The 2016 ACRAs Finalists

Staff Writer

The Finalists for the 28th Commercial Radio Awards for 2016 have been announced.

Congratulations to all and good luck!

We will see you on the big night at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on Saturday, 8 October.

Entries were received from 260 metro and regional stations across Australia. This year there are more than 200 ACRAs finalists are from country and provincial markets.

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.” 

BEST ON-AIR TEAM – METRO FM

Kate, Tim & Marty;Kate Ritchie, Tim Blackwell & Marty Sheargold, Nova Network, NOVA EntertainmentM
The Kyle & Jackie O Show;Kyle Sandilands & Jackie Henderson, KIIS 1065, Sydney NSW, Australian Radio NetworkM
The Hamish & Andy Show;Hamish Blake & Andy Lee, Hit Network, Southern Cross AustereoM
Jonesy & Amanda;Brendan Jones & Amanda Keller, WSFM , Sydney NSW, Australian Radio NetworkM
Fifi & Dave; Fifi Box & Dave Thornton, Fox FM, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross Austereo M
Chrissie, Sam & Browny;Chrissie Swan, Sam Pang & Jonathan Brown, Nova 100, Melbourne VIC, NOVA EntertainmentM

BEST ON-AIR TEAM – METRO AM

FIVEaa Breakfast;David Penberthy & Will Goodings, FIVEaa, Adelaide SA, NOVA EntertainmentM
3AW Breakfast;Ross Stevenson & John Burns, 3AW, Melbourne VIC, Macquarie Media LimitedM
3AW Nightline/Remember When; Bruce Mansfield & Philip Brady, 3AW, Melbourne VIC, Macquarie Media LimitedM
The Big Sports Breakfast with Slats & TK;Michael Slater & Terry Kennedy, Sky Sports Radio, Sydney NSW, TabcorpM
Breakfast with Steve Mills & Basil Zempilas;Steve Mills & Basil Zempilas, 6PR, Perth WA, Macquarie Media LimitedM
Nights with Steve Price;Steve Price & Andrew Bolt, 2GB, Sydney NSW, Macquarie Media LimitedM

BEST ON-AIR TEAM COUNTRY & PROVINCIAL

Bangers & Mash;Janeen O’Shea & 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 Rabbets & 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
MikeE & Emma;Michael Etheridge & Emma Chow, The Edge, Katoomba, 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 1065, Sydney NSW, Australian Radio NetworkM
Chris Beckhouse;Triple M, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross AustereoM
Melissa Doyle;smoothfm, Sydney NSW, NOVA EntertainmentM
Dave Williams;Triple M, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross AustereoM
Tim Blackwell;Nova Network, NOVA EntertainmentM
Kent Small;Nova Network, NOVA EntertainmentM

BEST TALK PRESENTER

Kate O’Bree;2BS Gold, Bathurst NSW, Bathurst BroadcastersNM
Ardin Beech;2BS Gold, Bathurst NSW, Bathurst BroadcastersNM
Stephen Cenatiempo;2NM, Muswellbrook NSW, Grant BroadcastersNM
Ted Guinea;Easymix, Mildura VIC, Grant BroadcastersNM
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 EntertainmentM
Neil Mitchell;3AW, Melbourne VIC, Macquarie Media LimitedM
Chris Smith;2GB, Sydney NSW, Macquarie Media LimitedM
Steve Price;2GB, Sydney NSW, Macquarie Media LimitedM
Ben Fordham;2GB, Sydney NSW, Macquarie Media LimitedM

BEST CURRENT AFFAIRS PRESENTER

Tim Shaw;2CC, Canberra ACT, Capital Radio NetworkNM
Stephen Cenatiempo;2NM, Muswellbrook NSW, Grant BroadcastersNM
Adam Connelly;Power FM, Murray Bridge SA, Grant BroadcastersNM
Richard Perno;2DU, Dubbo NSW, Super Radio NetworkNM
Katie Woolf;Mix 1049, Darwin NT, Grant BroadcastersNM
Leon Byner;FIVEaa, Adelaide SA, NOVA EntertainmentM
Neil Mitchell;3AW, Melbourne VIC, Macquarie Media LimitedM
Tom Elliott;3AW, Melbourne VIC, Macquarie Media LimitedM
Chris Smith;2GB, Sydney NSW, Macquarie Media LimitedM
Ben Fordham;2GB, Sydney NSW, Macquarie Media LimitedM

BEST SPORTS PRESENTER

Benny Hope;B-Rock, Bathurst NSW, Bathurst BroadcastersNM
Nathan Dell;Zinc 96, Gympie QLD, Grant BroadcastersNM
Trent Hill;3YB, Warrnambool VIC, ACE Radio BroadcastersNM
Liam Fitzgerald;3YB & Coast FM, Warrnambool VIC, ACE Radio BroadcastersNM
Martin Agatyn;7AD, Devonport TAS, Grant BroadcastersNM
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 LimitedM
Tim Lane;3AW, Melbourne VIC, Macquarie Media LimitedM
Matthew Johns;Triple M, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross AustereoM
Karl Langdon;6PR, Perth WA, Macquarie Media LimitedM
Dan Ginnane;Triple M, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross AustereoM

BEST NETWORKED PROGRAM

Len Pakot; ACE Radio BroadcastersC
Nugget & Crash, The Locker Room;Nathan Dell & Barry Mcall, Grant BroadcastersC
Country Today;Don Plenty, ACE Radio BroadcastersC
The Morning Rush;Jon Vertigan, Maria Foundas & Richard Kew, ACE Radio BroadcastersC
Drive With Mark Krivo;Mark Krivo, Super Radio NetworkC
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 AustereoM
The Hamish & Andy Show;Hamish Blake & Andy Lee, Southern Cross AustereoM
Hughesy & Kate;Dave Hughes & Kate Langbroek,  Australian Radio NetworkM
Kate, Tim & Marty;Kate Ritchie, Tim Blackwell & Marty Sheargold, NOVA EntertainmentM
Kyle & Jackie O – Hour of Power;Kyle Sandilands & Jackie Henderson, Australian Radio NetworkM
Smallzy’s Surgery;Kent Small & Zach La Cava, NOVA EntertainmentM

BEST SYNDICATED AUSTRALIAN PROGRAM

100 Years of Anzac;Media Heads
Fitzy & Wippa;Ryan Fitzgerald, Michael Wipfli, Tom Ivey, Sarah Fletcher & Tom Murray
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 BroadcastingNM
hit104.7 Launch;Zak Davies, hit104.7, Canberra ACT, ARN/SCANM
Survey 1 2015;Sea FM, Maroochydore QLD, EON BroadcastingNM
Chrissie, Sam & Browny Outdoor Campaign;Leanne Glamuzina-Gibb, Tony Thomas & Tanya Simpson, Nova 100, Melbourne VIC, NOVA EntertainmentM
Hamish & Andy Return;Nikki Clarkson & Adam Bower, Hit Network, Southern Cross AustereoM
The smooth Festival of Chocolate;Kathrine Holland, Luke Minto & Luke Wilson, smoothfm, NOVA EntertainmentM
KIIS 1065 2016 Marketing Campaign;ARN Marketing Team, KIIS 1065, Sydney NSW, Australian Radio NetworkM
Kate, Tim & Marty’s Jacuzzi Friday;Leanne Glamuzina-Gibb & Carlie Millican, Nova Network, NOVA EntertainmentM

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, 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 BroadcastersC
Peter Samios;Star FM, Dubbo NSW, Southern Cross AustereoC
Jess Scully;Now FM, Moree NSW, Super Radio NetworkC
Cei Saunders;Snow FM, Jindabyne NSW, Capital Radio NetworkC
Jess Bennett;Sea FM, Devonport TAS, Grant BroadcastersC
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 NetworkM
Sam Pang;Nova 100, Melbourne VIC, NOVA EntertainmentM
Sarah Faour;Triple M, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross AustereoM
Jason Finn Smith;Nova Network, NOVA EntertainmentM
Julian King;2GB, Sydney NSW, Macquarie Media LimitedM

BEST SPORTS EVENT COVERAGE

2CC Raiders Call Team;Phil Small, Chris O’Brien, Joe Prevedello & Scott Freeman, 2CC, Canberra ACT, Capital Radio NetworkNM
Wimmera Football League Grand Final;Ben Williamson, Mixx FM, Horsham VIC, ACE Radio BroadcastersNM
2015 O&M Grand Final;Simon Corr, Brandon Hughes, Robbie Mackinlay, Steve Murphy, Heath Naughton & Thomas Bownds, 2AY, Albury NSW, ACE Radio BroadcastersNM
2015 Cowboys Grand Final;Cowboys Call Team, 4TO FM, Townsville QLD, Southern Cross AustereoNM
Geelong v Hawthorn – Welcome to the Danger Zone;The K Rock Football Commentary Team, K Rock, Geelong VIC, Grant BroadcastersNM
2015 NRL Grand Final;Triple M NRL, Triple M, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross AustereoM
FIVEaa Sport;Stephen Rowe & Mark Bickley, FIVEaa, Adelaide SA, NOVA EntertainmentM
2015 ANZAC Day Match;Triple M Footy, Triple M, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross AustereoM
Anzac Day Football Coverage;3AW Football, 3AW, Melbourne VIC, Macquarie Media LimitedM
2015 AFL Grand Final;Triple M Footy, Triple M, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross AustereoM

BEST NEWS PRESENTER COUNTRY & PROVINCIAL

Peter Denton;Max FM, Taree NSW, Super Radio NetworkC
Kate O’Bree;2BS Gold & B-Rock FM, Bathurst NSW, Bathurst BroadcastersC
Stephen Cenatiempo;Power FM & 2NM, Muswellbrook NSW, Grant BroadcastersC
Lois Chislet;3YB, Warrnambool VIC, ACE Radio BroadcastersC
Sophie Hancock;Star FM, Orange NSW, Southern Cross AustereoC
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 EntertainmentM
Sasha Tannock;Triple M, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross AustereoM
Monique Dews;97.3FM, Brisbane QLD, Australian Radio NetworkM
Steve Blanda;smoothfm, Sydney NSW, NOVA EntertainmentM
Maria Gaban;Mix 102.3, Adelaide SA, Australian Radio NetworkM

BEST NEWS PRESENTER – METRO AM

Anne Stone;FIVEaa, Adelaide SA, NOVA EntertainmentM
Stuart Layt;4BC, Brisbane QLD, Macquarie Media LimitedM
Tony Tardio;3AW, Melbourne VIC, Macquarie Media LimitedM
Gail Watson;3AW, Melbourne VIC, Macquarie Media LimitedM
Alicia Byrne;3AW, Melbourne VIC, Macquarie Media LimitedM

BEST DIGITAL RADIO FORMAT

Koffee;Sarah Fletcher, Melb/Bris/Syd VIC/QLD/NSW, NOVA Entertainment
Coles Radio;Sarah Fletcher, Melb/Bris/Syd VIC/QLD/NSW, NOVA Entertainment
Kinderling Kids Radio;Evan Kalder,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 NetworkC
The Alphabet Game;Matt Monk, Lauren Temuskos & Matt Stewart, Coast FM, Warrnambool VIC, ACE Radio BroadcastersC
Tantrum Song;Jon Vertigan, Maria Foundas & Richard Kew, 3YB, Warrnambool VIC, ACE Radio BroadcastersC
9 Inch Sub;Carly Portch & Mike Narrier, Star FM, Griffith NSW, Southern Cross AustereoC
Where The F is Warnambool;Chris Sewell, Star FM, Dubbo NSW, Southern Cross AustereoC
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 EntertainmentM
Uber Awkward;Fifi Box & Dave Thornton, Fox FM, Melbourne  VIC, Southern Cross AustereoM
Jazz Chat Prank;Hamish Blake & Andy Lee, Hit Network, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross AustereoM
Blacktown;Ryan Fitzgerald, Michael Wipfli & Michael Snitch, Nova 96.9, Sydney NSW, NOVA EntertainmentM
The Un-Real Estate Agent;Phil O’Neil, Triple M, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross AustereoM

BEST SHOW PRODUCER – ENTERTAINMENT/MUSIC

Trent Towson;Galey & Charli Breakfast Show, Sea FM, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross AustereoNM
Nicole Levey;Tanya & Steve For Breakfast, KOFM, Newcastle NSW, Southern Cross AustereoNM
Sam Blacker;Mel & Trav in the Morning, Wave FM, Wollongong NSW, Grant BroadcastersNM
Tom Whitaker;Bree & Gawndy, Sea FM, Gosford NSW, Southern Cross AustereoNM
Lee Stamps;The Departure Lounge, K Rock, Geelong VIC, Grant BroadcastersNM
Georgie Page;smoothfm Celebrity Weekends, smoothfm, NOVA EntertainmentM
Sam Cavanagh;The Hamish & Andy Show, Hit Network, Southern Cross AustereoM
Jay Mueller;Triple M’s Hot Breakfast, Triple M, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross AustereoM
Elle Conwell;Kate, Tim & Marty, Nova Network, NOVA EntertainmentM
Nic McClure;Kyle & Jackie O Show, KIIS 1065, Sydney NSW, Australian Radio NetworkM

BEST SHOW PRODUCER – TALK/CURRENT AFFAIRS

Geoff Koop;Canberra Live with Chris Coleman, 2CC, Canberra  ACT, Capital Radio NetworkNM
Eddie Williams;2CC Breakfast with Tim Shaw, 2CC, Canberra ACT, Capital Radio NetworkNM
Dean Mackin;The Carter Edwards Show, 2HD, Newcastle NSW, Super Radio NetworkNM
Melissa Mobbs;Tasmania Talks, LAFM, Launceston TAS, Grant BroadcastersNM
Mitchell Scott;The Run Home/Breakfast with Frank and Ox, 1116 SEN, Melbourne VIC, Pacific Star NetworkM
Kate Stevenson;3AW Breakfast, 3AW, Melbourne VIC, Macquarie Media LimitedM
Katie Dower;3AW Afternoons, 3AW, Melbourne VIC, Macquarie Media LimitedM
Harriet Glenn;The Ben Fordham Show, 2GB, Sydney NSW, Macquarie Media LimitedM

BEST MUSIC DIRECTOR

Gemma Maddox;Max FM, Taree NSW, Super Radio NetworkC
Benny Hope;2BS Gold & B-Rock FM, Bathurst NSW, Bathurst BroadcastersC
Jodie Williams;ZOO FM, Dubbo NSW, Super Radio NetworkC
Claire Humphery;Snow FM, Jindabyne NSW, Capital Radio NetworkC
Murray Ryan;Sea FM, Devonport TAS, Grant BroadcastersC
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 EntertainmentM
Lindsay Ellis;hit105, Brisbane QLD, Southern Cross AustereoM
Vaughan Hobbs;Triple M 105.1, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross AustereoM
Brad McNicol;KIIS 1065, Sydney NSW, Australian Radio NetworkM
Kiri Martin;Fox FM, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross AustereoM

BEST PROMOTIONS DIRECTOR

Courtney Breheny;Gold FM, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross AustereoNM
Cassie Grentell;Star 104.5, Gosford NSW, NOVA EntertainmentNM
Justin Williams;102.9 Hot Tomato, Gold Coast QLD, Hot TomatoNM
Brooke Bennett;Sea FM & Mix FM, Maroochydore QLD, EON BroadcastingNM
Zak Davies;hit104.7 & MIX 106.3, Canberra ACT, ARN/SCANM
Dee Curtis;Nova 106.9, Brisbane QLD, NOVA EntertainmentM
Tim Dwyer;Triple M, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross AustereoM
Carlie Millican;Nova 96.9, Sydney NSW, NOVA EntertainmentM
Harriet Legg;Fox FM, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross AustereoM
Natali Brabant;KIIS1065, Sydney NSW, Australian Radio NetworkM

BEST PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Benny Hope;B-Rock FM, Bathurst NSW, Bathurst BroadcastersC
Emma Elsom;3WM, Colac VIC, ACE Radio BroadcastersC
Peter Samios;Star FM, Dubbo NSW, Southern Cross AustereoC
Michael Moffett;2CS FM 106.3 & Star FM 105.5, Coffs Harbour NSW, Southern Cross AustereoC
Chris Mathieson;ZOO FM, Dubbo NSW, Super Radio NetworkC
Shayne Sinclair;Star 104.5, Gosford NSW, NOVA Entertainment P
Mark Hyland;Bay 93.9, Geelong VIC, Grant Broadcasters P
Jason Matthews;hit104.7, 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 EntertainmentM
Adrian Brine;hit105, Brisbane QLD, Southern Cross AustereoM
Peter Clay;smoothfm, Sydney NSW, NOVA EntertainmentM
Daniel Underhill;Nova 93.7, Perth WA, NOVA EntertainmentM
Charlie Fox;WSFM , Sydney NSW, Australian Radio NetworkM

BEST DOCUMENTARY

Across The Coast;Sacha Barbour & Jaxson McLennan, Star 104.5, Gosford NSW, NOVA EntertainmentNM
3BO Anzac Day;Ewan Grant, 3BO, Bendigo VIC, Southern Cross AustereoNM
Troll Free Day Radio Special;Mel Greig, Wave FM, Wollongong NSW, Grant BroadcastersNM
What Is It Like?;Kristen Henry, Mix 106.3, Canberra NSW, ARN/SCANM
Becoming Suzanne:A Gender Transition in Country WA; Cliff Reeve, RadioWest, Bunbury WA, Southern Cross AustereoNM
FIVEaa Variety SA Radiothon;Shane Rogers, FIVEaa, Adelaide SA, NOVA EntertainmentM
Modern Warrior;Merrick Watts, Triple M, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross AustereoM
The Shane McFarlane Tribute Show;Dean Clairs & Kymba Cahill, Mix 94.5, Perth WA, Southern Cross AustereoM
Merrick & Australia Anzac Day ‘H’ Special;siDesHoW Mike Andersen, Triple M, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross AustereoM
100 Years of Anzac;Rusty Graham & Brett Perry, Nova 96.9, Sydney NSW, NOVA EntertainmentM

BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN PRODUCTION

Andrew Andrews;2MG & Real FM, Mudgee NSW, Super Radio NetworkC
Nic Cook;2BS Gold & B-Rock FM, Bathurst NSW, Bathurst BroadcastersC
John Spelling;3SH & Mixx FM, Swan Hill VIC, ACE Radio BroadcastersC
Sebba Claassen;Power FM & 2NM, Muswellbrook NSW, Grant BroadcastersC
Troy McInnes & Brendan Egan;Zinc 96, Gympie QLD, Grant BroadcastersC
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 PMark “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 EntertainmentM
siDesHoW Mike Andersen;Triple M, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross AustereoM
Darcy Milne;Nova 96.9, Sydney NSW, NOVA EntertainmentM
David Konsky;2Day FM, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross AustereoM
Chris Davis;KIIS Network, Australian Radio NetworkM

BEST MUSIC SPECIAL

A Tribute to Bowie;Craig Bassett & Mel Heldon, 2MG, Mudgee NSW, Super Radio NetworkC
David Bowie A Tribute;Anthony Thompson, 3HA, Hamilton VIC, ACE Radio BroadcastersC
You… Me… and Guy;Bryce Ruthven & Tracey Sergiacomi, Hitz939, Bundaberg QLD, Grant BroadcastersC
StarFM Stripped Back Relived;Christopher Sewell, StarFM, Dubbo NSW, Southern Cross AustereoC
David Bowie Tribute Special;George Mihalos, 2XL, Jindabyne NSW, Capital Radio NetworkC
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 EntertainmentM
Smallzy Live From The Aria Awards 2015;Kent Small, Zach La Cava, Alice Worth & Brodie Green, Nova Network, NOVA EntertainmentM
Ed Sheeran Takes Over Nova;Tim Blackwell & Sophie Ainsworth, Nova Network, NOVA EntertainmentM
World Famous Rooftop;Dom Evans, Matt Nikolic & David Konsky, Hit Network, Southern Cross AustereoM
A Tribute to David Bowie;Phil O’Neil, Triple M 104.9, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross AustereoM

BEST STATION SALES ACHIEVEMENT

Janeen O’Shea, Janie Birchall, Kristy Farrar & Bron Davey;2BS Gold & B-Rock FM, Bathurst NSW, Bathurst BroadcastersNM
K Rock & Bay 93.9 Sales Team;K Rock & Bay 93.9, Geelong VIC, Grant BroadcastersNM
hit104.7 Sales Team; hit104.7, Canberra ACT, ARN/SCANM
KOFM Sales Team;KOFM, Newcastle NSW, Southern Cross AustereoNM
Zinc 96.1 Sales Team;Zinc 96.1,Sunshine Coast QLD,Grant BroadcastersNM
1116 SEN Direct Sales;1116 SEN, Melbourne VIC, Pacific Star NetworkM
NOVA Entertainment Adelaide Sales;Nova 919, Adelaide SA, NOVA EntertainmentM
Nova 93.7 Direct Sales Team;Nova 93.7, Perth WA, NOVA EntertainmentM
ARN Adelaide Agency Sales;ARN Adelaide, Adelaide SA, Australian Radio NetworkM
KIIS101.1 Sales Team;KIIS 101.1, Melbourne, VIC,  Australian Radio NetworkM

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, WINP
Anthony Zibara;Star 104.5, Gosford NSW, NOVA EntertainmentP
Laura Lees;Sea FM & Gold FM, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross AustereoP
Casey Gould;KOFM & NXFM, Newcastle NSW, Southern Cross AustereoP
Michelle Moores;i98FM, Wollongong NSW, WIN P
Charlie Acutt;Fox FM & Triple M, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross AustereoM
David Beacham;Nova 100, Melbourne VIC, NOVA EntertainmentM
Brendan Blatt;Fox FM & Triple M, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross AustereoM
Duncan Fosdike;hit107 & Triple M, Adelaide SA, Southern Cross AustereoM
Susie Michaels;KIIS 1065 & WSFM, Sydney NSW, Australian Radio NetworkM

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 Berg & 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 AustereoP
When the Job’s Done;Matt Lygoe, Star 104.5, Gosford NSW, NOVA EntertainmentP
Shoot ’em up!;Nick Giesen, Rick Wilson & Stephanie Kong, Hot FM, Toowoomba QLD, Southern Cross AustereoP
Great Scott; Jonathan Williams & Chris Gates, Triple M, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross AustereoM
Dutch Oven;Matt Dickson, mix94.5, Perth WA, Southern Cross AustereoM
The Empire Strikes Back;The Studio at SCA, Fox FM & Triple M, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross AustereoM
PISS*R;Gold 104.3 Creative, Gold 104.3, Melbourne VIC, Australian Radio NetworkM
Clear As Mud;Cindy Donato, Nathan Russell, Ben Davies, Tiffany Dimmack & Ben Clayton, Nova 106.9, Brisbane QLD, NOVA EntertainmentM

BEST STATION PRODUCED COMMERCIAL – CAMPAIGN

Esperance Glass – Johnny Rotten;Tamara Heinjus & Cassie Aldridge, Hot FM, Esperance WA, Southern Cross AustereoNM
Spot-Go;Cameron Horn & Anna Cook, Sea FM, Gosford NSW, Southern Cross AustereoNM
Act 4 Tomorrow;Emily Richards & Shane Luy, Mix FM, Maroochydore QLD, EON BroadcastingNM
Border Bandag Tyre Service;Britt Aylen & Cassie Aldridge, Star FM, Albury NSW, Southern Cross AustereoNM
Where Are We?;Matt Lygoe, Star 104.5, Gosford NSW, NOVA EntertainmentNM
We Don’t Do Husbands;Matt Dickson, Mix 94.5, Perth WA, Southern Cross AustereoM
Clear As Mud;Cindy Donato, Nathan Russell, Ben Davies, Tiffany Dimmack & Ben Clayton, Nova 106.9, Brisbane QLD, NOVA EntertainmentM
Drovers;Garry Dean & Drew Barrett, Nova 93.7, Perth WA, NOVA EntertainmentM
Home Sleep Studies Australia;Greg Jennings & Eddie Olek, 1116 SEN, Melbourne VIC, Pacific Star NetworkM
Brighton Volkswagen – Margaret;Darren Collins & Chris Gates, Triple M, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross AustereoM

BEST SALES PROMOTION

Mudgee Bakery Great Pie Challenge;Mel Heldon, Andrew Andrews & Jenny Burrow, Real FM, Mudgee NSW, Super Radio NetworkC
From Paris With Love;Alexis LeMasson & Benny Hope, B-Rock FM, Bathurst NSW, Bathurst BroadcastersC
The Running Of The Brides;98.1 Power FM, Muswellbrook NSW, Grant BroadcastersC
Star FM’s Create Your Prize;Peter Samios, Justine Blacklock, Chris Sewell & Juelz Jarry, Star FM, Dubbo NSW, Southern Cross AustereoC
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, Nova 106.9, Brisbane QLD, NOVA EntertainmentM
Hamish & Andy’s Tip Top Citizen Swap;The Hamish & Andy Show, Hit Network, Southern Cross AustereoM
MLA – Operation Boomerang;NOVA EntertainmentM
Jonesy & Amanda’s Manu or the Money;WSFM Breakfast Campaigns, WSFM , Sydney NSW, Australian Radio NetworkM
Kyle & Jackie O Giveback – La Famiglia;KIIS Breakfast Campaigns, KIIS 1065, Sydney NSW, Australian Radio NetworkM

BEST MULTIMEDIA EXECUTION – SALESKyle & Jackie O’s Haunted House;KIIS 1065 Campaigns & Content Team, KIIS 1065, Sydney NSW, Australian Radio Network

Foxtel – Game of Thrones;NOVA Entertainment 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 AustereoNM
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 AustereoNM
Rescue With Heart; Heart 107.3, Hobart TAS, Southern Cross AustereoNM
hit104.7 Skyfire 2016;hit104.7 Promotions & Content, hit104.7, Canberra ACT, ARN/SCANM
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 EntertainmentM
The Ed Sheeran $2 Peep Show Experiment;Hamish Blake & Andy Lee, Hit Network, Southern Cross AustereoM
Bieber Island;KIIS Network & iHeartRadio, Australian Radio NetworkM
Taylor Swift in Nova’s Red Room;Oriel Guthrie & Claire Marshall, Nova 91.9, Adelaide SA, NOVA EntertainmentM
Fitzy & Wippa’s Celebrity Ice Cream Van;Ryan Fitzgerald, Michael Wipfli, Sean Bell & Ben Harlum, Nova 96.9, Sydney NSW, NOVA EntertainmentM

BEST STATION PROMOTION

B-Rock’s Bi-Centennial Bride;Benny Hope, Libby Daniewska, Leilani Vakaahi & Debbie Campbell, B-Rock FM, Bathurst NSW, Bathurst BroadcastersC
Star FM’s Shotgun Wedding;Philippa Lavery, Star FM, Mildura VIC, Southern Cross AustereoC
Power FM’s Christmas Angel;Power FM, Muswellbrook NSW, Grant BroadcastersC
The Zinc Alice Cooper Golf Day;Cassy Small, Zinc 96, Maroochydore QLD, Grant BroadcastersC
Central West’s Next Top Model;Peter Samios, Justine Blacklock, Chris Sewell & Juelz Jarry, StarFM, Dubbo NSW, Southern Cross AustereoC
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 AustereoM
The Race That Slows Down The Nation;The Hamish & Andy Show, Hit Network, Southern Cross AustereoM
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 EntertainmentM
Kyle & Jackie O’s Cash Cock;KIIS Breakfast Camapigns, KIIS 1065, Sydney NSW, Australian Radio NetworkMJonesy & Amanda’s What ‘Sup Hawaii;WSFM Breakfast Campaigns, WSFM , Sydney NSW, Australian Radio NetworkM

BEST COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT

The Daffodil Cottage Extension Project Appeal;The 2BS & B-Rock Crew, 2BS Gold & B-Rock FM, Bathurst NSW, Bathurst BroadcastersC
The Black Coal Cup;Power FM & 2NM, Muswellbrook NSW, Grant BroadcastersC
Wimmera Health Care Group Telethon;Emma Elsom & Mark Sulic, 3WM, Horsham VIC, ACE Radio BroadcastersC
Leila Rose All Stars Game;Matt Monk, Lauren Temuskos & Matt Stewart, Coast FM, Warrnambool VIC, ACE Radio BroadcastersC
East Coast Radiothon for Snowy Hydro South Care;Kim Gardner, 2EC, Bega NSW, Grant BroadcastersC
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 EntertainmentM
Radiothon 2015;2UE, Sydney NSW, Macquarie Media LimitedM
Mount Druitt Community Centre Renovation;Ben Fordham, 2GB, Sydney NSW, Macquarie Media LimitedM
Listen Up;SCA Perth, Perth WA, Southern Cross AustereoM
Step Up For The Salvos;KIIS 101.1 Campaigns Team, KIIS 101.1, Melbourne VIC, Australian Radio NetworkM

BEST NEWCOMER OFF-AIR

James Hughes;2MG & Real FM, Mudgee NSW, Super Radio NetworkC
Alexis LeMasson;2BS Gold & B-Rock FM, Bathurst NSW, Bathurst BroadcastersC
Natasha Zirafi;Sea Fm & 7BU, Burnie TAS, Grant BroadcastersC
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 EntertainmentM
Brearne Cavallaro;Mix 94.5, Perth WA, Southern Cross AustereoM
Bre Betlem;Triple M, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross AustereoM
Eva Bonomelli;Nova 93.7, Perth WA, NOVA EntertainmentM
Olivia Mackinnon;KIIS 1065, Sydney NSW, Australian Radio NetworkM

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