CRA congratulates all finalists in the 2023 ACRAs

Radio’s industry body has congratulated all the finalists for the 34th Australian Commercial Radio & Audio (ACRA) Awards, with winners to be revealed in a red-carpet, radio-star studded extravaganza at the ICC in Sydney on 14 October.

Ford Ennals, CEO of ACRA Award organiser Commercial Radio & Audio, says the record number of nominations received in 2023 – and the broad mix of finalists across metro, provincial and country stations – recognises the outstanding talent the goes to making the shows and content Australians trust and love, across news, talk, sport, music and entertainment.

“Congratulations to all the finalists. You’ve been acknowledged by your peers as being the best and the brightest in a thriving and creative commercial radio and audio industry.”

“There are more female finalists this year than for any other ACRA Awards. Fifteen of the 16 finalists for Best New Talent on Air Award (Metro) and over 40% of finalists for the new Individual Talent of the Year Award category are women, including five out of the six provincial category finalists.”

Over 1200 entries were received from across Australia for this year’s awards, up 15% from 2022, with a broad mix of finalists from metro, provincial and country Australia. The winners are peer judged by industry members. The 2023 ACRA Awards have introduced independent judges for each category who will also, in the case of a tie, be the arbiter.

“The 34th ACRA Awards will celebrate 100 years of commercial radio in Australia. And while we honour a century of music, news, entertainment and connection, we crown those who are ensuring commercial radio’s continued vibrancy and relevance across Australia,” says Mr Ennals.

Tickets for the ACRAs, in Sydney on Saturday 14 October, go on sale 4 September. More information on the 2023 ACRAs available here.

List of finalists here.