The Radio Training Institute is delighted with the success achieved by former students who have been nominated as finals in this year’s Australian Commercial Radio Awards.
 
Ten former students have been announced as finalists across nine categories.
 
“The success of our former students comes as no surprise to me. RTI prepares them for the challenging, but always exciting radio industry. I’m proud of both RTI and our graduates ACRA success.” says RTI General Manager Heidi Everett.
 
BEST MUSIC DIRECTOR
Amanda Lee; Fox FM, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross Austereo

BEST PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Chris Mathieson; Zoo FM, Dubbo NSW, Super Radio Network

BEST CURRENT AFFAIRS PRESENTER 
Sam Hargreaves; 3BO, Bendigo VIC, Southern Cross Austereo

BEST ON-AIR TEAM COUNTRY & PROVINICIAL
Amber & Billo’s; Michael Billings, Star FM, Mildura VIC, Southern Cross Austereo

BEST STATION PRODUCED COMEDY SEGMENT
Bring Back Flappy; Lauren Temuskos, 3YB, Warrnambool VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters

BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN PRODUCTION
Simon Valentine; Star 104.5, Gosford NSW, Nova Entertainment

BEST SPORTS PRESENTER
Trent Hill; 3YB, Warrnambool VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters

Sam Hargreaves; 3BO & 93.5, Bendigo VIC, Southern Cross Austereo

BEST STATION PRODUCED COMMERCIAL – SINGLE
Radio Needs New Blood – Still Fresh; Sophie Jackson, 3HA & Mixx FM, Hamilton VIC, ACE Radio Network

BEST NEWCOMER OFF-AIR
Shannen Lopez; 3CS & Mixx FM, Colac VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters
 
The passionate and experienced team at RTI looks forward to the continued success of its students in the years to come.
 
With the introduction of a new Advanced Radio Course offered in 2015, RTI, previously known as Melbourne Radio School, is sure that ACRA achievements will continue, along with the continued successful employment within the radio industry.
 
For more information on the range of comprehensive courses that RTI offers, visit www.radiotraininginstitute.com.au