February 08, 2012
JACK FM Oxfordshire and JACK FM Hertfordshire have both been nominated in this year's Independent Radio News (IRN) awards, celebrating the best in UK commercial radio news throughout the year.
Between JACK Oxford and Hertfordshire, they have collectively picked up three nominations.
“This goes to show that JACK is being recognised in the UK as a radio brand connecting with local communities and audiences and is punching well above its weight when producing content alongside some of the larger commercial radio groups in the country,” Ian Walker, General Manager, JACKFM.
The judge’s deliberations have finished, and they have picked nominees and winners from an excellent base of entries across this year’s eight categories. Winners will be announced on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at the Century Club in London, England.
These awards are a celebration of the people and teams involved in the creation and broadcast of first class news and sport across the commercial radio network during 2011
The nominees are:
Newcomer of the Year
Jennie Clark – Real Radio Wales
Jessica Parker – 106 JACK FM Oxfordshire
Alex Wotton – Manx Radio
Best Original News Story
Domestic Violence Specials – Gem 106
Incinerator – 106 JACK FM Hertfordshire
Selby Rail Crash – Real Radio Yorkshire
Reporter of the Year
Daniel Freedman – LBC
Katie Collins – GMG Radio
Grace Melody-Gardner – Real Radio Yorkshire
Newsreader of the Year
Lucy Coward – Classic FM
Paul Lockitt – Key 103
Corrie Martin – Real Radio Scotland
Best Newsteam/ Newsroom <750,000
Isle of Wight Radio
106 JACK FM Oxfordshire
Radio Aire
Best Newsteam/ Newsroom >750,000
Touch Radio (Quidem Midlands Newsteam)
Key 103
GMG Radio Northwest News Team
Best Sports Story
Neil Lennon Terror Target – Real Radio Scotland
Isle of Man TT Races – Manx Radio
Carling Cup Final – BRMB
‘And Finally’
Ghost Story – 104.7 Minster FM News
The Princess and the Pea…..Fritter – Metro Radio
Pandawatch – Real Radio Scotland
Tim Molloy, IRN Managing Director, said: “These nominations prove that commercial radio news is full of bright, talented, and enthusiastic people who can match the BBC for quality, whilst proving themselves to be extremely resourceful at the same time. I have enjoyed listening to the entries including some very funny and creative entries in the ‘And Finally’ award.”
Louise Hastings, chairman of the judges, said: "The panel has been truly impressed by the high standards of writing, reporting, and news reading, and these nominations prove that quality journalism is alive and thriving in commercial radio.”
In addition, the judges will present an IRN Gold Award to an individual, news team, station, or group judged to be worthy of recognition for an outstanding contribution to news and/or sport in UK commercial radio.
For more information: www.irnawards.co.uk