Shortlist announced for 2023 Community Radio Awards

The shortlist for the 2023 Community Radio Awards, sponsored by Aiir, has been revealed.

Shortlist announced for 2023 Community Radio Awards

The shortlist for the 2023 Community Radio Awards, sponsored by Aiir, has been revealed.

The list was whittled down from entries from stations from every corner of the UK, including special categories for coverage in honour of HM Queen Elizabeth II, and the coronation of King Charles III in local communities.

All material submitted was broadcast between June 2022-23, and the thorough judging process sees each entry reviewed and scored by judges from across the radio and community sectors.

Across a wide variety of specialisms and topics, a shortlisting in the awards is recognition of a commitment to community, craft, and causes.

Martin Steers, awards Chair, said: “Every year we are constantly surprised and delighted by the breadth and depth of the output of community radio, both on air and in their local communities.

“We wish all those shortlisted good luck and can’t wait to host the ceremony in Newcastle in November.”

The winners will be revealed in an evening ceremony in Newcastle-upon-Tyne on November 4, hosted alongside the annual UK Community Radio Network conference, taking place in the daytime.

Tickets are on sale now at https://CommunityRadio2023.eventbrite.co.uk

Community Impact Project of the Year

Music Therapy Community Request Show - Quality Radio

Rehabilitation into Education - Sheppey FM 92.2

Food For Thought - The Voice FM

The 4Ps Radio Training School for Young People - Vectis Radio

The 4Ps Radio Training School - Adult Learning - Vectis Radio

Station of the Year – Sponsored by Aiir

GTFM

Sheppey FM 92.2

Switch Radio

Ujima Radio

Vectis Radio

Female Presenter of the Year

Gemma-Leigh James - BFBS Brize Norton

Dr Audrey Tang - NLive Radio

Malaka Chowdhury - Switch Radio

Priya Matharu - Switch Radio

TJ aka Telojo Emina - Ujima Radio

Male Presenter of the Year

Patrick Foster - Academy FM Thanet

Neil Kefford - Academy FM Thanet

Ste Greenall - Black Cat Radio

Clark Byrne - Hot Radio

John Reen - Maritime Radio

Community Show of the Year

The Erskine Veterans Radio Show - Quality Radio

The Monday Afternoon Diversion - Skyline Gold 102.5FM

A Space to Speak Your Mind - SourceFM

Sophie Preece - Switch Radio

Short Breaks Takeover - Vectis Radio

Live Event or Outside Broadcast of the Year

Kirkcaldy's Christmas Spotlights - K107fm

Kirkcaldy Parks Running Festival - Half Marathon Live - K107fm

Mix 92.6 at The National League Play Off Final - Mix 92.6

Varsity 2023: Bedfordshire vs Northampton - Radio LaB 97.1FM

Carols for Christmas – SourceFM

Entertainment Show of the Year

Neil Kefford on Drivetime - Academy FM Thanet

Gemma-Leigh James - BFBS Brize Norton

Glenn Jones - Cambridge 105 Radio

Paul Marsh Mid Morning Show - Express FM

Tom & Matty's Monthly Montage - Maritime Radio

News, Journalism & Factual Storytelling

Forced Out - BFBS Aldershot

The Host - Ukraine 1 Year On - Hope FM

Radio Cardiff Local News Team - Radio Cardiff

Amanda Cooper- Holding MP to account - Sheppey FM 92.2

Trinity Theatre Seniors - West Kent Radio

Specialist Content Show of the Year

Your Voice - Black Cat Radio

Backseat Driver - Drystone Radio

The Parents' Show - Mix 92.6

The Wellbeing Lounge - NLive Radio

A Space to Speak Your Mind – SourceFM

Arts & Creative Radio of the Year

Christmas Play - Academy FM Thanet

Rock Lobster - CHBN

Frankenstein the pantomime - Chelmsford Community Radio

The Space Folk Horror Lounge Mummer's Play - Frome FM

The art of listening on Resonance FM - Resonance FM

Specialist Music Show of the Year

Baker's Dozen Radio Show  - Ipswich Community Radio

Currently Country - K107fm

The Gina Mills Show - Radio Skye

Friday Night Trad - Radio Skye

Big Beat Tuesdays - WR FM (Witney Radio)

Sports Show of the Year

Academy FM Sports Show - Academy FM Thanet

Saturday Sports Show: Non-League Day Special - Black Country Radio

The Local Sports Mix - Mix 92.6

MônFM Sport with Ryan McKean - MônFM

Varsity 2023: Bedfordshire vs Northampton - Radio LaB 97.1FM

Volunteer of the Year

Brian Dobson - Black Cat Radio

Mike Butterworth - K107fm

Robin Zhang - Radio Cardiff

Steven Weighill - Sheppey FM 92.2

Maggie Currie - Vectis Radio

Young Person of the Year (under 25) – Sponsored by The Radio Hub

Dafydd Furnham - Bro Radio

Josh Holmes-Bright - Caroline Community Radio

Daisy Barker - Chelmsford Community Radio

Clark Byrne - Hot Radio

Hope Lynes - Spark Sunderland

Sage Person (Over 60)

Paul James - Academy FM Thanet

Ernie Almond - Black Cat Radio

Paul Brennecke - NLive Radio

Norman Ross - Quality Radio

Sam Hinks - Radio Skye

Newcomer of the Year

Sebastian Nutter - Abbey 104

Jenny Jefferies - Black Cat Radio

Ian Campfield - Gateway 97.8

Phil Norris - Vectis Radio

Verity Babbs - Voice FM

Special Category: HM Queen Elizabeth II – Her life, Her Reign, and her passing

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Has Died - Cambridge 105 Radio

Northampton remembers and celebrates HM Queen Elizabeth II - NLive Radio

Local News Special: The Passing of HM The Queen and The Accession of the King - Susy Radio

The Queen In Birmingham - Switch Radio

Denise Southworth's Overnight Trip to say Farewell to the Queen - Wythenshawe FM

Special Category: Coronation of King Charles III

Coronation of the King - BFBS Aldershot

The Day the King Came - Bolton FM

The Coronation Ceilidh Special Broadcast - Radio Skye