The finalists of the 2007 New York Festivals International Radio Broadcasting Awards have been announced with Australians nominated in eight categories.
The festival recognises “The World’s Best Work” in radio programming and promotion. Each entry is judged by panels of radio experts from stations and companies throughout the world.
This years finalists include representatives from Afghanistan, America, England, Hong Kong, India and much more. Six different branches of the ABC made it into the finals along with an independent producer Anna Burns and syndicator Radiowise Media Networks (owners of this site).
Those finalists representing Australia include:
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation); Melbourne Australia
Surviving the Drought – Community Service
ABC Radio National; Ultimo, NSW Australia
What I heard About Iraq – Best Drama Special
Anna Burns; Redfern Australia
Before the War It Was The War – Social Issues/Current Events
Australian Broadcasting Corporation; Perth Australia
Street Stories We’re Watching You – Social Issues/Current Events
Australian Broadcasting Corporation; Sydney Australia
Hope, Harlem & The Apollo – Best Music Special
Radio National – Australian Broadcasting Corporation; Sydney, Australia
A Tale of Two Townsvilles – Social Issues/Current Events
The Brain Trickster – Humans Relations
Radiowise; Sydney Australia
The Spirit of ANZAC – History