Winners & Finalists

The ACRAs recognise and celebrate the wealth of talent that drives the Australian Commercial Radio industry. The awards recognise excellence in all areas of radio broadcasting on and off air including news, talk, sport, music, entertainment, sales and programming.

Finalist PDFs

2007

Best Music Personality

Winners
Cameron Williams ; 97.7 Snow FM, Jindabyne NSW, Capital Radio Network
Country
Kris Fade; The Edge 96.1, Sydney NSW, Australian Radio Network
Provincial
Jabba; Nova 969, Sydney NSW, DMG Radio
Metropolitan

Best Networked Program

Winners
“The Dirty 30”; Trent McCurdy; Mixx FM, Horsham VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters
Country
“Charles Wooley Across Australia”; Charles Wooley; Heart 107.3, Hobart TAS, Macquarie Regional Radioworks
Provincial
Hamish and Andy; Fox FM 101.9, Melbourne VIC, Austereo
Metropolitan

Best Newcomer On-Air

Winners
Charles Croucher; 2BS, Bathurst NSW, Bathurst Broadcasters
Country
Zoe Ella ; Hot FM, Townsville QLD, Macquarie Regional Radioworks
Provincial
Dylan Lewis; Nova 100, Melbourne VIC, DMG Radio
Metropolitan

Best Current Affairs Commentator

Winners
Neil Mitchell ; 3AW, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross Broadcasting

Best Talk Presenter

Winners
Jennifer Menchin; 2BS, Bathurst NSW, Bathurst Broadcasters
Country

Best Sports Presenter

Winners
Without a Doubt; Geoff Mann; 2DU, Dubbo NSW, Super Radio Network
Country
2GO Good Sports; Steve Allan; 107.7, Gosford NSW, Macquarie Regional Radioworks
Provincial
3AW Sport; Clinton Grybas; 3AW, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross Broadcasting
Metropolitan

Brian White Memorial

Winners
Sting in the Tale; Greg Henricks; 92.5 Gold FM, Gold Coast QLD, Macquarie Regional Radioworks
Non-Metropolitan
Jason Morrison; 2GB, Sydney NSW, Macquarie Radio Network
Metropolitan

Best Music Special

Winners
“Spirit of the Bush”; Early Openers; Mixx FM 106.3, Horsham VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters
Country
“The List–Backstage at the Big Day Out 2007”; Matty Acton and Renee Peterson; Sea FM 90.9, Gold Coast QLD, Macquarie Regional Radioworks
Provincial
“Hamish and Andy with Robbie Williams”; Hamish and Andy; Fox FM 101.9, Melbourne VIC, Austereo
Metropolitan

Best Sports Event Coverage

Winners
“Gold Coast Game Fishing Comp”; Luke Bradnam and Ben Harrison; 102.9 FM, Gold Coast QLD, Hot Tomato
Non-Metropolitan
“2006 AFL Grand Final”; Triple M Football ; Triple M, Melbourne VIC, Austereo
Metropolitan

Best News Presenter - Country & Provincial

Winners
Sarah Taylor; 3WM, Horsham VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters
Country
Rod McLeod; 92.5 Gold FM, Gold Coast QLD, Macquarie Regional Radioworks
Provincial

Best News Presenter - Metro FM

Winners
Tony Tardio ; 3AW, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross Broadcasting
Metropolitan

Best News Presenter - Metro AM

Winners
Kristy Warner; Nova 969, Sydney NSW, DMG Radio
Metropolitan

Best Show Producer - Entertainment/Music

Winners
Joseph Gleeson; Mix 106.3, Canberra ACT, ARN/Austereo
Non-Metropolitan
Derek Bargwanna; 2Day FM, Sydney NSW, Austereo
Metropolitan
Sam Cavanagh; Fox FM 101.9, Melbourne VIC, Austereo
Metropolitan

Best Show Producer - Talk/Current Affairs

Winners
“Charles Wooley Across Australia”; Tony Briscoe; Heart 107.3, Hobart TAS, Macquarie Regional Radioworks
Non-Metropolitan
“Alan Jones Show”; Paul Christenson; 2GB, Sydney NSW, Macquarie Radio Network
Metropolitan

Best Program Director

Winners
Glen Roth ; 97.7 Snow FM, Jindabyne NSW, Capital Radio
Country
Jason Matthews; 92.5 Gold FM/Sea FM 90.9, Gold Coast QLD, Macquarie Regional Radioworks
Provincial
John Brennan; 2GB, Sydney NSW, Macquarie Radio Network
Metropolitan

Best Station Produced Comedy Segment

Winners
Telco Torture; Dave and Hughesy; Zoo FM, Dubbo NSW, Super Radio Network
Country
Granny Calls Granny; Luke Bradnam; 102.9 FM, Gold Coast QLD, Hot Tomato
Provincial
Cake Message Phonecall; Matt Hale ; 96 FM, Perth WA, Southern Cross Broadcasting
Metropolitan

Best Syndicated Australian Program

Winners
Home Grown Humour; Radiowise Media Networks ; Sydney NSW, Radiowise Media Networks

Best Documentary

Winners
“Beaconsfield Master Blaster”; Dennis Guthrie and Charles Wooley; Heart 107.3, Hobart TAS, Macquarie Regional Radioworks
Non-Metropolitan
“Anzac Day”; Sideshow Mike Andersen; Triple M, Sydney NSW, Austereo
Metropolitan

Best Achievement in Production

Winners
Andrew Andrews; 103.5 Mix FM/Sea FM, Maryborough QLD, Macquarie Regional Radioworks
Country
David Huth ; Sea FM/92.7 Mix FM, Sunshine Coast QLD, Macquarie Radio Network
Provincial
Ben Ryan; Nova 106.9, Brisbane QLD, DMG Radio
Metropolitan

Best Station Produced Commercial - Single

Winners
For Pup’s Sake Dog Grooming - Rex; Ray Adams; Mixx FM, Hamilton VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters
Country

Best Station Produced Commercial - Campaign

Winners
Strike Action, Strike Bearer, Strike Out; Kent Howlett and Lawrence Moorfield; 102.9 FM, Gold Coast QLD, Hot Tomato
Provincial
The Island Party Boat; Rusty Graham; Nova 106.9, Brisbane QLD, DMG Radio
Metropolitan

Best Station Promotion

Winners
Smithy’s Challenge Wheel; The Morning Crew with Matt, Maree and Smithy; 101.9 Sea FM, Maryborough QLD, Macquarie Regional Radioworks
Country
15 Concerts in 15 Days; Sea FM ; Sea FM, Sunshine Coast QLD, Macquarie Regional Radioworks
Provincial
Kyle and Jackie O Boost Your Life; 2Day FM Promotions ; 2Day FM, Sydney NSW, Austereo
Metropolitan

Best Promotions Director

Winners
Steve White ; Sea FM/92.7 Mix FM, Sunshine Coast QLD, Macquarie Regional Radioworks
Non-Metropolitan
Leanne Glamuzina; Nova 106.9, Brisbane QLD, DMG Radio
Metropolitan

Best Community Service Project

Winners
“Bessie Fitzpatrick – Orringe Appeal”; Janeen Hosemans; 2BS, Bathurst NSW, Bathurst Broadcasters
Country
“Bay FM Community Forum”; 93.9 Bay FM; 93.9 Bay FM, Geelong VIC, Grant Broadcasters
Provincial
“Murdoch Family Rescue”; KO FM Promotions Team; KO FM, Newcastle NSW, Austereo
Provincial
“Youngcare Appeal”; Triple M; Triple M, Brisbane QLD, Austereo
Metropolitan

Best Marketing Campaign

Winners