BEST JOURNALIST

For outstanding all-round excellence in radio journalism by an individual.

CATEGORY OBJECTIVE
To recognise excellence in radio journalism and journalistic endeavour.

CATEGORY DESCRIPTION
These awards recognise the work of a broadcasting professional involved in radio journalism. They acknowledge outstanding journalistic endeavour from an individual involved in the preparation of radio stories and their responsibility for the public presentation of those stories.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

AUDIO

  • Audio duration maximum is 10 minutes.
  • Entry must contain a range of stories (minimum of 3).
  • In addition, a 10 second audio clip from the entry must be submitted separately with the entry to be used on award night.

WRITTEN DEMONSTRATION
Goals & Achievements - 200 words

JUDGING CRITERIA

50 POINTS | BROADCAST OUTPUT

  • Journalistic endeavour, including the difficulty of the topic. The entry must provide a real sense of the journalistic endeavour used to inform listeners.
  • Immediacy and originality.
  • Effectiveness and the depth and accuracy of coverage.
  • Use of audio, clarity and presentation.

BEST NEWS OR SPORTS STORY - TEAM COVERAGE

For team coverage of a specific news or sports story or event with a focus on journalistic endeavour.

CATEGORY OBJECTIVE
To recognise team excellence in radio news or sports journalism.

CATEGORY DESCRIPTION
These awards recognise the work of broadcasting professionals involved in radio news or sports journalism. They acknowledge outstanding journalistic endeavour from individuals and teams involved in the preparation of radio news or sports stories and those responsible for the public presentation of that news, or the on-air presentataion of sport for radio broadcast.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

AUDIO

  • Audio duration maximum is 10 minutes.

WRITTEN DEMONSTRATION
Goals & Achievements - 200 words

JUDGING CRITERIA

50 POINTS | BROADCAST OUTPUT

  • Use of audio, clarity and presentation.
  • Immediacy and originality.
  • Effectiveness and the depth and accuracy of coverage.
  • Journalistic endeavour, including the difficulty of the topic. The entry must provide a real sense of the journalistic endeavour used to inform listeners.

BEST NEWS OR SPORTS READER

For spoken on-air delivery and presentation of radio news and sports.

CATEGORY OBJECTIVE
To recognise excellence in the presentation of radio news and sports.

CATEGORY DESCRIPTION
These awards recognise the work of broadcasting professionals involved in radio journalism. They acknowledge outstanding performance from those responsible for the public presentation of news and/or sports.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

AUDIO

  • Audio duration maximum is 10 minutes.

WRITTEN DEMONSTRATION
Goals & Achievements - 200 words

JUDGING CRITERIA

50 POINTS | BROADCAST OUTPUT

  • Quality of spoken presentation, context and sense reading.
  • Voice clarity, quality, diction, tone and pronunciation.
  • Relevance, credibility and originality in delivery.
  • Clarity and quality of presentation style.

BEST SPORTS PRESENTER OR COMMENTATOR

For spoken presentation of sporting content by an individual, and for individual or team sports presenters who contribute regularly to a sports talk programme.

CATEGORY OBJECTIVE

  • To recognise excellence in the broadcasting of sport on radio in New Zealand.
  • To recognise excellence in sports journalism and the on-air presentation of sport for radio broadcast.

CATEGORY DESCRIPTION
These awards are made to individuals or groups of broadcasting professionals who contribute to the presentation of sports on radio in New Zealand.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

AUDIO

Audio duration maximum is 10 minutes.

WRITTEN DEMONSTRATION
Goals & Achievements - 200 words

JUDGING CRITERIA

50 POINTS | BROADCAST OUTPUT

  • Relevance and range of coverage.
  • Topicality and immediacy.
  • Originality, effectiveness and accuracy.
  • Clarity and quality of presentation style.