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

2010

Best Networked Program

Winners
Jon & Jane Breakfast Show; Jon Vertigan & Jane Fitzgerald; 3YB Warrnambool, Warrnambool VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters
Country
Adam & Joe The Benchwarmers; Adam & Jo; Sea FM, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo
Provincial
Ray Hadley Morning Show; Ray Hadley; 2GB, Sydney NSW, Macquarie Radio Network
Metropolitan

Best Newcomer On-Air

Winners
981 2NM & 98.1 Power FM; Kelli Paun; 981 2NM & 98.1 Power FM, Muswellbrook NSW, Grant Broadcasters
Country
Bryan Madigan; 91.9 Sea FM, Sunshine Coast QLD, Southern Cross Media
Provincial
Gus Worland; Triple M, Sydney NSW, Austereo
Metropolitan

Best Current Affairs Presenter

Winners
Ray Hadley; Ray Hadley; 2GB, Sydney NSW, Macquarie Radio Network
Metropolitan

Best Talk Presenter

Winners
Mandy Shepherd; 7AD / 7BU & 7SD, Devonport TAS, Grant Broadcasters
Country
Mike Welsh; 2CC, Canberra ACT, Capital Radio
Provincial
Derryn Hinch; 3AW, Melbourne VIC, Fairfax Radio Network
Metropolitan

Best On-Air Team - Metro FM

Winners
The Hamish & Andy Show; Fox FM, Melbourne VIC, Austereo
Metropolitan

Best On-Air Team - Country & Provincial

Winners
EJ & Lia: Zoo FM Breakfast; EJ & Lia(Elliot Kinsela & Lia Crowley); Zoo FM, Dubbo NSW, Super Radio Network
Country
Holmsey & Flan; Paul Holmes & Sean Flanagan; 102.9 Hot Tomato, Gold Coast QLD, Hot Tomato
Provincial

Best Entertainment/Music Presenter

Winners
Andrea Waycott; 3CS Colac, Colac VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters
Country
Adam Barratt; 91.9 Sea FM, Sunshine Coast QLD, Southern Cross Media
Provincial
Ugly Phil; Triple M, Sydney NSW, Austereo
Metropolitan

Best Sports Presenter

Winners
Geoff Mann; Geoff Mann; 2DU, Dubbo NSW, Super Radio Network
Country
Steve Allan; Steve Allan; 107.7 2GO FM, Central Coast NSW, Southern Cross Media
Provincial
Ray Hadley; Ray Hadley; 2GB, Sydney NSW, Macquarie Radio Network
Metropolitan

Best Digital Radio Format - Long Term

Winners
Radar Radio; Austereo Digital Radio; Austereo Digital Radio, Sydney NSW, Austereo
Metropolitan
Koffee; Brett Nossiter 'Nozz'; Koffee, National , DMG Radio Australia
Metropolitan

Best Music Special

Winners
Power FM's Long Way To Rock; Dayle Richardson; 98.1 Power FM, Muswellbrook NSW, Grant Broadcasters
Country
Rock Star Gladiators; Mike Duncan; Dion Clewett & Dave Evans; Star 104.5, Central Coast NSW, DMG Radio Australia
Provincial
Guy Sebastian vs Every Artist On Our Playlist; The Hamish & Andy Show; Fox FM, Melbourne VIC, Austereo
Metropolitan

Best Sports Event Coverage

Winners
2009 AFL Grand Final; K-Rock Football Commentary Team; 95.5 K-Rock, Geelong VIC, Grant Broadcasters
Non-Metropolitan
2009 NRL Grand Final; Continuous Call Team; 2GB, Sydney NSW, Macquarie Radio Network
Metropolitan

Best News Presenter - Country & Provincial

Winners
Cameron 'Action' Jackson; Sun 969, Alice Springs NT, Alice Springs NT, Commercial Broadcasters
Country
Rod McLeod; 92.5 Gold FM, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Media
Provincial

Best News Presenter - Metro FM

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

Best News Presenter - Metro AM

Winners
Steve Blanda; 2UE, Sydney NSW, Fairfax Radio Network
Metropolitan

Best Show Producer - Entertainment/Music

Winners
Holmsey & Flan; Lauren Richardson; 102.9 Hot Tomato, Gold Coast QLD, Hot Tomato
Non-Metropolitan
The Hamish & Andy Show; Sam Cavanagh; Fox FM, Melbourne VIC, Austereo
Metropolitan

Best Show Producer - Talk/Current Affairs

Winners
Mike Welsh Drive Show; Monica Masters; 2CC, Canberra ACT, Capital Radio
Non-Metropolitan
3AW Mornings; Justin Smith; 3AW, Melbourne VIC, Fairfax Radio Network
Metropolitan

Best Program Director

Winners
Dayle Richardson; 98.1 Power FM, Muswellbrook NSW, Grant Broadcasters
Country
Kim Blair; KO FM / NX FM, Newcastle NSW, Austereo
Provincial
Dave Cameron; Fox FM, Melbourne VIC, Austereo
Metropolitan

Best Station Produced Comedy Segment

Winners
Never Ending Name; Luke Bradnam; 102.9 Hot Tomat, Gold Coast QLD, Hot Tomato
Non-Metropolitan
Matt Tilley vs Lara Bingle; The Matt and Jo Show; Fox FM, Melbourne VIC, Austereo
Metropolitan

Best Syndicated Australian Program

Winners
Cover To Cover; MCM Media; Melbourne VIC, MCM Media
Metropolitan

Best Documentary

Winners
Pricey's Tour Of Duty; Steve Price; 4TO FM, Townsville QLD, Southern Cross Austereo
Non-Metropolitan
Triple M's Tribute To Vic Davies; Paul Murray, Rachel Corbett, Richard Mortlock and Sideshow Mike Andersen; Triple M, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo
Metropolitan

Best Achievement in Production

Winners
6KG Production; Glenn Wilson & Jerimiah Busniak; 6KG RadioWest, Kalgoorlie WA, Southern Cross Austereo
Country
Dave Post; The Edge 96.1, Western Sydney NSW, Australian Radio Network
Provincial
Daniel Pearson; Nova 969, Sydney NSW, DMG Radio Australia
Metropolitan
Sideshow Mike Andersen; Mike Anderson; Triple M, Sydney NSW, Austereo
Metropolitan

Best Station Produced Commercial - Campaign

Winners
Karis Brussel Sprouts - Veggies With Attitude; Leigh Ratcliffe; 107.7 Sea FM, Devonport TAS, Grant Broadcasters
Country
ACT Policing - Drink Drive Campaign; Geoff Bickerton; 104.7 / Mix 106.3 FM, Canberra ACT, ARN/Austereo
Provincial
Sharks - Melton Toyota; Darren Collins & Ray Peters; Gold 104, Melbourne VIC, Australian Radio Network
Metropolitan

Best Sales Promotion

Winners
The Rocking Santa Cheque Book; 98.1 Power FM; 98.1 Power FM, Muswellbrook NSW, Grant Broadcasters
Country
Scotty & Nige's Daredevil Bingo; 104.7 Product Team; FM 104.7, Canberra ACT, Australian Radio Network/ Southern Cross Austereo
Provincial
Carlton Draught - Drop the Bomb; Fox FM; Fox FM, Melbourne VIC, Austereo
Metropolitan

Best Station Promotion

Winners
The Cockroach Cup; 98.1 Power FM; 98.1 Power FM, Muswellbrook NSW, Grant Broadcasters
Country
Sea FM's 80's Vinyl Weekend; Tim Aquiliana; Sea FM, Rockhampton QLD, Southern Cross Media
Provincial

Best Promotions Director

Winners
Kirsten Willoughby; KO FM / NX FM, Newcastle NSW, Austereo
Non-Metropolitan
Kirsten Franc; Fox FM, Melbourne VIC, Austereo
Metropolitan

Best Community Service Project

Winners
Pink FM; Red FM; Red FM, Remote Western Australia WA, Redwave Media
Country
i98 FM Camp Quality Convoy For Kids; Tia Robins, Marty Haynes, Bianca Dye & Josh Webster; i98FM, Wollongong NSW, Win Corporation
Provincial
The B105 Christmas Appeal; Labby, Camilla & Stav; B105, Brisbane QLD, Austereo
Metropolitan