The Radio Academy

Congratulations to everyone involved in this one!

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"Our winner has had a truly exceptional twelve months. They demonstrate innovation, ambition and commercial success across multiple platforms, and they continue to be significant players in the live experience space."

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"Forth 1 delivered an outstanding year, rooted in its community and bursting with energy, warmth, and originality."

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"Through new initiatives such as Unwind and the addition of much-loved presenters to the schedule, Radio 3 has successfully modernised while maintaining its classical music integrity"

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"The bold mixture of humour and poetry felt fresh and avoided the clichés often seen in similar genres. Overall, the piece allowed the story to unfold in a uniquely creative and compelling way."

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Your #UKARIAS winners for UK Audio Brand of the Year:
🥇 Goalhanger
🥈 Rayo – Bauer Media Audio UK
🥉 BBC Sounds

"In a category full of powerful entries, the impact of this series is nothing less than life-saving. As long as women are still being murdered by their partners or exes, the impact of this series will never fade."

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"An incredible six week celebration of music, seamlessly blending the classical with the modern. The consistent quality of the production, coupled with the astonishing artistry of the musicians, delighted audiences across the UK and made this the outstanding event of 2024."

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"The judges felt this entry was beautifully and expertly crafted, with a great range of production styles and a passion that radiated on air."

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Your winners for UK Radio Station or Radio Network of the Year supported by Arqiva:
🥇 BBC Radio 3
🥈 BBC Radio 5 Live
🥉 Greatest Hits Radio

"Dead River stood out from the rest. The story telling and sound design made this a compelling listening and the nomination was also able to provide evidence of the strategic impact Dead River had."

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Your #UKARIAS winners for John Myers Local Radio Station of the Year supported by RCS:
🥇 Forth 1
🥈 BBC Radio Cornwall
🥉 BBC Radio Ulster

"The quality of the journalism, the humanity of the hosts, the care for the contributors, and the quality of the output was both devastating and inspiring."

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"This entry had a wonderful blend of creativity and innovation, whilst being razor sharp in its focus at its target audience. In a highly competitive category, its originality and comedic slant made it stand out as our Gold award winner."

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"The balance between the writing, the performance and the sound design was perfect. In an overcrowded, battling world, One Hundred and Fifty Days brings a sense of contemplative stillness for the listener."

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Your #UKARIAS winners for Radio Times Moment of The Year:
🥇 Coldplay go Orange for Luton – BBC Three Counties Radio
🥈 A listener unexpectedly calls Cristo Foufas’ final show to thank him for saving his life – TALK
🥉 Johnnie Walker’s Final Show on Sounds of the 70’s – Listen for BBC Radio 2

Congratulations, Andy!

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Your #UKARIAS winners for The Creative or Technical Innovation Award supported by All in Media:
🥇 The Ballad of Scout and the Alcohol Tag – Prison Radio Association for BBC Radio 4
🥈 Lowlines – Social Broadcasts and Scenery Studios
🥉 Fun Kids Space Station – Fun Kids

"This entry achieved something truly remarkable, it ignited a genuine passion for classical music within the judges. From immediately wanting to play the piano to right away subscribing to the show, the impact was undeniable."

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Your #UKARIAS winners for The Social Impact Award supported by BBC Sounds:
🥇 Assume Nothing – Femicide: Eight Steps to Stop a Murder – BBC Radio Ulster
🥈 The Madman’s Hotel – Chalk & Blade and Big Face Productions for Audible
🥉 Clare’s Law: A Decade of Saving Lives – Hits Radio

"Driven by extraordinary personal stories and often harrowing experiences, the storytelling was impactful, emotive and impossible to forget. Produced with great care and sensitivity throughout, this world-class investigation left the judges feeling close to history and moved beyond words."

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"A powerful piece of audio which took you into the homes of Afghani women and girls to deliver rarely heard stories. The piece was production at its best - poetic, atmospheric, beautiful and important."

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Your #UKARIAS winners for Best Event Coverage Award:
🥇 BBC Proms 2024 – BBC Radio 3
🥈 Coldplay go Orange for Luton – BBC Three Counties Radio
🥉 Superscoreboard at EURO 2024 – Clyde 1

"This unique show is a much-needed antidote to the sheer ridiculousness of the world right now. It does something only an audio production could do and perfectly demonstrates the beauty of this medium."

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Your #UKARIAS winners for Best Sports Award:
🥇 Premier League Sunday – BBC Radio 5 Live
🥈 White & Jordan – talkSPORT
🥉 Men in Blazers: Early Kick Off – Men in Blazers and Footwork Media for Wondery

"This winning entry had such heart and keeps you engaged from the off. The love of audio and the medium of radio, cut through every single minute. The craft was exemplary and the editing is sublime, with a beautiful balance and mix."

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Your #UKARIAS winners for Best Commercial Partnership Award:
🥇 Dead River – Audio Always for Pogust Goodhead
🥈 Empowering Young Lives – KISS and KFC
🥉 The Mid.Point: Sweaty Betty Special – Spiritland

Your #UKARIAS winners for Best News or Current Affairs supported by Markettiers:
🥇 Southport – BBC Radio Merseyside
🥈 The 2024 ‘Genny Lex’ – KISS
🥉 The Boys Are Not Alright – Audio Always for BBC Radio 4

Your #UKARIAS winners for Best Sonic Branding Award:
🥇 Fix Radio
🥈 Greatest Hits Radio 60s
🥉 BBC Radio 2

Your #UKARIAS winners for Best Drama or Fiction Award supported by Audible:
🥇 One Hundred and Fifty Days – BBC Audio Scotland for BBC Radio 4
🥈 1984 – Granny Eats Wolf for Audible
🥉 Life & Time – BBC Radio 4