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.

ACRAs Hall Of Fame Finalist PDFs

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