Team FM (Metro) finalists including five-time winners Kyle Sandilands and Jackie Henderson, (The Kyle and Jackie O Show, KIIS 1065, Sydney) up against three-time winners Hamish Blake and Andy Lee (The Hamish & Andy Show, SCA Hit Network).
Also competing for the title are Jonesy and Amanda (Brendan Jones and Amanda Keller, WSFM, Sydney) (winners in 2012 and 2014); Kate, Tim & Marty (Kate Ritchie, Tim Blackwell & Marty Sheargold, Nova Network, Sydney); Fifi & Dave (Fifi Box & Dave Thornton, Fox FM, Melbourne); and Chrissie, Sam & Browny (Chrissie Swan, Sam Pang & Jonathan Brown, Nova 100, Melbourne).
Kyle and Jackie O won the award in 2006, 2007, 2011, 2013 and 2015, while Hamish and Andy won from 2008 to 2010.
The Metropolitan Best On-Air Team AM title will be a contest between four-time winners 3AW Breakfast (Ross Stevenson & John Burns, 3AW, Melb); 3AW Nightline/Remember When (Bruce Mansfield & Phillip Brady, 3AW, Melb); The Big Sports Breakfast with Slats & TK (Michael Slater & Terry Kennedy, Sky Sports Radio, Sydney); Breakfast with Steve Mills & Basil Zempilas (6PR, Perth); and Nights with Steve Price (Steve Price & Andrew Bolt, 2GB, Sydney).
3AW’s Neil Mitchell is a finalist for Best Current Affairs Presenter, which he has won four years running, against Tom Elliott from 3AW; Leon Byner from FIVEaa; Chris Smith from 2GB and Ben Fordham from 2GB. Mitchell is also competing for the Best Talk Presenter award against Chris Smith, Steve Price, Ben Fordham and Jeremy Cordeaux from FIVEaa.
Other major award categories include: Best News Presenter FM & AM, Best Sports Presenter and Best Music/Entertainment Presenter, which sees smoothfm weekend breakfast host Melissa Doyle (smoothfm, Nova Entertainment, Sydney) a finalist up against fellow Nova presenters Tim Blackwell and Kent (Smallzy) Small, plus Gordie Waters (KIIS 1065 Sydney), Chris Beckhouse (Triple M, Sydney) and Dave Williams (Triple M, Melbourne).
This year’s metro finalists for Best Newcomer On-Air include Olympic Gold medallist Susie O’Neill (Nova 106.9, Bris); Sam Pang (Nova 100, Melb); Sarah Faour (Triple M 105.1, Melb); former Home and Away actor Jason “Finn” Smith (Nova Network); and Julian King (2GB, Syd).
Entries were received from 260 metropolitan and regional radio stations across Australia. Stations outside the metropolitan areas are well represented at the ACRAs with more than 200 finalists from country and provincial stations. This year the gala black-tie event will be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on Saturday, 8 October and will start at 6.00 pm (red carpet 5.00 pm).
Chief executive officer of Commercial Radio Australia, Joan Warner said: “Congratulations to all the finalists on the recognition of their work. Live radio is one of the most demanding mediums to work in and takes high level commitment to creating programs that are compelling, revealing and entertaining, day in, day out. The Radio Awards are a night for everyone to come together to celebrate the best in the industry.”
Organised by Commercial Radio Australia, the national Awards cover 33 categories. Winners are announced in each category across three areas: metropolitan, provincial and country commercial radio stations, and encompass all areas of commercial radio broadcasting including news, talk, sport, music and entertainment. The ACRAs differ from television’s Logie Awards in that they are peer judged by industry members. The ACRAs follow the National Radio Conference, which will be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on Friday 7 October.
A complete list of the 2016 ACRAs finalists follows. The finalists list is also available on the CRA website: www.commercialradio.com.au
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FINALISTS FOR 2016 AUSTRALIAN COMMERCIAL RADIO AWARDS (ACRAs) Please note: Category Finalists 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 The Kyle & Jackie O Show; Kyle Sandilands & Jackie Henderson, KIIS 106.5, Sydney NSW, Australian Radio Network M The Hamish & Andy Show; Hamish Blake & Andy Lee, Hit Network, Southern Cross Austereo M Jonesy & Amanda; Brendan Jones & Amanda Keller, WSFM , Sydney NSW, Australian Radio Network M Fifi & Dave; Fifi Box & Dave Thornton, hit101.9 Fox FM, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross Austereo M Chrissie, Sam & Browny; Chrissie Swan, Sam Pang & Jonathan Brown, Nova 100, Melbourne VIC, NOVA Entertainment M
BEST ON-AIR TEAM – METRO AM FIVEaa Breakfast; David Penberthy & Will Goodings, FIVEaa, Adelaide SA, NOVA Entertainment M 3AW Breakfast; Ross Stevenson & John Burns, 3AW, Melbourne VIC, Macquarie Media Limited M 3AW Nightline/Remember When; Bruce Mansfield & Philip Brady, 3AW, Melbourne VIC, Macquarie Media Limited M The Big Sports Breakfast with Slats & TK; Michael Slater & Terry Kennedy, Sky Sports Radio, Sydney NSW, Tabcorp M Breakfast with Steve Mills & Basil Zempilas; Steve Mills & Basil Zempilas, 6PR, Perth WA, Macquarie Media Limited M Nights with Steve Price; Steve Price & Andrew Bolt, 2GB, Sydney NSW, Macquarie Media Limited M
BEST ON-AIR TEAM COUNTRY & PROVINCIAL Bangers & Mash; Janeen Hosemans & Peter Harrison, 2BS Gold, Bathurst NSW, Bathurst Broadcasters C Carly & Dane; Carly Portch & Dane McGuirk, Star FM, Griffith NSW, Southern Cross Austereo C Ryan & Jess; Ryan Warren & Jess Pantou, Star FM, Mount Gambier SA, Southern Cross Austereo C Chris & Juelz; Chris Sewell & Juelz Jarry, Star FM, Dubbo NSW, Southern Cross Austereo C Bryce & Trace; Bryce Ruthven & Tracey Sergiacomi, Hitz939, Bundaberg QLD, Grant Broadcasters C Crystal & Chris; Crystal Vas & Chris Nairn, Power FM, Bega NSW, Grant Broadcasters C Rabbit & Julie Goodwin; Dave Rabbetts & Julie Goodwin, Star 104.5, Gosford NSW, NOVA Entertainment P Galey & Charli; Paul Gale & Charli Robinson, Sea FM, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo P Loz & Todd; Lauren McWhirter & Todd Stevens, Power FM, Nowra NSW, Grant Broadcasters P Mike E & Emma; Michael Etheridge & Emma Chow, The Edge, West Sydney, NSW Australian Radio Network P Flan & Emily Jade for Breakfast; Sean Flanagan & Emily Jade, 102.9 Hot Tomato, Gold Coast QLD, Hot Tomato P Tom & Buckle - Fresh Daily; Tom Lewis & Josh Buckle, K Rock, Geelong VIC, Grant Broadcasters P
BEST ENTERTAINMENT/MUSIC PRESENTER Andy Young; Eagle FM, Goulburn NSW, Capital Radio Network C Kris Seabert; Mixx FM, Colac VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C Brady Ellis; Magic 89.9, Port Lincoln SA, Grant Broadcasters C Kevin Marsh; 2GZ FM, Orange NSW, Southern Cross Austereo C Christopher Sewell; Star FM, Dubbo NSW, Southern Cross Austereo C Joe Groth; Sea FM, Maroochydore QLD, EON Broadcasting P Dave Rabbetts; Star 104.5, Gosford NSW, NOVA Entertainment P Nikolina Koveska; The Edge, Katoomba NSW, Australian Radio Network P Ross Wallman; Hot FM, Bunbury WA, Southern Cross Austereo P Josh Olek; K Rock, Geelong VIC, Grant Broadcasters P Gordie Waters; KIIS 106.5, Sydney NSW, Australian Radio Network M Chris Beckhouse; Triple M, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo M Melissa Doyle; smoothfm, Sydney NSW, NOVA Entertainment M Dave Williams; Triple M, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross Austereo M Tim Blackwell; Nova Network, NOVA Entertainment M Kent ‘Smallzy’ Small; Nova Network, NOVA Entertainment M
BEST TALK PRESENTER Kate Vincent-O'Bree; 2BS Gold, Bathurst NSW, Bathurst Broadcasters NM Ardin Beech; 2BS Gold, Bathurst NSW, Bathurst Broadcasters NM Stephen Cenatiempo; 2NM, Muswellbrook NSW, Grant Broadcasters NM Ted Guinea; River1467, Mildura VIC, Grant Broadcasters NM Tim Shaw; 2CC, Canberra ACT, Capital Radio Network P Graeme Day; 2ST, Bowral NSW, Grant Broadcasters P Mark Hyland; Bay 93.9, Geelong VIC, Grant Broadcasters P Dean Mackin; 2HD, Newcastle NSW, Super Radio Network P Brian Carlton; LAFM, Launceston TAS, Grant Broadcasters P Jeremy Cordeaux; FIVEaa, Adelaide SA, NOVA Entertainment M Neil Mitchell; 3AW, Melbourne VIC, Macquarie Media Limited M Chris Smith; 2GB, Sydney NSW, Macquarie Media Limited M Steve Price; 2GB, Sydney NSW, Macquarie Media Limited M Ben Fordham; 2GB, Sydney NSW, Macquarie Media Limited M
BEST CURRENT AFFAIRS PRESENTER Tim Shaw; 2CC, Canberra ACT, Capital Radio Network NM Stephen Cenatiempo; 2NM, Muswellbrook NSW, Grant Broadcasters NM Adam Connelly; Power FM, Murray Bridge SA, Grant Broadcasters NM Richard Perno; 2DU, Dubbo NSW, Super Radio Network NM Katie Woolf; Mix 1049, Darwin NT, Grant Broadcasters NM Leon Byner; FIVEaa, Adelaide SA, NOVA Entertainment M Neil Mitchell; 3AW, Melbourne VIC, Macquarie Media Limited M Tom Elliott; 3AW, Melbourne VIC, Macquarie Media Limited M Chris Smith; 2GB, Sydney NSW, Macquarie Media Limited M Ben Fordham; 2GB, Sydney NSW, Macquarie Media Limited M
BEST SPORTS PRESENTER Benny Hope; B-Rock, Bathurst NSW, Bathurst Broadcasters NM Nathan Dell; Zinc 96, Gympie QLD, Grant Broadcasters NM Trent Hill; 3YB, Warrnambool VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters NM Liam Fitzgerald; 3YB & Coast FM, Warrnambool VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters NM Martin Agatyn; 7AD, Devonport TAS, Grant Broadcasters NM Phil Small; 2CC, Canberra ACT, Capital Radio Network P Steve Allan; 2GO, Gosford NSW, Southern Cross Austereo P Jeremy Ryan; KOFM, Newcastle NSW, Southern Cross Austereo P Wayde Chiesa; 4TO FM, Townsville QLD, Southern Cross Austereo P Tom King; K Rock, Geelong VIC, Grant Broadcasters P Bruce Eva; 3AW, Melbourne VIC, Macquarie Media Limited M Tim Lane; 3AW, Melbourne VIC, Macquarie Media Limited M Matthew Johns; Triple M, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo M Karl Langdon; 6PR, Perth WA, Macquarie Media Limited M Dan Ginnane; Triple M, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo M
BEST NETWORKED PROGRAM Len Pakot; ACE Radio Broadcasters C Nugget & Crash, The Locker Room; Nathan Dell & Barry Mcaul, Grant Broadcasters C Country Today; Don Plenty, ACE Radio Broadcasters C The Morning Rush; Jon Vertigan, Maria Foundas & Richard Kew, ACE Radio Broadcasters C Drive With Mark Krivo; Mark Krivo, Super Radio Network C Alo Baker's Workday; Alo Baker, Southern Cross Austereo P No Repeat Workday; Chris Ivers, Southern Cross Austereo P 20.20 Retro Countdown; Aaron Stevens & Drew Chapman, Grant Broadcasters P Robbie & Adam's Big Breakfast; Robbie Klitzing & Adam McGuire, Redwave Media P Tasmania Talks; Brian Carlton, Grant Broadcasters P The Hit 30; Emma Freedman & Angus O’Loughlin, Southern Cross Austereo M The Hamish & Andy Show; Hamish Blake & Andy Lee, Southern Cross Austereo M Hughesy & Kate; Dave Hughes & Kate Langbroek, Australian Radio Network M Kate, Tim & Marty; Kate Ritchie, Tim Blackwell & Marty Sheargold, NOVA Entertainment M Kyle & Jackie O - Hour of Power; Kyle Sandilands & Jackie Henderson, Australian Radio Network M Smallzy's Surgery; Kent Small & Zach La Cava, NOVA Entertainment M
BEST SYNDICATED AUSTRALIAN PROGRAM 100 Years of Anzac; Media Heads Fitzy & Wippa; Ryan Fitzgerald, Michael Wipfli, Tom Ivey, Sarah Fletcher & Tom Murray, NOVA Entertainment Take 40; Authentic Entertainment My Generation; Authentic Entertainment Boxed In; Authentic Entertainment
BEST MARKETING CAMPAIGN Survey 1 2015; 92.7 Mix FM, Maroochydore QLD, EON Broadcasting NM hit104.7 Launch; Zak Davies, hit104.7, Canberra ACT, ARN/SCA NM Survey 1 2015; Sea FM, Maroochydore QLD, EON Broadcasting NM Chrissie, Sam & Browny Outdoor Campaign; Leanne Glamuzina-Gibb, Tony Thomas & Tanya Simpson, Nova 100, Melbourne VIC, NOVA Entertainment M Hamish & Andy Return; Nikki Clarkson & Adam Bower, Hit Network, Southern Cross Austereo M The smooth Festival of Chocolate; Kathrine Holland, Luke Minto & Luke Wilson, smoothfm, NOVA Entertainment M KIIS 106.5 2016 Marketing Campaign; ARN Marketing Team, KIIS 106.5, Sydney NSW, Australian Radio Network M Kate, Tim & Marty's Jacuzzi Friday; Leanne Glamuzina-Gibb & Carlie Millican, Nova Network, NOVA Entertainment M
ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE Mt Stuart Redevelopment; Matt Paton, 4TO & Hot FM, Townsville QLD, Southern Cross Austereo Embedded devices in a broadcasting environment; Daniel Jackson & Ryland Sandison, Southern Cross Austereo Mt Buller – Streaming; Rorie Ryan, hit101.9 Fox FM, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross Austereo Fitzy & Wippa - I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here; John Pearce, Nova 96.9, Sydney NSW, NOVA Entertainment
BRIAN WHITE MEMORIAL Matthew Pantelis; FIVEaa, Adelaide SA, NOVA Entertainment Lauren Hilbert; 3AW, Melbourne VIC, Macquarie Media Limited Lisa Barnes; 6PR, Perth WA, Macquarie Media Limited
BEST NEWCOMER ON-AIR Darcy Thomson; Mixx FM, Hamilton VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C Peter Samios; Star FM, Dubbo NSW, Southern Cross Austereo C Jess Scully; Now FM, Moree NSW, Super Radio Network C Cei Saunders; Snow FM, Jindabyne NSW, Capital Radio Network C Jess Bennett; Sea FM, Devonport TAS, Grant Broadcasters C Holly Spillane; Sea FM, Maroochydore QLD, EON Broadcasting P Emily O'Brien; Sea FM, Gosford NSW, Southern Cross Austereo P Amanda Angiolino; Star FM, Warragul VIC, Southern Cross Austereo P Katarina Slavich; hit104.7, Canberra NSW, ARN/SCA P Tiffany Rouge; Hot 100, Darwin NT, Grant Broadcasters P Susie O’Neill; Nova 106.9, Brisbane QLD, Nova Network M Sam Pang; Nova 100, Melbourne VIC, NOVA Entertainment M Sarah Faour; Triple M, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross Austereo M Jason Finn Smith; Nova Network, NOVA Entertainment M Julian King; 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 Wimmera Football League Grand Final; Ben Williamson, Mixx FM, Horsham VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters NM 2015 O&M Grand Final; Simon Corr, Brandon Hughes, Robbie Mackinlay, Steve Murphy, Heath Naughton, Thomas Bownds & Scott Fraser, 2AY, Albury NSW, ACE Radio Broadcasters NM 2015 Cowboys Grand Final; Cowboys Call Team, 4TO FM, Townsville QLD, Southern Cross Austereo NM Geelong v Hawthorn - Welcome to the Danger Zone; The K Rock Football Commentary Team, K Rock, Geelong VIC, Grant Broadcasters NM 2015 NRL Grand Final; Triple M NRL, Triple M, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo M FIVEaa Sport; Stephen Rowe & Mark Bickley, FIVEaa, Adelaide SA, NOVA Entertainment M 2015 ANZAC Day Match; Triple M Footy, Triple M, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross Austereo M Anzac Day Football Coverage; 3AW Football, 3AW, Melbourne VIC, Macquarie Media Limited M 2015 AFL Grand Final; Triple M Footy, Triple M, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross Austereo M
BEST NEWS PRESENTER COUNTRY & PROVINCIAL Peter Denton; Max FM, Taree NSW, Super Radio Network C Kate Vincent-O'Bree; 2BS Gold & B-Rock FM, Bathurst NSW, Bathurst Broadcasters C Stephen Cenatiempo; Power FM & 2NM, Muswellbrook NSW, Grant Broadcasters C Lois Chislet; 3YB, Warrnambool VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C Sophie Hancock; Star FM, Orange NSW, Southern Cross Austereo C Rod McLeod; Gold FM, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo P Penelope Liersch; Sea FM, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo P Sacha Barbour; Star 104.5, Gosford NSW, NOVA Entertainment P Hayley Turner; Hot 91.1, Maroochydore QLD, Grant Broadcasters P Kate Rice; Mix 106.3, Canberra ACT, ARN/SCA P
BEST NEWS PRESENTER - METRO FM Ange Anderson; Nova 106.9, Brisbane QLD, NOVA Entertainment M Sasha Tannock; Triple M, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo M Monique Dews; 97.3FM, Brisbane QLD, Australian Radio Network M Steve Blanda; smoothfm, Sydney NSW, NOVA Entertainment M Maria Gaban; Mix 102.3, Adelaide SA, Australian Radio Network M
BEST NEWS PRESENTER - METRO AM Anne Stone; FIVEaa, Adelaide SA, NOVA Entertainment M Stuart Layt; 4BC, Brisbane QLD, Macquarie Media Limited M Tony Tardio; 3AW, Melbourne VIC, Macquarie Media Limited M Gail Watson; 3AW, Melbourne VIC, Macquarie Media Limited M Alicia Byrne; 3AW, Melbourne VIC, Macquarie Media Limited M
BEST DIGITAL RADIO FORMAT Koffee; Sarah Fletcher, Melb/Bris/Syd VIC/QLD/NSW, NOVA Entertainment Coles Radio; Sarah Fletcher & Brian Johnston, Melb/Bris/Syd/Ade VIC/QLD/NSW/SA, NOVA Entertainment Kinderling Kids Radio; Evan Kaldor, Sydney NSW NTS News Talk Sport; Felicity Barrington, Nicholas Furgiuele, Emma Marshall & Alex Smith, Sydney NSW, Macquarie Media Limited Elf Radio; Brett Nossiter, Sydney NSW, Australian Radio Network
BEST STATION PRODUCED COMEDY SEGMENT 4 PMs in 5 Years; Mal Rock, Real FM, Mudgee NSW, Super Radio Network C The Alphabet Game; Matt Monk, Lauren Temuskos & Matt Stewart, Coast FM, Warrnambool VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C Tantrum Song; Jon Vertigan, Maria Foundas & Richard Kew, 3YB, Warrnambool VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C 9 Inch Sub; Carly Portch & Mike Narrier, Star FM, Griffith NSW, Southern Cross Austereo C Where The F is Warnambool; Chris Sewell, Star FM, Dubbo NSW, Southern Cross Austereo C Hiccup Hits - The Album; Mark Krivo, NEW FM, Newcastle NSW, Super Radio Network P Christopher Pyne; Todd Widdicombe & Samille Muirhead, Mix FM, Maroochydore QLD, EON Broadcasting P Adele Phone Call; Adam Barratt, Sea FM, Maroochydore QLD, EON Broadcasting P Pope Francis Wake Up; John Sutherland, Hot FM, Mackay QLD, Southern Cross Austereo P NRL Integrity Unit; Nick Gill, Sophie Tiller & Mark Brewer, NXFM, Newcastle NSW, Southern Cross Austereo P Mick's River Report; Kevin Johnson & Mick Newell, 7HO FM, Hobart TAS, Grant Broadcasters P Avocado; Chrissie Swan, Sam Pang & Jonathan Brown, Nova 100, Melbourne VIC, NOVA Entertainment M Uber Awkward; Fifi Box & Dave Thornton, hit101.9 Fox FM, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross Austereo M Jazz Chat Prank; Hamish Blake & Andy Lee, Hit Network, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross Austereo M Blacktown; Ryan Fitzgerald, Michael Wipfli & Michael Snitch, Nova 96.9, Sydney NSW, NOVA Entertainment M The Un-Real Estate Agent; Phil O'Neil, Triple M, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo M
BEST SHOW PRODUCER – ENTERTAINMENT/MUSIC Trent Towson; Galey & Charli Breakfast Show, Sea FM, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo NM Nicole Levey; Tanya & Steve For Breakfast, KOFM, Newcastle NSW, Southern Cross Austereo NM Sam Blacker; Mel & Trav in the Morning, Wave FM, Wollongong NSW, Grant Broadcasters NM Tom Whitaker; Bree & Gawndy, Sea FM, Gosford NSW, Southern Cross Austereo NM Lee Stamps; The Departure Lounge, K Rock, Geelong VIC, Grant Broadcasters NM Georgie Page; smoothfm Celebrity Weekends, smoothfm, NOVA Entertainment M Sam Cavanagh; The Hamish & Andy Show, Hit Network, Southern Cross Austereo M Jay Mueller; Triple M's Hot Breakfast, Triple M, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross Austereo M Elle Conwell; Kate, Tim & Marty, Nova Network, NOVA Entertainment M Nic McClure; Kyle & Jackie O Show, KIIS 106.5, Sydney NSW, Australian Radio Network M
BEST SHOW PRODUCER – TALK/CURRENT AFFAIRS Geoff Koop; Canberra Live with Chris Coleman, 2CC, Canberra ACT, Capital Radio Network NM Eddie Williams; 2CC Breakfast with Tim Shaw, 2CC, Canberra ACT, Capital Radio Network NM Dean Mackin; The Carter Edwards Show, 2HD, Newcastle NSW, Super Radio Network NM Melissa Mobbs; Tasmania Talks, LAFM, Launceston TAS, Grant Broadcasters NM Mitchell Scott; The Run Home/Breakfast with Frank and Ox, 1116 SEN, Melbourne VIC, Pacific Star Network M Kate Stevenson; 3AW Breakfast, 3AW, Melbourne VIC, Macquarie Media Limited M Katie Dower; 3AW Afternoons, 3AW, Melbourne VIC, Macquarie Media Limited M Harriet Glenn; The Ben Fordham Show, 2GB, Sydney NSW, Macquarie Media Limited M
BEST MUSIC DIRECTOR Gemma Maddox; Max FM, Taree NSW, Super Radio Network C Benny Hope; 2BS Gold & B-Rock FM, Bathurst NSW, Bathurst Broadcasters C Jodie Williams; ZOO FM, Dubbo NSW, Super Radio Network C Claire Humphery; Snow FM, Jindabyne NSW, Capital Radio Network C Murray Ryan; Sea FM, Devonport TAS, Grant Broadcasters C Dan Hill; Sea FM, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo P Trent Towson; Sea FM, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo P Lyndon Smith; Mix FM, Maroochydore QLD, EON Broadcasting P Simon Dawson; 102.9 Hot Tomato, Gold Coast QLD, Hot Tomato P Leanne Stamps; K Rock, Geelong VIC, Grant Broadcasters P Georgina Ingham-Myers; Nova 106.9, Brisbane QLD, NOVA Entertainment M Lindsay Ellis; hit105, Brisbane QLD, Southern Cross Austereo M Vaughan Hobbs; Triple M 105.1, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross Austereo M Brad McNicol; KIIS 106.5, Sydney NSW, Australian Radio Network M Kiri Martin; hit101.9 Fox FM, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross Austereo M
BEST PROMOTIONS DIRECTOR Courtney Breheny; Gold FM, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo NM Cassie Grentell; Star 104.5, Gosford NSW, NOVA Entertainment NM Justin Williams; 102.9 Hot Tomato, Gold Coast QLD, Hot Tomato NM Brooke Bennett; Sea FM & Mix FM, Maroochydore QLD, EON Broadcasting NM Zak Davies; hit104.7 & MIX 106.3, Canberra ACT, ARN/SCA NM Dee Curtis; Nova 106.9, Brisbane QLD, NOVA Entertainment M Tim Dwyer; Triple M, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo M Carlie Millican; Nova 96.9, Sydney NSW, NOVA Entertainment M Harriet Legg; hit101.9 Fox FM, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross Austereo M Natali Brabant; KIIS 101.1, Sydney NSW, Australian Radio Network M
BEST PROGRAM DIRECTOR Benny Hope; B-Rock FM, Bathurst NSW, Bathurst Broadcasters C Emma Elsom; 3WM, Horsham VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C Peter Samios; Star FM, Dubbo NSW, Southern Cross Austereo C Michael Moffett; 2CS FM 106.3 & Star FM 105.5, Coffs Harbour NSW, Southern Cross Austereo C Chris Mathieson; ZOO FM, Dubbo NSW, Super Radio Network C Shayne Sinclair; Star 104.5, Gosford NSW, NOVA Entertainment P Mark Hyland; Bay 93.9, Geelong VIC, Grant Broadcasters P Jason Matthews; hit104.7 & Mix 106.3, Canberra ACT, ARN/SCA P Leigh Kuhlmann; K Rock, Geelong VIC, Grant Broadcasters P Dave Howard; LAFM & Chilli FM, Launceston TAS, Grant Broadcasters P Jay Walkerden; Nova 106.9, Brisbane QLD, NOVA Entertainment M Adrian Brine; hit105, Brisbane QLD, Southern Cross Austereo M Peter Clay; smoothfm, Sydney NSW, NOVA Entertainment M Daniel Underhill; Nova 93.7, Perth WA, NOVA Entertainment M Charlie Fox; WSFM , Sydney NSW, Australian Radio Network M
BEST DOCUMENTARY Across The Coast; Sacha Barbour & Jaxson McLennan, Star 104.5, Gosford NSW, NOVA Entertainment NM 3BO Anzac Day Centenary; Ewan Grant, 3BO, Bendigo VIC, Southern Cross Austereo NM Troll Free Day Radio Special; Mel Greig, Wave FM, Wollongong NSW, Grant Broadcasters NM What Is It Like?; Kristen Henry, Mix 106.3, Canberra NSW, ARN/SCA NM Becoming Suzanne: A Gender Transition in Country WA; Cliff Reeve, RadioWest, Bunbury WA, Southern Cross Austereo NM FIVEaa Variety SA Radiothon; Shane Rogers, FIVEaa, Adelaide SA, NOVA Entertainment M Modern Warrior; Merrick Watts, Triple M, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo M The Shane McFarlane Tribute Show; Dean Clairs & Kymba Cahill, Mix 94.5, Perth WA, Southern Cross Austereo M Merrick & Australia Anzac Day 'H' Special; siDesHoW Mike Andersen, Triple M, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo M 100 Years of Anzac; Rusty Graham & Brett Perry, Nova 96.9, Sydney NSW, NOVA Entertainment M
BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN PRODUCTION Andrew Andrews; 2MG & Real FM, Mudgee NSW, Super Radio Network C Nic Cook; 2BS Gold & B-Rock FM, Bathurst NSW, Bathurst Broadcasters C John Spelling; 3SH & Mixx FM, Swan Hill VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C Sebba Claassen; Power FM & 2NM, Muswellbrook NSW, Grant Broadcasters C Troy McInnes & Brendan Egan; Zinc 96, Gympie QLD, Grant Broadcasters C Matt Innes; Sea FM, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo P David Huth; Sea FM & Mix FM, Maroochydore QLD, EON Broadcasting P Jaxson McLennan; Star 104.5, Gosford NSW, NOVA Entertainment P Mark "Doogie" Brewer; KOFM & NXFM, Newcastle NSW, Southern Cross Austereo P Adam Jansen; hit104.7 & Mix 106.3, Canberra ACT, ARN/SCA P Andy Martin; Nova 91.9, Adelaide SA, NOVA Entertainment M siDesHoW Mike Andersen; Triple M, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo M Darcy Milne; Nova 96.9, Sydney NSW, NOVA Entertainment M David Konsky; hit104.1 2Day FM, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo M Chris Davis; KIIS Network, Australian Radio Network M
BEST MUSIC SPECIAL A Tribute to Bowie; Craig Bassett & Mel Heldon, 2MG, Mudgee NSW, Super Radio Network C David Bowie A Tribute; Anthony Thompson, 3HA, Hamilton VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C You... Me... and Guy; Bryce Ruthven & Tracey Sergiacomi, Hitz939, Bundaberg QLD, Grant Broadcasters C StarFM Stripped Back Relived; Christopher Sewell, StarFM, Dubbo NSW, Southern Cross Austereo C David Bowie Tribute Special; George Mihalos, 2XL, Jindabyne NSW, Capital Radio Network C Bow to Bowie; Weekend; Dennis Guthrie, Dan Brixey & Chrstian Argenti, Gold FM, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo P 80's August; Mix FM, Maroochydore QLD, EON Broadcasting P Totally 80's; Ross Turner, Hot 91.1, Sunshine Coast QLD, Grant Broadcasters P Eggcellent 80's; Corey Kay, Andrew Very & Jeff Nielsen, Gold FM, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo P 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 Smallzy Live From The Aria Awards 2015; Kent Small, Zach La Cava, Alice Worthy & Brodie Green, Nova Network, NOVA Entertainment M Ed Sheeran Takes Over Nova; Tim Blackwell, Sophie Ainsworth & Daniel Pearson, Nova Network, NOVA Entertainment M World Famous Rooftop; Dom Evans, Matt Nikolic & David Konsky, Hit Network, Southern Cross Austereo M A Tribute to David Bowie; Phil O'Neil, Triple M 104.9, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo M
BEST STATION SALES ACHIEVEMENT Janeen Hosemans, Janie Birchall, Kristy Farrar & Bron Davey; 2BS Gold & B-Rock FM, Bathurst NSW, Bathurst Broadcasters NM K Rock & Bay 93.9 Sales Team; K Rock & Bay 93.9, Geelong VIC, Grant Broadcasters NM hit104.7 Sales Team; hit104.7, Canberra ACT, ARN/SCA NM KOFM Sales Team; KOFM, Newcastle NSW, Southern Cross Austereo NM Zinc 96.1 Sales Team; Zinc 96.1,Sunshine Coast QLD,Grant Broadcasters NM 1116 SEN Direct Sales; 1116 SEN, Melbourne VIC, Pacific Star Network M NOVA Entertainment Adelaide Sales; Nova 919, Adelaide SA, NOVA Entertainment M Nova 93.7 Direct Sales Team; Nova 93.7, Perth WA, NOVA Entertainment M ARN Adelaide Agency Sales; ARN Adelaide, Adelaide SA, Australian Radio Network M 97.3 Sales Team; 97.3, Brisbane QLD, Australian Radio Network M
BEST AGENCY SALESPERSON Sam Scott; Nova 919, Adelaide SA, NOVA Entertainment Louise Skeen; KOFM 102.9 & NXFM 106.9, Newcastle NSW, Southern Cross Austereo Simon Mikulich; Nova 93.7, Perth WA, NOVA Entertainment Deanne Johnson; Hot 91 & Zinc 96, Sunshine Coast QLD, Grant Broadcasters Natalia Papas; Nova 96.9, Sydney NSW, NOVA Entertainment
BEST DIRECT SALESPERSON Bron Davey; 2BS Gold & B-Rock FM, Bathurst NSW, Bathurst Broadcasters C Kristy Cooper; 2DU, Dubbo NSW, Super Radio Network C Shannon Vamvoukis; C91.3, Campbelltown NSW, WIN P Anthony Zibara; Star 104.5, Gosford NSW, NOVA Entertainment P Laura Lees; Sea FM & Gold FM, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo P Casey Gould; KOFM & NXFM, Newcastle NSW, Southern Cross Austereo P Michelle Moores; i98FM, Wollongong NSW, WIN P Charlie Acutt; hit101.9 Fox FM & Triple M, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross Austereo M David Beacham; Nova 100, Melbourne VIC, NOVA Entertainment M Brendan Blatt; hit101.9 Fox FM & Triple M, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross Austereo M Duncan Fosdike; hit107 & Triple M, Adelaide SA, Southern Cross Austereo M Susie Michaels; KIIS 106.5 & WSFM, Sydney NSW, Australian Radio Network M
BEST STATION PRODUCED COMMERCIAL – SINGLE Muffin Break – Frappes; James Hughes & Andrew Andrews, 2MG & Real FM, Mudgee NSW, Super Radio Network C Deadly Gas; Ray Adams & Darcy Thomson, 3HA & Mixx FM, Hamilton VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C The Bike Guru; Kris Seabert & Dani Delalande, 3CS, Colac VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C Everything Goes With Eggs; Chris Mueller & Dalwinder Nijjar, 5RM, Riverland SA, Grant Broadcasters C Individual Home Loans - Financial Fairy Tales; Tim Bergh & Sally Fleay, 4CC, Central QLD, Grant Broadcasters C Dad's Taxi; Ryan Musgrave & Chris Crickmay, Gold FM, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo P The Meatery - She/He; Rob Sharples; i98FM, Wollongong NSW, WIN P The Perfect Shave - Equipment to be a man; Scott Dinsmore & Cassie Aldridge, 105.7 The River, Albury NSW, Southern Cross Austereo P When the Job's Done; Matt Lygoe, Star 104.5, Gosford NSW, NOVA Entertainment P Shoot 'em up!; Nick Giesen, Rick Wilson & Stephanie Kong, Hot FM, Toowoomba QLD, Southern Cross Austereo P Great Scott; Jonathan Williams & Chris Gates, Triple M, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross Austereo M Dutch Oven; Matt Dickson, mix94.5, Perth WA, Southern Cross Austereo M The Empire Strikes Back; The Studio at SCA, hit101.9 Fox FM & Triple M, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross Austereo M PISS*R; ARN Creative, Gold 104.3, Melbourne VIC, Australian Radio Network M Clear As Mud; Cindy Donato, Nathan Russell, Ben Davies, Tiffany Dimmack & Ben Clayton, Nova 106.9, Brisbane QLD, NOVA Entertainment M
BEST STATION PRODUCED COMMERCIAL – CAMPAIGN Esperance Glass – Johnny Rotten; Tamara Heinjus & Cassie Aldridge, Hot FM, Esperance WA, Southern Cross Austereo NM Spot-Go; Cameron Horn & Anna Cook, Sea FM, Gosford NSW, Southern Cross Austereo NM Act 4 Tomorrow; Emily Richards & Shane Luy, Mix FM, Maroochydore QLD, EON Broadcasting NM Border Bandag Tyre Service; Britt Aylen & Cassie Aldridge, Star FM, Albury NSW, Southern Cross Austereo NM Where Are We?; Matt Lygoe, Star 104.5, Gosford NSW, NOVA Entertainment NM We Don't Do Husbands; Matt Dickson, Mix 94.5, Perth WA, Southern Cross Austereo M Clear As Mud; Cindy Donato, Nathan Russell, Ben Davies, Tiffany Dimmack & Ben Clayton, Nova 106.9, Brisbane QLD, NOVA Entertainment M Drovers; Garry Dean & Drew Barrett, Nova 93.7, Perth WA, NOVA Entertainment M Home Sleep Studies Australia; Greg Jennings & Eddie Olek, 1116 SEN, Melbourne VIC, Pacific Star Network M Brighton Volkswagen - Margaret; Darren Collins & Chris Gates, Triple M, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross Austereo M
BEST SALES PROMOTION Mudgee Bakery Great Pie Challenge; Mel Heldon, Andrew Andrews & Jenny Burrow, Real FM, Mudgee NSW, Super Radio Network C From Paris With Love; Alexis LeMasson, Benny Hope & Janeen Hosemans, B-Rock FM, Bathurst NSW, Bathurst Broadcasters C The Running Of The Brides; 98.1 Power FM, Muswellbrook NSW, Grant Broadcasters C Star FM's Create Your Prize; Peter Samios, Justine Blacklock, Chris Sewell & Juelz Jarry, Star FM, Dubbo NSW, Southern Cross Austereo C Byron Bay Bluesfest Tour Bus; Courtney Breheny, Elly Hope, Nikki Ward & Chris Crickmay, Gold FM, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo P 25K Human Claw; Holly Fallon & The Sea FM Promotions Team, Sea FM, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo P Bitchin’ for a New Kitchen; 92.7 Mix FM, Maroochydore QLD, EON Broadcasting P Carl's Junior Store Opening; Alana Hall, Cameron Horn & Renee Franckiewicz, Sea FM, Gosford NSW, Southern Cross Austereo P Pop-Up Selfie Party; Zak Davies, Ashleigh Gleeson & Craig Ebeling, hit104.7, Canberra NSW, ARN/SCA P Brisbane Broncos Extreme Careoke; Mandi Tapp, Steven Cox, Jay Walkerden, Dee Curtis, Abbey Barry, Ash Bradnam, Kip Wightman & David Lutteral Nova 106.9, Brisbane QLD, NOVA Entertainment M Hamish & Andy's Tip Top Citizen Swap; The Hamish & Andy Show, Hit Network & The Studio at SCA, Southern Cross Austereo M MLA - Operation Boomerang; Andy Milne, Jessica Roach, Eve Crawshaw, Ashley Minchin, Carlie Millican, Shaun Heron, NOVA Entertainment M Jonesy & Amanda's Manu or the Money; WSFM Breakfast Campaigns, WSFM , Sydney NSW, Australian Radio Network M Kyle & Jackie O Giveback - La Famiglia; KIIS Breakfast Campaigns, KIIS 106.5, Sydney NSW, Australian Radio Network M
BEST MULTIMEDIA EXECUTION – SALES Kyle & Jackie O's Haunted House; KIIS 106.5 Campaigns & Content Team, KIIS 106.5, Sydney NSW, Australian Radio Network Foxtel – Game of Thrones; Nova Entertainment Sydney Sales, Integration& CREATE, Nova 96.9, Sydney NSW, NOVA Entertainment Cougar Bourbon Straight Up Bloke Study; The Studio at SCA, Triple M 105.1, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross Austereo Kyle & Jackie O's Bad Sweater Day; KIIS Campaigns & Agency Sales Team, KIIS Network, Sydney NSW, Australian Radio Network Nova's Red Room Global Tour; Oriel Guthrie, Megan Hales & Claire Marshall, Nova 100, Melbourne VIC, NOVA Entertainment
BEST MULTIMEDIA EXECUTION – STATION Galey to the Rescue - Jack Coles Appeal; Lauren Redman, Monique Grisanti, Samantha McClurg & Holly Fallon, Sea FM, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo NM i98FM's i-Fly; Tia Davis, Brittany Vickers & Katherine Akele, i98FM, Wollongong NSW, WIN NM Paul and Woody's Switch; Paul Hogan, Esther Woodhams, Glenn Patton & Caitlin Chapple, hit100.9, Hobart TAS, Southern Cross Austereo NM Rescue With Heart; Heart 107.3, Hobart TAS, Southern Cross Austereo NM hit104.7 Skyfire 2016; hit104.7 Promotions & Content, hit104.7, Canberra ACT, ARN/SCA NM Fitzy & Wippa: I'm A Celebrity Get Me Outta Here Stitch Up; Carlie Millican, Ryan Fitzgerald, Michael Wipfli, Tom Ivey, John Pearce & Sean Bell, Nova 96.9, Sydney NSW, NOVA Entertainment M The Ed Sheeran $2 Peep Show Experiment; Hamish Blake & Andy Lee, Hit Network, Southern Cross Austereo M Bieber Island; KIIS Network & iHeartRadio, Australian Radio Network M Taylor Swift in Nova's Red Room; Oriel Guthrie & Claire Marshall, Nova 91.9, Adelaide SA, NOVA Entertainment M Fitzy & Wippa's Celebrity Ice Cream Van; Ryan Fitzgerald, Michael Wipfli, Sean Bell & Ben Harlum, Nova 96.9, Sydney NSW, NOVA Entertainment M
BEST STATION PROMOTION B-Rock's Bi-Centennial Bride; Benny Hope, Libby Daniewska, Leilani Vakaahi & Debbie Campbell, B-Rock FM, Bathurst NSW, Bathurst Broadcasters C Star FM's Shotgun Wedding; Philippa Lavery, Star FM, Mildura VIC, Southern Cross Austereo C Power FM's Christmas Angel; Power FM, Muswellbrook NSW, Grant Broadcasters C The Zinc Alice Cooper Golf Day; Cassy Small, Zinc 96, Maroochydore QLD, Grant Broadcasters C Central West's Next Top Model; Peter Samios, Justine Blacklock, Chris Sewell & Juelz Jarry, StarFM, Dubbo NSW, Southern Cross Austereo C Magic Galey; Paul Gale, Charli Robinson, Holly Fallon & Matt Innes, 90.9 Sea FM, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo P Bay 93.9 Sitar Hero; Bay 93.9, Geelong VIC, Grant Broadcasters P Tanya's Tribe; Ryan Jon, Tanya Hennessy, Joe Gleeson & Jason Matthews, hit104.7, Canberra ACT, ARN/SCA P State Of Origin - Sydney Street; Rachael O'Kane-Edney & Drew Chapman, River 94.9, Ipswich QLD, Grant Broadcasters P Jay & Dave's Rude Awakening; Jay Shipston & Dave Peters, Sea FM, Mackay QLD, Southern Cross Austereo P The Pleasure Drone; hit92.9, Perth WA, Southern Cross Austereo M The Race That Slows Down The Nation; The Hamish & Andy Show, Hit Network, Southern Cross Austereo M Kate, Tim and Marty's Show From A Plane; Nathan Ryan, Klara Draper, Kate Ritchie, Tim Blackwell, Marty Sheargold, John Pearce, Mat Powell, Ben Nolan & Steve Marshell, Nova Network, NOVA Entertainment M Kyle & Jackie O's Cash Cock; KIIS Breakfast Camapigns, KIIS 106.5, Sydney NSW, Australian Radio Network M Jonesy & Amanda's What 'Sup Hawaii; WSFM Breakfast Campaigns, WSFM , Sydney NSW, Australian Radio Network M
BEST COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT The Daffodil Cottage Extension Project Appeal; The 2BS & B-Rock Crew, 2BS Gold & B-Rock FM, Bathurst NSW, Bathurst Broadcasters C The Black Coal Cup; Power FM & 2NM, Muswellbrook NSW, Grant Broadcasters C Wimmera Health Care Group Telethon; Emma Elsom & Mark Sulic, 3WM, Horsham VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C Leila Rose All Stars Game; Matt Monk, Lauren Temuskos & Matt Stewart, Coast FM, Warrnambool VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C East Coast Radiothon for Snowy Hydro South Care; Kim Gardner, 2EC, Bega NSW, Grant Broadcasters C 2CC Ronald McDonald House Radio-Thon; Peter Davidson, 2CC, Canberra ACT, Capital Radio Network P i98FM's Camp Quality Convoy; i98 Convoy Team, i98FM, Wollongong NSW, WIN P Heart 107.3 Give Me 5 For Kids 2015; Heart 107.3, Hobart TAS, Southern Cross Austereo P hit104.7 Convoy for Cancer Families; hit104.7 Promotions & Content, hit104.7, Canberra ACT, ARN/SCA P Mix FM's Give Me 5 For Kids; Mix FM, Maroochydore QLD, EON Broadcasting P FIVEaa Variety Radiothon; Kayla Bath & Paul Rogers, FIVEaa, Adelaide SA, NOVA Entertainment M Radiothon 2015; 2UE, Sydney NSW, Macquarie Media Limited M Mount Druitt Community Centre Renovation; Ben Fordham, 2GB, Sydney NSW, Macquarie Media Limited M Listen Up; SCA Perth, Perth WA, Southern Cross Austereo M Step Up For The Salvos; KIIS 101.1 Campaigns Team, KIIS 101.1, Melbourne VIC, Australian Radio Network M
BEST NEWCOMER OFF-AIR James Hughes; 2MG & Real FM, Mudgee NSW, Super Radio Network C Alexis LeMasson; 2BS Gold & B-Rock FM, Bathurst NSW, Bathurst Broadcasters C Natasha Zirafi; Sea Fm & 7BU, Burnie TAS, Grant Broadcasters C Katherine Akele; i98FM, Wollongong NSW, WIN P Katrina Fowler; Sea FM & 2GO, Gosford NSW, Southern Cross Austereo P Meea Duurland; Star 104.5, Gosford NSW, NOVA Entertainment P Emmaline Gallagher; Hot 91.1, Maroochydore QLD, Grant Broadcasters P Nikolina Koveska; The Edge, Katoomba NSW, Australian Radio Network P Jack Charles; Nova 100, Melbourne VIC, NOVA Entertainment M Brearne Cavallaro; Mix 94.5, Perth WA, Southern Cross Austereo M Bre Betlem; Triple M, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo M Eva Bonomelli; Nova 93.7, Perth WA, NOVA Entertainment M Olivia Mackinnon; KIIS 106.5, Sydney NSW, Australian Radio Network M