Finalists announced for 33rd annual Australian Commercial Radio Awards

FINALISTS FOR 2022 AUSTRALIAN COMMERCIAL RADIO AWARDS (ACRAs)

Please note: Category Finalists are denoted with the following letters: Country>Provincial>Non-Metropolitan>Metropolitan>Syndication/Production Company

BEST ON-AIR TEAM – METRO FM

Fitzy & Wippa; Ryan Fitzgerald & Michael Wipfli, Nova 96.9, Sydney, NOVA Entertainment
Kate, Tim & Joel; Kate Ritchie, Tim Blackwell & Joel Creasey, Nova Network, Sydney NSW, NOVA Entertainment Jonesy & Amanda; Brendan Jones & Amanda Keller, WSFM, Sydney NSW, ARN
The Christian O’Connell Show; The Christian O’Connell Show, Gold 104.3, Melbourne VIC, ARN
The Kyle & Jackie O Show; Kyle Sandilands & Jackie Henderson, KIIS 106.5, Sydney NSW, ARN

BEST ON-AIR TEAM – METRO AM

FIVEaa Breakfast; David Penberthy & Will Goodings, FIVEaa, Adelaide SA, NOVA Entertainment
3AW Breakfast with Ross Stevenson & Russel Howcroft; Ross Stevenson & Russel Howcroft, 3AW, Melbourne VIC, Nine Radio
Laurel, Gary & Mark; Laurel Edwards, Gary Clare & Mark Hine, 4KQ, Brisbane QLD, ARN

BEST ON-AIR TEAM COUNTRY AND PROVINCIAL

Kylie & Kev; Kylie King & Kevin Poulton, 2AY, Albury NSW, Ace Radio Broadcasters C
Sports Saturday with Jock Brady & Nick Hay; Jock Brady & Nick Hay, 3CS, Colac VIC, Ace Radio Broadcasters C
On the road with Jimmy & Lippi; James Thwaites & Matt Lipiarski, Mixx FM, Colac VIC, Ace Radio Broadcasters C Brooke & Bob; Brooke Humble & Bob Lawry, Magic 93.1, Berri SA, ARN C
Tanya & Steve; Tanya Wilks & Steve Grahame, Triple M 102.9, Newcastle NSW, Southern Cross Austereo P
Rabbit & Gina; Rabbit & Gina Jeffreys, Star 104.5, Central Coast NSW, NOVA Entertainment P
Jimmy & Nath; Jimmy Smith, Nath Roye & Producer Grace Garde, Hit 100.9, Hobart TAS, Southern Cross Austereo P Galey, Emily Jade & Christo; Paul Gale, Emily Jade O’Keefe & David Christopher, Hot Tomato 102.9, Gold Coast QLD, ARN P
Ned & Josh; Ned Breward & Josh Torney, Hit 104.7, Canberra ACT, ARN/ Southern Cross Austereo P

BEST TALK PRESENTER

Jaclyn Underwood; 2BS 95.1 FM, Bathurst NSW, Super Radio Network C
Adam Roche; 3WM, Horsham VIC, Ace Radio Broadcasters C
Kris Seabert; 3CS, Colac VIC, Ace Radio Broadcasters C
Stephen Cenatiempo; Talking Canberra 2CC, Canberra ACT, Capital Radio Network P Katie Woolf; Mix 104.9/Hot 100, Darwin NT, ARN P
Mike O’Loughlin; LAFM, Launceston TAS, ARN P
Ben Fordham; 2GB, Sydney NSW, Nine Radio M
Ray Hadley; 2GB/4BC, Sydney NSW/Brisbane QLD, Nine Radio M Neil Mitchell; 3AW, Melbourne VIC, Nine Radio M
Tom Elliott; 3AW Melbourne VIC, Nine Radio M

BEST NETWORKED PROGRAM

Ben Dobbin; Ben Dobbin, Resonate Broadcasting C
The Morning Rush with Sean & Monkey; Sean Cullen & Matthew Monk, ACE Radio Broadcasters C Country Today; Libby Price, ACE Radio Broadcasters C
Jimmy & Nath; Jimmy Smith & Nath Roye, Southern Cross Austereo P
Tasmania Talks with Mike O’Loughlin; Mike O’Loughlin & Rhea Gillie, ARN P
The Morning Crew; Dan Robinson & Gabi James, ACE Radio Broadcasters P
The Ray Hadley Morning Show; Ray Hadley, Nine Radio M
Kate, Tim & Joel; Kate Ritchie, Tim Blackwell & Joel Creasey, NOVA Entertainment M
The Christian O’Connell Show; Sue Carter & Tom Martin, ARN M
Jonesy & Amanda’s Jamnation; Brendan Jones & Amanda Keller, ARN M
Kyle & Jackie O Hour of Power; Kyle Sandilands & Jackie Henderson, ARN M

BEST CURRENT AFFAIRS PRESENTER

Stephen Cenatiempo; Talking Canberra 2CC, Canberra ACT, Capital Radio Network NM
Mike O’Loughlin; LAFM, Launceston TAS, ARN NM
Katie Woolf; Mix 104.9/Hot 100, Darwin NT, ARN NM
Deborah Knight; 2GB, Sydney NSW, Nine Radio M
Neil Mitchell; 3AW, Melbourne VIC, Nine Radio M
Luke Bona; Triple M, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo M
Neil Breen; 4BC, Brisbane QLD, Nine Radio M

BEST ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTER

Keely Rooney; Real FM, Mudgee NSW, Super Radio Network C
Matt Lipiarski; Mixx FM, Colac VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C
Dana Hamilton; Power 98.1, Muswellbrook NSW, ARN C
Jess Farchione; Hit 106.9, Newcastle NSW, Southern Cross Austereo P
Ellie Angel-Mobbs; Hit 104.7, Canberra ACT, ARN/ Southern Cross Austereo P
Bronte Langbroek; Mix 106.3, Canberra ACT, ARN/ Southern Cross Austereo P
Bianca Dye; 90.9 SeaFM, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo P Chrissie Swan; Nova 100, Melbourne VIC, NOVA Entertainment M
Christian O’Connell; Gold 104.3, Melbourne VIC, ARN M
Jase Hawkins; KIIS 101.1, Melbourne VIC, ARN M
Jackie Henderson; KIIS 106.5, Sydney NSW, ARN M
Kyle Sandilands; KIIS 106.5, Sydney NSW, ARN M

BEST MUSIC PRESENTER

Adam McGuire; Hit 97.9, Kalgoorlie WA, Southern Cross Austereo C
Jordon Bocock; Hit Network, Central Coast NSW, Southern Cross Austereo C
Ben Stevenson; Hit 105.5, Coffs Harbour NSW, Southern Cross Austereo C
Sarah Grigg; Mixx FM, Swan Hill VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C
Nicole Banks; Hit Mid North Coast, Port Macquarie NSW, Southern Cross Austereo C Gemma Kate Sweeney; 93.5 Eagle FM, Goulburn NSW, Capital Radio Network C
Chris ‘Becko’ Beckhouse; Forever Classic 2CA, Canberra ACT, Capital Radio Network P Nic Kelly; Hit 101.3, Central Coast NSW, Southern Cross Austereo P
Nat Penfold; The Edge 96.1, Western Sydney NSW, ARN P
Bella Frizza; 90.9 SeaFM, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo P
Rod Maldon; Triple M 102.9, Newcastle NSW, Southern Cross Austereo P
Al Dobie; Triple M 92.5, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo P
Tim Blackwell; Nova Network, Sydney NSW, NOVA Entertainment M
Mitch Churi; KIIS Network, Sydney NSW, ARN M
Christian O’Connell; Gold 104.3, Melbourne VIC, ARN M
Dave Williams; Triple M, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross Austereo M

BEST SPORTS PRESENTER

Blake Escott; 3NE, Wangaratta VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C
Grant Kuchel; 3WM, Horsham VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C
Jock Brady; 3CS, Colac VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C
Jeremy Ryan; Triple M 102.9, Newcastle NSW, Southern Cross Austereo P
Glenn Stolzenhein; 96.5 WAVEFM, Wollongong NSW, ARN P
Wayde Chiesa; Triple M, Townsville QLD, Southern Cross Austereo P
Dan Ginnane; Triple M, Sydney NSW, ACE Radio Broadcasters M
Mark Levy; 2GB, Sydney NSW, Nine Radio M
James Brayshaw; Triple M, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross Austereo M
Mark Howard; Triple M, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross Austereo M

BEST SYNDICATED AUSTRALIAN PROGRAM

Carrie &Tommy; Carrie Bickmore & Tommy Little, Southern Cross Austereo Fitzy & Wippa; Ryan Fitzgerald & Michael Wipfli, NOVA Entertainment
The Hype; Ed Colman & Jonathan Skewes
RNB FRIDAY; Southern Cross Austereo

BEST STATION PRODUCED COMEDY SEGMENT

We Didn’t Start October; Richard Spence, 2LF, Young NSW, Super Radio Network C
Bumpy Flight; Keely Rooney, RealFM, Mudgee NSW, Super Radio Network C
Tracksuit Boys ‘Everybody’; Brad Blissett, Power FM, Bega Bay NSW, ARN C
JB & Mantis; Justin Bell & Julia Greenhalf, Triple M 93.1, Bundaberg QLD, Southern Cross Austereo P Songs in Situations; Craig Pitman, Power FM, Murray Bridge SA, ARN P
Get Vaccinated; Nick Gill, Hit 106.9, Newcastle NSW, Southern Cross Austereo P
Will Smith Parody; Sam Arenson, Power 100, Townsville QLD, ARN P
Fifi’s Sports Report; Fifi Box, Brendan Fevola & Nick Cody, 101.9 The Fox, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross Austereo M Hamilton Rap Up of the Week; Ryan Fitzgerald, Michael Wipfli, Tom Ivey 7 Michael Snitch, Nova 96.9, Sydney NSW, NOVA Entertainment M
Barb Scams the Summer; Kate Langbroek, Monty Dimond & Yumi Stynes, KIIS Network, Sydney NSW, ARN M
Mrs Doubtfire; Will McMahon & Woody Whitelaw, KIIS Network, Sydney NSW, ARN M

BEST DIGITAL RADIO FORMAT

Club Lime Radio; Rod Cuddihy, Adam Jansen, Gemma Maddox & Craig Wagstaff, ARN/ Southern Cross Austereo Dance Hits; SCA DAB+ Team, Southern Cross Austereo
RnB Fridays Radio; SCA DAB+ Team, Southern Cross Austereo
Tik Tok Trending on iHeartRadio; The iHeartRadio Team, ARN

BEST NEWCOMER ON-AIR

Scott Leek; Riverina, Griffith NSW, Southern Cross Austereo C
Kayla Wilson; Mixx FM 101.3, Horsham VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C
Andrew Johnston; 2QN, Deniliquin NSW, ACE Radio Broadcasters C
Emma Smith; i98FM, Wollongong NSW, WIN Network P
Isabel Everett; Triple M, Newcastle NSW, Southern Cross Austereo P Trevor Butler; Hot Tomato 102.9, Gold Coast QLD, ARN P
Max Burford; Nova 91.9, Adelaide SA, NOVA Entertainment M
Sofie Formica; 4BC, Brisbane QLD, Nine Radio M
Loren Barry; Triple M, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross Austereo M

BRIAN WHITE AWARD FOR RADIO JOURNALISM

Craig Bassett; 2MG, Mudgee NSW, Super Radio Network NM Katie Woolf; Mix 104.9, Darwin NT, ARN NM
Travis Winks; 96.5 WAVEFM, Wollongong NSW, ARN NM
Luke Bona; Triple M, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo M
Gareth Parker; 6PR, Perth WA, Nine Radio M
Clinton Maynard; 2GB, Sydney NSW, Nine Radio M

BEST COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT

Michael Moffett; Michael Moffett, 106.3 Triple M, Coffs Harbour NSW, Southern Cross Austereo C
Koinz 4 Kids; Ariele Ackland & Takesha Wells, 107.7 SeaFM, 7AD & 7BU, Devonport TAS, ARN C
MHA Meals on Wheels; Blake Escott & Owen Godenzi, 3NE/Edge FM, Wangaratta VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C
Walk the Walk for Let’s Talk; Lachi Rooke, Coast FM, Warrnambool VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C
I98’s Illawarra Convoy 2021; i98FM Convoy Team, i98FM, Wollongong NSW, WIN Network P
Bianca, Dan & Ben’s Flood Watch; Bianca Dye, Dan Anstey & Ben Hannant, 90.9 SeaFM, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo P
Lifeline Book Fair-On-Air; Kristen Davidson, Nigel Johnson, Billy Bradley, Ned Breward, Josh Torney, Michael Farrer & Rod Cuddihy, Hit 104.7/Mix 106.3, Canberra ACT, ARN/ Southern Cross Austereo P
Pack the Bus; Zak Davies, Prea Cunningham, Juliette Iuculano, Kristen Davidson, Nigel Johnson, Billy Bradley, Pat Griffin, Neil Wilcock, Courtenay Kneen & Rod Cuddihy, Mix 106.3, Canberra ACT, ARN/ Southern Cross Austereo P
Ben & Liam’s Trapped; Ben Harvey, Liam Stapleton, Ben Latimer, Jordan Marshall, Macey Gibbs, Nick Marwe, Belle Jackson, Cam Doyle, Josh McCabe, Lachlan Wiltshire, Adam Pope & Brodie Green, Nova 91.9, Adelaide SA, NOVA Entertainment M
Nova’s Bid for Kids; Nova 106.9 Product Team, Nova 106.9, Brisbane QLD, NOVA Entertainment M
Triple M Brisbane “Ollie’s Place”; Triple M Brisbane Team, Triple M, Brisbane QLD, Southern Cross Austereo M
We’ve Got Your Back; The Christian O’Connell Show, Gold 104.3, Melbourne VIC, ARN M

BEST RADIO SHOW PODCAST

JB & Jules; Justin Bell & Julia Greenhalf, 93.1 Triple M, Bundaberg QLD, Southern Cross Austereo NM
Jimmy & Nath; Jimmy Smith & Nath Roye, Hit 100.9, Hobart TAS, Southern Cross Austereo NM
Bianca, Dan & Ben’s Unpopular Opinion; Bianca Dye, Dan Anstey & Ben Hannant, 90.9 SeaFM, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo NM
Ben Fordham Live – A Tribute to Shane Warne; Ben Fordham & Ryleigh Geddes, 2GB, Sydney NSW, Nine Radio M
Uncut/Off Air – Hughesy, Ed & Erin; Dave Hughes, Ed Kavalee & Erin Molan, 2DAY FM 104.1, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo M
Jonesy & Amanda’s Time Travellers Podcast; Brendan Jones, Amanda Keller, Millie Michael, Jenna Benson & Wayne Fox, WSFM, Sydney NSW, ARN M
The Kyle & Jackie O Show; Kyle Sandilands & Jackie Henderson, KIIS 106.5, Sydney NSW, ARN M

BEST ORIGINAL PODCAST – BRANDED

Project Ari; The Project Ari Team, NOVA Entertainment, Sydney
The Clever Way Home, Great Southern Bank; Todd Stevens & Kim Norman, Southern Cross Austereo
Up Close Conversations with Modern Veterans. The Australian War Memorial; Todd Stevens & Kim Norman, Southern Cross Austereo

BEST ORIGINAL PODCAST – UNBRANDED

I Was a Teenage Prize-Pig; Jon Vertigan & Sophie Jackson, ACE Radio Broadcasters Hennessy’s Hotline; Nova Podcasts, NOVA Entertainment
Brenda, Call Me!; Nova Podcasts, NOVA Entertainment
The Space; Nova Podcasts, NOVA Entertainment
Hamish & Andy; Hamish Blake, Andy Lee, Jack Post, Jeremy Carne, Chris Marsh, Darcy Thomson, Sarah Grynberg & Michael Liberale, Southern Cross Austereo

BEST SPORTS EVENT COVERAGE

Triple M Newcastle NRL – Knights v Titans; Jim Callinan, Michael Hagan, Marc Glanville, Jeremy Ryan & Mark Sales, Triple M 102.9, Newcastle NSW, Southern Cross Austereo NM
Rohan’s Goal – Round 14 – Geelong vs. Western Bulldogs; The K rock Football Commentary Team, K Rock 95.5, Geelong VIC, Grant Broadcasters NM
Raiders On Mix – Raiders v Titans Comeback Match; Chris Coleman, Phil Small, Nick Risteski & Adam Jansen, Mix 106.3, Canberra ACT, ARN/ Southern Cross Austereo NM
Local AFL Grand Final Call & Cometti’s Final Call; The 92.9 Triple M Perth Team, 92.9 Triple M, Perth WA, ACE Radio Broadcasters M
2021 NRL Grand Final; The Continuous Call Team, 2GB/4BC, Sydney NSW, Nine Radio M
Triple M Rocks the Ashes; Triple M Cricket, Triple M, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross Austereo M Buddy’s 1000th Goal; Triple M Footy, Triple M, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross Austereo M

BEST DOCUMENTARY

Queen Elizabeth Visit; Damian Hancock, 2QN, Deniliquin NSW, ACE Radio Broadcasters NM
Mayoral Tribute; Andrew Johnston, 2QN, Deniliquin NSW, ACE Radio Broadcasters NM
Triple M Townsville 90th Anniversary; Steve Price & Allison Rassmussen, Triple M, Townsville QLD, Southern Cross Austereo NM
The Shane Warne Tribute Special; Charlie White, Dan Ginnane, Richard Freedman, Candice Warner & Rebekah Wagstaff, 104.9 Triple M, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo M
RIP – A Shane Warne Tribute – SEN Remembers Shane Warne; Sam Thompson & Julian Bayard, 1116 SEN, Melbourne VIC, Sports Entertainment Network M

BEST MUSIC SPECIAL

Charlie Watts – Heartbeat of the Stones; Chris Mills, 2MG, Mudgee NSW, Super Radio Network C
32 Years of Taylor Swift; Jess Scully, RealFM, Mudgee NSW, Super Radio Network C
Carols in the Car; Angela Frino & Damien Hancock, 2QN/Edge FM, Deniliquin NSW, ACE Radio Broadcasters C Narara Music Festival Special; Mike Duncan, David Horspool & James Speed, 107.7 Triple M, Central Coast NSW, Southern Cross Austereo P
30th Anniversary of Nevermind; Drew Chapman & Karina Bennett, Power 100, Townsville QLD, ARN P
40 Years in 40 Hours; Drew Chapman, River 94.9, Ipswich QLD, ARN P
Kylie Minogue’s Old School Disco; Simon Diaz, Alex Martin, Kate Mason, Kylie Minogue & Lauren Saylor, SmoothFM, Melbourne VIC, NOVA Entertainment M
Kate, Tim & Joel with Ed Sheeran; Kate Ritchie, Tim Blackwell, Joel Creasey, Jessica Bath, Gemma Prendergast, Erin McIver, Madeline Muir & Daniel Bezzina, Nova Network, Syndey NSW, NOVA Entertainment M
MMM’s School of Rock with Jimmy Barnes; Andrew Very & Brendan Annakin, Triple M, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo M
Triple M’s Great Australian Songbook; MMM Music & Content, Triple M, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo M Foo Fighters Takeover Triple M; Dave Williams, Dave Collins & Shaun Gough, Triple M, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross Austereo M

BEST MULTIMEDIA EXECUTION – STATION

Maz & Lakey’s NSW Roadtrip; Jordan Bocock, Maz Compton, Danny Lakey, Luke Shepley, Nic Kelly & Ashanna Roberts, Hit Network, Central Coast NSW, Southern Cross Austereo NM
Hit 100.9 The Off Season with Jimmy & Nath; Jimmy Smith & Nath Roye, Hit 100.9, Hobart TAS, Southern Cross Austereo NM
90.9 Sea FM’s The Proposal; 90.9 Sea FM Promotions & Content Team, 90.9 SeaFM, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo NM
Trent McCurdy; Trent McCurdy, Forever Classic 531, 3GG, Warragul VIC, Capital Radio Network NM
Nova’s Red Room Livestream with Ed Sheeran; NOVA Entertainment Team, Nova Network, Melbourne VIC, NOVA Entertainment M
Michael Parente; Michael Parente, Brisbane QLD, Southern Cross Austereo M
Kyle & Jackie O’s Gender Reveal; Kyle & Jackie O, The Kyle & Jackie O Breakfast Show, KIIS 1065 Content, KIIS 1065 Brand & Promotions, & KIIS 1065 Digital, KIIS 106.5 Syndey NSW, ARN M
Kyle & Jackie O’s Get Vaxxed Baby!; Kyle & Jackie O, The Kyle & Jackie O Breakfast Show, KIIS 1065 Content, KIIS 1065 Brand & Promotions, & KIIS 1065 Digital, KIIS 106.5, Sydney NSW, ARN M
$1,000,000 Alphabucks; The HIT Network, Hit Network, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross Austereo M
Triple M’s Summer Of Cricket 21/22; Ewan Giles, Ethan Meldrum, Rudi Edsall, Tom Beers & Matthew Bellotti, Triple M Cricket, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross Austereo M

BEST MULTIMEDIA EXECUTION – SALES

Kate, Tim & Joel’s Trip to New Zealand; Kate Ritchie, Tim Blackwell, Joel Creasey, Erin McIver, Jessica Bath, Gemma Prendergast, Madeline Muir, Daniel Bezzina, Robert Zamora, Matt Atkins, Rhys Mugdan, Josh Horne, Madeleine Weber & Lauren Bannister, Nova Network, Sydney NSW, NOVA Entertainment
Menulog – Red Room; NOVA Entertainment, Nova 96.9 Sydney NSW, NOVA Entertainment
McCain – Pub Trivia; NOVA Entertainment Melbourne Create & Sales, Nova 100, Melbourne VIC, NOVA Entertainment AMEX – Shop Small 2021; Josh Wilkinson, The Studio at SCA – Sydney, Jeanna Manifold, McKeely Elliott & Amy Drew, 2Day FM & Triple M, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo
Big Cheers for Little Ears; The Studio & SCA Melbourne, Hit Network, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross Austereo

BEST MARKETING CAMPAIGN

Nova Network – Turn Up the Feel Good; NOVA Entertainment Group Marketing, NOVA Entertainment WSFM Live Action Radio; ARN Marketing Team & WSFM Content Team, ARN
Open Your Ears with LiSTNR; SCA Marketing team, Southern Cross Austereo
2DayFM – A Better Today; SCA Marketing Team, Southern Cross Austereo
The Marty Sheargold Marketing Campaign; Triple M Marketing, Southern Cross Austereo

BEST STATION PROMOTION

Fast and the Fueless Tour; Michael Ross & Mitchell Tinley, Triple M Remote, Regional WA, Southern Cross Austereo C Moffee’s Phonebooth Bucks; Michael Moffett, 106.3 Triple M, Coffs Harbour NSW, Southern Cross Austereo C
Great Australian Travel Dream; Adam Roche & Kaycee Bould, 3WM & Mixx FM, Horsham VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C
Wagga Wagga Mardi Gras 2022; Hannah Guy, Dane McGuirk & Duncan Potts, Hit 93.1, Wagga Wagga NSW, Southern Cross Austereo P
Hit’s Jimmy & Nath – King Of The Sandcastles; Jimmy Smith & Nath Roye, Hit 100.9, Hobart TAS, Southern Cross Austereo P
Newcastle’s Biggest Whirlpool; Taylah Smith & Claudia Mason, Hit 106.9, Newcastle NSW, Southern Cross Austereo P
i98FM’s $75K Temptation; Tia Davis, Brittany Gray, Rob Sharples, Andy Huxton, Kirstin Wallace, James Lane, Annaliese Avramoska & Asa Schuster, i98FM, Wollongong NSW, WIN Network P
Ben & Liam’s Trapped; Ben Harvey, Liam Stapleton, Ben Latimer, Jordan Marshall, Macey Gibbs, Nick Marwe, Belle Jackson, Cam Doyle, Josh McCabe, Lachlan Wiltshire, Adam Pope & Brodie Green, Nova 91.9, Adelaide SA, NOVA Entertainment M
Nova’s (Not) The Royal Show; Ben Latimer, Jordan Marshall, Ben Harvey, Liam Stapleton, Macey Gibbs, Nick Marwe, Belle Jackson, Cam Doyle, Josh McCabe, Adam Pope & Zach Taylor, Nova 91.9, Adelaide SA, NOVA Entertainment M
Postcode Payday House Party; David McClung, Jessica Sippe, Natalie McNeill, Natalie Locke, Shaun McManus, Amy Carter, Claire Kelly, Zach Taylor & Marcelly Van Senten, Nova 93.7, Perth WA, NOVA Entertainment M
Kyle and Jackie O’s Set You Up For Life; Kyle & Jackie O, The Kyle & Jackie O Breakfast Show, KIIS 1065 Content, KIIS 1065 Brand & Promotions, KIIS 1065 Digital & ARN Commercial Team, KIIS 106.5, Sydney NSW ARN M

BEST SALES PROMOTION

Eumundi Brewery – Brewed by Eu; Ebony Parke, 92.7 Mix FM, Maroochydore QLD, Sunshine Coast Broadcasters NM Cash, Stars & Cars; 92.5 Triple M Promotions & Content Team, 92.5 Triple M, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo NM
Hit 104.7 Summer Shakedown; Zak Davies, Matt Grieves, Prea Cunningham, Juliette Iuculano, Ned Breward, Josh Torney, Michael Farrer, Gemma Maddox & Rod Cuddihy, Hit 104.7, Canberra ACT, ARN/ Southern Cross Austereo NM
Stav, Abby & Matt Underwater Show; Nick Bartley, Stav Davidson, Abby Coleman, Matty Acton & Jack Ball, B105, Brisbane QLD, Southern Cross Austereo M
The Australian Open Junior Reporter; The Studio & SCA Melbourne, Hit Network, Melbourne VIC, SCA M
Casio Karaoke; Ed Kirkwood, LJ Gorse & Kerry Gregory, KIIS Network, Melbourne VIC, ARN M
KIIS1065’s Lachy Live for Foxtel – Succession; Jason West & Lucy Smith, KIIS 106.5, Sydney NSW, ARN M

BEST SHOW PRODUCER – ENTERTAINMENT/MUSIC

Grace Garde; Hit 100.9, Hobart TAS, SCA NM
Toni Kipa; 90.9 SeaFM, Gold Coast QLD, SCA NM
Billy Bradley; Mix 106.3, Canberra ACT, ARN/SCA NM
Zach La Cava; Nova Network, Sydney NSW, NOVA Entertainment M Millie Michael; WSFM, Sydney NSW, ARN M
Shaun Sandilands; 4KQ, Brisbane QLD, ARN M
Tom Martin; Gold 104.3, Melbourne VIC, ARN M

BEST SHOW PRODUCER – TALK/CURRENT AFFAIRS

Zac Logan; Rural QLD Today, Kingaroy QLD, Resonate Broadcasting NM Rhea Gillie; LAFM, Launceston TAS, ARN NM
James Willis; 2GB, Sydney NSW, Nine Radio M
Harnsle Joo; 2GB, Sydney NSW, Nine Radio M
Jessica Issa; Triple M, Sydney NSW, SCA M

BEST PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Blake Escott; 3NE/Edge FM, Wangaraatta VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C
Angela Frino; 2QN/Edge FM, Deniliquin NSW, ACE Radio Broadcasters C
Matt Lipiarski; Mixx FM/3CS, Colac VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C
Rod Brice; 92.7 Mix FM, Maroochydore QLD, Sunshine Coast Broadcasters P
Phil Bradley; Hit 100.9, Hobart TAS, SCA P
Rod Cuddihy; Hit 104.7/Mix 106.3, Canberra ACT, ARN/SCA P
David McClung; Nova 93.7, Perth WA, NOVA Entertainment M
Daniel Underhill; 96FM, Perth WA, ARN M
Mike Byrne; WSFM, Sydney NSW, ARN M
Amanda Lee; 101.9 The Fox, Melbourne VIC, SCA, M

BEST MUSIC DIRECTOR

Shayne Sinclair; Star 104.5, Central Coast NSW, NOVA Entertainment NM
Gemma Maddox; Club Lime Radio, Canberra ACT, ARN/SCA NM
Trent Towson; 90.9 SeaFM, Gold Coast QLD, SCA NM
Andrew Very; 92.5 Triple M, Gold Coast QLD, SCA NM
Scott Baker-Smith; Nova 100, Melbourne VIC, NOVA Entertainment M
Brad McNicol; KIIS 106.5, Sydney NSW, ARN M
Leanne ‘Stampsy’ Stamps; iHeartRadio, Sydney NSW, ARN M
Shannon Fong; iHeartRadio, Sydney NSW, ARN M

BEST PROMOTIONS DIRECTOR

Edward Abbott; Hit & Triple M Regional NSW, Gosford NSW, SCA NM
Hannah Guy; SCA Wagga Wagga & Griffith, Wagga Wagga NSW, SCA NM
Brooke Bennett; 92.7 Mix FM, Maroochydore QLD, Sunshine Coast Broadcasters NM
Andy Kay; Nova 100, Richmond VIC, NOVA Entertainment M
Nick Bartley; B105, Brisbane QLD, SCA M
Annette George; WSFM, Sydney NSW, ARN M

BEST NEWS PRESENTER COUNTRY & PROVINCIAL

Scott Leek; SCA Griffith, Griffith NSW, SCA C
Emma Clark; 3WM, Horsham VUC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C
Rosie O’Brien; Hit & Triple M, Darling Downs QLD, SCA C
Jessica Rouse; 105.3 NewFM & 1143 2HD, Sandgate NSW, Super Radio Network P
Emmy Mack; Hit & Triple M, Central Coast NSW, SCA P
Renee Criddle; i98FM, Wollongong NSW, WIN Network, P
Natarsha Belling; LiSTNR, Sydney NSW, SCA P
Rebecca Dakin; 102.9 Hot Tomato, Gold Coast QLD, ARN P
Rod McLeod; 92.5 Triple M, Gold Coast QLD, SCA P

BEST NEWS PRESENTER – METRO AM

Amie Meehan; 2GB, Sydney NSW, Nine Radio
Melanie Usher; FIVEaa, Adelaide SA, NOVA Entertainment
Emily O’Brien; 2GB, Sydney NSW, Nine Radio

BEST NEWS PRESENTER – METRO FM

Jennifer Hansen; SmoothFM 91.5, Melbourne VIC, NOVA Entertainment
Steve Blanda; SmoothFM 95.3, Sydney NSW, NOVA Entertainment
Heidi Tiltins; SmoothFM 95.3, Sydney NSW, NOVA Entertainment
Glenn Daniel; SmoothFM 95.3, Sydney NSW, NOVA Entertainment

ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE

B105 Under The Sea Broadcast; John Gilpin, Branko Cosic , Alexander Orr, Bianca Mueller & Adrian Mauro, B105, Brisbane QLD, SCA
ARN’s VPlayer; Bryan Amos, ARN, National AUS, ARN
Woolworths Radio; Daniel Ennis, Brett Nossiter, Tracey Gillan & Bryan Amos, Woolworths Radio, Sydney NSW, ARN

BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN PRODUCTION

Sophie Jackson; 3WM, Horsham VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C
Liam Sommerville; 2EC & Power FM, Bega Bay NSW, ARN C
Chris Barks; Mixx FM/3CS, Colac VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C
Dan King; K Rock 95.5, Geelong VIC, Grant Broadcasters P
Adam Jansen; Hit 104.7 & Mix 106.3, Canberra ACT, ARN/SCA P
Trent McCurdy; Forever Classic 531, 3GG, Warragul VIC, Capital Radio Network P
Daniel Pearson; Nova Network, Sydney NSW, NOVA Entertainment M
Jeff Nielson; WSFM, Sydney NSW, ARN M
Ben Ryan; iHeartRadio, National AUS, ARN M
Jonathan Skewes; KIIS 101.1, Melbourne VIC, ARN M

BEST STATION PRODUCED COMMERCIAL – SINGLE

Coffs Coast Dental – Tooth Decay; Cameron Horn, Triple M, Gosford NSW, SCA C
Axikem; Joel Tasker & James Staff, Riverina’s Hit 99.7, Griffith NSW, SCA C
Golden City Motors – Tombstone Mazda; Tamara Heinjus & Nat Marshall, Triple M, Kalgoorlie WA, SCA C
The A&A Meeting; Anna Anlezark, Star 104.5, Gosford NSW, NOVA Entertainment P
Bush & Beach Mowing – Ol’ McBarnyard; Selina Hynes & Matt Cancian, 92.7 Mix FM, Maroochydore QLD, Sunshine Coast Broadcasters P
Live Bushfire Ready; Glen Styles & Marc Dwyer, Hit Network, Sydney NSW, SCA P
Height 4 Hire; Tony Byrne & Andrew Fritsch, Triple M, Brisbane QLD, SCA M
Bushranger Power Equipment; Tony Byrne, Carly Nicolaides & Andrew Fritsch, Triple M, Brisbane QLD, SCA M
Adelaide Exposed Concrete; Darren Russell & Mark Murphy, FIVEaa, Adelaide SA, NOVA Entertainment M
T2 Tea- Tea’s the Season; Paul Corbett & Chris Gates, Hit Network, Melbourne VIC, SCA M

BEST STATION PRODUCED COMMERCIAL – CAMPAIGN

Coffs Coast Dental & Facial; Cameron Horn, Triple M, Coffs Harbour NSW, SCA NM
Suncoast Health & Fitness – Voice In Your Head; Selina Hynes & Matt Cancian, 91.9 SeaFM, Maroochydore QLD, Sunshine Coast Broadcasters NM
See You at The Davo; Matt Lygoe, Star 104.5, Gosford NSW, NOVA Entertainment NM
Height 4 Hire; Tony Byrne & Andrew Fritsch, Triple M, Brisbane QLD, SCA M
Bingle Jingle – Accident Claims Lawyers; Garry Dean, Drew Barrett & Tim Count, Nova 93.7, Perth WA, NOVA Entertainment M
Koala Mattress; Rusty Graham & Brett Perry, Nova 96.9, Sydney NSW, NOVA Entertainment M

BEST AGENCY SALESPERSON

Tess McLeod; ARN
Rachel Brooks; Nine Radio
Luke Kevin; NOVA Entertainment Isabella Wells; Nine Radio

BEST DIRECT SALESPERSON

Caroline Lowe; Magic 899 & 5CC, Port Lincoln SA, ARN NM Ronnie Young; River 94.9, Ipswich QLD, ARN NM
Scott Hayes; 7SD & Chilli, Scottsdale TAS, ARN NM
Duncan Fosdike; Triple M & SAFM, Adelaide SA, SCA M
Kim Mills; KIIS Network, Sydney NSW, ARN M
Marcelly Van Santen; Nova 93.7, Perth WA, NOVA Entertainment M

BEST STATION SALES ACHIEVEMENT

Gold CV Sales Team; Gold Central Victoria, Bendigo VIC, ARN NM
Angela Frino; 2QN & Edge FM, Deniliquin NSW, ACE Radio Broadcasters NM
Trent Cohalan; Wagga Wagga Sales, Wagga Wagga NSW, SCA NM
Katie Bridges; Nova 91.9 & FIVEaa, Adelaide SA, NOVA Entertainment M
Melbourne Direct Sales Team; SEN 1116, Melbourne VIC, Crocmedia M
ARN Brisbane Agency Sales Team; KIIS 97.3, Brisbane QLD, ARN M

BEST NEWCOMER OFF-AIR

Nathan Bell; 3NE & Edge FM, Wangaratta VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C
Kayla Wilson; 3WM & Mixx FM, Horsham VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C
Grace Heffernan; 2EC/Power FM, Bega NSW, ARN C
Imogen Johnston; Hit 100.9 & 107.3 Triple M, Hobart TAS, Southern Cross Austereo P
Scott Gilchrist; Hot 104.7 & Mix 106.3, Canberra ACT, ARN/Southern Cross Austereo P
Amanda Young; Bundaberg Broadcasters, Bundaberg QLD, ARN P
Bryce Webster; 2DayFM, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo M
Emelie Watkins; 2GB, Sydney NSW, Nine Radio M
Spiro Christopoulos; 2GB, Sydney NSW, Nine Radio M
Anthony Cuda; KIIS 97.3, Brisbane QLD, ARN M
Clare Doutch; Nova 93.7, Perth WA, NOVA Entertainment M