The 2003 New Zealand Radio Awards were handed out on Saturday.
Full list of Finalists and Winners is:
CATEGORY 1 – AIR PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
1(a) Best Music & Entertainment Teams – Metropolitan
Finalists:
James Milner & Chris Parkin – More FM, Wellington,
Kim & Corbett – More FM, Auckland,
“The Edge Morning Madhouse” Jay-Jay Feeney, Jason Reeves & Dominic Harvey – The Edge Network, RadioWorks NZ
Winners: “The Edge Morning Madhouse” Jay-Jay Feeney, Jason Reeves & Dominic Harvey – The Edge Network, RadioWorks NZ
1(b) Best Music & Entertainment Teams – Regional
Finalists: John ‘Boggy’ McDowell & The Brekkie Crew – Southland’s Classic Hits 98.8 ZAFM,
Mike West & Stu Tolan – 2XSFM, RadioWorks Manawatu,
Angela “Flash” Gordon & John Markby – KCCFM, RadioWorks Northland
Winners: Mike West & Stu Tolan – 2XSFM, RadioWorks Manawatu
1(c) Best Individual Air Personality, Talk Host or Interviewer – Metropolitan
Finalists: Mike Yardley – Newstalk ZB, Christchurch,
Larry Williams – Newstalk ZB Network,
Robert Scott – Solid Gold Network, RadioWorks NZ,
Paul Holmes – Newstalk ZB Network
Winner: Robert Scott – Solid Gold Network, RadioWorks NZ
1(d) Best Individual Air Personality, Talk Host or Interviewer – Regional
Mike Baird – Classic Hits, 97.5 Rotorua,
Jolene James – 93.4 Coastline FM, RadioWorks Bay of Plenty,
Pat Brittenden – 93.4 Coastline FM, RadioWorks Bay of Plenty
Winner: Jolene James – 93.4 Coastline FM, RadioWorks Bay of Plenty
Special Commendation: Will McGregor – Manawatu Access Radio
1(e) Best On-Air Team, Individual Air Personality, Talk Host or Interviewer – Provincial
Finalists: Kent Robertson & Craig ‘Bundy’ Hanford – Classic Hits, Nelson,
Matt Lawrey – Fresh FM, Nelson,
Alan Columbus & Katrina Smith – Fifeshire 93FM, RadioWorks Nelson
Winner: Kent Robertson & Craig ‘Bundy’ Hanford – Classic Hits, Nelson
1(f) Best Non Breakfast Music Personality
Finalists: Gael Ludlow “Lovesongs Til Midnight” – Classic Hits Network,
Jono Pryor – The Rock Network, RadioWorks NZ,
Robert Scott – Solid Gold Network, RadioWorks NZ,
Tarsha Tolson – The Edge Network, RadioWorks NZ
Winner: Robert Scott – Solid Gold Network, RadioWorks NZ
CATEGORY 2 – BEST NEWS
2(a) Best Newsreader
Finalists: Raylene Ramsay – The Radio Network, Auckland,
Alison Audrey – Newstalk ZB Network,
Niva Retimanu – Newstalk ZB Network
Winner: Niva Retimanu – Newstalk ZB Network
2(b) Best News Story – Team Coverage
“Karachi Bombing” – Radio Sport Network,
“Teresa Cormack Murder Trial” – Helen Shea & Danielle Coe, RadioWorks Hawkes Bay
Winner: “Karachi Bombing” – Radio Sport Network
2(c) Individual Radio Journalist of the Year
Finalists: Lesley Hamilton – Fifeshire 93FM, RadioWorks Nelson,
Donna-Marie Lever – Global News
Winner: Lesley Hamilton – Fifeshire 93FM, RadioWorks Nelson
CATEGORY 3 – BEST SPORTS
3(a) Best Sports Presenter, Commentator or Contributor
Finalists: Glen Larmer – Radio Sport Network,
Murray Deaker – Newstalk ZB Network,
Martin Devlin – Radio Sport Network
“The One Eyed Rugby Show” Howard Dobson & Stu Wilson – Radio Pacific Network
Winner: Martin Devlin – Radio Sport Network
3(b) Best Sportsreader
Special Commendation: Lee Piper – Classic Hits 98.8 ZAFM
CATEGORY 4 – BEST NEW BROADCASTER
Finalists: Torben Akel – Newstalk ZB Network,
Megan Nicholl – Foveaux FM, RadioWorks Southland,
Corinna Bush – The Edge Network, RadioWorks NZ
Winner: Torben Akel – Newstalk ZB Network
CATEGORY 5 – BEST SPOKEN PROGRAMMES
5(a) Best Documentary or Feature Programme
Finalists: “ANZAC Day Diggers’ Special”– Jamie Mackay & Chris Russell, Hokonui Gold, Gore,
“To Be Or Not To Be” – Sarah Gorringe, 1XX Whakatane,
“Basically Speaking”– John E Joyce, Wellington Access Radio
Winner: “To Be Or Not To Be” – Sarah Gorringe, 1XX Whakatane
5(b) Best Daily or Weekly Series
Finalists: “Buy, Sell and Deranged” – Rik Van Dijk & Nick Kouloubrakis, Classic Hits, 97.7 Christchurch,
“Artbeat” – Annie Webster & Donna Lever – RadioWorks, Auckland,
“The High Performance Hour”- Andrew Dewhurst, Radio Sport Network
Winner: “Artbeat” – Annie Webster & Donna Lever – RadioWorks, Auckland
CATEGORY 6 – BEST MUSIC FEATURE
Finalists: “Basically Speaking”- John E Joyce, Wellington Access Radio,
“Flying Nun Records: Anything Could Happen” – Liisa McMillan, National Radio,
“Benny Goodman’s Carnegie Hall Concert” – John E Joyce, Coast Access Radio,
The Kiwi Classic Album Series – Mark Perry & Phil Yule, Perryscope Productions & The VoiceBox
Winner: “Basically Speaking”- John E Joyce, Wellington Access Radio
Special Commendation: “Seasonal Reflections Christmas Day” – Nora Whitman, Coast Access Radio
CATEGORY 7 – BEST COMMUNITY AND ACCESS PROGRAMME
Finalists: “He Whakaaro – The Gift” – Turanga FM, Gisborne,
The Indian Community Programme – Bala Thomson, Wellington Access Radio,
Faith Matters – Bevyn Gibson, Coast Access Radio
Winner: The Indian Community Programme – Bala Thomson, Wellington Access Radio
CATEGORY 8 – BEST RADIO COMMERCIAL
8(a) Radio Station Writers or Staff
Finalists: “Nice Embroidery Rap” – Rick Toner, The Radio Network, Napier,
Soulmates “Ballard” – Dezley Davidson, RadioWorks Networks,
Harness Racing NZ “Roast”– Kelvin Crickett, The Radio Network Creative, Christchurch
Winner: “Nice Embroidery Rap” – Rick Toner, The Radio Network, Napier
8(b) Agency Writers or Staff & Production Houses
Finalists: “Cheep Cheep” Gareth Curtis, Stooges Studio,
“Firepower” – Neil Jenkins, Stooges Studio,
“Is Angus In?”– Neil Jenkins, Stooges Studio
Winner: “Is Angus In?”– Neil Jenkins, Stooges Studio
8(c) Best Client Jingle or Jingle Package
Finalists: Pizza Haven Jingle – Tom Davidson, RadioWorks Network,
Lady Gays Pet Centre – Mark Godenho, Great Northern Creative,
The Whole World Is Your Palette – Gareth Curtis, Stooges Studio
Winner: Pizza Haven Jingle – Tom Davidson, RadioWorks Networks
8(d) Best Campaign for a Client
Finalists: Foleys Car Shop “No Pressure” – Bill & Ben, Great Northern Creative,
Calder Stewart “Ring My Dad”– Dezley Davidson, RadioWorks Networks,
“Exodus & Frenzy”– Mark Godenho, Great Northern Creative
Winner: “Exodus & Frenzy”– Mark Godenho, Great Northern Creative
Special Commendation: “Stash Isn’t” – Stacey Hancock, More FM Christchurch
CATEGORY 9 – BEST PROMOTION
9(a)(i) Best Promotion of a Radio Station – Networks
Finalists: Shoop Shoop Music Video & Single Release – Promotions Manager Lauren Whitney, Channel Z, RadioWorks NZ,
The Rock Election Special – Marketing Manager Katie Mills, The Rock Network, RadioWorks NZ,
The Edge Morning Madhouse Jingle Bail 2002 – Organiser Corinna Bush and breakfast team Jay-Jay Feeney, Dominic Harvey & Jason Reeves, The Edge Network, RadioWorks NZ
Winner: Shoop Shoop Music Video & Single Release – Promotions Manager Lauren Whitney, Channel Z, RadioWorks NZ
9(a)(ii) Best Promotion of a Radio Station – Individual Station
Finalists: Log On For Liz – Programme Director Tim Cadogan, Radio Central, RadioWorks Alexandra,
The Big Pop! – Radio Pop, Students of the NZ Broadcasting School, Christchurch,
Shipmates – Christine Hatton & John Bullock, Fifeshire FM, RadioWorks Nelson
Winner: Log On For Liz – Programme Director Tim Cadogan, Radio Central, RadioWorks Alexandra
9(b) Client Promotion
Finalists: The Austin Powers ‘Goldmember’ Launch – Nick Brown, ZM Christchurch,
The Watties Big Eat Superbowl Challenge – Katie Mills & Erena Miller, The Rock Network, RadioWorks NZ,
Shipmates – Christine Hatton & John Bullock, Fifeshire FM, RadioWorks Nelson
Winner: The Watties Big Eat Superbowl Challenge – Katie Mills & Erena Miller, The Rock Network, RadioWorks NZ
9(c) Best Promotional or Image Trailer
Finalists: “Coro” Commonwealth Games Trailer – Kelvin Crickett, Radio Network Creative, Christchurch,
“Secret Sound Auditions” – Dallas Gurney, Classic Hits Network,
“My Love Affair with Murray Deaker” – Glenn Hart, Newstalk ZB Network
Winner: “Secret Sound Auditions” – Dallas Gurney, Classic Hits Network
CATEGORY 10 – PROGRAMMER OF THE YEAR
Finalists: Ian Avery – Lite FM Christchurch, RadioWorks NZ,
John Bullock – Fifeshire 93FM, RadioWorks Nelson,
Dallas Gurney – Classic Hits & Easy Listening i Networks,
Mereana Faulkner – KCC FM, RadioWorks Northland
Winner: Mereana Faulkner – KCC FM, RadioWorks Northland
CATEGORY 11 – SALES PERSON OF THE YEAR
11(a) Metropolitan
Finalists: Todd Scott – The RadioWorks, Wellington,
Murray Hale – The RadioWorks, Christchurch,
Saskia Hargreaves – More FM, Christchurch
Winner: Todd Scott – The RadioWorks, Wellington
Special Commendation: Saskia Hargreaves – More FM, Christchurch
11(b) Regional & Provincial
Brent Marshall – The RadioWorks, Southland,
Janet Dolan – The Radio Network, Dunedin
Craig McKenzie – The Radio Network, Invercargill
Winner: Craig McKenzie – The Radio Network, Invercargill
CATEGORY 12 – BEST TECHNICAL PRODUCTION
12(a) Station Imaging
Coastline FM Imaging 2002 – Josh Wood, Coastline FM, RadioWorks Bay of Plenty,
Classic Hits Imaging – Phil Yule, Classic Hits Network / The VoiceBox,
The Edge Imaging 2002 – Grant Brodie, The Edge Network, RadioWorks NZ
Winner: The Edge Imaging 2002 – Grant Brodie, The Edge Network, RadioWorks NZ
12(b) Commercial or Trailers
Finalists: “Firepower” Gareth Curtis, Stooges Studio,
“ANZAC Day Remembrance” – Phil Yule & John Budge, Easy Listening i Network,
“Music Image” – Jamie Withers, More FM Auckland
Winner: “ANZAC Day Remembrance” – Phil Yule & John Budge, Easy Listening i Network
CATEGORY 13 – ASSOCIATED CRAFT AWARD
Finalists: Bridget Masoe – Great Northern Creative,
Emily Turnbull – RadioWorks NZ, Auckland,
Anna Breach – 92 More FM, Christchurch
Winner: Emily Turnbull – RadioWorks Auckland
CATEGORY 14 – OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY CAMPAIGNS
Finaliksts: Hitz 89FM, Station Manager Rebecca Johnson, RadioWorks Wairarapa,
The Morning Madhouse Jingle Bail 2002 – Corinna Bush and breakfast team Jay-Jay Feeney, Dominic Harvey & Jason Reeves, The Edge Network, RadioWorks NZ,
More FM Auckland – Promotions Team Kim Baldock & Sarah Pickup
Winner: More FM Auckland – Promotions Team Kim Baldock & Sarah Pickup
Special Commendation: The Morning Madhouse Jingle Bail 2002 – Corinna Bush and breakfast team Jay-Jay Feeney, Dominic Harvey & Jason Reeves, The Edge Network, RadioWorks NZ
CATEGORY 15 – BEST MAORI LANGUAGE BROADCAST
Finalists: Budget 2002 – Ruia Mai, Mai Media Ltd,
Purapura Whetu – Turanga FM, Gisborne,
Te Pooti 2002 – Ruia Mai, Mai Media Ltd
Winner: Te Pooti 2002 – Ruia Mai, Mai Media Ltd
CATEGORY 17 – STATION OF THE YEAR
17(a) Metropolitan
Finalists: Lite FM, RadioWorks Christchurch – General Manager Rob McDonald,
Newstalk ZB Network – General Manager & Programme Director Bill Francis,
More FM, Auckland – Chief Executive Larry Summerville
Winner: More FM, Auckland – Chief Executive Larry Summerville
Special Commendation: Radio Pop – NZ Broadcasting School, Christchurch
17(b) Regional
Finalists: 92.2 XS FM, RadioWorks Manawatu – General Manager Willie Furnell,
KCC FM, RadioWorks Northland – General Manager Lynley Sutherland,
4XO, RadioWorks Otago – General Manager Stephen Wright
Winner: 92.2 XS FM, RadioWorks Manawatu – General Manager Willie Furnell
Special Commendation: KCC FM, RadioWorks Northland – General Manager Lynley Sutherland
17(c) Provincial
Finalists: Star FM – General Manager Keren Podjursky, RadioWorks Wanganui,
Classic Hits ZGFM, Gisborne – Manager Darryl Monteith,
Hitz 89FM – General Manager Rebecca Johnson, RadioWorks Masterton,
Fifeshire FM – Station Manager Christine Hatton, RadioWorks Nelson
Winner: Fifeshire FM – Station Manager Christine Hatton, RadioWorks Nelson
Outstanding Contribution to Radio
Brian Kelly – The Radio Network, Tauranga