Ray Hadley becomes most-celebrated radio personality at ACRAs, as Nova’s Kate, Tim & Marty take out Best On-Air Team
2GB broadcaster Ray Hadley has become the Australian Commercial Radio Awards’ biggest recipient, winning Best Talk Presenter, Best Sports Event Coverage and Best On-Air Team (AM Metro).
Hadley now holds 30 ACRAs – making him the most-celebrated radio announcer in the awards’ history. He was also inducted into the ACRAs Hall of Fame along with WSFM’s Amanda Keller.
The ACRAs have run since 1989 (previously as the RAWARDS), but Keller is the first female on-air presenter to make it into the Hall of Fame. In 2016, executive Cathy O’Connor – whose radio career spans over 30 years – was inducted, and in 2002 owner of Grant Broadcasters Janet Cameron joined the exclusive club.
Keller also won the Best Music Special ACRA for Mothers Who Rock.
Keller, on stage at Mumbrella360 in 2015, is now a member of the ACRA Hall of Fame
Nova’s national drive-time show of Kate Ritchie, Tim Blackwell and Marty Sheargold (‘Kate, Tim & Marty’) won the Best On-Air Team for the FM metro markets for the second year running.
Best Networked Program went to ARN’s Kiis FM duo of Jackie Henderson and Kyle Sandilands (‘The Kyle & Jackie O Show’) and Best Syndicated Program was won by Fifi Box’s ‘Boxed In’ which broadcasts on Southern Cross Austereo’s Hit Network.
Southern Cross Austereo’s Hamish Blake and Andy Lee (‘Hamish & Andy’) – who are celebrating their final year on the Hit Network – won awards for Best Station Produced Comedy Segment and Best Station Promotion. The wins bring the duo’s total ACRAs to 11.
Hamish and Andy are leaving commercial radio at the end of the year
2GB sports presenter Erin Molan won Best Newcomer On-Air Award and was also part of the Best On-Air Team (AM) lineup of Hadley, Bob Fulton, Darryl Brohman, David Morrow, Mark Riddell, Chris Warren and Mark Levvy – who collectively make-up The Continuous Call Team.
A full list of the 2017 ACRA winners can be seen below.
WINNERS FOR 2017 AUSTRALIAN COMMERCIAL RADIO AWARDS (ACRAs)
Please note: Category Finalists are denoted with the following letters:
Country (C), Provincial (P), Non-Metropolitan (NM), Metropolitan (M) and Syndication/Production Company (S/PC)
BEST ON-AIR TEAM – METRO FM
Kate, Tim & Marty; Kate Ritchie, Tim Blackwell & Marty Sheargold, Nova Network, NOVA Entertainment (M)
BEST ON-AIR TEAM – METRO AM
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)
BEST ON-AIR TEAM COUNTRY & PROVINCIAL
Amber & Billows; Amber Wheatland & Michael Billings, Sunraysia’s Hit 99.5, Mildura VIC, Southern Cross Austereo (C)
Flan & Emily Jade with Christo; Sean Flanagan, Emily Jade O’Keefe & David Christopher, 102.9 Hot Tomato, Gold Coast QLD, Hot Tomato (P)
BEST ENTERTAINMENT/MUSIC PRESENTER
Brady Ellis; Magic 89.9, Port Lincoln SA, Grant Broadcasters (C)
Dave Rabbetts; Star 104.5, Gosford NSW, NOVA Entertainment (P)
Kent ‘Smallzy’ Small; Nova Network, NOVA Entertainment (M)
BEST TALK PRESENTER
Stephen Cenatiempo; 2NM, Muswellbrook NSW, Grant Broadcasters (C)
Chris Coleman; 2CC, Canberra ACT, Capital Radio Network (P)
Ray Hadley; 2GB, Sydney NSW, Macquarie Media Limited (M)
BEST CURRENT AFFAIRS PRESENTER
Tim Shaw; 2CC, Canberra ACT, Capital Radio Network (NM)
Ben Fordham; 2GB, Sydney NSW, Macquarie Media Limited (M)
BEST SPORTS PRESENTER
Jock Brady; 3CS & Mixx FM, Colac VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters (C)
Tom King; K rock, Geelong VIC, Grant Broadcasters (P)
Peter Sterling; Triple M, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo (M)
BEST NETWORKED PROGRAM
The Morning Rush; Jon Vertigan & Kate Meade, ACE Radio Broadcasters (C)
Ned & Josh; Ned Breward & Josh Torney, Southern Cross Austereo (P)
The Kyle & Jackie O Show; Kyle Sandilands & Jackie Henderson, Australian Radio Network (M)
BEST SYNDICATED AUSTRALIAN PROGRAM
Boxed In; Fifi Box, Southern Cross Austereo
BEST MARKETING CAMPAIGN
Triple M Only One Campaign; SCA Regional, Regional Triple M Network, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo (NM)
smooth Festival of Chocolate; Kathrine Holland, Luke Minto, Damien Weekes & Luke Wilson, smoothfm, Sydney NSW, NOVA Entertainment (M)
ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE
Studio Clock Display System; Matt Paton, 4TO FM & hit103.1, Townsville QLD, Southern Cross Austereo (NM)
Android OB Kits: Customization Without Cost; Phil Elzerman & Cameron Roberts, Triple M, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo (M)
BRIAN WHITE AWARD FOR RADIO JOURNALISM
Neil Mitchell; 3AW, Melbourne VIC, Macquarie Media Limited
BEST NEWCOMER ON-AIR
Billy Bradley; Eagle FM, Goulburn NSW, Capital Radio Network (C)
Jessica Farchione; hit96.9, Shepparton VIC, Southern Cross Austereo (P)
Erin Molan; 2GB, Sydney NSW, Macquarie Media Limited (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)
2016 NRL Grand Final; Ray Hadley & The Continuous Call Team, 2GB, Sydney NSW, Macquarie Media Limited (M)
BEST NEWS PRESENTER COUNTRY & PROVINCIAL
Georgia Holland; 2XL, Jindabyne NSW, Capital Radio Network (C)
Caitlin Unger; Star 104.5, Gosford NSW, NOVA Entertainment (P)
BEST NEWS PRESENTER – METRO FM
Steve Blanda; smoothfm, Sydney NSW, NOVA Entertainment (M)
BEST NEWS PRESENTER – METRO AM
David Armstrong; 3AW, Melbourne VIC, Macquarie Media Limited (M)
BEST DIGITAL RADIO FORMAT
Buddha Radio; Adam Williscroft & Michael McPhee, Melb/Bris/Syd/Ade/Perth VIC/QLD/NSW/SA/WA, Southern Cross Austereo
Elf Radio; iHeartRadio 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)
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)
BEST SHOW PRODUCER – ENTERTAINMENT/MUSIC
Matthew Heap; Kristen & Rod, Mix 106.3, Canberra ACT, ARN/SCA (NM)
Bruno Bouchet; The Kyle & Jackie O Show, KIIS 1065, Sydney NSW, Australian Radio Network (M)
BEST SHOW PRODUCER – TALK/CURRENT AFFAIRS
Eddie Williams; 2CC Breakfast with Tim Shaw, 2CC, Canberra ACT, Capital Radio Network (NM)
Katie Dower; Afternoons with Denis Walter, 3AW, Melbourne VIC, Macquarie Media Limited (M)
BEST MUSIC DIRECTOR
Jack Tree; Snow FM, Jindabyne NSW, Capital Radio Network (C)
Trent Towson; hit90.9 Sea FM, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo (P)
Georgina Ingham-Myers; Nova 106.9, Brisbane QLD, NOVA Entertainment (M)
BEST PROMOTIONS DIRECTOR
Cassie Grentell; Star 104.5, Gosford NSW, NOVA Entertainment (NM)
Natalie Storer; KIIS 101.1, Melbourne VIC, Australian Radio Network (M)
BEST PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Peter Samios; hit93.5, Dubbo NSW, Southern Cross Austereo (C)
Corey Kay; hit90.9 Sea FM, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo (P)
Jay Walkerden; Nova 106.9, Brisbane QLD, NOVA Entertainment (M)
BEST DOCUMENTARY
Braden’s Story; Ryan Jon, Tanya Hennessy & Joe Gleeson, hit104.7, Canberra ACT, ARN/SCA (NM)
Solider On Special for ANZAC Day; Mick Molloy, Dave Collins & Jay Mueller, Triple M, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross Austereo (M)
BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN PRODUCTION
Darcy Thomson; 3HA & Mixx FM, Hamilton VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters (C)
Chris Crickmay; 92.5 Gold FM, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo (P)
Chris Davis; KIIS Network, Australian Radio Network (M)
BEST MUSIC SPECIAL
A Coldplay Kind of Christmas; Joseph Groth, Regional Hit Network, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo (C)
Whispering Jack Turns 30; George Mihalos, 2CA, Canberra ACT, Capital Radio Network (P)
Mothers Who Rock; Amanda Keller, Suze DeMarchi & WSFM Content Team, WSFM, Sydney NSW, Australian Radio Network (M)
Something So Strong: Celebrating 30 Years of Crowded House; Barry Bissell, Jeff Jenkins & Andy Wells, Melbourne VIC, Andy Wells Media (S/PC)
BEST STATION SALES ACHIEVEMENT
River 1467 Team; River 1467, Mildura VIC, Grant Broadcasters (NM)
Brisbane Agency Sales; 97.3FM, Brisbane QLD, Australian Radio Network (M)
BEST AGENCY SALESPERSON
Simon Mikulich; Nova 93.7, Perth WA, NOVA Entertainment
BEST DIRECT SALESPERSON
Kristy Cooper; 2DU & ZOO FM, Dubbo NSW, Super Radio Network (C)
Shannon Vamvoukis; C91.3, Campbelltown NSW, WIN Network (P)
Duncan Fosdike; hit107 & Triple M, Adelaide SA, Southern Cross Austereo (M)
BEST STATION PRODUCED COMMERCIAL – SINGLE
Glenn Howell Optometrist; Ray Adams & Darcy Thomson, 3HA & Mixx FM, Hamilton VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters (C)
Sandals with Socks; Matt Lygoe, Star 104.5, Gosford NSW, NOVA Entertainment (P)
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)
Everyday; Garry Dean & Drew Barrett, Nova 93.7, Perth WA, NOVA Entertainment (M)
BEST SALES PROMOTION
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)
Vodafone Powers Nova; NOVA Entertainment Sydney Team, Nova Network, Sydney NSW, NOVA Entertainment (M)
BEST MULTIMEDIA EXECUTION – SALES
Clennett’s Mitre 10 Rescue with Heart; 107.3 Triple M Hobart Team, 107.3 Triple M, Hobart TAS, Southern Cross Austereo (NM)
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
hit104.7 Skyfire 2017; hit104.7 Promotions & Content Team, hit104.7, Canberra ACT, ARN/SCA (NM)
Nova’s Red Room with Ed Sheeran Live From Sydney Opera House; Nova’s Red Room Project Team, Nova Network, NOVA Entertainment (M)
BEST STATION PROMOTION
#BringTheLogiesToDubbo; Chris Sewell, Juelz Jarry, Peter Samios, Justine Blacklock & Joel Scalzi, Star FM, Dubbo NSW, Southern Cross Austereo (C)
hit90.9 Sea FM Fertility Week; hit90.9 Sea FM Team, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo (P)
The People’s Cruise; Hamish Blake & Andy Lee, 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)
i98FM Illawarra Convoy; Marty Haynes, Tia Davis, Mark Rigby, Fairlie Hamilton, Ryan Cram, Asa Schuster & Natasha Muir, i98FM, Wollongong NSW, WIN Network (P)
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)
Sarah Morrison; 7HO FM, Hobart TAS, Grant Broadcasters (P)
Taylah Hill; 2GB, Sydney NSW, Macquarie Media Limited (M)
HALL OF FAME
Ray Hadley
HALL OF FAME
Amanda Keller
