Four of Australia’s best-known talkback personalities will battle it out to win this year’s Best Talk Presenter (metropolitan) in a year when the industry celebrates forty years of talkback radio. The finalists for that category in the Australian Commercial Radio Awards (ACRAs) include last year’s winner, Neil Mitchell (3AW), as well as Steve Price (2UE), Ray Hadley (2GB) and Bob Francis (5AA).
Non-metro finalists for Best Talk Presenter are Jennifer Menchin (2BS), Glen Wilson (6KG), Sandra Moon (3WM), Matt Conlon (8HA), Charles Wooley (MRRWorks), Mike Jeffreys (2CC), Mike Welsh (2CC) and John McKenzie (Easy 846).
The Best Current Affairs Commentator (metropolitan) category will be decided between Neil Mitchell (3AW), Derryn Hinch (3AW), Steve Price (2UE) and last year’s winner, Ray Hadley (2GB).
The well-known talk personalities join many other commercial radio professionals as finalists in the 19th annual ACRAs. Winners to be announced at a gala ceremony at Melbourne’s Crown Casino on October 13.
Another hotly contested category is the On-Air Team (metropolitan) gong with finalists including last year’s winners Kyle and Jackie O (2Day FM); Merrick and Rosso (Nova 969); Hamish and Andy (Fox FM 101.9), The Cage (Triple M, Melbourne), Keith Conlon, Tony Pilkington, Jon Blake, Jane Doyle and Chris McDermott from 5AA Breakfast in Adelaide and the 3AW Football Team (3AW).
The winner for the last two years in Best Music Personality (metropolitan), Nova 969’s Bianca Dye, is joined by other finalists Rob Duckworth (Triple M, Sydney), Dave Williams (Triple M, Melbourne) and Jabba (Nova 969).
Best Documentary category (metropolitan) will be decided between a Triple M Sydney documentary called “Anzac Day” and three specials on the life of Steve Irwin including “A Tribute to Steve Irwin” (Radiowise Media Networks, owners of this website), “Steve Irwin Memorial” (Triple M, Sydney) and “Steve Irwin – The Loss of an Icon” (2UE).
Best Station Produced Commercial will be hotly contested between two of the DMG Novas in Brisbane and Melbourne; DMG’s Melbourne Vega; ARN’s Mix 106.5, Sydney; and Southern Cross Broadcasting’s 2UE, Sydney.
Organised by Commercial Radio Australia, the Awards include 32 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.
There are four new categories this year: Best Show Producer (Music and Entertainment); Best Show Producer (Talkback and Current Affairs). The former Best Salesperson category has been split into Best Agency Salesperson and Best Direct Salesperson. The decision to create a category for producers has been particularly well received by often under-recognised producing staff within stations.
Commercial Radio Australia CEO Joan Warner says the Awards are highly competitive and set a new standard for the event every year:
“The diversity of winners over the past few years highlights the depth of radio in Australia. It will also be a special year given talkback will celebrate its 40th birthday this month.”
This year’s Awards will continue the successful format introduced last year, with statues presented over dinner.
A feature of the Awards is the Hall of Fame, which acknowledges a lifelong commitment to the Australian radio industry. Hall of Fame inductees include last year’s winner, Frank Hyde and previous inductees, Rod Muir, John Laws, Bob Rogers and Gary O’Callaghan. Hall of Fame recipients are nominated by industry colleagues and decided by a high level judging committee.
BEST ON-AIR TEAM
The Morning Crew with Luke, Maree and Smithy – 93.1 Sea FM, Macquarie Regional Radioworks, Bundaberg QLD C
Sea FM Morning Crew with Matt, Maree and Smithy – 101.9 Sea FM, Macquarie Regional Radioworks, Maryborough QLD C
Carmen Braidwood, Paul Fidler and Chris Creasey – “The Early Openers”, Mixx FM, ACE Radio Broadcasters, Horsham VIC C
Jamie Dunn and The Zinc Morning Zoo – “Zinc 96 Breakfast”, Zinc 96.1, Queensland Media Investments, Sunshine Coast QLD P
Phebe Irwin and Dave Gorr – “Phebe and Dave’s Bigger Breakfast”, Wave 96.5 FM, Grant Broadcasting, Wollongong NSW P
Mark Parton and Lisa Ridgley – Mix 106.3 FM, ARN/Austereo, Canberra ACT P
Michael O’Brien and Ben Feldstein – “Mick and Ben Breakfast Show”, Hot FM, Macquarie Regional Radioworks, Mackay QLD P
3AW Football Team – “3AW Football Pre-Game”, 3AW, Southern Cross Broadcasting, Melbourne VIC M
The Cage – Triple M, Austereo, Brisbane QLD M
The Kyle and Jackie O Show – 2Day FM, Austereo, Sydney NSW M
Hamish and Andy – Fox FM 101.9, Austereo, Melbourne VIC M
The Cage – Triple M, Austereo, Melbourne VIC M
Keith Conlon, Tony Pilkington, Jon Blake, Jane Doyle and Chris McDermott – “5AA Breakfast”, 5AA, DMG Radio, Adelaide, SA M
The Merrick and Rosso Breakfast Show – Nova 969, DMG Radio, Sydney NSW M
BEST TALK PRESENTER
Jennifer Menchin – 2BS, Bathurst Broadcasters, Bathurst NSW C
Glenn Wilson – “Goldfields Factory”, 6KG Radio West, Macquarie Regional Radioworks, Kalgoorlie WA C
Sandra Moon – 3WM, ACE Radio Broadcasters, Horsham VIC C
Matt Conlan – “Territory Today”, 8HA, Alice Spring Commercial Broadcasters, Alice Springs NT C
Charles Wooley – “Charles Wooley Across Australia”, Heart 107.3, Macquarie Regional Radioworks, Hobart TAS P
Mike Jeffreys – 2CC, Capital Radio, Canberra ACT P
Mike Welsh – “Mike Welsh Drive Show”, 2CC, Capital Radio, Canberra ACT P
John MacKenzie – Easy Mix 846, Prime Radio, Cairns QLD P
Neil Mitchell – “3AW Morning Program”, 3AW, Southern Cross Broadcasting, Melbourne VIC M
Steve Price – 2UE, Southern Cross Broadcasting, Sydney NSW M
Ray Hadley – 2GB, Macquarie Radio Network, Sydney NSW M
Bob Francis – “5AA Nights with Bob Francis”, 5AA, DMG Radio, Adelaide SA M
BEST MUSIC PERSONALITY
Gordie Waters – 107.3 Max FM, Super Network, Taree NSW C
Angela Frino – Mixx FM, ACE Radio Broadcasters, Swan Hill, VIC C
Elle Bowles – Power FM 98.1, Grant Broadcasting, Muswellbrook NSW C
Cameron Williams – 97.7 Snow FM, Capital Radio, Jindabyne, NSW C
Kris Fade – The Edge 96.1, Australian Radio Network, Sydney West NSW P
Al Dobie – 102.9 FM, Hot Tomato, Gold Coast QLD P
Fairlie Hamilton – i98 FM, Win Corporation, Wollongong NSW P
Cam St Clair – Sea FM 101.3, Macquarie Regional Radioworks, Gosford NSW P
Rob Duckworth – Triple M, Austereo, Sydney NSW M
Dave Williams – Triple M, Austereo, Melbourne VIC M
Jabba – Nova 969, DMG Radio, Sydney NSW M
Bianca Dye – Nova 969, DMG Radio, Sydney NSW M
BEST CURRENT AFFAIRS COMMENTATOR
Neil Mitchell – 3AW, Southern Cross Broadcasting, Melbourne VIC
Derryn Hinch – 3AW, Southern Cross Broadcasting, Melbourne VIC
Steve Price – 2UE, Southern Cross Broadcasting, Sydney NSW
Ray Hadley – 2GB, Macquarie Radio Network, Sydney NSW
BRIAN WHITE MEMORIAL
Paul Bentley – “3AW News”, 3AW, Southern Cross Broadcasting, Melbourne VIC
Greg Henricks – “Sting in the Tale”, 92.5 Gold FM, Macquarie Regional Radioworks, Gold Coast QLD
Jason Morrison – 2GB, Macquarie Radio Network, Sydney NSW
Dane Svenson – 2UE, Southern Cross Broadcasting, Sydney NSW
BEST SPORTS PRESENTER
Phil Cole – 2BS, Bathurst Broadcasters, Bathurst NSW C
Glenn Wilson – “Glenn Wilson Saturday Sports”, 6KG Radio West, Macquarie Regional Radioworks, Kalgoorlie WA C
David Berry – 3WM, ACE Radio Broadcasters, Horsham VIC C
Geoff Mann – “Without a Doubt”, 2DU, Super Network, Dubbo NSW C
Cam Sullings – “Balls n All”, FM 104.7, ARN/Austereo, Canberra ACT P
Wayne Lansdown – 2AY, ACE Radio Broadcasters, Albury NSW P
Steve Allan – “2GO Good Sports”, 2GO FM 107.7, Macquarie Regional Radioworks, Gosford NSW P
Rex Hunt – “3AW Sport”, 3AW, Southern Cross Broadcasting, Melbourne VIC M
Clinton Grybas – “3AW Sport”, 3AW, Southern Cross Broadcasting, Melbourne VIC M
Ray Hadley – 2GB, Macquarie Radio Network, Sydney NSW M
Ken ‘KG’ Cunningham – 5AA, DMG Radio, Adelaide SA M
Andrew Martin – Nova 969, DMG Radio, Sydney NSW M
BEST NEWS PRESENTER
Jennifer Menchin – 2BS, Bathurst Broadcasters, Bathurst NSW C
Justin Coombes-Pearce – B-Rock FM 99.3, Bathurst Broadcasters, Bathurst NSW C
Phillippa Mooney – Hot FM, Macquarie Regional Radioworks, Bunbury WA C
Sarah Taylor – 3WM, ACE Radio Broadcasters, Horsham VIC C
Hamish Finlay – The River 105.7FM, Macquarie Regional Radioworks, Albury NSW P
Rod McLeod – 92.5 Gold FM, Macquarie Regional Radioworks, Gold Coast QLD P
Greg Henricks – 92.5 Gold FM, Macquarie Regional Radioworks, Gold Coast QLD P
Erica Hodge – i98FM, Win Corporation, Wollongong NSW P
Tony Tardio – 3AW, Southern Cross Broadcasting, Melbourne VIC M (AM)
Denis O’Kane – 3AW, Southern Cross Broadcasting, Melbourne VIC M (AM)
Steve Blanda – 2UE, Southern Cross Broadcasting, Sydney NSW M (AM)
Rowan Barker – 2GB/2CH, Macquarie Radio Network, Sydney NSW M (AM)
Glenn Daniel – WS FM, Australian Radio Network, Sydney NSW M (FM)
Geoff Field – 2Day FM, Austereo, Sydney NSW M (FM)
Carrie Bickmore – Nova 100, DMG Radio, Melbourne VIC M (FM)
Kristy Warner – Nova 969, DMG Radio, Sydney NSW M (FM)
BEST PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Nick Lowther – 981 2NM/Power FM 98.1, Grant Broadcasting, Muswellbrook NSW C
Glen Roth – 97.7 Snow FM, Capital Radio, Jindabyne NSW C
Ronnie Stanton – Zinc 96.1, Queensland Media Investments, Sunshine Coast QLD P
Jason Matthews – 92.5 Gold FM/ Sea FM 90.9, Macquarie Regional Radioworks, Gold Coast QLD P
Mark Littler – Sea FM, Macquarie Regional Radioworks, Cairns QLD P
Ross Turner – Sea FM/92.7 Mix FM, Macquarie Regional Radioworks, Sunshine Coast QLD P
Dave Cameron – Fox FM 101.9, Austereo, Melbourne VIC M
John Brennan – 2GB, Macquarie Radio Network, Sydney NSW M
Steve Mummery – Mix 94.5 FM, Austereo, Perth WA M
Nic Nolan – 5AA, DMG Radio, Adelaide SA M
BEST MUSIC DIRECTOR
Clynt Breen – Rok FM 95.5, Super Network, Parkes NSW C
Karina Singer – Sea FM 101.9, Macquarie Regional Radioworks, Maryborough QLD C
Rick Shipp – Zoo FM, Super Network, Dubbo NSW C
Al Dobie – 102.9 FM, Hot Tomato, Gold Coast QLD P
Cliff Reeve – 6TZ Radio West, Macquarie Regional Radioworks, Bunbury WA P
Johnno Keetels – Sea FM, Macquarie Regional Radioworks, Sunshine Coast QLD P
Mickey Maher – B105, Austereo, Brisbane QLD M
Russell Clarke – Mix 94.5FM, Austereo, Perth WA M
Kate Casey – Nova 106.9, DMG Radio, Brisbane QLD M
BEST SHOW PRODUCER – ENTERTAINMENT/ MUSIC
Derek Bargwanna – 2Day FM, Austereo, Sydney NSW
Sam Cavanagh – Fox FM 101.9, Austereo Melbourne VIC
Paul Dowsley – Fox FM 101.9, Austereo, Melbourne VIC
Sacha French – Nova 100, DMG Radio, Melbourne VIC
Joseph Gleeson – Mix 106.3, ARN/ Austereo, Canberra ACT
BEST SHOW PRODUCER – TALKBACK/ CURRENT AFFAIRS
Andrea Moore – 2BS, Bathurst Broadcasters, Bathurst NSW NM
Tony Briscoe – “Charles Wooley Across Australia”, Heart 107.3, Macquarie Regional Radioworks, Hobart TAS NM
Kim Payne – “Mike Jeffreys Breakfast Show”, 2CC, Capital Radio, Canberra ACT NM
Chris Hull – “John MacKenzie Talkback Show”, Easy Mix 846, Prime Radio, Cairns QLD NM
Justin Smith – “3AW Mornings – Neil Mitchell Program”, 3AW, Southern Cross Broadcasting, Melbourne VIC M
Paul Christenson – “Alan Jones Show”, 2GB, Macquarie Radio Network, Sydney NSW M
Janyne Tooze – “Ray Hadley Morning Show”, 2GB, Macquarie Radio Network, Sydney NSW M
Tom Menzies – “5AA Breakfast Producer”, 5AA, DMG Radio, Adelaide SA M
BEST DOCUMENTARY
Dennis Guthrie and Charles Wooley – “Beaconsfield Master Blaster”, Heart 107.3, Macquarie Regional Radioworks, Hobart TAS NM
Luke Bradnam and Ben Harrison – “Inside the Titian Shed”, Hot Tomato, Gold Coast QLD NM
2GN – “75 Years of 2GN – The Story of 2GN”, 2GN, Capital Radio, Goulburn NSW NM
Ray Adams – “75 Years of 3HA”, 3HA, ACE Radio Broadcasters, Hamilton VIC NM
Radiowise Media Networks – “A Tribute to Steve Irwin”, Sydney NSW M
Sideshow Mike Andersen – “Anzac Day”, Triple M, Austereo, Sydney NSW M
Mark Gurd – “Steve Irwin Memorial”, Triple M, Austereo, Sydney NSW M
Blake Gibson – “Steve Irwin – The Loss of an Icon”, 2UE, Southern Cross Broadcasting, Sydney NSW M
BEST MUSIC SPECIAL
2GN – “2GN 75th Birthday – Music of Yesteryear”, 2GN, Capital Radio, Goulburn NSW C
Early Openers – “Spirit of the Bush”, Mixx FM 106.3, ACE Radio Broadcasters, Horsham VIC C
Matty Acton and Renee Peterson–“The List–Backstage at the Big Day Out 2007”, Sea FM 90.9, Macquarie Regional Radioworks, Gold Coast QLD P
Scott Linden – “INXS Live in Mackay”, 4MK FM 101.9, Prime Radio, Mackay QLD P
Mark Gurd – “40 Years of The Doors with Ray Manzarek and The Shebang”, Triple M, Austereo, Sydney NSW M
Byron Cooke and Sideshow Mike Anderson – “Pearl Jam Special”, Triple M, Austereo, Sydney NSW M
2Day FM – “Kyle and Jackie O’s Hour of Power with Robbie Williams”, 2Day FM, Austereo, Sydney NSW M
Hamish and Andy – “Hamish and Andy with Robbie Williams”, Fox FM 101.9, Austereo, Melbourne VIC M
BEST SPORTS EVENT COVERAGE
Luke Bradnam and Ben Harrison – “Gold Coast Game Fishing Comp”, 102.9 FM, Hot Tomato, Gold Coast QLD NM
Greg Henricks – “Coolangatta Gold”, Sea FM 90.9, Macquarie Regional Radioworks, Gold Coast QLD NM
Paddy Gerrard and Ciel Stowe – “World Cup – Here We Come”, Sea FM 101.3, Macquarie Regional Radioworks, Gosford NSW NM
6PR Rugby – “Emirates Western Force vs The Hurricanes”, 6PR, Southern Cross Broadcasting, Perth WA M
3AW Football Team – “2006 AFL Grand Final”, 3AW, Southern Cross Broadcasting, Melbourne VIC M
Triple M Football – “2006 AFL Grand Final”, Triple M, Austereo, Melbourne VIC M
Continuous Call Team – “2006 NRL Grand Final”, 2GB, Macquarie Radio Network, Sydney NSW M
BEST STATION PRODUCED COMMERCIAL
Josh Langley – “Pachelbel’s Main Roads”, 6KG Radio West, Macquarie Regional Radioworks, Kalgoorlie WA C
Ray Adams and Michael Pfeiffer – “West Coast Service Centre – Truckin”, ACE Radio Broadcasters, Warrnambool VIC C
Ray Adams – “For Pup’s Sake Dog Grooming – Rex”, ACE Radio Broadcasters, Mixx FM, Hamilton VIC C
Che Gadenne – “Bathurst Tile Centre”, 107.9 FM/ 2LT, Midwest Radio, Lithgow NSW C
Kent Howlett and Lawrence Moorfield – “Strike Action, Strike Bearer, Strike Out”, Hot Tomato, Gold Coast QLD P
Ash Fell, Dave Brunton and Amos Ashley – “Hastings Hardware”, 3GG AM 531, Macquarie Regional Radioworks, Warrragul VIC P
Rob Sharples – “Opinionated”, i98, Win Corporation, Wollongong NSW P
Bill Bailey, Shelley Klum and David Horspool – “Yeeeees! Kathy Bowler”, Sea FM 101.3, Macquarie Regional Radioworks, Gosford NSW P
Rusty Graham – “The Island Party Boat”, Nova 106.9, DMG Radio, Brisbane QLD M
Kirsten Scholes and Dave Hunter – “Depression Distorts and Alcohol Messes Everything Up”, Mix 106.5, Australian Radio Network, Sydney
NSW M
Toby Thornett – “SMA”, 2UE, Southern Cross Broadcasting, Sydney NSW M
Greg Jennings, Paul Varasso and Dave Hinchley – “Pancake Parlour – Lovely”, DMG Radio, Melbourne VIC M
Tim Hamlin and Craig Williams – “Sad Dogs – RSPCA”, Vega 91.5, DMG Radio, Melbourne VIC M
BEST PROMOTIONS DIRECTOR
Zak Davies – FM 104.7, ARN/Austereo, Canberra ACT NM
Steve White – Sea FM/92.7 Mix FM, Macquarie Regional Radioworks, Sunshine Coast QLD NM
Sarah Ferman – Sea FM 101.3/2GO FM107.7, Macquarie Regional Radioworks, Gosford NSW NM
Kate Edwards – 2GB, Macquarie Radio Network, Sydney NSW M
Tanya Simpson – Nova 100, DMG Radio, Melbourne VIC M
Leanne Glamuzina – Nova 106.9, DMG Radio, Brisbane QLD M
BEST STATION PROMOTION
The Morning Crew with Matt, Maree and Smithy–“Smithy’s Challenge Wheel”, 101.9 Sea FM, Macquarie Regional Radioworks,
Maryborough QLD C
2GN – “2GN’s 75th Birthday Celebrations”, 2GN, Capital Radio, Goulburn NSW C
Ray Adams – “75 Years of 3HA”, ACE Radio Broadcasters, Hamilton VIC C
Mixx FM – “Band Together with Mixx FM”, Mixx FM, ACE Radio Broadcasters, Swan Hill VIC C
Lyndal Rogers – “Toss Your Boss”, C91.3, Win Corporation, Campbelltown NSW P
Sea FM – “15 Concerts in 15 Days”, Sea FM, Macquarie Regional Radioworks, Sunshine Coast QLD P
Sarah Ferman and Kathryn Izzard – “3 Strangers and a Wedding”, Sea FM 101.3, Macquarie Regional Radioworks, Gosford NSW P
2Day FM Promotions – “Kyle and Jackie O Boost Your Life”, 2Day FM, Austereo, Sydney NSW M
Hamish and Andy – “The Fred Basset Promotion”, Fox FM 101.9, Austereo, Melbourne VIC M
Tim Ross, Merrick Watts and Tim Dwyer– “The Merrick & Rosso Breakfast Show: Kenneth Yabu Tour 2006”, Nova 969, DMG Radio,
Sydney NSW M
BEST STATION PRODUCED COMEDY SEGMENT
David Greensmith – “Trinidad Gas Leak”, 101.9 Sea FM, Macquarie Regional Radioworks, Maryborough QLD C
David Greensmith – “The Brittany Doll””, 101.9 Sea FM, Macquarie Regional Radioworks, Maryborough QLD C
Dave and Hughesy – “Telco Torture”, Zoo FM, Super Network, Dubbo NSW C
Ronnie, Todd and Sami – “Ultimate Crank Call on Todd’s Mum”, 91.1 Hot FM, AMI Radio, Sunshine Coast QLD P
Luke Bradnam – “Granny Calls Granny”, 102.9 FM, Hot Tomato, Gold Coast QLD P
Paddy Gerrard, Ciel Stowe and Cal Nichols – “The Turkey Slap”, Sea FM 101.3, Macquarie Regional Radioworks, Gosford NSW P
Matt Hale – “Cake Message Phonecall”, 96FM, Southern Cross Broadcasting, Perth WA M
Marty Pouwelse and Greg Sullivan – “Channel 79”, Triple M, Austereo, Brisbane QLD M
Paul Murray and David Faires – “Putin’s Kitchen”, Triple M, Austereo, Sydney NSW M
Get This – “Satellite Gaps”, Triple M, Austereo, Melbourne VIC M
BEST NETWORKED PROGRAM
Trent McCurdy – “The Dirty 30”, Mixx FM, ACE Radio Broadcasters, Horsham VIC NM
Charles Wooley – “Charles Wooley Across Australia”, Heart 107.3, Macquarie Regional Radioworks, Hobart TAS NM
Kym Ferguson – “’Talking Back the Night’ with Kym Ferguson”, 92.5 Gold FM, Macquarie Regional Radioworks, Gold Coast QLD NM
Anthony ‘Ant’ Simpson and Anthony ‘Becks’ Toohey – “The Benchwarmers with Ant and Becks”, Sea FM 90.9, Macquarie Regional
Radioworks, Gold Coast QLD NM
Trevor Smith and Peter Bilston – “Classic Vinyl”, 92.5 Gold FM, Macquarie Regional Radioworks, Gold Coast QLD NM
Kyle and Jackie O Hour of Power – 2Day FM, Austereo, Sydney NSW M
Hamish and Andy – Fox FM 101.9, Austereo, Melbourne VIC M
Get This – Triple M, Austereo, Melbourne VIC M
Toni Pipicelli and Mitch Calladine – “Make Poverty History”, Nova 100, DMG Radio, Melbourne VIC M
BEST SYNDICATED AUSTRALIAN PROGRAM
Radiowise Media Networks – “Home Grown Humour”, Sydney NSW
MCM Entertainment – “My Generation”, Melbourne VIC
MCM Entertainment – “Hot Hits”, Melbourne VIC
MCM Entertainment – “Take 40 Australia”, Melbourne VIC
BEST STATION SALES ACHIEVEMENT
The Sales Team – 5RM/Magic 93.1 FM, Star Broadcasting, Riverland SA C
Flow FM – Flow FM, W&L Phillips, Kapunda SA C
i98 FM Sales Team – i98FM, Win Corporation, Wollongong NSW P
Mix 106.3 Sales Team – Mix 106.3 FM, ARN/Austereo, ACT P
Triple M Brisbane – Triple M, Austereo, Brisbane QLD M
2GB Sales Team – 2GB, Macquarie Radio Network, Sydney NSW M
Jenny Parkes – Triple M, Austereo, Sydney NSW M
BEST AGENCY SALESPERSON
Stephanie Hodgetts – Star Broadcasting, Riverland SA NM
Paul Friend – Macquarie Regional Radioworks, Sydney NSW NM
Candice Bruzgulis – Macquarie Regional Radioworks, Sydney NSW NM
Tanya Williams – Macquarie Regional Radioworks, Brisbane QLD NM
Simon Kent – Austereo, Melbounre VIC M
Kim Norman (Gambrill) – Austereo, Sydney NSW M
Bridget Fleming – Austereo, Sydney NSW M
BEST DIRECT SALESPERSON
Judith Chapman – 98FM/96.5 FM, Redwave Media, Geraldton WA C
Michael Locke – 6NM/Coast FM, West Coast Radio, Mandurah WA C
Denise Nolan – 5RM/Magic 93.1 FM, Star Broadcasting, Riverland SA C
Alex Zastera – Flow FM, W&L Phillips, Kapunda SA C
Joanne Davenport – Mix 106.3, ARN/Austereo, Canberra ACT P
Leonie Leonard – Hot FM/Sea FM 98.7, Macquarie Regional Radioworks, Mackay QLD P
Lucy Sexton – FM 95.5 K-Rock/Bay FM, Grant Broadcasting, Geelong VIC P
Juanna Masters – Fox FM 101.9/Triple M, Austereo, Melbourne VIC M
Kate Foulis – Triple M, Austereo, Sydney NSW M
Paul Rogers – SA FM, Austereo, Adelaide SA M
BEST SALES PROMOTION
Belinda Didsman, Zanna Munro, Phil Cole and Jennifer Menchin – “60 Jobs in 60 Days”, 2BS, Bathurst Broadcasters, Bathurst NSW C
David Bye and Cheryl Lander – “Cavalier Camper Trailer Getaway”, 5MR/Magic 93.1FM, Star Broadcasting, Riverland SA C
Lyndal Rogers – “Oodles of Noodles”, C91.3, Win Corporation, Campbelltown NSW P
NX FM – “Have Maccas with Matty”, NX FM, Austereo, Newcastle NSW P
92.7 Mix FM – “Song to go to Cruise to Cruise P&O”, 92.7 Mix FM, Macquarie Regional Radioworks, Sunshine Coast QLD P
Cassie Waters, Ryan Rathbone, Jacqui Raadsma and Charmaine Smith–“Star 104.5’s Big Gold Dig”, Star 104.5, DMG Radio, Central
Coast NSW P
Triple M – “The Snickers Hour”, Triple M, Austereo, Melbourne VIC M
Nicole Marchant – “Genesis Fitness Fat Arse Campaign”, Nova 100, DMG Radio, Melbourne VIC M
Simon Pereira – “Donate with a Mate”, Nova 969, DMG Radio, Sydney NSW M
BEST COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT
Janeen Hosemans – “Bessie Fitzpatrick – Orringe Appeal”, 2BS, Bathurst Broadcasters, Bathurst NSW C
Cheryl Lardner and Brad Collins – Magic 93.1FM, Star Broadcasting Network, Riverland SA C
Zoo FM – “Dubbo Relay for Life 2007”, Zoo FM, Super Network, Dubbo NSW C
93.9 Bay FM – “Bay FM Community Forum”, 93.9 Bay FM, Grant Broadcasting, Geelong VIC P
The Sea FM Morning Crew – “Q1 Run for the Curtain Family”, Sea FM 90.9, Macquarie Regional Radioworks, Gold Coast QLD P
KO FM Promotions Team – “Murdoch Family Rescue”, KO FM, Austereo, Newcastle NSW P
Marty Haynes and Erica Hodge – “Marty and Erica’s Camp Quality for Kids”, i98FM, Win Corporation, Wollongong NSW P
Triple M – “Youngcare Appeal”, Triple M, Austereo, Brisbane QLD P
2Day FM – “Kyle and Jackie O’s Hour of No Power”, 2Day FM, Austereo, Sydney NSW M
Meshel, Ash, Kip and Luttsy – “Ash’s Big Stink”, Nova 106.9, DMG Radio, Brisbane QLD M
Toni Pipicelli, Carrie Bickmore and Michael Colling – “Nova All Ears – The Blue”, Nova 100, DMG Radio, Melbourne VIC M
BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN PRODUCTION
Andrew Andrews – 103.5 Mix FM/Sea FM, Macquarie Regional Radioworks, Maryborough QLD C
Mike Pfeiffer – 3YB/Coast FM, ACE Radio Broadcasters, Warrnambool VIC C
Bret ‘Muz’ Murray – 2DU/Zoo FM, Super Network, Dubbo NSW C
Lawrence Moorfield – 102.9 FM, Hot Tomato, Gold Coast QLD P
Carl Hitchmough – 92.5 Gold FM/ Sea FM 90.9, Macquarie Regional Radioworks, Gold Coast QLD P
Daniel Bozykowski – FM 104.7, ARN/Austereo, Canberra ACT P
David Huth – Sea FM/92.7 Mix FM, Macquarie Regional Radioworks, Sunshine Coast QLD P
Sideshow Mike Andersen – Triple M, Austereo, Sydney NSW M
Matt Nikolic – Fox FM 101.9, Austereo, Melbourne VIC M
Chris Neave – Nova 106.9, DMG Radio, Brisbane QLD M
Ben Ryan – Nova 106.9, DMG Radio, Brisbane QLD M
Mitch Calladine and Jeff Nielsen – Nova 100, DMG Radio, Melbourne VIC M
ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE
Adam Barnes – 104.9 Star FM, Macquarie Regional Radioworks, Albury NSW
Brett Kelly – Mix 94.5, Austereo, Perth WA
Max Healey, Leigh Zaghet and Alastair Reynolds – 2UE, Southern Cross Broadcasting, Sydney NSW
INNOVATION AND EXCELLENCE
Today Interactive – “Today Network Integration Strategy”, 2Day FM, Austereo, Sydney NSW
Mark Littler – “Music Universe”, Sea FM, Macquarie Regional Radioworks, Cairns QLD
Natalie Florence – “3AW Producer Manual”, 3AW, Southern Cross Broadcasting, Melbourne VIC
MOST POPULAR STATION MANAGER
Trish Mears – Sea FM, Macquarie Regional Radioworks, Bundaberg QLD C
Jason McCarthy – WA FM 96.5/Spirit 98.1, Redwave Media, Geraldton WA C
David Bye – 5RM/Magic 93.1FM, Star Broadcasting, Riverland SA C
Gina Skilbeck – 4CA, Prime Radio, Cairns QLD P
Paul O’Connor – Hot FM/Sea FM 98.7, Macquarie Regional Radioworks, Mackay QLD P
Colin Taylor – Power 98.7 FM/5MU, Grant Broadcasting, Murray Bridge SA P
Peter Verhoeven – 97.3FM/4KQ, Australian Radio Network/DMG Radio, Brisbane QLD M
David McDonald – 4BC/4BH, Southern Cross Broadcasting, Brisbane QLD M
Sean Ryan – Nova 106.9, DMG Radio, Brisbane QLD M
BEST NEWCOMER ON-AIR
Charles Croucher – 2BS, Bathurst Broadcasters, Bathurst, NSW C
Matthew Ambrose – Eagle FM 93.5, Capital Radio, Goulburn NSW C
Jessica Perno – Power FM 102.5, Grant Broadcasting, Bega, NSW C
Robbie Smith – Power FM 102.5, Grant Broadcasting, Bega, NSW C
Mike Narrier – 6VA Radio West, Macquarie Regional Radioworks, Albany WA C
Renae King – 102.9FM, Hot Tomato, Gold Coast, QLD P
Anthony ‘Ant’ Simpson – Sea FM 90.9, Macquarie Regional Radioworks, Gold Coast, QLD P
Peter ‘Scooter’ Carter – Sea FM, Macquarie Regional Radioworks, Sunshine Coast, QLD P
Zoe Ella Underwood – Hot FM, Macquarie Regional Radioworks, Townsville QLD P
Simon Beaumont – 6PR, Southern Cross Broadcasting, Perth WA M
Laura Cross – 2Day FM, Austereo, Sydney NSW M
KC ‘KCB’ Baker – 2Day FM, Austereo, Sydney NSW M
Michael Batty – 2Day FM, Austereo, Sydney NSW M
Dylan Lewis – Nova 100, DMG Radio, Melbourne VIC M
Akmal Saleh – Nova 969, DMG Radio, Sydney NSW M
BEST NEWCOMER OFF-AIR
Josh Torney – 96.1 Star FM, Macquarie Regional Radioworks, Mt Gambier SA C
Erin Budden – 2RE AM 1557/Max FM107.3, Super Network, Taree NSW C
Nicolette Savas – 5RM/Magic 93.1FM, Star Broadcasting, Riverland SA C
Krystle Theodore – Mixx FM 106.3/3CS, ACE Radio Broadcasters, Colac VIC C
Kristie Huisman – 102.9 FM, Hot Tomato, Gold Coast QLD P
Sarah Miles – Hot FM/ Sea FM 101.5/95.1, Macquarie Regional Radioworks, Rockhampton/Gladstone QLD P
Michael Thompson – 2CC, Capital Radio, Canberra ACT P
Joshua Mair – Hot FM, Macquarie Regional Radioworks, Townsville QLD P
Scott Player – 2Day FM/Triple M, Austereo, Sydney NSW M
Rebecca Smith – 92.9 FM, Austereo, Perth WA M
Faith Bradley – 4BC, Southern Cross Broadcasting, Brisbane QLD M
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