New York Festivals International Radio Program Awards announces finalistsThe New York Festivals International Radio Program Awards has announced the 296 finalists from entries received from radio stations, networks and independent producers from 29 countries around the globe for the 2016 competition. South Africa has one entry in the Sound Art category with Brad Lansky and the Rogue Era from protophonic. “This year’s entries are inspiring, they embody creativity, innovation and brilliant storytelling,” said Rose Anderson, executive director of New York Festivals Radio Program Awards. “These exceptional programmes engage, entertain, inform and transport the listener and are a testament to the power of the human voice.” Entries were judged by the 2016 Grand Jury on production values, organisation, presentation of information, creativity and use of the medium. All entries achieving finalist status proceed to the medal round to determine Gold, Silver and Bronze trophies. RTÉ Ireland was a dominant force in this year’s competition with 31 entries moving on to the medal round. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation had 19 entries achieve finalist status and TBI media was next with 11 Finalists. The UK was out front with 88 entries achieving finalist status; the US saw 48 entries move forward; Ireland 41, followed by Canada with 32 Finalists. To view all the 2016 Radio Awards Finalist go here. The newly launched documentary categories provided a platform for those with a distinctive voice and point of view. Biography/Profiles category
• ‘Arthur Miller - Speaking Of New York’ Just Radio Ltd, UK; Climate Change & Sustainability documentariesThis category recognised programmes that address critical issues of climate change and perspectives on sustainability awareness.
• ‘Game-Changing Climate Leadership: What Happens In California Doesn’t Stay in California’ Bioneers, USA. Music documentaries
• ‘Bring It On Home: Led Zeppelin in the West Midlands’ Birmingham City University, UK; Audio booksAudio Books, launched in 2015, continued to showcase the rising trend in spoken entertainment.
• ‘HOOD: King's Command’ Spiteful Puppet Entertainment Ltd., UK The awards ceremony will be held on Monday 20 June 2016 at Manhattan Penthouse in New York City. For more visit http://www.newyorkfestivals.com/radio/. |