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

Best On-Air Team Metro FM

Winners
The Kyle & Jackie O Show Kyle Sandilands & Jackie Henderson, KIIS 106.5, Sydney NSW, ARN

Best On-Air Team Metro AM

Winners
3AW Breakfast with Ross Stevenson & Russel Howcroft Ross Stevenson & Russel Howcroft, 3AW, Melbourne VIC, Nine Radio

Best On-Air Team Country & Provincial

Winners
Stolzy & Damo Glenn Stolzenhein & Damien Leith, Power FM, Muswellbrook NSW, Grant Broadcasters
Country
Galey, Emily Jade & Christo Paul Gale, Emily Jade & David Christopher, Hot Tomato, Gold Coast QLD, Grant Broadcasters
Provincial

Best Talk Presenter

Winners
Kris Seabert 3CS, Colac VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters
Country
Stephen Cenatiempo 2CC, Canberra ACT, Capital Radio Network
Provincial
Ben Fordham 2GB, Sydney NSW, Nine Radio
Metropolitan

Best Networked Program

Winners
The Morning Rush Sean Cullen & Kate Meade, ACE Radio Broadcasters
Country
Mike E & Emma Michael Etheridge & Emma Chow, ARN
Provincial
Kate, Tim & Joel Kate Ritchie, Tim Blackwell & Joel Creasey, NOVA Entertainment
Metropolitan

Best Current Affairs Presenter

Winners
Stephen Cenatiempo 2CC, Canberra ACT, Capital Radio Network
Non-Metropolitan
Neil Mitchell 3AW, Melbourne VIC, Nine Radio
Metropolitan

Best Entertainment Presenter

Winners
Craig Prichard 2GN, Goulburn NSW, Capital Radio Network
Country
Ellie Angel-Mobbs Hit 104.7, Canberra ACT, ARN/SCA
Provincial
Jackie Henderson KIIS 106.5, Sydney NSW, ARN
Metropolitan

Best Music Presenter

Winners
James Preston Hit FM Mid North Coast, Port Macquarie NSW, Southern Cross Austereo
Country
Gemma Maddox Hit 104.7, Canberra ACT, ARN/SCA
Provincial
Chris 'Becko' Beckhouse Triple M, Sydney NSW, Southern Cross Austereo
Metropolitan

Best Sports Presenter

Winners
Martin Agatyn 7AD & 7BU, Devonport & Burnie TAS, Grant Broadcasters
Country
Jeremy Ryan Triple M, Newcastle NSW, Southern Cross Austereo
Provincial
Tim Lane 3AW, Melbourne VIC, Nine Radio
Metropolitan

Best Syndicated Australian Program

Winners
Kate, Tim & Joel Kate Ritchie, Tim Blackwell & Joel Creasey, NOVA Entertainment

Best Station Produced Comedy Segment

Winners
Coles Ninja Warrior Ben Stevenson, Hit105.5, Coffs Harbour NSW, Southern Cross Austereo
Country
Trump does India David Dollin Triple M, Newcastle NSW, Southern Cross Austereo
Provincial
Wookie Sam Pang, Nova 100, Melbourne VIC, NOVA Entertainment
Metropolitan

Best Digital Radio Format

Winners
Little Fox Digital Radio Gemma Fordham, James Speed, Mathew Eggleston & Aaron Sokolenko, Southern Cross Austereo

Best Newcomer On-Air

Winners
Krysti Dixon Hit Mid North Coast, Port Macquarie NSW, Southern Cross Austereo
Country
Rob Palmer Triple M, Central Coast, Gosford NSW, Southern Cross Austereo
Provincial
Joel Creasey Nova Network, Melbourne VIC, NOVA Entertainment
Metropolitan

Brian White Award For Radio Journalism

Winners
Jaclyn Underwood 2BS, Bathurst NSW, Super Radio Network
Non-Metropolitan
Gareth Parker 6PR, Perth WA, Nine Radio
Metropolitan

Best Community Service Project

Winners
Goulburn's Radio Relay Eagle FM & 2GN, Goulburn NSW, Capital Radio Network
Country
Jimmy & Nath's Climb For Cystic Fibrosis Jimmy Smith & Nath Roye, Hit 100.9, Hobart TAS, Southern Cross Austereo
Provincial
QLD Eye Institute FoundationÆs Last Seen Exhibition; Jeanna Manifold, Hannah Lucas, Andrew Fritsch, Tony Byrne & Matt Dickson, B105, Brisbane QLD, Southern Cross Austereo
Metropolitan

Best Radio Show Podcast

Winners
Untold Story Bridget Brousard, Peter Everitt & Sean Flanagan, Triple M, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo
Non-Metropolitan
Jonesy & Amanda's Holiday Book Club Brendan Jones & Amanda Keller, WSFM, Sydney NSW, ARN
Metropolitan

Best Original Podcast û Branded

Winners
NSW Police State Crime Command: Lost at Sea Adam Shand Grant Tothill, Sarah Grynberg, Matt Nikolic & Michael James, Southern
 

Best Original Podcast û Unbranded

Winners
Zero Waste Baby Veronica Milsom, Jennifer Goggin, Darcy Thomson, James Milsom, Lindsey Green, Southern Cross Austereo

Best Sports Event Coverage

Winners
Triple M Newcastle NRL - Knights v Roosters Michael Hagan, Marc Glanville, Frank Barrett, Matt Rodwell, Jeremy Ryan, Dan Dimmock
& Mark Sales, Triple M, Newcastle NSW, Southern Cross Austereo
Non-Metropolitan
State of Origin Decider 2019 The Continuous Call Team, 2GB, Sydney NSW, Nine Radio
Metropolitan

Best Documentary

Winners
Geoff Handbury Tribute Ray Adams, 3HA & Mixx FM, Hamilton VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters
Non-Metropolitan
A Tribute to Danny "Spud" Frawley Triple M Footy, Triple M, Melbourne VIC, Southern Cross Austereo
Metropolitan

Best Music Special

Winners
Youth Council Lockdown Music Special Mal Rock, Real FM, Mudgee NSW, Super Radio Network
Country
Gold Coast Runway Gig with Sheppard Moyra Major & Simon Baggs, Hot Tomato, Gold Coast QLD, Grant Broadcasters
Provincial
Woodstock Moments - 50th Anniversary Brad Pottinger, Ian Blackley & Rebecca Payne, 6IX, Perth WA, Capital Radio Network
Metropolitan

Best Multimedia Execution û Station

Winners
ANZAC Day Broadcast James Thwaites & Nick Hay, 3CS & Mixx FM, Colac VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters
Country
Hit 90.9's The Proposal Hit 90.9 Promotions & Content Teams, Hit 90.9, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo
Provincial
Guy SebastianÆs Choir Surprise; Kyle Sandilands & Jackie O, KIIS 1065, Sam Vallins & Derek Bargwanna, KIIS 106.5, Sydney NSW, ARN
Metropolitan

Best Multimedia Execution û Sales

Winners
Destination Gold Coast's Play Money Promotion Kate Ellison & Inger Flathaug, Hit 90.9 & Triple M, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross
Austereo
Non-Metropolitan
Menulog - Hungry KIIS Gotta Eat Kyle Sandilands & Jackie Henderson, Will McMahon, Woody Whitelaw, Agency Sales, Brand
Activations & Integration, KIIS Network, ARN
Metropolitan

Best Marketing Campaign

Winners
'Get that Feeling' Rebrand Campaign SCA Marketing, Hit Network, Southern Cross Austereo

Best Station Promotion

Winners
The Big Friday Takeaway Mid North Coast & Coffs Coast Brand & Promotions Team, Hit & Triple M, Port Macquarie NSW, Southern
Cross Austereo
Country
Rob Thomas Flood Recovery Triple M, Townsville QLD, Southern Cross Austereo
Provincial
Kyle & Jackie O Set You Up For Life KIIS 106.5 Content & Brand Activations, KIIS 106.5, Sydney NSW, ARN
Metropolitan

Best Sales Promotion

Winners
BarRat & Heidi's Great Australian Dream John Cranley & Ebony Parke, Sea FM, Maroochydore QLD, EON Broadcasting
Non-Metropolitan
Kyle & Jackie O Set You Up For Life KIIS 106.5 Content & Brand Activations, KIIS 106.5, Sydney NSW, ARN
Metropolitan

Best Show Producer û Entertainment/Music

Winners
Danielle Martin Triple M, Gold Coast QLD, Southern Cross Austereo
Non-Metropolitan
Sonia Jahshan KIIS 106.5, Sydney NSW, ARN
Metropolitan

Best Show Producer û Talk/Current Affairs

Winners
Eddie Williams 2CC, Canberra ACT, Capital Radio Network
Non-Metropolitan
Heidi Murphy 3AW, Melbourne VIC, Nine Radio
Metropolitan

Best Program Director

Winners
Duncan Potts Triple M, Orange NSW, Southern Cross Austereo
Country
Rod Brice 92.7 Mix FM & 91.9 Sea FM, Maroochydore QLD, EON Broadcasting
Provincial
Sue Carter GOLD104.3, Melbourne VIC, ARN
Metropolitan

Best Music Director

Winners
Jake Powell Hot 91.1, Sunshine Coast QLD, Grant Broadcasters
Non-Metropolitan
Scott Baker-Smith Nova 100, Melbourne VIC, NOVA Entertainment
Metropolitan

Best Promotions Director

Winners
 
Zak Davies Mix 106.3 & Hit 104.7, Canberra ACT, ARN/SCA
Non-Metropolitan
Jordan Marshall Nova 919, Adelaide SA, NOVA Entertainment
Metropolitan

Best News Presenter Country & Provincial

Winners
Emma Clark 3WM & Mixx FM, Horsham VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters
Country
Renee Criddle i98FM, Wollongong NSW, WIN Network
Provincial

Best News Presenter - Metro Am

Winners
Amie Meehan 2GB, Sydney NSW, Nine Radio

Best News Presenter - Metro Fm

Winners
Steve Blanda smoothfm 95.3, Sydney NSW, NOVA Entertainment

Engineering Excellence

Winners
ARN Dynamic Audio Bryan Amos, Adam Williams, Craig Marich & the AMA Team, ARN

Best Achievement In Production

Winners
John Spelling 3SH & Mixx FM, Swan Hill VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters
Country
Ethan Kavanagh Triple M, Gosford NSW, Southern Cross Austereo
Provincial
Jamie Greene Gold 104.3, Melbourne VIC, ARN
Metropolitan

Best Station Produced Commercial û Single

Winners
Little Moments Callum Stowers & Nat Marshall, Hit 97.9, Kalgoorlie WA, Southern Cross Austereo
Country
Monty's Place Mike Little, Shane Bromilow, Ethan Kavanagh & Nat Marshall, Hit Southwest, Bunbury WA, Southern Cross Austereo
Provincial
Westspecs Matt Dickson, The Studio at SCA, Perth WA, Southern Cross Austereo
Metropolitan

Best Station Produced Commercial û Campaign

Winners
Blue Bird Joshua Robins & Ethan Kavanagh, Hit Southwest, Bunbury WA, Southern Cross Austereo
Non-Metropolitan
Win a Night Out with Opera QLD Tony Byrne & Andrew Fritsch, B105, Brisbane QLD, Southern Cross Austereo
Metropolitan

Best Agency Salesperson

Winners
Chris Fitzgerald Nine Radio

Best Direct Salesperson

Winners
Kerrie Dunbar 2GN & Eagle FM, Capital Radio Network
Country
Rachel Brown River 94.9, Ipswich NSW, Grant Broadcasters
Provincial
Duncan Fosdike Triple M & SAFM, Southern Cross Austereo
Metropolitan

Best Station Sales Achievement

Winners
2CA & 2CC Direct Sales Team 2CA & 2CC, Canberra ACT, Capital Radio Network
Non-Metropolitan
Melbourne Direct Sales Team SEN 1116, Melbourne VIC, SEN
Metropolitan

Best Newcomer Off-Air

Winners
Jessie Lang 3CS & Mixx FM, Colac VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters
Country
Rania Yallop 2CC, Canberra ACT, Capital Radio Network
Provincial
Jenna Benson WSFM, Sydney NSW, ARN
Metropolitan