FINALISTS
BEST ON-AIR TEAM – METRO FM
Fifi, Dave, Fev & Byron; Fifi Box, Dave Thornton, Brendan Fevola & Byron Cooke, Fox FM, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross Austereo M
Kate, Tim & Marty; Kate Ritchie, Tim Blackwell & Marty Sheargold, Nova Network, NOVA Entertainment M
Hughesy & Kate; Dave Hughes & Kate Langbroek, KIIS Network, Australian Radio Network M
Kyle & Jackie O; Kyle Sandilands & Jackie Henderson, KIIS 1065, Sydney NSW, Australian Radio Network M
Chrissie, Sam & Browny; Chrissie Swan, Sam Pang, Jonathan Brown & Dean Thomas, Nova 100, Melbourne VIC, NOVA Entertainment M
The Hamish & Andy Show; Hamish Blake & Andy Lee, Hit Network, Southern Cross Austereo M
BEST ON-AIR TEAM – METRO AM
Nights with Steve Price; Steve Price & Andrew Bolt, 2GB, Sydney NSW, Macquarie Media Limited M
Big Sports Breakfast; Michael Slater & Terry Kennedy, Sky Sports Radio, Sydney NSW, Tabcorp M
The Continuous Call Team; Ray Hadley, Erin Molan, Darryl Brohman, Bob Fulton, David Morrow, Mark Riddell, Chris Warren & Mark Levy, 2GB, Sydney NSW, Macquarie Media Limited M
Breakfast with Steve Mills & Basil Zempilas; Steve Mills & Basil Zempilas, 6PR, Perth WA, Macquarie Media Limited M
Breakfast with David Penberthy & Will Goodings; David Penberthy & Will Goodings, FIVEaa, Adelaide SA, NOVA Entertainment M
BEST ON-AIR TEAM COUNTRY & PROVINCIAL
The Morning Rush; Jon Vertigan & Kate Meade, 3YB, Warrnambool VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C
Nugget & Al; Nathan Dell & Al Doblo, Zinc 96.1, Sunshine Coast QLD, Grant Broadcasters C
Monkey & The Big Fella; Matt Monk & Matty Stewart, Coast FM, Warrnambool VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C
Amber & Billows; Amber Wheatland & Michael Billings, Sunraysia’s Hit 99.5, Mildura VIC, Southern Cross Austereo C
Crystal & Brad In The Morning; Crystal Vas & Brad Blissett, Power FM, Bega NSW, Grant Broadcasters C
Flan & Emily Jade with Christo; Sean Flanagan, Emily Jade & David Christopher, 102.9 Hot Tomato, Gold Coast QLD, Hot Tomato P
Mike E & Emma; Michael Etheridge & Emma Chow, The Edge, Sydney NSW, Australian Radio Network P
Marty, Christie & Crammy; Marty Haynes, Christie Hayes & Ryan Cram, i98FM, Wollongong NSW, WIN Network P
Dan & Candice for Breakfast; Dan Taylor & Candice Hazeltine, Chilli FM, Launceston TAS, Grant Broadcasters P
The Departure Lounge; Leigh Kuhlmann & Leanne Stamps, K Rock, Geelong VIC, Grant Broadcasters P
BEST ENTERTAINMENT/MUSIC PRESENTER
Nicole Banks; hit FM, Mid-North Coast NSW, ARN/SCA C
Kris Seabert; Mixx FM, Colac VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C
Brady Ellis; Magic 89.9, Port Lincoln SA, Grant Broadcasters C
Kim Bowden; 2EC & Power FM, Bega NSW, Grant Broadcasters C
Dave Rabbetts; Star 104.5, Gosford NSW, NOVA Entertainment P
Josh Olek; K Rock, Geelong VIC, Grant Broadcasters P
Lachlan Kitchen; i98FM, Wollongong NSW, WIN Network P
Chris Sewell; Wave FM, Wollongong NSW, Grant Broadcasters P
Gordie Waters; KIIS 1065, Sydney NSW, Australian Radio Network M
Carrie Bickmore; The Hit Network, Southern Cross Austereo M
Tim Blackwell; Nova Network, NOVA Entertainment M
Kent ‘Smallzy’ Small; Nova Network, NOVA Entertainment M
Melissa Doyle; smoothfm, Sydney & Melbourne NSW/VIC, NOVA Entertainment M
BEST TALK PRESENTER
Richard Perno; 2DU, Dubbo NSW, Super Radio Network C
Glenn Wilson; Triple M Goldfields, Kalgoorlie WA, Southern Cross Austereo C
Stephen Cenatiempo; 2NM, Muswellbrook NSW, Grant Broadcasters C
Chris Coleman; 2CC, Canberra ACT, Capital Radio Network P
Katie Woolf; Mix 104.9, Darwin NT, Grant Broadcasters P
Dean Mackin; 2HD, Newcastle NSW, Super Radio Network P
Brian Carlton; LAFM, Launceston TAS, Grant Broadcasters P
Ben Fordham; 2GB, Sydney NSW, Macquarie Media Limited M
Tom Elliott; 3AW, Melbourne VIC, Macquarie Media Limited M
Neil Mitchell; 3AW, Melbourne VIC, Macquarie Media Limited M
Ray Hadley; 2GB, Sydney NSW, Macquarie Media Limited M
BEST CURRENT AFFAIRS PRESENTER
Tim Shaw; 2CC, Canberra ACT, Capital Radio Network NM
Caroline Hutchinson; 92.7 Mix FM, Maroochydore QLD, EON Broadcasting NM
Katie Woolf; Mix 104.9, Darwin NT, Grant Broadcasters NM
Stephen Cenatiempo; 2NM, Muswellbrook NSW, Grant Broadcasters NM
Ray Hadley; 2GB, Sydney NSW, Macquarie Media Limited M
Ben Fordham; 2GB, Sydney NSW, Macquarie Media Limited M
Neil Mitchell; 3AW, Melbourne VIC, Macquarie Media Limited M
Leon Byner; FIVEaa, Adelaide SA, NOVA Entertainment M
BEST SPORTS PRESENTER
Lachi Rooke; 3YB & Coast FM, Warrnambool VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C
Jock Brady; 3CS & Mixx FM, Colac VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C
Glenn Wilson; Triple M Goldfields, Kalgoorlie WA, Southern Cross Austereo C
Phil Small; 2CC, Canberra ACT, Capital Radio Network P
Jeremy Ryan; KOFM, Newcastle NSW, Southern Cross Austereo P
Tom King; K Rock, Geelong VIC, Grant Broadcasters P
Travis Winks; Wave FM, Wollongong NSW, Grant Broadcasters P
Matthew Johns; Triple M, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo M
Tim Lane; 3AW, Melbourne VIC, Macquarie Media Limited M
Mark Levy; 2GB, Sydney NSW, Macquarie Media Limited M
Peter Sterling; Triple M, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo M
BEST NETWORKED PROGRAM
Rural QLD Today; Ben Dobbin, Resonate Broadcasting C
The Morning Rush; Jon Vertigan & Kate Meade, ACE Radio Broadcasters C
Country Today; Nick O’Connell, ACE Radio Broadcasters C
20.20 Retro Countdown; Aaron Stevens, Grant Broadcasters C
The Campers; Mikey Nielsen, Grant Broadcasters P
Ned & Josh; Ned Breward & Josh Torney, Southern Cross Austereo P
OZ Made; Sarah Demicoli, Grant Broadcasters P
Kate, Tim & Marty; Kate Ritchie, Tim Blackwell & Marty Sheargold, NOVA Entertainment M
Smallzy’s Surgery; Kent Small, NOVA Entertainment M
The Kyle & Jackie O Show; Kyle Sandilands & Jackie Henderson, Australian Radio Network M
Hughesy & Kate; Dave Hughes & Kate Langbroek, Australian Radio Network M
The Hamish & Andy Show; Hamish Blake & Andy Lee, Southern Cross Austereo M
BEST SYNDICATED AUSTRALIAN PROGRAM
Fitzy & Wippa; Ryan Fitzgerald, Michael Wipfli, Tom Ivey, Sarah Fletcher & Tom Murray, NOVA Entertainment
Boxed In; Fifi Box, Southern Cross Austereo
The Ray Hadley Country Music Countdown; Ray Hadley, Macquarie Media Limited
My Generation; Southern Cross Austereo
BEST MARKETING CAMPAIGN
Star Network Launch; Cassy Small, Star FM, Cairns/Townsville/Mackay QLD, Grant Broadcasters NM
hit104.7 2016/17 Campaign; Zak Davies, hit104.7, Canberra ACT, ARN/SCA NM
Triple M Only One Campaign; SCA Regional, Regional Triple M Network, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo NM
Nova 106.9 Bath Tub; Ashley Bradnam, Kip Wightman, David Lutteral & Dee Curtis, Nova 106.9, Brisbane QLD, NOVA Entertainment M
Nova Brand Refresh; Tony Thomas, Leanne Glamuzina-Gibb & Troy Pearce, Nova Network, NOVA Entertainment M
smooth Festival of Chocolate; Kathrine Holland, Luke Minto, Damien Weekes & Luke Wilson, smoothfm, Sydney NSW, NOVA Entertainment M
There’s only one Kyle & Jackie O; ARN Marketing & KIIS 1065 Content Team, KIIS 1065, Sydney NSW, Australian Radio Network M
Moments – Hit Brand Campaign; Southern Cross Austereo Marketing Team, The Hit Network, Southern Cross Austereo M
ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE
Studio Clock Display System; Matt Paton, 4TO FM & hit103.1, Townsville QLD, Southern Cross Austereo NM
SCA Cairns Relocation; Matt Paton, Bill Wilson & SCA Qld Engineering, hit103.5 & Triple M, Cairns QLD, Southern Cross Austereo NM
Kate, Tim & Marty’s Show From A Car; John Pearce, Mat Powell & Robert Zamora, Nova Network, NOVA Entertainment M
National Vodafone Project; Mitchell Couchman, John Pearce & Mark Downes, Nova Network, NOVA Entertainment M
Android OB Kits: Customization Without Cost; Phil Elzerman & Cameron Roberts, Triple M, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo M
BRIAN WHITE AWARD FOR RADIO JOURNALISM
Alice Hogg; 2GB Sydney NSW, Macquarie Media Limited
Neil Mitchell; 3AW, Melbourne VIC, Macquarie Media Limited
Dianne Coveny-Garland; 2SM, Sydney NSW, Super Radio Network
BEST NEWCOMER ON-AIR
Georgia Holland; 2XL, Jindabyne NSW, Capital Radio Network C
Billy Bradley; Eagle FM, Goulburn NSW, Capital Radio Network C
Paige Leacey; Magic 93.1, Berri SA, Grant Broadcasters C
Eddie Williams; 2CC, Canberra ACT, Capital Radio Network P
Jessica Farchione; hit96.9, Shepparton VIC, Southern Cross Austereo P
Lydia Crates; Wave FM, Wollongong NSW, Grant Broadcasters P
Erin Molan; 2GB, Sydney NSW, Macquarie Media Limited M
Matthew Dyktynski; Mix 94.5 FM, Perth WA, Southern Cross Austereo M
Isa Guha; Triple M, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo M
Rebecca Judd; KIIS Network, Australian Radio Network M
BEST SPORTS EVENT COVERAGE
2CC Raiders Call Team; Phil Small, Chris O’Brien, Joe Prevedello & Scott Freeman, 2CC, Canberra ACT, Capital Radio Network NM
The Super Cheap Auto Bathurst 1000; The 2BS Race Team, 2BS Gold, Bathurst NSW, Bathurst Broadcasters NM
2016 AFL Grand Final – Every dog has his day; The K Rock Football Commentary Team, K Rock, Geelong VIC, Grant Broadcasters NM
Cowboys V Broncos; Cowboys Call Team, 4TO FM, Townsville QLD, Southern Cross Austereo NM
2016 NRL Grand Final; Ray Hadley & The Continuous Call Team, 2GB, Sydney NSW, Macquarie Media Limited M
2016 AFL Grand Final; Tim Lane, 3AW, Melbourne VIC, Macquarie Media Limited M
Triple M Footy – 2016 AFL Grand Final; Lee Simon, Triple M Network, Southern Cross Austereo M
2016 AFL Preliminary Final; 1116 SEN AFL Commentary Team, 1116 SEN, Melbourne VIC, Pacific Star Network M
BEST NEWS PRESENTER COUNTRY & PROVINCIAL
Georgia Holland; 2XL, Jindabyne NSW, Capital Radio Network C
Lois Chislett; 3YB & Coast FM, Warrnambool VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C
Emma Elsom; 3WM & Mixx FM, Horsham VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C
Nicola Ryan; 91.9 Sea FM, Maroochydore QLD, EON Broadcasting P
Caitlin Unger; Star 104.5, Gosford NSW, NOVA Entertainment P
Katarina Slavich; hit104.7, Canberra ACT, ARN/SCA P
Rebecca Dakin; 102.9 Hot Tomato, Gold Coast QLD, Hot Tomato P
BEST NEWS PRESENTER – METRO FM
Steve Blanda; smoothfm, Sydney NSW, NOVA Entertainment M
Michelle Stephenson; Nova 96.9, Sydney NSW, NOVA Entertainment M
Adam Hemmings; mix94.5, Perth WA, Southern Cross Austereo M
Keegan Buzza; WSFM, Sydney NSW, Australian Radio Network M
BEST NEWS PRESENTER – METRO AM
David Armstrong; 3AW, Melbourne VIC, Macquarie Media Limited M
Natalie Peters; 2GB, Sydney NSW, Macquarie Media Limited M
Jo Hayes; 4KQ, Brisbane QLD, Australian Radio Network M
Hope Fabillar; 4KQ, Brisbane QLD, Australian Radio Network M
BEST DIGITAL RADIO FORMAT
Coles Radio; Sarah Fletcher & Brian Johnston, Melb/Bris/Syd/Ade/Perth VIC/QLD/NSW/SA/WA, NOVA Entertainment
Buddha Radio; Adam Williscroft & Michael McPhee, Melb/Bris/Syd/Ade/Perth VIC/QLD/NSW/SA/WA, Southern Cross Austereo
Oldskool Radio; Adam Williscroft & Michael McPhee, Melb/Bris/Syd/Ade/Perth VIC/QLD/NSW/SA/WA, Southern Cross Austereo
Elf Radio; iHeart Radio Content Team, Sydney NSW, Australian Radio Network
BEST STATION PRODUCED COMEDY SEGMENT
The Family Camping Holiday Handicap; Jon Vertigan, 3YB, Warrnambool VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C
Jase & Juelz’s Pre-Gym Gym; Jason Strozkiy, Juelz Jarry & Sophie Hancock, hit93.5, Dubbo NSW, Southern Cross Austereo C
Hipster VB; Brad Blissett, Power FM, Bega NSW, Grant Broadcasters C
The Week That Was – Migaloo; David Dollin, KOFM, Newcastle NSW, Southern Cross Austereo P
The Worst Wrong Text Message; Dave Rabbetts & Julie Goodwin, Star 104.5, Gosford NSW, NOVA Entertainment P
Unknowing Florist Sing-A-Long; Ryan Jon, Tanya Hennessy, Matthew Heap & Josh Peck, hit104.7, Canberra ACT, ARN/SCA P
Kiwi Siri; Todd Stevens, Power FM, Nowra NSW, Grant Broadcasters P
Australia’s Best Bloke; Hamish Blake & Andy Lee, The Hit Network, Southern Cross Austereo M
Cyclone Debbie; Amanda Keller & Brendan Jones, WSFM, Sydney NSW, Australian Radio Network M
Hughesy and Kate – Paternity Test; Dave Hughes & Kate Langbroek, KIIS Network, Australian Radio Network M
“Mean” Ed Sheeran Pranks Hughesy & Kate; Kyle Sandilands & Jackie Henderson, KIIS 1065, Sydney NSW, Australian Radio Network M
The Luke Bradnam Show with Libby Trickett & Dobbo; Luke Bradnam, Triple M, Brisbane/Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo M
BEST SHOW PRODUCER – ENTERTAINMENT/MUSIC
Nicole Levey; Tanya & Steve, KOFM, Newcastle NSW, Southern Cross Austereo NM
Matthew Heap; Kristen & Rod, Mix 106.3, Canberra ACT, ARN/SCA NM
Leanne Stamps; The Departure Lounge, K Rock, Geelong VIC, Grant Broadcasters NM
Brittany Gray; Marty, Christie & Crammy, i98FM, Wollongong NSW, WIN Network NM
Tom Ivey; Fitzy & Wippa Breakfast Show, Nova 96.9, Sydney NSW, NOVA Entertainment M
Sonder Novak-Booth; Fifi, Dave, Fev & Byron, Fox FM, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross Austereo M
Elle Conwell; Kate, Tim & Marty, Nova Network, NOVA Entertainment M
Bruno Bouchet; The Kyle & Jackie O Show, KIIS 1065, Sydney NSW, Australian Radio Network M
Sacha French; Hughesy & Kate, KIIS Network, Australian Radio Network M
BEST SHOW PRODUCER – TALK/CURRENT AFFAIRS
Jake Levin; Mornings with John Mackenzie, Classic Hits 4CA, Cairns QLD, Grant Broadcasters NM
Geoff Koop; Canberra Live, 2CC, Canberra ACT, Capital Radio Network NM
Eddie Williams; 2CC Breakfast with Tim Shaw, 2CC, Canberra ACT, Capital Radio Network NM
Taylah Hill; The Ray Hadley Morning Show, 2GB, Sydney NSW, Macquarie Media Limited M
Zac McLean; Ben Fordham Sydney Live, 2GB, Sydney NSW, Macquarie Media Limited M
Katie Dower; Afternoons with Denis Walter, 3AW, Melbourne VIC, Macquarie Media Limited M
Andy Ruzgar; FIVEaa Breakfast with David Penberthy & Will Goodings, FIVEaa, Adelaide
SA, NOVA Entertainment M
BEST MUSIC DIRECTOR
Macka Dixon; Max FM, Taree NSW, Super Radio Network C
Benny Hope; 2BS Gold & B-Rock FM, Bathurst NSW, Bathurst Broadcasters C
Jack Tree; Snow FM, Jindabyne NSW, Capital Radio Network C
Trent Towson; hit90.9 Sea FM, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo P
Violet Merhi; hit106.9, Newcastle NSW, Southern Cross Austereo P
Andrew Very; 92.5 Gold FM, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo P
Jodie Williams; Power FM, Nowra NSW, Grant Broadcasters P
Georgina Ingham-Myers; Nova 106.9, Brisbane QLD, NOVA Entertainment M
Dan Hill; Fox FM, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross Austereo M
Jack Ball; hit105, Brisbane QLD, Southern Cross Austereo M
Scott Baker-Smith; Nova 100, Melbourne VIC, NOVA Entertainment M
BEST PROMOTIONS DIRECTOR
Carly Finch; KOFM & hit106.9, Newcastle NSW, Southern Cross Austereo NM
Cassie Grentell; Star 104.5, Gosford NSW, NOVA Entertainment NM
Zak Davies; hit104.7 & Mix 106.3, Canberra ACT, ARN/SCA NM
Molly Perrett; K Rock 9.55 & Bay 93.9, Geelong VIC, Grant Broadcasters NM
Katherine Tonkin; smoothfm, Sydney NSW, NOVA Entertainment M
Tim Dwyer; Triple M, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo M
Melissa Ratchford; ARN Melbourne, VIC, Australian Radio Network M
Natalie Storer; KIIS 101.1, Melbourne VIC, Australian Radio Network M
Natali Brabant; KIIS 1065, Sydney NSW, Australian Radio Network M
BEST PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Peter Samios; hit93.5, Dubbo NSW, Southern Cross Austereo C
Michael Moffett; Triple M & hit105.5, Coffs Harbour NSW, Southern Cross Austereo C
Ted Guinea; River 1467, Mildura VIC, Grant Broadcasters C
Mike Byrne; KOFM & hit106.9, Newcastle NSW, Southern Cross Austereo P
Corey Kay; hit90.9 Sea FM, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo P
Tony Aldridge; i98FM, Wollongong NSW, WIN Network P
Leigh Kuhlmann; K Rock, Geelong VIC, Grant Broadcasters P
Jay Walkerden; Nova 106.9, Brisbane QLD, NOVA Entertainment M
Georgie Page; smoothfm, Sydney/Melbourne NSW/VIC, NOVA Entertainment M
Charlie Fox; WSFM, Sydney NSW, Australian Radio Network M
Barry Drinkwater; 97.3FM & 4KQ, Brisbane QLD, Australian Radio Network M
BEST DOCUMENTARY
hit106.9 Farewell NXFM – Welcome hit106.9; Nick Gill, Sophie Tiller, Gabriel McGrath, Mike Byrne & Mark Brewer, hit106.9, Newcastle NSW, Southern Cross Austereo NM
Braden’s Story; Ryan Jon & Tanya Hennessy, hit104.7, Canberra ACT, ARN/SCA NM
What’s It Like?; Kristen Henry, Mix 106.3, Canberra ACT, ARN/SCA NM
92.5 Gold FM Remembers Glenn Frey 1 Year On; Dennis Guthrie & Andrew Very, 92.5 Gold FM, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo NM
Port Arthur: 20 years on; Merrickville, Triple M Network, Southern Cross Austereo M
The Triple M Grill Team Inside Long Bay Jail; The Triple M Grill Team, Triple M, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo M
Radiothon; Shane Rogers, FIVEaa, Adelaide SA, NOVA Entertainment M
Solider On Special for ANZAC Day; Mick Molloy, Dave Collins & Jay Mueller, Triple M, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross Austereo M
BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN PRODUCTION
Mike Narrier; hit99.7, Griffith NSW, Southern Cross Austereo C
Andrew Andrews; Real FM, Mudgee NSW, Super Radio Network C
Darcy Thompson; 3HA & Mixx FM, Hamilton VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C
Simon Valentine; 2CC, Canberra ACT, Capital Radio Network P
Chris Crickmay; 92.5 Gold FM, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo P
Matthew Fulton; 102.9 Hot Tomato, Gold Coast QLD, Hot Tomato P
David Horspool; 2GO & Sea FM, Gosford NSW, Southern Cross Austereo P
Ben Ryan; Nova 106.9, Brisbane QLD, NOVA Entertainment M
Tim Mountford; Nova 100, Melbourne VIC, NOVA Entertainment M
Mike Santos; KIIS 101.1, Melbourne VIC, Australian Radio Network M
Chris Davis; KIIS Network, Australian Radio Network M
siDesHoW Mike Andersen; Triple M, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo M
BEST MUSIC SPECIAL
Top 99 Oz Rock Songs; Benny Hope, B-Rock FM, Bathurst NSW, Bathurst Broadcasters C
A Coldplay Kind of Christmas; Joseph Groth, Regional Hit Network, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo C
Chuck Berry – Tribute to a Legend; Chris Mills, 2MG, Mudgee NSW, Super Radio Network C
Whispering Jack Turns 30; George Mihalos, 2CA, Canberra ACT, Capital Radio Network P
Remembering Freddie; Daniel Gunn, 1116 6MM, Mandurah WA, West Coast Radio P
Greatest Artist of all Time; Corey Kay, Jeff Nielsen, Andrew Very & Stephanie Zalfelds, Regional Triple M Network, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo P
smoothfm’s Top 500 Countdown; Georgie Page, Kate Mason & Travis Evans, smoothfm, Melbourne/Sydney VIC/NSW, NOVA Entertainment M
Ed Sheeran Live at Hanging Rock; Hit Network Content Team, The Hit Network, Southern Cross Austereo M
Mothers who Rock; Amanda Keller, Suze De Marchi & WSFM Content Team, WSFM, Sydney NSW, Australian Radio Network M
Nova’s Red Room with Ed Sheeran Live From Sydney Opera House; NOVA Entertainment Team, Nova Network, NOVA Entertainment M
Something So Strong: Celebrating 30 Years of Crowded House; Barry Bissell, Jeff Jenkins & Andy Wells, Melbourne VIC, Andy Wells Media S/PC
Celebrating 30 years: U2 – The Joshua Tree; Barry Bissell, Jeff Jenkins & Andy Wells, Melbourne VIC, Andy Wells Media S/PC
Midnight Oil – Still Burning; Barry Bissell, Jeff Jenkins & Andy Wells, Melbourne VIC, Andy Wells Media S/PC
BEST STATION SALES ACHIEVEMENT
hit106.9 Sales Team; hit106.9, Newcastle NSW, Southern Cross Austereo NM
River 1467 Team; River 1467, Mildura VIC, Grant Broadcasters NM
Sharon Symons, Helene Andersen, Anneilese Kropf, James Reid, Marcus O’Keefe, Jonathon Williams & Teagan Wise; LAFM & Chilli FM, Launceston TAS, Grant Broadcasters NM
David Hung; 1116 SEN, Melbourne VIC, Pacific Star Network M
Brisbane Agency Sales; 97.3FM, Brisbane QLD, Australian Radio Network M
Nova 100 Sales Team; Nova 100, Melbourne VIC, NOVA Entertainment M
BEST AGENCY SALESPERSON
Simon Mikulich; Nova 93.7, Perth WA, NOVA Entertainment
Lachlan Smith; Hit & Triple M Network, Perth WA, Southern Cross Austereo
Leaza Stevens; Nova 91.9 & FIVEaa, Adelaide SA, Nova Entertainment
Jessica Roach; Nova 96.9, Sydney NSW, NOVA Entertainment
BEST DIRECT SALESPERSON
Kristy Cooper; 2DU & ZOO FM, Dubbo NSW, Super Radio Network C
Janeen Hosemans; 2BS Gold & B-Rock FM, Bathurst NSW, Bathurst Broadcasters C
Ashlee Armstrong; Triple M & Hit FM Goldfields, Kalgoorlie WA, Southern Cross Austereo C
Shannon Vamvoukis; C91.3, Campbelltown NSW, WIN Network P
Anthony Zibara; Star 104.5, Gosford NSW, NOVA Entertainment P
Casey Gould; KOFM & hit106.9, Newcastle NSW, Southern Cross Austereo P
Chelsea Teelow; hit107 & Triple M, Adelaide SA, Southern Cross Austereo M
Duncan Fosdike; hit107 & Triple M, Adelaide SA, Southern Cross Austereo M
Corina Rose; hit107 & Triple M, Adelaide SA, Southern Cross Austereo M
Susie Michaels; ARN National, Sydney NSW, Australian Radio Network M
BEST STATION PRODUCED COMMERCIAL – SINGLE
Milligans are Marvelous; Jenny Summerville, Glen Thomas & Pam Howard, 2RE & Max FM, Taree NSW, Super Radio Network C
Cheese World; Cathy Jubb & Alex Davidson, 3YB & Coast FM, Warrnambool VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C
Glenn Howell Optometrist; Ray Adams & Darcy Thompson, 3HA & Mixx FM, Hamilton VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C
Sandals with Socks; Matt Lygoe, Star 104.5, Gosford NSW, NOVA Entertainment P
G & M Cochrane; Joel Tasker & Cassie Aldridge; SCA Wagga Wagga, NSW, Southern Cross Austereo P
Monster Car Audio; Katrina Fowler & Anna Cook, Sea FM, Gosford NSW, Southern Cross Austereo P
Whoops Whoops; Garry Dean & Drew Barrett, Nova 93.7, Perth WA, NOVA Entertainment M
Tune In To Win; Jonathan Williams, Daniel Schmutter & Danny O’Grady, The Studio at SCA, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross Austereo M
Scratch Master Craig; Mitch Mitchell, The Studio at SCA, Perth WA, Southern Cross Austereo M
Bieber; Matt Dickson, The Studio at SCA, National, Southern Cross Austereo M
BEST STATION PRODUCED COMMERCIAL – CAMPAIGN
New York Pizza Bar; Marc Dwyer & Matt Lygoe, Star 104.5, Gosford NSW, NOVA Entertainment NM
Hurst Camera House; Scott Dinsmore, The Limestone Coast’s MMM, Mount Gambier SA, Southern Cross Austereo NM
Wyong Family Practice; Cameron Horn & David Horspool, Sea FM, Gosford NSW, Southern Cross Austereo NM
Everyday; Garry Dean & Drew Barrett, Nova 93.7, Perth WA, NOVA Entertainment M
Feeling Snacky; SEN Creative – Marcus Daw & Eddie Olek, 1116 SEN, Melbourne VIC, Pacific Star Network M
ASPAC – The Goddess; Darren Collins & Chris Gates, Triple M, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross Austereo M
Virginia Home & Garden; John Curran, Eddie Bye & Jo-anne Oertel, Nova 91.9, Adelaide SA, NOVA Entertainment M
BEST SALES PROMOTION
Record Store Day Vinyl Revival; Andrew Andrews & Jenny Burrow, Real FM, Mudgee NSW, Super Radio Network C
hit93.5’s Live Rent Free; Peter Samios, Victoria Duncan, Jason Strozkiy & Juelz Jarry, hit93.5, Dubbo NSW, Southern Cross Austereo C
NXFM’s Plane OB; hit106.9 Promotions Team, hit106.9, Newcastle NSW, Southern Cross Austereo P
92.7 Mix FM’s Pie in a Pie; 92.7 Mix FM Team, 92.7 Mix FM, Maroochydore QLD, EON Broadcasting P
Ryan & Tanya’s Car Swap; hit104.7 Promotions & Content Team, hit104.7, Canberra ACT, ARN/SCA P
5 Seconds of Summer or 5 Seconds of Hummer; Bree Tomasel, Daniel Gawned, Meredith Ryan & Rachael Hart, Sea FM, Gosford NSW, Southern Cross Austereo P
Jonesy & Amanda’s Pie Hole; Amanda Keller & Brendan Jones, WSFM Campaigns & WSFM Breakfast Team, WSFM, Sydney NSW, Australian Radio Network M
Vodafone Powers Nova; NOVA Entertainment Sydney Team, Nova Network, Sydney NSW, NOVA Entertainment M
KIIS 101.1 20K in 20 Minutes on Chapel Street; KIIS 101.1 Campaigns & Activations, Commercial & Content Teams, KIIS 101.1, Melbourne VIC, Australian Radio Network M
Kyle & Jackie O’s Make It Rain; KIIS106.5 Campaigns & Activations, Content & Commercial Teams, KIIS 1065, Sydney NSW, Australian Radio Network M
BEST MULTIMEDIA EXECUTION – SALES
Ryan & Tanya’s Car Swap; hit104.7 Promotions & Content Team, hit104.7, Canberra ACT, ARN/SCA NM
Aquasplash; Bree Tomasel, Daniel Gawned & Emma Horn, Sea FM, Gosford NSW, Southern Cross Austereo NM
Clennett’s Mitre 10 Rescue with Heart; 107.3 Triple M Hobart Team, 107.3 Triple M, Hobart TAS, Southern Cross Austereo NM
Vodafone Powers Nova; NOVA Entertainment Sydney Team, Nova 96.9, Sydney NSW, NOVA Entertainment M
Myer – Merrick VS Style; The Studio Melbourne: Fran Portet & Sarah Grynberg, Triple M, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross Austereo M
McDonald’s Aussie Legends; The Studio at SCA & Agency Sales Sydney, The Hit Network, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo M Kyle & Jackie O’s Bad Sweater Day; Kyle Sandilands & Jackie Henderson, Network Activations, Commercial & Content Teams, KIIS Network, Australian Radio Network M
BEST MULTIMEDIA EXECUTION – STATION
Month of Me; Dave Rabbetts, Julie Goodwin, Meea Duurland, Cassie Grentell & Shayne Sinclair, Star 104.5, Gosford NSW, NOVA Entertainment NM
hit104.7 Skyfire 2017; hit104.7 Promotions & Content Team, hit104.7, Canberra ACT, ARN/SCA NM
The Wedding for Marriage Equality; K Rock Promotions & Content Team, K Rock, Geelong VIC, Grant Broadcasters NM
Hit 100.9 #Doughbart; Paul Hogan, Esther Woodhams & Bree Russell, hit100.9, Hobart TAS, Southern Cross Austereo NM
The Mup; Fitzy & Wippa’s Project Team, Nova 96.9, Sydney NSW, NOVA Entertainment M
Ed Sheeran Live at Hanging Rock; The Hit Network Team, The Hit Network, Southern Cross Austereo M
RnB Fridays Live; The Hit Network Team, The Hit Network, Southern Cross Austereo M
Nova’s Red Room with Ed Sheeran Live From Sydney Opera House; Nova’s Red Room Project Team, Nova Network, NOVA Entertainment M
Kyle & Jackie O’s Sydney Children’s Hospital Toy Drive; Kyle Sandilands & Jackie Henderson, KIIS 1065 Campaigns, Activations & Content Team, KIIS 1065, Sydney NSW, Australian Radio Network M
BEST STATION PROMOTION
4LG’s 80th Birthday; Brittany Austin, 4LG, Longreach QLD, Resonate Broadcasting C
2BS 80th Birthday; The 2BS Crew, 2BS Gold, Bathurst NSW, Bathurst Broadcasters C
#BringTheLogiesToDubbo; Chris Sewell, Juelz Jarry, Peter Samios, Justine Blacklock & Joel Scalzi, Star FM, Dubbo NSW, Southern Cross Austereo C
The River Rat; River 1467 Team, River 1467, Mildura VIC, Grant Broadcasters C
2CA Piggy Bank; Peter Davidson & Marc McCreadie, 2CA, Canberra ACT, Capital Radio Network P
hit90.9 Sea FM Fertility Week; hit90.9 Sea FM Team, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo P
D-Grade Stars in the Remote Control Car; Justin Williams, Toni Kipa, Simon Dawson & Matthew Fulton, 102.9 Hot Tomato, Gold Coast QLD, Hot Tomato P
Ned & Josh And The Horse They Rode In On; Ned Breward, Josh Torney, Kat Tibbits, Jesse Watkins & Jarred O’Brien, Hit FM, Bunbury WA, Southern Cross Austereo P
Heidi, Will & Woody’s Cosmo Campaign; Heidi Anderson, Will McMahon & Woody Whitelaw, hit92.9, Perth WA, Southern Cross Austereo M
Jo & Lehmo’s Nude Food; Gold 104.3 Product Team, Gold 104.3, Melbourne VIC, Australian Radio Network M
The People’s Cruise; Hamish Blake & Andy Lee, The Hit Network, Southern Cross Austereo M
RnB Fridays Live; The Hit Network Team, The Hit Network, Southern Cross Austereo M
BEST COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT
Bathurst Relay for Life; The B-Rock Crew, B-Rock FM, Bathurst NSW, Bathurst Broadcasters C
Relay For Life; Mel Heldon, Craig Bassett, Andrew Andrews & Mal Rock, Real FM, Mudgee NSW, Super Radio Network C
Moffee’s 50K’s in 5 Days; Michael Moffett & Jarrad Brooke, Triple M, Coffs Harbour NSW, Southern Cross Austereo C
Upper Hunter Christmas Spectacular; Hunter Valley Radio, 2NM & 98.1 Power FM, Muswellbrook NSW, Grant Broadcasters C
River’s Milk Run – Support Local Farmers; The River 94.9 FM Team, River 94.9 FM, Ipswich QLD, Grant Broadcasters P
91.9 Sea FM Set the Pace for Chase; 91.9 Sea FM Team, 91.9 Sea FM, Maroochydore QLD, EON Broadcasting P
i98FM Convoy Team; Marty Haynes, Tia Davis, Mark Rigby, Fairlie Hamilton, Ryan Cram, Asa Schuster & Natasha Muir, i98FM, Wollongong NSW, WIN Network P
Give Me 5 For Kids; SCA Regional Team, SCA Regional Network, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo P
Listen Up; James Speed, SCA Perth, WA, Southern Cross Austereo M
FIVEaa Radiothon; Kayla Bath, FIVEaa, Adelaide SA, NOVA Entertainment M
Kerry’s Final Wish; Mix 102.3 Adelaide Content Team, Mix 102.3, Adelaide SA, Australian Radio Network M
Saving Ziad; Kyle Sandilands & Jackie Henderson, KIIS 1065, Sydney NSW, Australian Radio Network M
BEST NEWCOMER OFF-AIR
Nathan Whittle; 7AD & Sea FM, Devonport TAS, Grant Broadcasters C
Jenny Burrow; 2MG & Real FM, Mudgee NSW, Super Radio Network C
Leen Vorsselmans; Spirit Radio & Red FM, Karratha WA, Redwave Media C
Sophie Canning; 92.5 Gold FM, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo P
Loren Walsh; Star 104.5, Gosford NSW, NOVA Entertainment P
Deirdre Fogarty; The Edge, Sydney NSW, Australian Radio Network P
Toni Kipa; 102.9 Hot Tomato, Gold Coast QLD, Hot Tomato P
Sarah Morrison; 7HO FM, Hobart TAS, Grant Broadcasters P
Mark Daniel; Triple M, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo M
Taylah Hill; 2GB, Sydney NSW, Macquarie Media Limited M
Bridget Northeast; Fox FM, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross Austereo M
Loren Barry; Nova 100, Melbourne VIC, NOVA Entertainment M
