Winners - 2003
CATEGORY 1 - AIR PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
1(a) Best Music & Entertainment Teams - Metropolitan
James Milner & Chris Parkin – More FM, Wellington
Kim & Corbett - More FM, Auckland
“The Edge Morning Madhouse” Jay-Jay Feeney, Jason Reeves & Dominic Harvey - The Edge Network, RadioWorks NZ
Winners: “The Edge Morning Madhouse” Jay-Jay Feeney, Jason Reeves & Dominic Harvey - The Edge Network, RadioWorks NZ
1(b) Best Music & Entertainment Teams - Regional
John ‘Boggy’ McDowell & The Brekkie Crew – Southland’s Classic Hits 98.8 ZAFM
Mike West & Stu Tolan - 2XSFM, RadioWorks Manawatu
Angela “Flash” Gordon & John Markby – KCCFM, RadioWorks Northland
Winners: Mike West & Stu Tolan - 2XSFM, RadioWorks Manawatu
1(c) Best Individual Air Personality, Talk Host or Interviewer - Metropolitan
Mike Yardley – Newstalk ZB, Christchurch
Larry Williams – Newstalk ZB Network
Robert Scott – Solid Gold Network, RadioWorks NZ
Paul Holmes - Newstalk ZB Network
Winner: Robert Scott – Solid Gold Network, RadioWorks NZ
1(d) Best Individual Air Personality, Talk Host or Interviewer - Regional
Mike Baird – Classic Hits, 97.5 Rotorua
Jolene James – 93.4 Coastline FM, RadioWorks Bay of Plenty
Pat Brittenden – 93.4 Coastline FM, RadioWorks Bay of Plenty
Winner: Jolene James – 93.4 Coastline FM, RadioWorks Bay of Plenty
Special Commendation: Will McGregor – Manawatu Access Radio
1(e) Best On-Air Team, Individual Air Personality, Talk Host or Interviewer - Provincial
Kent Robertson & Craig ‘Bundy’ Hanford – Classic Hits, Nelson
Matt Lawrey – Fresh FM, Nelson
Alan Columbus & Katrina Smith – Fifeshire 93FM, RadioWorks Nelson
Winner: Kent Robertson & Craig ‘Bundy’ Hanford – Classic Hits, Nelson
1(f) Best Non Breakfast Music Personality
Gael Ludlow “Lovesongs Til Midnight” – Classic Hits Network
Jono Pryor – The Rock Network, RadioWorks NZ
Robert Scott – Solid Gold Network, RadioWorks NZ
Tarsha Tolson – The Edge Network, RadioWorks NZ
Winner: Robert Scott – Solid Gold Network, RadioWorks NZ
CATEGORY 2 - BEST NEWS
2(a) Best Newsreader
Raylene Ramsay – The Radio Network, Auckland
Alison Audrey – Newstalk ZB Network
Niva Retimanu – Newstalk ZB Network
Winner: Niva Retimanu – Newstalk ZB Network
2(b) Best News Story - Team Coverage
“Karachi Bombing” – Radio Sport Network
“Teresa Cormack Murder Trial” – Helen Shea & Danielle Coe, RadioWorks Hawkes Bay
Winner: “Karachi Bombing” – Radio Sport Network
2(c) Individual Radio Journalist of the Year
Lesley Hamilton – Fifeshire 93FM, RadioWorks Nelson
Donna-Marie Lever – Global News
Winner: Lesley Hamilton – Fifeshire 93FM, RadioWorks Nelson
CATEGORY 3 - BEST SPORTS
3(a) Best Sports Presenter, Commentator or Contributor
Glen Larmer – Radio Sport Network
Murray Deaker - Newstalk ZB Network
Martin Devlin - Radio Sport Network
“The One Eyed Rugby Show” Howard Dobson & Stu Wilson – Radio Pacific Network
Winner: Martin Devlin - Radio Sport Network
3(b) Best Sportsreader
Special Commendation: Lee Piper – Classic Hits 98.8 ZAFM
CATEGORY 4 - BEST NEW BROADCASTER
Torben Akel – Newstalk ZB Network
Megan Nicholl – Foveaux FM, RadioWorks Southland
Corinna Bush – The Edge Network, RadioWorks NZ
Winner: Torben Akel – Newstalk ZB Network
CATEGORY 5 - BEST SPOKEN PROGRAMMES
5(a) Best Documentary or Feature Programme
“ANZAC Day Diggers’ Special”– Jamie Mackay & Chris Russell, Hokonui Gold, Gore
“To Be Or Not To Be” – Sarah Gorringe, 1XX Whakatane
“Basically Speaking”– John E Joyce, Wellington Access Radio
Winner: “To Be Or Not To Be” – Sarah Gorringe, 1XX Whakatane
5(b) Best Daily or Weekly Series
“Buy, Sell and Deranged” – Rik Van Dijk & Nick Kouloubrakis, Classic Hits, 97.7 Christchurch
“Artbeat” – Annie Webster & Donna Lever – RadioWorks, Auckland
“The High Performance Hour”- Andrew Dewhurst, Radio Sport Network
Winner: “Artbeat” – Annie Webster & Donna Lever – RadioWorks, Auckland
CATEGORY 6 - BEST MUSIC FEATURE
“Basically Speaking”- John E Joyce, Wellington Access Radio
“Flying Nun Records: Anything Could Happen” – Liisa McMillan, National Radio
“Benny Goodman’s Carnegie Hall Concert” – John E Joyce, Coast Access Radio
The Kiwi Classic Album Series - Mark Perry & Phil Yule, Perryscope Productions & The VoiceBox
Winner: “Basically Speaking”- John E Joyce, Wellington Access Radio
Special Commendation: “Seasonal Reflections Christmas Day” – Nora Whitman, Coast Access Radio
CATEGORY 7 - BEST COMMUNITY AND ACCESS PROGRAMME
“He Whakaaro – The Gift” – Turanga FM, Gisborne
The Indian Community Programme – Bala Thomson, Wellington Access Radio
Faith Matters – Bevyn Gibson, Coast Access Radio
Winner: The Indian Community Programme – Bala Thomson, Wellington Access Radio
CATEGORY 8 - BEST RADIO COMMERCIAL
8(a) Radio Station Writers or Staff
“Nice Embroidery Rap” – Rick Toner, The Radio Network, Napier
Soulmates “Ballard” – Dezley Davidson, RadioWorks Networks
Harness Racing NZ “Roast”– Kelvin Crickett, The Radio Network Creative, Christchurch
Winner: “Nice Embroidery Rap” – Rick Toner, The Radio Network, Napier
8(b) Agency Writers or Staff & Production Houses
“Cheep Cheep” Gareth Curtis, Stooges Studio
“Firepower” – Neil Jenkins, Stooges Studio
“Is Angus In?”– Neil Jenkins, Stooges Studio
Winner: “Is Angus In?”– Neil Jenkins, Stooges Studio
8(c) Best Client Jingle or Jingle Package
Pizza Haven Jingle – Tom Davidson, RadioWorks Networks
Lady Gays Pet Centre – Mark Godenho, Great Northern Creative
The Whole World Is Your Palette – Gareth Curtis, Stooges Studio
Winner: Pizza Haven Jingle – Tom Davidson, RadioWorks Networks
8(d) Best Campaign for a Client
Foleys Car Shop “No Pressure” – Bill & Ben, Great Northern Creative
Calder Stewart “Ring My Dad”– Dezley Davidson, RadioWorks Networks
“Exodus & Frenzy”– Mark Godenho, Great Northern Creative
Winner: “Exodus & Frenzy”– Mark Godenho, Great Northern Creative
Special Commendation: “Stash Isn’t” – Stacey Hancock, More FM Christchurch
CATEGORY 9 - BEST PROMOTION
9(a)(i) Best Promotion of a Radio Station - Networks
Shoop Shoop Music Video & Single Release – Promotions Manager Lauren Whitney, Channel Z, RadioWorks NZ
The Rock Election Special – Marketing Manager Katie Mills, The Rock Network, RadioWorks NZ
The Edge Morning Madhouse Jingle Bail 2002 – Organiser Corinna Bush and breakfast team Jay-Jay Feeney, Dominic Harvey & Jason Reeves, The Edge Network, RadioWorks NZ
Winner: Shoop Shoop Music Video & Single Release – Promotions Manager Lauren Whitney, Channel Z, RadioWorks NZ
9(a)(ii) Best Promotion of a Radio Station – Individual Station
Log On For Liz – Programme Director Tim Cadogan, Radio Central, RadioWorks Alexandra
The Big Pop! – Radio Pop, Students of the NZ Broadcasting School, Christchurch
Shipmates – Christine Hatton & John Bullock, Fifeshire FM, RadioWorks Nelson
Winner: Log On For Liz – Programme Director Tim Cadogan, Radio Central, RadioWorks Alexandra
9(b) Client Promotion
The Austin Powers ‘Goldmember’ Launch – Nick Brown, ZM Christchurch
The Watties Big Eat Superbowl Challenge – Katie Mills & Erena Miller, The Rock Network, RadioWorks NZ
Shipmates – Christine Hatton & John Bullock, Fifeshire FM, RadioWorks Nelson
Winner: The Watties Big Eat Superbowl Challenge – Katie Mills & Erena Miller, The Rock Network, RadioWorks NZ
9(c) Best Promotional or Image Trailer
“Coro” Commonwealth Games Trailer – Kelvin Crickett, Radio Network Creative, Christchurch
“Secret Sound Auditions” – Dallas Gurney, Classic Hits Network
“My Love Affair with Murray Deaker” – Glenn Hart, Newstalk ZB Network
Winner: “Secret Sound Auditions” – Dallas Gurney, Classic Hits Network
CATEGORY 10 - PROGRAMMER OF THE YEAR
Ian Avery – Lite FM Christchurch, RadioWorks NZ
John Bullock – Fifeshire 93FM, RadioWorks Nelson
Dallas Gurney – Classic Hits & Easy Listening i Networks
Mereana Faulkner – KCC FM, RadioWorks Northland
Winner: Mereana Faulkner – KCC FM, RadioWorks Northland
CATEGORY 11 - SALES PERSON OF THE YEAR
11(a) Metropolitan
Todd Scott - The RadioWorks, Wellington
Murray Hale – The RadioWorks, Christchurch
Saskia Hargreaves – More FM, Christchurch
Winner: Todd Scott - The RadioWorks, Wellington
Special Commendation: Saskia Hargreaves – More FM, Christchurch
11(b) Regional & Provincial
Brent Marshall – The RadioWorks, Southland
Janet Dolan – The Radio Network, Dunedin
Craig McKenzie – The Radio Network, Invercargill
Winner: Craig McKenzie – The Radio Network, Invercargill
CATEGORY 12 - BEST TECHNICAL PRODUCTION
12(a) Station Imaging
Coastline FM Imaging 2002 – Josh Wood, Coastline FM, RadioWorks Bay of Plenty
Classic Hits Imaging – Phil Yule, Classic Hits Network / The VoiceBox
The Edge Imaging 2002 – Grant Brodie, The Edge Network, RadioWorks NZ
Winner: The Edge Imaging 2002 – Grant Brodie, The Edge Network, RadioWorks NZ
12(b) Commercial or Trailers
“Firepower” Gareth Curtis, Stooges Studio
“ANZAC Day Remembrance” – Phil Yule & John Budge, Easy Listening i Network
“Music Image” – Jamie Withers, More FM Auckland
Winner: “ANZAC Day Remembrance” – Phil Yule & John Budge, Easy Listening i Network
CATEGORY 13 - ASSOCIATED CRAFT AWARD
Bridget Masoe – Great Northern Creative
Emily Turnbull – RadioWorks NZ, Auckland
Anna Breach – 92 More FM, Christchurch
Winner: Emily Turnbull – RadioWorks Auckland
CATEGORY 14 - OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY CAMPAIGNS
Hitz 89FM, Station Manager Rebecca Johnson, RadioWorks Wairarapa
The Morning Madhouse Jingle Bail 2002 – Corinna Bush and breakfast team Jay-Jay Feeney, Dominic Harvey & Jason Reeves, The Edge Network, RadioWorks NZ
More FM Auckland – Promotions Team Kim Baldock & Sarah Pickup
Winner: More FM Auckland – Promotions Team Kim Baldock & Sarah Pickup
Special Commendation: The Morning Madhouse Jingle Bail 2002 – Corinna Bush and breakfast team Jay-Jay Feeney, Dominic Harvey & Jason Reeves, The Edge Network, RadioWorks NZ
CATEGORY 15 - BEST MAORI LANGUAGE BROADCAST
Budget 2002 – Ruia Mai, Mai Media Ltd
Purapura Whetu – Turanga FM, Gisborne
Te Pooti 2002 – Ruia Mai, Mai Media Ltd
Winner: Te Pooti 2002 – Ruia Mai, Mai Media Ltd
CATEGORY 17 - STATION OF THE YEAR
17(a) Metropolitan
Lite FM, RadioWorks Christchurch – General Manager Rob McDonald
Newstalk ZB Network – General Manager & Programme Director Bill Francis
More FM, Auckland – Chief Executive Larry Summerville
Winner: More FM, Auckland – Chief Executive Larry Summerville
Special Commendation: Radio Pop – NZ Broadcasting School, Christchurch
17(b) Regional
92.2 XS FM, RadioWorks Manawatu – General Manager Willie Furnell
KCC FM, RadioWorks Northland – General Manager Lynley Sutherland
4XO, RadioWorks Otago – General Manager Stephen Wright
Winner: 92.2 XS FM, RadioWorks Manawatu – General Manager Willie Furnell
Special Commendation: KCC FM, RadioWorks Northland – General Manager Lynley Sutherland
17(c) Provincial
Star FM – General Manager Keren Podjursky, RadioWorks Wanganui
Classic Hits ZGFM, Gisborne – Manager Darryl Monteith
Hitz 89FM – General Manager Rebecca Johnson, RadioWorks Masterton
Fifeshire FM – Station Manager Christine Hatton, RadioWorks Nelson
Winner: Fifeshire FM – Station Manager Christine Hatton, RadioWorks Nelson
Outstanding Contribution to Radio
Brian Kelly – The Radio Network, Tauranga