Hints & Tips

Entry Details 

• Demonstrate versatility, innovation and creativity
• Your entry must address all criteria on the entry form
• Include your official ACMA identity (eg. 2SYD) as well as your on-air ID (eg. Nova 96.9) to ensure your station is properly identified
• Pay close attention to completing name and title entry details – they need to appear exactly as they would appear on a finalist’s certificate or winner’s trophy
• Check supporting material page limits. The online entry system will NOT allow you to upload PDF documents that exceed the maximum page limit. 
• Clearly read the category descriptions to ensure you have the correct details and supporting material required

Audio:

• Judges want to hear a lot more of you and less of other people and music
• Entries should be exactly as broadcast – no added background music or sound effects
• Ensure your entry is broadcast quality
• Make sure your audio sticks to the time limit for the category – once again, judges will not assess audio that exceeds the maximum limits
• Get your best material up front on your audio – make it the first thing the judges hear to capture their attention and imagination
• State your name and station only at the beginning of your entry – there should be no music or noise in the background – no production, no station IDS
• Your name and station tag can be on top of the stated audio limit for the category but the tag should not exceed three seconds
• Ideally provide a selection of material, except where stated otherwise
• Audio should be submitted in MP3 format
• Do not submit the same audio entry for different categories – it will be noticed - especially if your entry makes it through to Finalist judging.

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• All supporting material is strictly limited to one page, except where stated otherwise
• Check and double check the checklist for your entry before submission
• It is recommended that you do not submit the same audio entry for different categories