Entries open for New York Festivals radio awards 2019

Entries are officially open for the New York Festivals International Radio Program Awards.

The International Radio Program Awards receives entries from radio stations, networks and independent producers from over 30 countries.

Entries judged on production values, organisation, presentation of information, creativity and use of the medium.

There are a number of new awards for 2019 including Best Audio Book – Children’s, Best Digital Esports and Human Rights Documentary.

The podcast categories have also been expanded to include Serialized Podcast, Companion Podcast, and Narrative/ Documentary Podcast.

“Listeners everywhere are embracing the expanded audio universe and they are clamouring for authentic storytelling experiences from direct-to-digital podcasts and documentaries, to audiobooks and esports coverage,” said vice president and executive director of New York Festivals Radio Awards Rose Anderson.

“Our Advisory Board and industry leaders have been a great help as we continue to recognize innovation and excellence.”

To view the winning 2018 entries or to sign up for this year’s competition head to the official website.