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The Radio Academy Awards, started in 1983, were the most prestigious awards in the British radio industry.[1] For most of their existence, they were run by ZAFER Associates, but in latter years were brought under the control of The Radio Academy.

Radio Academy Awards
Sony Radio Award, presented to Virgin Radio in 1996
Sony Radio Award, presented to Virgin Radio in 1996
Awarded forExcellence in the radio industry
Sponsored bySony (until 2013)
CountryUnited Kingdom
Presented byZAFER Associates
The Radio Academy
Formerly calledThe Sony Radio Awards
First awarded1983; 41 years ago (1983)
Last awarded2014; 10 years ago (2014)
Websitewww.radioacademy.org
RelatedThe ARIAS

The awards were generally referred to by the name of their first sponsor, Sony, as The Sony Awards, The Sony Radio Awards or variations. In August 2013, Sony announced the end of its sponsorship agreement with The Radio Academy after 32 years. Consequently, the awards were named simply The Radio Academy Awards.[2] In November 2014, it was announced that The Radio Academy would not be holding the awards in 2015, and would be looking for other ways to recognise achievement in the future.[3]

The awards were relaunched in 2016 as the Audio & Radio Industry Awards (ARIAS).[4][5]

Awards format

The awards were organised into various categories, with nominees being announced a few weeks before the main awards ceremony. The categories varied slightly each year, and were decided by an annual committee, with the aim to include all the main areas from music, news and speech through to radio drama, comedy and sport, and not discriminating against station size, or niche categories.[6]

In most categories, five entries were shortlisted with the top three awarded Bronze, Silver and Gold. Some categories (such as the Station of the Year categories) only three entries were shortlisted, with only a Gold winner awarded. In a number of special categories (such as The Gold Award or Special Award) there was no shortlist, merely a winner.

1983 Gold Award winners

CategoryWinnerStation/OrganisationRefs
Outstanding contribution to radio over the yearsFrank Muir and Denis Norden[7]
Best actressMary Riggans for Till All the Seas Run DryRadio Clyde[8]
Best actorJohn Nettles for Mirror ImageBBC Radio 3[7]
Female personality of the yearSue MacGregor[7]
Male personality of the yearBrian Johnston[7]
Local radio personality of the yearRichard ParkRadio Clyde[8]
National DJ of the yearMike ReadBBC Radio 1[7]
Local DJ of the yearTim LloydEssex Radio[8]
Reporter of the yearMichael ElkinsBBC News[7]
Sports broadcaster of the yearClive TyldesleyRadio City[8]
Society of Authors award for best drama scriptThe Journal of Vassilije Bogdanovic, written by Alan PlaterBBC World Service[7]
Technical excellence and achievementDark Heritage,[a] produced by Jane MorganBBC Radio 4[7]
Best children's programmeListening CornerBBC Radio 4[7]
Best classical music programmeDecade - The 1800sBBC Radio 3[7]
Best community service programmeBreak The SilencePiccadilly Radio[8]
Best current affairs programmeThe World This WeekendBBC Radio 4[7]
Best documentary featureThe Rent BoysPiccadilly Radio[8]
Best drama productionOver The Hills and Far Away,[b] produced by Cherry CooksonBBC Radio 4[8]
Best light entertainment programmeRadio ActiveBBC Radio 4[8]
Best local radio programmenot awarded[8]
Best magazine programmeWoman's HourBBC Radio 4[8]
Best popular music programmeTerry WoganBBC Radio 2[8]

1984 Gold Award winners

CategoryWinnerStation/OrganisationRefs
Outstanding contribution to radio over the yearsDavid Jacobs[12]
Best actressMaureen O'Brien for The Duchess's Diary and A Month in the CountryBBC Radio 3[12]
Best actorClive Merrison for LutherBBC Radio 3[12]
UK female radio personality of the yearMargaret HowardBBC Radio 4[12]
UK male radio personality of the yearBrian MatthewBBC Radio 2[12]
Local radio personality of the earSusie MathisPiccadilly Radio[8]
Special award for services to radioLord (Jimmy) Gordon of Strathblane CBERadio Clyde[13]
National DJ of the yearMike ReadBBC Radio 1[12]
Local DJ of the yearTimmy MallettPiccadilly Radio[8]
Reporter of the yearGerald ButtBBC Radio News[12]
Sports broadcaster of the yearCharles LambertBBC Radio Merseyside[12]
Society of Authors award for best drama scriptNever in My Lifetime, written by Shirley GeeBBC Radio 3[12]
Technical excellence and achievementA Concert from Seoul – live by satellite - Duncan MacEwanBBC Radio 3[12]
Best children's programmeIn The NewsBBC Radio 4[12]
Best classical music programmeMr Hallé's BandPiccadilly Radio[8]
Best community service programmeTay ActionRadio Tay[8]
Best current affairs programmeTodayBBC Radio 4[12]
Best documentary/features programmeFat Man at WorkBBC Radio 4[12]
Best drama productionRoad to Rocio[a]BBC Radio 4[12]
Best light entertainment programmeSon of ClichéBBC Radio 4[12]
Best local radio programmeLove The BonesRadio City[8]
Best magazine programmeThe Food ProgrammeBBC Radio 4[12]
Best outside broadcast programmeWater Skiing LessonsWiltshire Radio[8]
Best popular music programmeBenny GreenBBC Radio 2[12]

1985 Gold Award winners

CategoryWinnerStation/OrganisationRefs
Outstanding contribution to radio over the yearsBritish Forces Broadcasting ServiceBFBS[15]
Best actressGlenda Jackson in Scenes From An ExecutionBBC Radio 3[16]
Best actorDavid March for Mr Norris Changes TrainsBBC Radio 4[16]
Radio personality of the yearJimmy YoungBBC Radio 2[16]
Local radio personality of the yearAllan BeswickRed Rose Radio[15]
Special award for service to radioDerek ChinneryBBC Radio 2[16]
National DJ of the yearSteve WrightBBC Radio 1[16]
Local DJ of the yearTim (Timbo) BellRadio Mercury[15]
Radio reporter of the yearDavid LoynIRN[15]
Sports broadcaster of the yearPeter JonesBBC Radio[16]
Technical excellence and achievementHubert Gregg says "Maybe It's Because"BBC Radio 2[16]
Best drama scriptScenes from an Execution, written by Howard Barker[17]BBC Radio 3[16]
Best children's programmeGold and SilverBBC Radio Kent[16]
Best classical music programmeDeep RiverBBC Radio 4[16]
Best community service programmingIn TouchBBC Radio 4[16]
Best current affairs programmeAnalysis – Post Recession BritainBBC Radio 4[16]
Best documentary/features programmeStrathinvarBBC Radio Scotland[16]
Best drama productionTitus Groan and GormenghastBBC Radio 4[16]
Best dramatisationTitus Groan and GormenghastBBC Radio 4[16]
Best light entertainment programmeIn One EarBBC Radio 4[16]
Best local radio programmeKinnock & Scargill in StokeBBC Radio Stoke[16]
Best magazine programmeFestival City RadioRadio Forth[15]
Best outside broadcastThe Terry Wogan Olympic ShowBBC Radio 2[16]
Best popular music programmeSteve Wright in the AfternoonBBC Radio 1[16]
Best specialist music programmeBarbed WirelessBBC Radio Derby[16]

1986 Gold Award winners

CategoryWinnerStation/OrganisationRefs
Outstanding contribution to radio over the yearsJohn TimpsonBBC Radio 4[18]
Outstanding service to the community by a local radio stationBradford City Fire[19]Pennine Radio[15]
Best actressJane Asher in Winter JourneyBBC Radio Scotland[18]
Best actorRay Smith in A Kind of Hallowe'enBBC Radio 3[18]
Radio personality of the yearDouglas CameronLBC/IRN[15]
Local radio personality of the yearMike Hurley for Bill BoreBBC Radio Humberside[18]
Special award for services to radioParliamentary BroadcastingLBC/IRN[15]
National DJ of the yearJohn PeelBBC Radio 1[18]
Radio reporter of the yearMark JordanCapital Radio[15]
Sports broadcaster of the yearGeorge GavinBRMB[15]
Technical excellence and achievementFestival of Nine Lessons and Carols[18]BBC Radio 4[18]
Most creative use of radioPeace on EarthBBC Radio 1[18]
Best children's programmingSay No To Strangers?Radio Aire[15]
Best classical music programmeSymphonies and SilenceBBC Radio 4[18]
Best community service programmingClyde Action: Road Safety WeekRadio Clyde[15]
Best current affairs programmingFile on 4 (South Africa reform or revolution?)BBC Radio 4[18]
Best documentary/features programmeSetting SailBBC Radio 4[18]
Best drama productionHiroshima, The MovieBBC Radio 4[18]
Best dramatisationMunchausenBBC Radio 4[18]
Best local radio programmeGoodbye Village SchoolBBC Radio Wales[18]
Best magazine programmeNorfolk Air LineBBC Radio Norfolk[18]
Best original scriptA Kind of Hallowe'enBBC Radio 3[18]
Best outside broadcastLive Aid ConcertBBC Radio 1[18]
Best popular music programmeHoward Jones at the Manchester ApolloPiccadilly Radio[15]
Best specialist music programmeBarbed Wireless: The A & R ManBBC Radio Derby[18]
Best use of comedyDelve SpecialBBC Radio 4[18]

1987 Gold Award winners

CategoryWinnerStation/OrganisationRefs
Best actressBillie Whitelaw for Vassa ZhelyeznovaBBC Radio 3[15]
Best actorRonald Pickup for The Awful Insulation of RageBBC Radio 3[15]
Outstanding contribution to radio over the yearsThe Archers[15]
Outstanding service to the community by a local radio stationBuild a Bungalow AppealRadio Aire[15]
Radio personality of the yearDerek Jameson[15]
Local radio personality of the yearAndy RadfordSevern Sound[15]
Special award for services to radioBrian Hayes[15]
Local DJ of the yearDavid JensenCapital Radio[15]
National DJ of the yearMike SmithBBC Radio 1[15]
Radio reporter of the yearGraham LeachBBC Radio
Radio sport broadcaster of the yearDerek RaeBBC Radio Scotland
Technical excellence and achievementBreakdownCapital Radio[15]
Most creative use of radioBreakdownCapital Radio[15]
Best children's programmingThe Speaking ClockBBC Radio Merseyside[15]
Best classical music programmeThe Immortal BohemiamBBC Radio 4[15]
Best community service programmingCommunity Service Volunteers CompilationSuffolk Group Radio[15]
Best current affairs programmeThe Aids Plague in East AfricaBBC Radio 4[15]
Best documentary/feature programmeHopping Down in KentBBC Radio 4[15]
Best drama productionMischiefBBC Radio 4[15]
Best dramatisationJude The ObscureBBC Radio 4[15]
Best local radio programmeAberfan – An Unknown SpringSwansea Sound[15]
Best magazine programmeLoose EndsBBC Radio 4[15]
Best original scriptThe Awful Insulation of RageBBC Radio 3[15]
Best outside broadcastThe Mammouth Mail Couch DriveBBC Radio 1[15]
Best pop music programmeThe Network Chart ShowCapital Radio[15]
Best popular music programmeWorld Popular Song FestivalBBC Radio 1[15]
Best specialist music programmeAndy KershawBBC Radio 1[15]
Best use of comedyHuddwinksBBC Radio 2[15]

1988 Gold Award winners

CategoryWinnerStation/OrganisationRefs
Outstanding contribution to radio over the yearsGerard Mansell[20]
Outstanding service to the community by a local radio stationCampus Radio on Radio TayRadio Tay[20]
Best actressHarriet Walter for Rhyme and ReasonBBC Radio 4[21]
Best actorEdward Petherbridge for The Wide Brimmed HatBBC Radio 4[21]
Radio personality of the yearAlan FreemanCapital Radio[20]
Local radio personality of the yearBarbara SturgeonBBC Radio Kent[21]
Special award for services to radioThena Heshel In TouchRadio 4[21]
National DJ of the yearMike SmithBBC Radio 1[21]
Local DJ of the yearJames WhaleRadio Aire[20]
Radio reporter of the yearLindsay TaylorLBC[20]
Sports broadcaster of the yearTerence O'DonohueBBC Radio Wales[21]
Technical excellence and achievementViva Verdi! Act 1BBC Radio 4[21]
Most creative use of radioMauthausen Concentration CampMoray Firth Radio[20]
Best children's programmeIt's Russell HarrisBBC Radio Humberside[21]
Best classical music programmeTomticketatom: BoleroBBC Radio 4[21]
Best community service programmeRoghe Sate (Good Health)BBC Pashto Service[21]
Best current affairs programmeMorning MerseysideBBC Radio Merseyside[21]
Best documentary/feature programmeWaiting for Mrs Forbes[b]BBC Radio 4[21]
Best drama productionNews of the WorldBBC World Service[21]
Best dramatisationCheap in AugustBBC Radio 4[21]
Best local radio programmeOliver's StoryBBC Radio Leicester[21]
Best magazine programmeMedicine NowBBC Radio 4[21]
Best original scriptVillage FêteBBC Radio 4[21]
Best outside broadcastMainline - The OperationBBC Radio Cleveland[21]
Best pop music programmeElvis 10 years AfterRadio Trent[21]
Best popular music programmeThe Eric Clapton StoryBBC Radio 1[21]
Best specialist music programmeBefore the BluesBBC Radio 3[21]
Best use of comedyCrisp and Even BrightlyBBC Radio 4[21]

1989 Gold Award winners

CategoryWinnerStation/OrganisationRefs
Outstanding contribution to radio over the yearsTony Blackburn[20]
Outstanding service to the communityYou and Your Benefit Presented by John HowardBBC Radio 4[20]
Best actressKate Murphy for Elephant DancesRadio Clyde[20]
Best actorAndrews Sachs for The Heart of a DogBBC World Service[20]
Radio personality of the yearSue Lawley[20]
Local radio personality of the yearSusie MathisBBC GMR[20]
Special award for services to radioJohn Whitney[20]
National DJ of the yearBruno BrookesBBC Radio 1[20]
Local DJ of the yearDavid JensenCapital Radio[20]
Radio reporter of the yearJohn AlcockLBC[20]
Local station of the yearBRMB (now called Free Radio Birmingham)BRMB[20]
Most creative use of radioThe DreamBBC Radio 1[20]
Society of Authors award for best dramatisation/adaptationThe DippersBBC Radio 4[20]
Society of Authors award for best original scriptExcess BaggageBBC Radio 4[20]
Best breakfast showThe Les Ross Breakfast ShowBRMB[20]
Best children's programme/programming/seriesDown Our WayBBC Radio Bristol[20]
Best classical music programmeMeridian: Bartok QuartetsBBC World Service[20]
Best current affairs programmeTodayBBC Radio 4[20]
Best daily news programme210 ReportsRadio 210[20]
Best documentary feature: generalCheltenham, The Irish FavouriteBBC Radio 4[20]
Best documentary feature: music/artsInsect MusiciansBBC Radio 3[20]
Best documentary feature: news and current affairsI Want to be Normal AgainBBC Radio 4[20]
Best drama productionCigarettes and ChocolateBBC Radio 4[20]
Best education programme/programming/seriesCommunity Matters: The Case ConferenceBBC Radio 4[20]
Best magazine programmeThird EarBBC Radio 3[20]
Best outside broadcastGive A Child A Chance – Live from Disney WorldRadio Aire[20]
Best response to a news eventThe Lockerbie Air DisasterRadio Forth[20]
Best response to a news eventToday of 22.12.88BBC Radio 4[20]
Best rock/pop programmeThe Beeb's Lost Beatles TapesBBC Radio 1[20]
Best sequence programmingMorning CallMoray Firth Radio[20]
Best specialist music programmeKershaw in ZimbabweBBC Radio 1[20]
Best sports programmeMid Week SportsoundBBC Radio Ulster[20]
Best technical achievementBBC Radio ShowBBC Network and Local Radio[20]
Best use of comedyWhose Line Is it Anyway?BBC Radio 4[20]

1990 Gold Award winners

CategoryWinnerStation/OrganisationRefs
Outstanding contribution to radio over the yearsRoy Hudd[24]
Outstanding service to the communityFace The Facts – the SeriesBBC Radio 4[25]
Outstanding service to the communityVarying DegreesBBC Radio Ulster[25]
Best actressMarsha Mason for Visitor from Hollywood Plaza SuiteBBC Radio 4[25]
Best actorTimothy West for The PriceBBC Radio 4[25]
Radio personality of the yearChris TarrantCapital Radio[24]
Local radio personality of the yearGerry AndersonBBC Radio Ulster[25]
Smash Hits[i] best national DJBruno BrookesBBC Radio 1[25]
Smash Hits best local DJAlly BallyRadio Tay[24]
Radio reporter of the yearJames MilesBBC Radio 1, Radio 2 and Radio 4[25]
Local station of the yearBBC Radio FoyleBBC Radio Foyle[25]
Special award for services to radioBBC Radio Drama CompanyBBC[24]
Radio Academy creative awardMy Dog Has FleasBBC Radio 4[25]
Best technical achievementSwansongBBC Radio 3[25]
Society of Authors award: best original scriptThe Rime of the BountyBBC Radio 4[25]
Society of Authors award: best dramatisation/adaptationA Tale of Two CitiesBBC Radio 4[25]
Best breakfast showBreakfast LiveBBC Hereford & Worcester[25]
Best children's programmeIn The NewsBBC Radio 4[25]
Best classical music programmeTasting NotesBBC Radio 3[25]
Best current affairs programmeThe World TonightBBC Radio 4[25]
Best daily news programmeTodayBBC Radio 4[25]
Best documentary feature: generalNever The Same AgainBBC Radio 4[25]
Best documentary feature: music and artsDear Miss Pym, Dear Mr LarkinBBC Radio 4[25]
Best documentary feature: news and current affairsThe Indissoluable Union – Cotton, Chemicals & Corruption –
The Russians Special		BBC Radio 4[25]
Best drama productionThe Bass SaxophoneBBC Radio 3[25]
Best education programmeThe Health ShowBBC Radio 4[25]
Best magazine programmeCountry MattersBBC Radio Gloucestershire[25]
Best outside broadcastThe Radio 1 Around the World Challenge[a]BBC Radio 1[25]
Best response to a news eventHillsboroughRadio City[24]
Today – The Romanian RevolutionBBC Radio 4[25]
Best rock and pop programmeNot Fade Away – A Tribute to Buddy HollyBBC Radio 1[25]
Best sequence programmingMorning CallMoray Firth Radio[b][24]
Best specialist music programmeElectric YouthBRMB/Essex Radio[24]
Best sports programmeCapital Gold Sports ShowCapital Gold[24]
Best use of comedyDick TarrantCapital Radio[24]

1991 Gold Award winners

CategoryWinnerStation/OrganisationRefs
Outstanding contribution to radio over the years[a]Charlie GillettBBC and Capital Radio[28]
Outstanding service to the communityOn The StreetBBC Radio Stoke[25]
Best actressMary Wimbush for The Mystery of Edwin Drood and The Horse's MouthBBC World Service[25]
Best actorIan Holm for The Mystery of Edwin DroodBBC World Service[25]
Radio personality of the yearJames NaughtieBBC[25]
Local radio personality of the yearGeorge JonesBBC Radio Ulster[25]
Smash Hits national DJ[i]Simon MayoBBC Radio 1[25]
Smash Hits local DJ of the yearNeil FoxCapital Radio[28]
Radio reporter of the yearno award made[28]
Local station of the yearRadio BordersRadio Borders[28]
Radio Academy awardBBC Light Entertainment DepartmentBBC[25]
Society of Authors award: best dramatisation/adaptationAll The World's A GlobeBBC Radio 3[25]
Society of Authors award: best original scriptDifferent StatesBBC Radio 4[25]
Best breakfast showNetwork AfricaBBC World Service for Africa[25]
Best children's programmeA Hallowe'en Tale with MusicBBC Radio Scotland[25]
Best classical music programno award made[28]
Best current affairs programmeSunday NewsbreakBBC Radio Ulster[25]
Best daily news programmeThe Fox Report – Margaret Thatcher ResignsFox FM[28]
Best documentary feature: generalThe TeachersBBC Radio 4[25]
Best documentary feature: music/artsGerontiusBBC Radio 4[25]
Best documentary feature: news and current affairsStormclouds Over The HimalayasBBC World Service[25]
Best documentary feature: rock and popLast Night a DJ Saved My LifeBBC Radio 1[25]
Best drama productionDifferent StatesBBC Radio 4[25]
Best education programmeWomen and AidsBBC Radio Sussex[25]
Best magazine programmeWoman's HourBBC Radio 4[25]
Best response to a news eventNelson Mandela ReleaseBBC World Service for Africa[25]
Best rock and pop programmeCousin MattyCity FM[28]
Best sequence programmingJeff OwenBBC Radio Nottingham[25]
Best specialist music programmeThe Capital Rap ShowCapital Radio[28]
Best sports programmeSport on FiveBBC Radio 5[25]
Best use of comedyMary Whitehouse's Best Experiences So FarBBC Radio 1[25]

1992 Gold Award winners

CategoryWinnerStation/OrganisationRefs
Radio Academy AwardSir Richard Attenborough[29]
Gold AwardSir James Savile[29]
Best actressHarriet Walter for MedeaBBC Radio 3[30]
Felicity Kendal for In the Native StateBBC Radio 4[30]
Best actorTom Courtenay for Flowers for AlgernonBBC Radio 4[30]
Personality of the yearDanny BakerBBC[30][29]
Local personality of the yearPeter AdamsonBBC Radio Humberside[30][29]
Smash Hits national DJ of the year[i]Simon MayoBBC Radio 1[30][29]
Smash Hits local DJ of the yearPat SharpCapital FM[29]
Reporter of the yearAllan LittleBBC Radio 4[30]
Commentator of the yearArchie MacPhersonClyde 1 and Clyde 2[31]
New broadcaster of the yearRichard ColesBBC Radio 5[30][29]
Station of the yearWear FMWear FM[32][29]
Society of Authors drama awardLavender SongBBC Radio 4[30]
Society of Authors writer's awardTom Stoppard for In the Native StateBBC Radio 3[30]
Special AwardGod Save the Queen (comedy)Invicta FM[29]
Special Sony AwardBBC World ServiceBBC World Service[30][29]
Social action awardIn TouchBBC Radio 4[30]
Best breakfast show: music basedMark Page Breakfast ShowAire FM[29]
Best breakfast show: speech basedToday: The Gulf War Day OneBBC Radio 4[30][29]
Best comedy/light entertainment programmePerforated UlsterBBC Radio Ulster[30]
Best feature documentaryActing UpBBC Radio 3[30]
Best magazine programmeLandmarkBBC Radio Wales[30][29]
Best music based showIn PreparationBBC Radio 3[30]
Best news and current affairsJohn Tanner and Rachel MacleanBBC Radio Oxford[30]
Best phone-inThe Jeremy Dry Mid-Morning ShowBBC Hereford & Worcester[30]
Best short form featureFriday Lives: Dr. Frank RydingBBC Radio 4[30]
Best specialist music showOut on Blue SixBBC Radio 1[30][29]
Best outside broadcast eventTwin Cities WeekendBBC Radio 3[30][29]
Other daily sequence: music basedJohn Kelly ShowBBC Radio Ulster[30]
Other daily sequence: speech basedOutlook – Hostage SpecialBBC World Service[30]
Specialist speech programmeOn The EdgeBBC Radio Ulster[30]
Sports awardThe Golden GameCapital Gold 1548 AM

1993 Gold Award winners

CategoryWinnerStation/OrganisationRefs
Sony Gold AwardHumphrey Lyttelton[33]
Sony Special AwardMisha Glenny[a]BBC[33][35]
Best actressMiriam Margolyes for The Queen and I[b]BBC Radio 4[35]
Best actorKeith Clifford for Randle's Scandals[c]BBC Radio 4[35]
National broadcaster of the yearJohn Peel[33][35]
Local broadcaster of the yearDavid DunseithBBC Radio Ulster[35]
News reporter of the yearMalcolm BrabantBBC Radio 4[35]
Sports reporter of the yearJonathan AgnewBBC Radio 3 and BBC Radio 5[35]
Newcomer awardTom BrightRadio Wave[35][38]
National station of the yearClassic FMClassic FM[33][35][38]
Metropolitan station of the yearClyde 2Clyde 2[33][35][38]
Local station of the yearFox FMFox FM[33][35][38]
Outstanding service to the communityYear of ActionBBC Radio Nottingham[35]
Outstanding special eventCoca Cola National Music Day[d]MCM networking for Independent Radio[35][38]
Outstanding sports broadcastBarcelona OlympicsBBC Radio 5[33][35]
Radio Academy creative awardDavid Hatch[35]
Society of Authors award: best dramatisation/adaptationWeir of HermistonBBC Radio Scotland and Radio 4[35]
Best arts programme or featureLarks AscendingBBC Radio 4[35]
Best breakfast show: contemporary musicTony Blackburn Breakfast ShowCapital Gold[35][38]
Best breakfast show: non-contemporary musicNick BaileyClassic FM[35][38]
Best breakfast show: speech basedMike Carlton's Morning ReportLBC Newstalk[35]
Best documentary featureSoundtrack: Jason and the ThunderbirdsBBC Radio 4[33][35]
Best drama productionThe Master and MargaritaBBC World Service and BBC Radio 4[35]
Best magazine/special interest programmePuntersBBC Radio 4[35]
Best music programmingFriel's Fancy (folk, blues and jazz)BBC Radio Ulster[35][38]
Best news and current affairs programmeFile on Four: Feltham Remand CentreBBC Radio 4[33][35]
Best news and current affairs sequenceGood Morning UlsterBBC Radio Ulster[33][35]
Best original scriptA Matter of Sex, written by Nick StaffordBBC Radio 4[35][39]
Best phone-inHayes Over BritainBBC Radio 2[33][35]
Best popular music programmeUnsung Heroes[e]Unique Broadcasting/BBC Radio 1[33][35][38]
Best response to a news eventAyodhya/Asian NewshourBBC Radio Leicester[35]
Best specialist music programmeScotland's MusicBBC Radio Scotland[35]
Best use of comedy/comedy showKnowing Me, Knowing YouBBC Radio 4[35]

1994 Gold Award winners

CategoryWinnerStation/OrganisationRefs
Outstanding contribution to radio over the yearsKenny EverettCapital Gold[40][41][42]
Best actressWendy Seager for The Life ClassBBC Radio 4[40]
Best actorRichard Griffiths for The Love Song of Alfred J HitchcockBBC Radio 3[40]
National broadcaster of the yearHenry KellyClassic FM[40][41][43]
Local broadcaster of the yearStephen Le Fevre and Liz GreenBBC Radio Leeds[40]
News reporter of the YearFergal KeaneBBC Radio 4[40]
Sports reporter of the yearJohn InverdaleBBC Radio 5[40]
John RawlingBBC Radio 5[40]
Newcomer of the yearSimon MunneryBBC Radio 1[40]
National station of the yearBBC Radio ScotlandBBC Radio Scotland[40]
Metropolitan station of the yearClyde 2Clyde 2[44][41][43]
Local station of the yearSpire FMSpire FM[41][43]
Sony special awardBBC Radio Ulster and Downtown Radio[a]BBC Radio Ulster and Downtown Radio[40][41][43]
Outstanding service to the radio industryJohnny Beerling
John TydemanBBC[40]
Outstanding service to the communityShout it OutBBC Radio Devon[40]
Outstanding special eventU2 and 1FMBBC Radio 1[40]
Outstanding sports broadcastSport on FiveBBC Radio 5[40]
Society of Authors award: best dramatisationThe Night of the HunterBBC Radio 4[40]
Society of Authors award: best original scriptHomeward BoundBBC World Service[40]
Radio Academy AwardThe BBC RDS Development TeamBBC[40]
Arts programme or music featureHot in the CityForth FM[45][41][43]
Music programming awardIronic MaidensBBC Radio 2[40]
Best breakfast show: contemporary musicLes Ross in the MorningBRMB[46][43]
Best breakfast show: non-contemporary musicWake Up To WoganBBC Radio 2[40]
Best breakfast show: speech basedEddie Mair LiveBBC Radio Scotland[40]
Best documentary featureJack's Last TapeBBC Radio 4[40]
Best drama productionBlueBBC Radio 3[40]
Best magazine/special interest programmeThe Big Holy OneBBC Radio 1[40]
Best news and current affairs programmeEast, Going West – 1. Fundamentally WrongBBC Radio 4[40]
Best news and current affairs sequenceThe Way It IsCapital Radio[41][43]
Best phone-inKelly on the Radio[b]Downtown Radio[41][43]
Best popular music programmeBy HartBBC Radio 2[40]
Best response to a news eventToday – The Moscow White House SiegeBBC Radio 4[40]
Best specialist music programmeEuroMixBBC Radio 5[40]
Best use of comedy/comedy showA Look Back at the NinetiesBBC Radio 4[40]

1995 Gold Award winners

CategoryWinnerStation/OrganisationRefs
Gold awardAlistair Cooke for Letter from AmericaBBC[47][48]
Sony special awardPeter Baldwin CBERadio Authority[48][49]
UK broadcaster of the yearNeil FoxCapital FM[48]
Local/regional broadcaster of the yearLiz GreenBBC Radio Leeds[47]
Reporter of the yearJohn Waite for Face the FactsBBC Radio 4[47]
UK station of the yearBBC Radio 2BBC Radio 2[47]
Regional station of the yearCapital FMCapital FM[49]
Local station of the yearBBC Radio GloucestershireBBC Radio Gloucestershire[47]
Radio Academy awardJenny Abramsky for the launch of BBC Radio 5 LiveBBC Radio 5 Live[47]
Dramatic performanceChristine Lahti for Three HotelsBBC World Service[47]
Dramatic performanceBernard Hepton for Elgar's ThirdBBC Radio 3[47]
Creative writingRonan Bennett for Fire and RainBBC Radio 4[47]
Society of Authors award for original dramaElgar's Third by David PownallBBC Radio 3[47]
Arts or music featureLeonard Cohen: Tower of SongBBC Radio 1[47]
Breakfast show: music basedSarah Kennedy's Early ShowBBC Radio 2[47][49]
Chris Tarrant Breakfast ShowCapital FM[49]
Breakfast show: speech basedTodayBBC Radio 4[47]
Documentary feature or seriesCSA Making Daddy PayCity FM/Radio City Gold
Drama productionMr McNamaraBBC World Service[47]
Magazine programmeOut This WeekBBC Radio 5 Live[47]
News and current affairs programmeEye on WalesBBC Radio Wales[47]
Popular music programmeIt Was Thirty Years Ago TodayBBC Radio Humberside[47]
Popular music programmingCollins and Maconie's Hit ParadeBBC Radio 1[47]
Response to a news eventThe Magazine: IRA CeasefireBBC Radio 5 Live[47]
Service to the communityMan MattersBBC Radio 2[47]
Short form feature or documentary or seriesThe FlyBBC Radio Wales[47]
Specialist musicMusic of MadagascarBBC Radio 3[47]
Sports awardCoverage of Tour de FranceSouthern FM
Topical debates (including phone–in)TalkBack: BullyingBBC GMR[47]
Use of comedy/comedy showI'm Sorry I Haven't A ClueBBC Radio 4[47]

1996 Gold Award winners

CategoryWinnerStation/OrganisationRefs
Gold AwardRichard BakerClassic FM[50][51][52]
Broadcaster of the year: UKChris EvansGinger Air Productions[51][52]
Broadcaster of the year: local/regionalSteve PenkKey 103[53]
Radio journalist of the yearJon SilvermenBBC Radio 4[51]
Sports broadcaster of the yearJonathan PearceCapital Gold[54][52]
Music presenter of the yearBrian KayBBC Radio 3[55][51]
Best dramatic performanceJanet McTeer for A Dolls HouseBBC Radio 4[51]
Interview of the yearIn the Psychiatrists Chair: Ffyona CampbellMichael Ember Assoc./BBC Radio 4[51]
Station of the year: UKBBC Radio 5 LiveBBC Radio 5 Live[50][51]
Station of the year: regional/metropolitanClyde 1Clyde 1[52]
Station of the year: localMoray Firth RadioMoray Firth Radio[52]
Radio Academy AwardThe Henry Wood Promenade ConcertsBBC[51]
Society of Authors award: best radio writerLee Hall for I Luv U Jimmy SpudBBC Radio 4[51]
Creativity/innovation in radio programmingPoetic TheoremsBBC Radio Scotland[51]
Arts programme speech or musicGreen and Pleasant LandBBC Radio 2[50]
Breakfast show: music basedRuss n JonoVirgin Radio[56]
Breakfast show: speech basedEurope TodayBBC World Service[51]
Daytime music sequence programmeSounds of the SixtiesBBC Radio 2[51]
Documentary programme/featuresWar and PeaceBBC Radio 2[50][51]
Drama productionAlbion TowerBBC Radio 3[50]
Educational programmeThe Square on the PythagorasBBC Radio 4[51]
Event coverageRyder Cup coverageBBC Radio 5 Live[51]
Magazine programmeOffspringBBC Radio 4[51]
News and current affairs programmeInverdale NationwideBBC Radio 5 Live[51]
News presentation/outputThe Breakfast ProgrammeBBC Radio 5 Live[51]
On-air contest/competitionApollo 13Virgin Radio[56]
Phone-in/debateAny Questions? Hong Kong, presented by Jonathan DimblebyBBC Radio 4[50][51]
Response to a news eventDallyn on SaturdayBBC Radio 5 Live[51]
Service to the communityAffairs of the HeartBBC Radio 2[51]
Specialist music programmeKershaw in South AfricaBBC Radio 1[50][51]
Sports programmeRyder Cup coverageBBC Radio 5 Live[51]
Themed music programmeFairest IsleBBC Radio 3[51]
Use of comedy/comedy programmePeople Like UsBBC Radio 4[51]

1997 Gold Award winners

CategoryWinnerStation/OrganisationRefs
Gold AwardJimmy Young OBEBBC[57][58]
Outstanding contribution to radioLes RossBRMB[58]
Michael GreenBBC Radio[57][58]
Radio Academy AwardQuentin Howard
Broadcaster of the year: UKJohn InverdaleBBC Radio 5 Live[57][58]
Broadcaster of the year: local/regionalOwen MoneyBBC Radio Wales[57]
Radio reporter of the year: UKJane StandleyBBC World Service[57]
Radio reporter of the year: local/regionalKate FawcettBBC Radio Scotland[57]
Sports broadcaster of the yearAlan GreenBBC Radio 5 Live[57]
Programme controller of the yearSteve MartinThe Pulse FM[58]
Interview of the yearSeven DaysBBC Radio Ulster[57][58]
Best dramatic performanceKelly Hunter for Transit of VenusBBC Radio 3[57]
Society of Authors award: best original dramaFive Kinds of Silence, written by Shelagh StephensonBBC Radio 4[57]
Station of the year: UKClassic FMClassic FM[58]
Station of the year: regional/metropolitanBBC Radio WalesBBC Radio Wales[57]
Station of the year: localMoray Firth RadioMoray Firth Radio[58]
Arts programme/programmingPrivate ViewPier Productions/BBC Radio 3[57]
Best personality based programmeMalcolm Boyden's Morning ShowBBC Radio WM[57]
Breakfast show: music basedThe Heart 106.2 Morning CrewHeart 106.2[58]
Breakfast show: speech basedStuart Linnell Breakfast ShowBBC Radio WM[57]
ComedyGoodness Gracious MeBBC Radio 4[57]
Coverage of an eventLive from TanglewoodBBC Radio 3[57]
Daytime music sequence programmeOwen MoneyBBC Radio Wales[57][58]
Documentary featureAlexandriasBBC Radio 3[57]
Drama awardThe Voluptuous TangoBBC Radio 3[57]
Local involvementMoray Firth RadioMoray Firth Radio
Magazine programmePapertalkBBC Radio 5 Live[57]
News and current affairs programmeAsia Gold: Lights the Way for Vietnam and Eclipses the West?BBC Radio 4[57]
News presentationWorld Service NewsBBC World Service[57]
On air branding of station imageThe Virgin Radio ID PackageVirgin Radio[58]
On air contest/competitionWho Do You Do?Virgin Radio[58]
Phone-in/topical debateTalkbackBBC Radio Ulster[57][58]
Response to a news eventDrumcreeBBC Radio Ulster[57][58]
Service to the communityDunblaneBBC Radio Scotland[57]
Short information/entertainment featureThe Afternoon Shift (with Laurie Taylor)BBC Radio 4[57]
Specialist music programmeBetween the Ears: Beethoven's FifthBBC Radio 3[57][58]
Sports programme/programmingKickin'BBC Radio 1[57]
Themed music programmeThe Friday Night Rock Show with Alan 'Fluff' FreemanVirgin Radio[58]
Themed music programmeYou've Got to Hide your Love AwayBBC GLR[57]

1998 Gold Award winners

CategoryWinnerStation/OrganisationRefs
Gold awardChris EvansVirgin Radio[59]
Special awardPiers PlowrightBBC[60]
Roger BennettBBC[60]
Alex DicksonRadio Clyde
Cliff MorganBBC[60]
Broadcaster of the year (talk/news)Anna RaeburnTalk Radio[59]
DJ awardJo Whiley, for Lunchtime SocialBBC Radio 1[60][59]
Station of the year (primarily to UK)BBC Radio 5 LiveBBC Radio 5 Live[60][59]
Station of the year (1 – 12 million listeners)BBC Radio WMBBC Radio WM[60][59]
Station of the year (up to 1 million listeners)Moray Firth RadioMoray Firth Radio[59]
Arts awardDesigns for Living: FallingwaterJust Radio for BBC Radio 3[60]
Breakfast award (music)Morning Glory, presented by Steve JacksonKiss 100 London[59]
Breakfast award (talk)Breakfast ProgrammeBBC Radio 5 Live[60]
Comedy awardBlue Jam (programme 4)BBC Radio 1[60]
Community awardBreast Cancer Awareness CompilationBBC Radio Ulster[60]
Competition awardMobile Phone OlympicsHeart 106.2
Daytime award (music)Mark Radcliffe ShowBBC Radio 1[60]
Daytime award (talk/news)The Nicky Campbell ShowBBC Radio 5 Live[60]
Drama awardThe Trick Is To Keep BreathingBBC Radio Scotland[60]
Drivetime award (music)John Dunn ShowBBC Radio 2[60][59]
Drivetime award (talk)Drivetime with Tim HubbardBBC Radio Cornwall[60]
Evening/late night award (music)Richard Allinson ShowBBC Radio 2[60]
Evening/late night award (talk)Up All NightBBC Radio 5 Live[60]
Event awardcoverage of the Funeral of Diana, The Princess of WalesBBC (Network, Regional and Local) Radio, and BBC World Service[60]
Feature award (music)The Club that Scott BuiltBBC Radio 2[60]
Feature award (talk/news)The CoronerBBC Radio 4[60]
Magazine awardTop of the Pops Radio ShowBBC Radio 1[60]
News awardcoverage of the Death of the Princess of WalesBBC Radio 4 and BBC Radio 5 Live[60]
Short form awardGRF Christmas StoryClyde 1
Special interest music awardSongs of the Sufi MysticsBBC World Service[60]
Sports awardWimbledon and The British Lions TestBBC Radio 5 Live[60]
Station branding award5 Live station brandingBBC Radio 5 Live[60]
Weekend award (music)Parkinson's Sunday SupplementBBC Radio 2[60]
Weekend award (talk/news)Ed Doolan ShowBBC Radio WM[60]

1999 Gold Award winners

The 17th Sony Radio Academy Awards ceremony was held at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London on 28 April 1999 and was hosted by Kirsty Young and Paul Gambaccini.[61][62]

CategoryWinnerStation/OrganisationRefs
Gold Award[a]Zoe BallBBC Radio 1[63][62]
Music broadcaster awardMark LamarrBBC Radio 2[63]
Talk/news broadcaster awardTim HubbardBBC Radio Cornwall[63]
Sports broadcaster awardIan PayneBBC Radio 5 Live[63]
Station of the yearBBC Radio 2BBC Radio 2[63][62]
Regional station of the yearClyde 2Clyde 2 (Glasgow)[63][62]
Local station of the yearMoray Firth Radio[b]Moray Firth Radio (Inverness)[63][62]
Arts awardLandscape of FearBBC Radio 4[63]
Breakfast music awardThe Adam Cole Breakfast ShowGalaxy 102 (Manchester)[63][62]
Breakfast talk/news award5 Live BreakfastBBC Radio 5 Live[63]
Comedy awardOld Harry's GameBBC Radio 4[63]
Community awardcoverage of the Omagh bombingBBC Radio Ulster[61][63]
Competition awardLive in the CarRadio City 96.7 (Liverpool)[63]
Daytime music awardThe Mark Radcliffe ShowBBC Radio 1[63][62]
Daytime talk/news awardBetween OurselvesBBC Radio 4[63]
Drama awardBleak HouseBBC Radio 4[63]
Drivetime music awardSimon James96.3 Aire FM (Leeds)[63][62]
Drivetime talk/news awardEvening Extra: Agreement DayBBC Radio Ulster[63]
Evening/late night music awardPete Tong's Essential SelectionWise Buddah for BBC Radio 1[63][62]
Evening/late night talk/news awardUp All NightBBC Radio 5 Live[63]
Event awardcoverage of the enthronement of the seventh Bishop of Liverpool[c]BBC Radio Merseyside[63]
Feature award – musicWe Got The Funk[d]BBC Radio 1[63]
Feature award – speechBetween The Ears: Out of the Blue[e]BBC Radio 3[63]
Magazine awardHome Truths, hosted by John Peel[f]BBC Radio 4[63][62]
News awardFarming TodayBBC Radio 4[63]
Short form awardHome Truths InsertsBBC Radio 4[63][62]
Special interest music awardShake, Rattle and RollBBC Radio 2[63]
Sports awardMetro Sport: Two Wembley Finals[g]Metro FM (Newcastle)[63]
Station branding awardClassic FMClassic FM[62]
Weekend music awardAlan Mann's Afters[h]Classic FM[63][62]
Weekend talk/news awardHome TruthsBBC Radio 4[63][62]

2000 Gold Award winners

The 18th Sony Radio Academy Awards ceremony was held at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London on 2 May 2000.[68][69] BBC Radio 4 was the most nominated station, with 24 entries, and received four awards.[68][70] Guests included the actors Jenny Agutter and Christopher Lee, Chris Smith (Secretary of State for Culture), and Dale Winton, who all presented awards.[70][71]

CategoryWinnerStation/OrganisationRefs
Gold awardRalph BernardClassic FM/GWR[69]
Lifetime achievement awardAlan "Fluff" Freeman[a][69]
Music broadcaster awardPete TongWise Buddah for BBC Radio 1[69]
News and talk broadcaster awardRoger PhillipsBBC Radio Merseyside[69]
Station of the year (UK)Classic FMClassic FM[69]
Station of the year (500,000 – 12 million)Kiss 100Kiss 100[69]
Station of the year (up to 500,000)BBC Radio FoyleBBC Radio Foyle[69]
Breakfast music awardBam Bam BreakfastKiss 100[69]
Breakfast news and talk awardThe Morning ProgrammeBBC Radio Foyle[69]
Comedy awardBlue JamTalkback Productions for BBC Radio 1[69]
Competition awardJono's Australian ExperienceHeart 106.2[69]
Drama awardPlum's War,[b] written by Michael ButtThe Fiction Factory for BBC Radio 4[69][71]
Entertainment awardJon & Andy103.2 Power FM[69]
Event awardcoverage of The Open golf tournamentBBC Sport for BBC Radio 5 Live[69]
Feature awardOut of the Darkness: The Triumph of Nelson Mandela[c]Radio 4 Home Current Affairs for BBC Radio 4[69]
Interactive awardOn The BallBBC Scotland[69]
Music presentation award: UKJonathan Ross ShowBBC Music Entertainment and
Off The Kerb Productions for BBC Radio 2		[69]
Music presentation award: regional[d]Bam Bam BreakfastKiss 100[69]
'Music Special' awardFor Your Ears Only, presented by Honor BlackmanBBC Music Entertainment for BBC Radio 2[69][70]
News awardLate Night Live: Soho Bomb,[e] presented by Brian HayesBBC News and Current Affairs for BBC Radio 5 Live[69]
Public service awardSunday Surgery, presented by Sara Cox and Dr. Mark HamiltonBBC Music Entertainment for BBC Radio 1[69][71]
Out of the Red, presented by Sara Cox
Chemical Beats, presented by Danny Dyer
Short form awardWoman's Hour insertsBBC Features & Events for BBC Radio 4[69]
Specialist music awardWorldwide with Gilles PetersonSomethin' Else for BBC Radio 1[69]
Speech awardThe Evacuation: The True Story,[f] presented by Charles WheelerMartin Weitz Assoc. for BBC Radio 4[69][71]
Sports awardSuper Sunday, presented by Gideon Coe and Pete StevensBBC GLR[69][71]
Station sound awardClassic FMClassic FM[69]

2001 Gold Award winners

The 19th Sony Radio Academy Awards ceremony, hosted by Paul Gambaccini, was held at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London on 30 April 2001.[78][79][80][81] The BBC won gold awards in 23 out of 30 categories.[82] A new category, Digital Terrestrial Station, (won by OneWord Radio) was introduced.[81] The winner of the lifetime achievement award, Chris Tarrant, criticised the commercial sector for suppressing spontaneity in radio.[80]

CategoryWinnerStation/OrganisationRefs
Gold awardChris Tarrant[78]
2000 awardTerry WoganBBC Radio 2[78]
Special awardDerek Cooper OBEBBC Radio 4[78]
Speech broadcaster awardPeter WhiteBBC Radio 4[78]
Music broadcaster awardStuart MaconieBBC Radio 2[78]
News broadcaster awardJon GauntBBC Three Counties Radio[78]
UK Station of the yearBBC Radio 2BBC Radio 2[78]
Station of the year: 500,000 – 12 millionClyde 1Clyde 1 (Glasgow)[78][80]
Station of the year: up to 500,000BBC Radio FoyleBBC Radio Foyle (Londonderry)[78][80]
Digital terrestrial station of the yearOneWord RadioOneWord Radio[78]
Breakfast music awardDaryl Denham in the Morning100.7 Heart FM (Birmingham)[78]
Breakfast news and talk awardThe Jon Gaunt Breakfast ShowBBC Three Counties Radio[78][80]
Comedy awardDead RingersBBC Radio 4[78]
Community awardFloodwatch 2000BBC Radio York[78]
Competition awardHey SexyKiss 100[78]
Drama awardAlpha, written by Mike WalkerBBC World Service[78][81]
Entertainment awardBitz and Pieces CDMurf Media for local UK stations[78]
Event awardcoverage of The OlympicsBBC Radio 5 Live[78]
Feature awardThirteen Ways of Looking at a BlackbirdBBC Radio 3[78]
Interactive awardThe Stephen Rhodes Consumer ProgrammeBBC Three Counties Radio[78]
Music programming award – daily sequencesThe Mark Radcliffe ShowBBC Radio 1[78]
Music programming award – single programmesSmash Hits, presented by Darren ProctorEmap Big City Network[78][81]
'Music Special' awardHymnus Paradisi, written by Eric PringleBBC Radio 4[78][81]
News coverage awardThe Jon Gaunt Breakfast ShowBBC Three Counties Radio[78]
News programme awardOn Your Farm, presented by Anna HillBBC Radio 4[78][81]
Short form awardColloquies – Thomas LynchBBC Radio 4[78]
Specialist music awardA Beginner's Guide To Reggae, presented by Mark LamarrBBC Radio 2[78][82]
Speech awardGirl Talk, presented by Heidi WilliamsBBC Radio Wales[78][81]
Sports awardWembley Live Obituary Show, presented by Jim WhiteBBC Radio 5 Live[78][81]
Station sound awardBBC Radio 2BBC Radio 2[78]

2002 Gold Award winners

The 20th Sony Radio Academy Awards ceremony, hosted by Paul Gambaccini, was held at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London on 2 May 2002.[83][79][84] BBC Radio 4 won the most awards (six).[citation needed] Guests included the singers Jarvis Cocker and Feargal Sharkey, actress Janet Suzman, and the girl group Sugababes who all presented awards.[78][84]

CategoryWinnerStation/OrganisationRefs
Gold awardJohn Peel[79]
2001 awardBBC World ServiceBBC World Service[79]
Speech broadcaster awardAlan GreenBBC Radio 5 Live[79]
News broadcaster awardPeter Allen and Jane GarveyBBC Radio 5 Live[79]
Music broadcaster awardBig GeorgeBBC Three Counties Radio[79]
Station of the year: UKBBC Radio 2BBC Radio 2[79]
Station of the year: 1 million plusRadio City 96.7Radio City 96.7 (Liverpool)[79][85]
Station of the year: 300,000 – 1 millionBBC Radio CumbriaBBC Radio Cumbria[79]
Station of the year: under 300,000FM103 HorizonFM103 Horizon (Milton Keynes)[79][85]
Station of the year: digital terrestrialOneword RadioOneword Radio[79]
Breakfast music awardWake Up To WoganBBC Radio 2[79]
Breakfast news and talk awardFive Live Breakfast – New YorkBBC Radio 5 Live[79]
Comedy awardI'm Sorry I Haven't A ClueBBC Radio 4[79]
Community awardPillars of FaithBBC Radio 1[79]
Competition awardQuit From Your Quilt96.3 Radio Aire (Leeds)[79][85]
Drama awardA Woman in WaitingBBC Radio 4[79]
Entertainment awardTerry Garoghan's Last Bus To WhitehawkSouthern FM[79]
Event awardRemembrance Sunday 2001BBC Radio 4[79]
Feature awardRoots of HomophobiaBBC Radio 4[79]
Interactive awardThe Stephen Nolan ShowBelfast City Beat[79]
Music programming award: daily sequencesThe Pete & Geoff Show, presented by Pete Mitchell and Geoff LloydVirgin Radio[79]
Music programming award: single programmesAndy KershawBBC Radio 3[79]
'Music Special' awardBadly Drawn AmericaBBC Radio 1[79]
News coverage awardcoverage of the Holy Cross Girls School disputeBBC Radio Ulster[79]
News programmeDocument – The Day They Made It RainBBC Radio 4[79]
Short form awardFresh Air KidsBBC Radio 4[79]
Specialist music awardCharlie GillettBBC London 94.9[79]
Speech awardA Caribbean Night, hosted by Andy Kershaw and Linton Kwesi JohnsonBBC Radio 3[79][78]
Sports awardChiles on SaturdayBBC Radio 5 Live[79]
Station sound awardKiss 100Kiss 100 (London)[79][85]

2003 Gold Award winners

The 21st Sony Radio Academy Awards ceremony, hosted by Paul Gambaccini, was held at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London on 8 May 2003.[86][87] BBC Radio 4 won six awards including UK Station of the Year.[88] Guests included Grace Jones, Sam Fox, Tony Blackburn, and Meatloaf who all presented awards.[86][87]

CategoryWinnerStation/OrganisationRefs
Gold awardJohn Humphrys[89][90]
2002 awardJonathan Ross[89][90]
Speech broadcaster awardStephen NolanBelfast City Beat[89][90]
Music broadcaster awardPaul GambacciniHowlett Media/Unique The Production Co.
for BBC Radio 2		[89][90]
News broadcaster awardMark MurphyBBC Radio Suffolk[89][90]
Station of the year: UKBBC Radio 4BBC Radio 4[89][90]
Station of the year: 1 million plusBBC Radio UlsterBBC Radio Ulster[89][90]
Station of the year: 300,000 – 1 millionPirate FMPirate FM (Cornwall)[89][90][91]
Station of the year: under 300,000FM103 HorizonFM103 Horizon (Milton Keynes)[89][90][91]
Station of the year: digital terrestrialSaga RadioSaga Radio (London)[89][90][86]
Breakfast music awardChristian O'Connell's Breakfast ShowXFM (London)[89][90][91]
Comedy awardJust a MinuteBBC Radio 4[89][90]
Community awardAltogether NowBBC Radio Leeds[89][90]
Competition awardCaravan of Doom102.7 Hereward FM[89][90]
Drama awardRuntBBC World Service[89][90]
Entertainment awardThe Jonathan Ross ShowOff the Kerb Productions/BBC Radio 2[89][90]
Event awardcoverage of the 2002 Cheltenham Festival, anchored by John InverdaleBBC Radio 5 Live[89][90][92]
Feature awardThe Troubles With DrugsAll Out Productions for BBC Radio 1[89][90]
Interaction awardThe Stephen Nolan ShowBelfast City Beat[89][90]
Music programming award: daily sequencesLate JunctionBBC Radio 3[89][90]
Music programming award: single programmesDominic Mohan: The Who SpecialVirgin Radio[89][90]
'Music Special' awardAxles, Engines, Music and MotownBBC Wales Music for BBC Radio 4[89][90]
News coverage awardToday Programme: Ethiopian FamineBBC Radio 4[89][90]
News output awardAndy Whittaker's Breakfast ShowBBC Radio Derby[89][90]
News programme awardFile on 4: Cot DeathsBBC Radio 4[89][90]
Short form awardOn Saying GoodbyeBBC Radio 4[89][90]
Specialist music awardBobby Friction & Nihal PresentsBBC Radio 1[89][90]
Speech awardStark Talk: Joe SimpsonStark Productions for BBC Radio Scotland[89][90]
Sports awardFootball Finance: The Bankrupt GameBBC Radio 5 Live[89][90]
Station sound awardBBC 7BBC 7[89][90]

2004 Gold Award winners

The 22nd Sony Radio Academy Awards ceremony, hosted by Paul Gambaccini, was held at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London on 12 May 2004.[93][94] Commercial radio won a number of the top awards but BBC Radio 4 retained the UK Station of the Year award.[95] Guests included Sir Elton John, Penny Lancaster, and Amy Winehouse who all presented awards.[94]

CategoryWinnerStation/OrganisationRefs
Gold awardJohnnie Walker[96]
2003 awardIan Robertson[96]
Speech broadcaster of the yearIan RobertsonBBC Radio Sport for BBC Radio 5 Live[96]
Music broadcaster of the yearDavid RodiganKiss 100[96]
News journalist of the yearHugh SykesBBC Radio News: The World at One
and PM for BBC Radio 4		[96]
DJ of the yearChristian O'ConnellXfm[96]
Station programmer of the yearJohn Simons, group programme directorGMG Radio[96]
Station of the year: UKBBC Radio 4BBC Radio 4[96]
Station of the year: 1 million plusHeart 106.2Heart 106.2[96]
Station of the year: 300,000 – 1 millionBBC Radio SuffolkBBC Radio Suffolk[96]
Station of the year: under 300,000BBC Radio FoyleBBC Radio Foyle[96]
Station of the year: digital terrestrialPrimeTime RadioPrimeTime Radio[96]
Breakfast show of the yearJK & Joel @ BreakfastKey 103[96]
Daily music show of the yearLunchtime with Ace and Invisible1Xtra for the BBC[96]
Weekly music show of the yearJonathan RossOff The Kerb Productions/BBC Radio 2[96]
News programme of the yearCrossing Continents: IndiaBBC Radio Current Affairs for BBC Radio 4[96]
Promotional campaign of the year8 MileBBC Broadcast for BBC Radio 5 Live[96]
Comedy awardI'm Sorry I Haven't a Christmas CarolBBC Radio Entertainment for BBC Radio 4[96]
Community awardNo Buts, a quit smoking campaign, hosted by Chris AshleyBBC Radio Shropshire[96][97]
Competition awardLive With Matt and HGWR FM Wiltshire[96]
Drama awardThe Loneliest Road, written and directed by Gregory WhiteheadBBC Radio Drama for BBC Radio 3[96][98]
Entertainment awardJono and Harriet at BreakfastHeart 106.2[96]
Event awardThe State Visit of President BushBBC Radio Cleveland[96]
Feature awardThe Archive Hour: Lance Corporal Baronowski's VietnamLoftus Productions for BBC Radio 4[96]
Information awardLife MattersForth One[96]
Interaction awardThe Stephen Nolan ShowCity Beat[96]
'Music Special' awardFor One Night Only: Bob Marley Live at the Lyceum,
presented by Paul Gambaccini		BBC Radio & Music/Factual for Radio 4[96][99]
News output awardDrive, presented by Peter Allen and Jane GarveyBBC Radio News for BBC Radio 5 Live[96][100]
News story awardJeremy Bowen: The Capture of Saddam HusseinTen Alps/BBC Radio 5 Live[96]
Short form feature awardStuck in the MiddleBBC Radio & Music Factual for BBC Radio 4[96]
Specialist music awardAndy Kershaw, Festival in the DesertBBC Radio 3[96]
Speech awardThe Stephen Nolan ShowCity Beat[96]
Sports awardThe Real Alex Ferguson, presented by Clive AndersonUnique the Production Co. for BBC Radio 5 Live[96][101]
Station sound awardBBC Radio 5 LiveBBC Radio 5 Live[96]

2005 Gold Award winners

The 23rd Sony Radio Academy Awards ceremony, hosted by Paul Gambaccini, was held at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London on 9 May 2005.[102][103][104] The BBC won 22 awards including 5 awards for BBC Radio 1.[105] Guests included Alice Cooper, the tennis player Annabel Croft, TV presenter Kirsty Gallacher, BBC Radio 4's Sue MacGregor, Ulrika Jonsson, Heather McCartney and Shakin Stevens who all presented awards.[102][104]

CategoryWinnerStation/OrganisationRefs
Gold awardSteve Wright[106][107]
2004 awardUK Radio Aid[108]
Speech broadcaster of the yearJeremy VineBBC Radio 2[106][107]
Music broadcaster of the yearZane LoweBBC Radio 1[106][107]
News journalist of the yearEddie MairBBC Radio 4[106][107]
DJ of the yearDanny BakerBBC London 94.9[106][107]
Station programmer of the yearRichard MaddockRadio City 96.7[106][107]
UK station of the yearBBC Radio 2BBC Radio 2[106][107]
Station of the year: 1 million plusRadio City 96.7Radio City 96.7[106][107]
Station of the year: 300,000 – 1 millionBBC Three Counties RadioBBC Three Counties Radio[106][107]
Station of the year: under 300,000BBC Radio FoyleBBC Radio Foyle[106][107]
Digital terrestrial station of the yearCapital DisneyCapital Disney[106][107]
Breakfast show of the yearChristian O'Connell's Breakfast ShowXfm[106][107]
Daily music show of the yearDrivetime with LucioKerrang! 105.2[106][107]
News programme of the yearVote Friction, an investigation into the BNPUnique the Production Co. for BBC Radio 1[106][107][108][109]
Weekly music show of the yearThe SelectorFCUK FM[106][107]
Comedy awardComplete and Utter History of the Mona Lisa, performed by the National Theatre of BrentAbove the Title for BBC Radio 4[106][107][108]
Community awardThe Stephen Nolan ShowBBC Radio Ulster[106][107]
Competition awardChristian O'Connell's Rock SchoolXfm[106][107]
Drama awardLaughter in the Dark, an adaptation of Nabokov's novel dramatised by Craig HigginsonBBC Radio 3[106][107][110]
Entertainment awardChristian O'Connell's Breakfast ShowXfm[106][107]
Event awardThe Drive Show: D-Day AnniversaryBBC Radio Kent[106][107]
Feature awardMissing The Message, documentary about AIDS and young peopleUnique the Production Co. for BBC Radio 1[106][107][108][109]
Information awardUnhappy HourViking FM and Magic 1161[106][107]
Interactive radio awardThree Counties BreakfastBBC Three Counties Radio[106][107]
'Music Special' awardTeenage Dreams So Hard To Beat, documentary about John Peel presented by Jarvis CockerBBC Radio 1[106][107][111]
News output awardcoverage of the Beslan SiegeBBC World Service[106][107]
News story awardcoverage of the Asian Tsunami, presented by Christian Fraser, Ross Hawkins, Shelagh Fogarty and Lesley AshmallBBC Radio 5 Live[106][107][109]
Promo awardA77 Guardian Angel CampaignWest Sound, West FM and
SouthWest Sound FM		[106][107]
Short form feature awardBlind Man's BeautyBBC Radio 4[106][107]
Specialist music awardZane LoweBBC Radio 1[106][107]
Speech awardBeyond Belief: Islam and WomenBBC Radio 4[106][107]
Sports awardCity Till I Die, documentary on York City F.C. by journalist Colin HazeldenBBC Radio York[106][107][105]
Station sound awardKiss 100Kiss 100[106][107]

2006 Gold Award winners

The 24th Sony Radio Academy Awards ceremony, hosted by Paul Gambaccini, was held at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London on 8 May 2006.[112][113] Stephen Nolan became the first person to win seven gold Sony awards.[114] Guests included Andrea Corr, Dame Edna Everage, Lenny Henry and Jeff Wayne who all presented awards.[112][113][114]

CategoryWinnerStation/OrganisationRefs
special Gold awardSir Terry WoganBBC Radio 2[115][112]
Special awardThe Beethoven Experience, the complete works of Beethoven with documentaries played over six daysBBC Radio 3[115][112][116]
Music radio personality of the yearChris EvansBBC Radio 2[115][112]
Music broadcaster of the yearZane LoweBBC Radio 1[115][112]
News journalist of the yearAngus SticklerBBC Radio 4[115][112]
Speech broadcaster of the yearEddie MairBBC Radio 4[115][112]
Station programmer of the yearRichard ParkMagic 105.4[115][112]
Station of the year: UKBBC Radio 1BBC Radio 1[115][112]
Station of the year with: 1 million plusKerrang! 105.2Kerrang! 105.2 (West Midlands)[115][112]
Station of the year: 300,000 – 1 millionPirate FMPirate FM (Cornwall, Plymouth & West Devon)[115][112]
Station of the year: under 300,000Coast 96.3Coast 96.3 (North Wales Coast)[115][112]
Digital terrestrial station of the yearPlanet RockPlanet Rock[115][112]
Breakfast show awardNick Ferrari at BreakfastLBC 97.3 FM[115][112]
Breaking news awardcoverage of The London Bombings (7/7)GCap Media News for Capital Radio, XFM and Choice FM[115][112]
Comedy awardThe Ape That Got LuckyBBC Radio Entertainment for BBC Radio 4[115][112]
Community awardHearing Voices, series exploring attitudes to mental healthBBC Hereford & Worcester[115][112][117]
Competition awardXfm's Rock SchoolXfm[115][112]
Drama awardNo Background Music[a]BBC Radio Drama for BBC Radio 4[115][112]
Entertainment awardChris MoylesBBC Radio 1[115][112]
Feature awardA Requiem for St Kilda[b]BBC Radio & Music Factual for BBC Radio 4[115][112]
Interactive programme awardScott MillsBBC Radio 1[115][112]
Live event coverage awardcoverage of The Boat Race (2005)LBC Newsroom & Programming for LBC 97.3 FM and LBC News 1152 AM[115][112]
Music programme awardMornings with Rick ShawKerrang! 105.2[115][112]
Music special awardLennon: The Wenner Tapes[c]Brook Lapping Productions for BBC Radio 4[115][112]
News and current affairs programme award1800 News Bulletin, presented by Harriet Cass and Charlotte GreenBBC Radio News for BBC Radio 4[115][112][122]
News feature awardReturn to Sarajevo[d]BBC World Service News & Current Affairs for BBC World Service[115][112]
Promo awardKerrang! ChristmasKerrang! 105.2[115][112]
Specialist music programme awardZane LoweBBC Radio 1[115][112]
Speech programme awardThe Stephen Nolan ShowBBC Radio Ulster[115][112]
Sports programme awardFighting Talk, presented by Christian O'ConnellWorlds End Television for BBC Radio 5 Live[115][112][126]
Station Imaging awardKerrang! 105.2Kerrang! 105.2[115][112]

2007 Gold award winners

The 25th Sony Radio Academy Awards ceremony, hosted by Paul Gambaccini and Terry Wogan, was held at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London on 30 April 2007.[127] The Sony Broadcasters' Broadcaster Award, a special prize to mark the 25th year of the awards, was given to John Peel, who died in 2004.[127] The award was received by Sheila Ravenscroft, Peel's widow.[127] Guests included a selection of actors, singers and broadcasters (Natasha Bedingfield, Katie Derham, Fred and Richard Fairbrass (Right Said Fred), Sir David Frost,Amanda Holden, Jamelia, Carol Vorderman, Konnie Huq (Blue Peter), Melinda Messenger, Dolores O'Riordan, and Richard Park) who all presented awards.[127][128][129][130]

CategoryWinnerStation/OrganisationRefs
Gold awardPaul Gambaccini[131][132]
Broadcasters' broadcaster awardJohn Peel[131][132]
Lifetime achievement awardTony ButlerBBC West Midlands[131][132]
Music broadcaster of the yearColin MurrayBBC Radio 1[131][132]
Music radio personality of the yearChris EvansBBC Radio 2[131][132]
News journalist of the yearJohn Humphrys (The Today Programme)BBC Radio 4 (BBC Radio News)[131][132][133]
Speech broadcaster of the yearEddie NestorBBC London 94.9[131][132]
Station programmer of the yearFrancis CurrieHeart Network[131][132]
Station of the year: UKClassic FMClassic FM[131][132]
Station of the year: 1 million plusRadio City 96.7Radio City 96.7[131][132]
Station of the year: 300,000 – 1 millionBBC Radio DerbyBBC Radio Derby[131][132]
Station of the year: up to 300,000Isle of Wight RadioIsle of Wight Radio[131][132]
Station of the year: digital terrestrialGaydarRadioGaydarRadio[131][132]
Breakfast showThe Today ProgrammeBBC Radio 4 (BBC Radio News)[131][132][133]
Breaking newscoverage of the 2006 London tornadoBBC London 94.9[131][132]
Comedy1966 And All ThatBBC Radio 4 (BBC Radio Entertainment)[131][132][133]
CommunityThe Plot, community garden project based in SloughBBC Radio Berkshire[131][132][134]
CompetitionWho's Calling Christian?Virgin Radio[131][132]
DramaLorilei[a]BBC Radio 4 (BBC Radio Drama)[131][132]
EntertainmentThe Chris Evans ShowBBC Radio 2[131][132]
FeatureRadio Ballads 2006: The Song of Steel[b]BBC Radio 2 (Smooth Operations)[131][132][133]
Interactive programmePMBBC Radio 4 (BBC Radio News)[131][132][133]
Internet programmeFirin' Squad Unsigned Podcastfirinsquad.co.uk (Wise Buddah)[131][132]
Live event coverageThe Alan Shearer TestimonialMagic 1152 (Magic 1152 Sport)[131][132][133]
Music programmeThe Mark Radcliffe ShowBBC Radio 2 (Smooth Operations)[131][132][133]
Music specialMalcolm McLaren's Musical Map of LondonBBC Radio 2 (Just Radio)[131][132][133]
News and current affairs programmeFive Live Breakfast, presented by Nicky Campbell and Shelagh FogartyBBC Radio 5 Live[131][132][137]
News featureLetters from Guantanamo Bay, presented by Gavin EslerBBC Radio 4 (Whistledown Productions)[131][132][133][137]
PromoThe AshesBBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra
(Five Live Promotions)		[131][132][133]
Specialist music programmeFrictionBBC Asian Network[131][132]
Speech programmeThe Reunion, series presented by Sue MacGregor which re-unites people involved in historical eventsBBC Radio 4 (Whistledown Productions)[131][132][133][138]
Sports programmeSportsweek, presented by Garry RichardsonBBC Radio 5 Live (Front Page Media)[131][132][133][139]
Station imagingPlanet RockPlanet Rock[131][132]

2008 Gold Award winners

The 26th Sony Radio Academy Awards ceremony, hosted by Paul Gambaccini, was held at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London on 12 May 2008.[140] The BBC World Service won four awards, including Journalist of the Year for Owen Bennett-Jones.[141] Guests included Edwyn Collins, Joan Collins, Boris Johnson, Al Murray, and Will Young who all presented awards.[142][140]

CategoryWinnerStation/OrganisationRefs
special Gold awardBrian MatthewBBC Radio 2[143][144]
Special awardJenny AbramskyBBC Audio and Music[143][144]
Local and regional lifetime achievementEamonn Mallie, for reporting The Troubles in Northern IrelandDowntown Radio[143][144][141]
Music radio personality of the yearJonathan RossBBC Radio 2 (BBC Radio 2 and Off the Kerb)[143][144]
Music broadcaster of the yearAndi DurrantGalaxy Network (Distorted Productions and
Galaxy Network Programming)		[143][144]
News journalist of the yearOwen Bennett-JonesBBC World Service
(BBC World Service News Programmes)		[143][144]
Speech broadcaster of the yearSimon MayoBBC Radio 5 Live (BBC News Programmes)[143][144]
Station programmer of the yearMary Kalemkerian[a]BBC7[143][144]
Rising starGeorge LambBBC 6 Music[143][144]
Station of the year: UKBBC Radio 4BBC Radio 4[143][144]
Station of the year: 1 million plusKey 103Key 103 (Manchester)[143][144]
Station of the year: 300,000 – 1 millionGWR BristolGWR Bristol[143][144]
Station of the year: digitalPlanet RockPlanet Rock[143][144]
Station of the year: under 300,000Silk FMSilk FM[143][144]
Breakfast showThe Chris Moyles ShowBBC Radio 1[143][144]
Breaking newscoverage of the Omagh fire tragedy[b]BBC Radio Ulster (BBC Radio Current Affairs)[143][144]
ComedyDown The Line (series 2, episode 2)BBC Radio 4 (Down The Line Productions)[143][144]
CommunityLights Out London[c]Capital 95.8[143][144]
CompetitionSell Me The AnswerKey 103[143][144]
DramaQ&A[d]BBC Radio 4 (Goldhawk Essential)[143][144]
EntertainmentThe Russell Brand ShowBBC Radio 2[143][144]
FeatureMalcolm McLaren's Life and Times in LA: A Radio Movie[e]BBC Radio 2 (Just Radio)[143][144]
Internet programmeThe Book Slam PodcastThe Book Slam Website
(Karen P Productions/Patrick Neate)		[143][144]
Listener participationWorld Have Your SayBBC World Service
(BBC World Service News & Current Affairs)		[143][144]
Live event coverageGosnold 400[f]BBC Radio Suffolk[143][144]
Multiplatform radioThe Bangladesh Boat Project[g]BBC World Service[143][144]
Music programmeThe Dermot O'Leary ShowBBC Radio 2 (Murfia Productions)[143][144]
Music specialThe Feelgood Factor[h]BBC Radio 2 (Smooth Operations)[143][144]
News and current affairs programmeNewshourBBC World Service
(BBC World Service News & Current Affairs)		[143][144]
News featureBritain's Missing Girls[i]BBC Asian Network (BBC News,
BBC Investigations Unit and BBC Birmingham)		[143][144]
Promo96.3 Radio Aire's Green ProjectRadio Aire (Aire Creative)[143][144]
Specialist music programmeFriday Night Floorfillers with Krystle, presented by Krystle Weaver97.3 Forth One[143][144][142]
Speech programmeSaturday LiveBBC Radio 4 (BBC General Factual)[143][144]
Sports programmeAll The Tickets Are in the Wrong Hands[j]Radio City (Radio City News & Sport)[143][144]
Station imagingMagic 105.4Magic 105.4 (Magic 105.4 Production)[143][144]

2009 Gold Award winners

CategoryWinnerStation/OrganisationRefs
Gold awardNeil Fox[155][156]
Special awardPaul Brown[a][155][156]
Local and regional lifetime achievementColin SlaterBBC Radio Nottingham[155][156]
Music broadcaster of the yearMark RadcliffeBBC Radio 2 (Smooth Operations)[155][156]
News journalist of the yearGavin LeeBBC Radio 5 Live (BBC News)[155][156]
Speech broadcaster of the yearNick FerrariLBC 97.3[155][156]
Music radio personality of the yearChris EvansBBC Radio 2[155][156]
Speech radio personality of the yearVanessa FeltzBBC London 94.9[155][156]
Sony DAB rising starSinging Henry (aka Henry Evans)Kerrang! Radio[155][158]
Station of the year: UKBBC Radio 3BBC Radio 3[155][156]
Station of the year: 1 million plusKerrang 105.2Kerrang 105.2[155][156]
Station of the year: 300,000 – 1 millionBBC Hereford & WorcesterBBC Hereford & Worcester[155][156]
Station of the year: under 300,000Beacon Radio (Shropshire)Beacon Radio (Shropshire)[155][156]
Station of the year: digitalFun KidsFun Kids[155][156]
Breakfast show5 Live Breakfast, presented by Nicky Campbell and Shelagh FogartyBBC Radio 5 Live[155][156]
Breaking newscoverage of The Rangers riots in ManchesterBBC Radio Manchester[155][156]
ComedyCount Arthur Strong's Radio ShowBBC Radio 4 (Komedia Entertainment and Smooth Operations)[155][156]
CommunityA Sound Fix (Spots)Electric Radio Brixton (Prison Radio Association)[155][156]
CompetitionFacebuck$Galaxy (Manchester, Birmingham, Yorkshire & North East)[155][156]
DramaMr Larkin's Awkward DayBBC Radio 4 (BBC Radio Drama)[155][156]
EntertainmentChris Evans DrivetimeBBC Radio 2[155][156]
FeatureBetween The Ears: Staring At The Wall, presented by Alan DeinBBC Radio 3 (BBC Radio Documentaries)[155][156]
Internet programmeThe Budgerigar and the PrisonerClifton Diocese[155][156]
InterviewTaking A Stand, Fergal Keane interviews Lana Vandenberghe[b]BBC Radio 4 (BBC Radio Current Affairs)[155][156]
Listener participationElectric Radio Brixton: Daily ShowElectric Radio Brixton (Prison Radio Association and Electric Radio Brixton)[155][156]
Live event coverageAbsolute Coldplay[c]Absolute Radio (Absolute Radio and TBI Media)[155][156]
Multiplatform radiocoverage of WimbledonBBC Radio 5 Live (BBC Radio 5 Live interactive)[155][156]
Music programmeWords and Music, a themed sequence of music, poetry and proseBBC Radio 3 (BBC Radio Arts/BBC Radio 3)[155][156]
Music programmingClassic FMClassic FM[155][156]
Music specialVaughan Williams: Valiant for Truth, portrait of the composer, presented by Stephen JohnsonBBC Radio 3[155][156]
News and current affairsThe World TodayBBC World Service (BBC World Service News and Current Affairs)[155][156]
News specialThe Investigation: Never Too Old To CareBBC Radio Scotland (Stark Production)[155][156]
PromoKiss The Planet – What Will You Do?Kiss Network (Kiss Imaging Team)[155][156]
Specialist music programmeDavid RodiganKiss Network (Kiss Specialist Production Team)[155][156]
SpeechSimon Mayo and Mark KermodeBBC Radio 5 Live (BBC News)[155][156]
Sports5 Live Olympic BreakfastBBC Radio 5 Live (BBC News Programmes and BBC Sport)[155][156]
Station imaging1XtraBBC 1 Xtra[155][156]
Themed programmingFamily LifeBBC Hereford & Worcester[155][156]

2010 Gold Award winners

CategoryWinnerStation/Organisation
Breakfast Show of the Year (10 million plus)TodayBBC Radio 4
Breakfast Show of the Year (under 10 million)Dixie & Gayle, The Real Breakfast ShowReal Radio Yorkshire
Best Music ProgrammeDermot O'LearyBBC Radio 2
Best Specialist Music ProgrammeZane LoweBBC Radio 1
Best Entertainment ProgrammeCapital BreakfastCapital London
Best Speech ProgrammeNihal on BBC Asian NetworkBBC Asian Network
Best Sports ProgrammeSportsoundBBC Radio Scotland
Best News & Current Affairs ProgrammeNewshourBBC World Service
Best Breaking News CoverageAlzheimer's TragedyBBC Radio Ulster
Best Live Event CoverageAbsolute BlurAbsolute Radio
Best Community ProgrammingThe New Ballads of Reading GaolBBC Radio Berkshire
Best Internet ProgrammeHackney PodcastHackney Podcast
Music Radio Personality of the YearScott MillsBBC Radio 1
Music Broadcaster of the YearZane LoweBBC Radio 1
Speech Radio Personality of the YearFrances FinnBBC Radio Nottingham
Speech Broadcaster of the YearSir David AttenboroughBBC Radio 4
News Journalist of the YearLyse DoucetBBC World Service
Best Specialist ContributorMark KermodeBBC Radio 5 live
Best InterviewJenni Murray interviews Sharon ShoesmithBBC Radio 4
Station Programmer of the YearEuan McMorrowRadio City 96.7
Best Use of Branded ContentNME Radio for Skins RadioNME Radio
Best Single Promo/CommercialDear StantalkSPORT
Best Promotional/Advertising CampaignVote JoeReal Radio North East
Best CompetitionWho's Calling Christian'Absolute Radio
Best Station ImagingOxfordshire's 106 JACK fmOxfordshire's 106 JACK fm
Best Music SpecialElvis By BonoBBC Radio 4
Best News SpecialCrossing Continents: ChechnyaBBC Radio 4
Best FeatureArchive on 4: Working for MargaretBBC Radio 4
Best ComedyAdam and JoeBBC 6 Music
Best DramaPeople Snogging in Public PlacesBBC Radio 3
Station of the Year (up to 300,000)Moray Firth Radio (MFR)Moray Firth Radio (MFR)
Station of the Year (300,000 – 1 million)BBC Radio DerbyBBC Radio Derby
Station of the Year (1 Million plus)Kiss 100Kiss 100
Digital Station of the YearPlanet RockPlanet Rock
UK Station of the YearBBC Radio 5 liveBBC Radio 5 live
The Special Gold AwardTrevor Nelson
The Special AwardBFBS Radio

2011 Gold Award winners

CategoryWinnerStation/Organisation
Breakfast Show of the Year (10 million plus)5 live BreakfastBBC Radio 5 live
Breakfast Show of the Year (under 10 million)The Graham Mack Breakfast showBBC Wiltshire
Best Music ProgrammeSimon Mayo DrivetimeBBC Radio 2
Best Specialist Music ProgrammeJazz on 3BBC Radio 3
Best Entertainment ProgrammeThe Frank Skinner ShowAbsolute Radio
Best Speech ProgrammeThe Infinite Monkey CageBBC Radio 4
Best Sports ProgrammeFighting TalkBBC Radio 5 live
Best News & Current Affairs ProgrammeVictoria DerbyshireBBC Radio 5 live
Best Breaking News Coverage5 live Drive: Birth Of The CoalitionBBC Radio 5 live
Best Live Event CoverageThe Ryder Cup on 5 liveBBC Radio 5 live
Best Community ProgrammingWarning: May Contain NutsBBC Radio Berkshire
Best Internet ProgrammeAnswer Me This!Answer Me This!
Music Radio Personality of the YearRonnie WoodAbsolute Radio, Absolute Classic Rock
Music Broadcaster of the YearZane LoweBBC Radio 1
Speech Radio Personality of the YearDanny BakerBBC Radio 5 live, BBC London 94.9
Speech Broadcaster of the YearJeremy VineBBC Radio 2
News Journalist of the YearMatthew PriceBBC Radio 4
Best On-Air ContributorAnnabel PortAbsolute Radio
Best InterviewJeremy Vine interviews Gordon BrownBBC Radio 2
Best Use of Branded ContentAlex Masterley on Classic FM with TowryClassic FM
Best Single Promo/CommercialCapital's Summertime Ball Mash-up95.8 Capital FM
Best Promotional/Advertising CampaignThe FIFA World Cup 2010, South Africa on talkSPORTtalkSPORT
Best CompetitionBeat The StarHeart West Midlands
Best Station ImagingKiss 100Kiss 100
Best Music SpecialThe John Bonham StoryBBC 6 Music
Best News SpecialRaoul Moat – The Final HoursReal Radio
Best FeatureHeel, Toe, Step TogetherBBC Radio 4
Best ComedyThe Jason Byrne ShowBBC Radio 2
Best DramaEvery Child MattersBBC Radio 4
Best Use of MultiplatformBBC IntroducingBBC Radio 1, BBC 6 Music, BBC Asian Network, BBC Radio 1Xtra, BBC Radio 3, BBC Local Radio, BBC Radio 2
Station of the Year (Under 300,000)Central FM (103.1 FM)Central FM (103.1 FM)
Station of the Year (300,000 – 1 million)BBC Radio DerbyBBC Radio Derby
Station of the Year (1 Million plus)105.4 Real Radio North West105.4 Real Radio North West
Digital Station of the YearFun KidsFun Kids
UK Station of the YeartalkSPORTtalkSPORT
Station Programmer of the YearMoz DeetalkSPORT
The Special Gold AwardAnnie NightingaleBBC Radio 1
The Gold AwardJenni Murray

2012 Gold Award winners

CategoryWinnerStation/Organisation
Breakfast Show of the Year (10 million plus)KISS Breakfast with Rickie, Melvin and CharlieKiss 100
Breakfast Show of the Year (under 10 million)Real Radio Breakfast with Gary and LisaReal Radio North East
Best Music ProgrammeFearne CottonBBC Radio 1
Best Specialist Music ProgrammeDavid RodiganBBC Radio 2
Best Entertainment ProgrammeBeryl and BettyBBC Radio Humberside
Best Speech ProgrammeStephen NolanBBC Radio 5 Live
Best Sports ProgrammeKeys & GraytalkSPORT
Best News & Current Affairs Programme5 live DriveBBC Radio 5 Live
Best Breaking News CoveragePMBBC Radio 4
Best Live Event CoverageThe Royal WeddingBBC World Service
Best Community ProgrammingFace to FaceNational Prison Radio
Best Internet ProgrammeScience Weekly: Sounds of the Space Shuttle – An Acoustic TributeThe Guardian
Music Radio Personality of the YearChris EvansBBC Radio 2
Music Broadcaster of the YearJools HollandBBC Radio 2
Speech Radio Personality of the YearDanny BakerBBC Radio 5 Live
Speech Broadcaster of the YearVictoria DerbyshireBBC Radio 5 Live
News Journalist of the YearMike ThomsonBBC Radio 4
Best InterviewEddie Mair interviews Julie NicholsonBBC Radio 4
Station Programmer of the YearAndy RobertsKISS
Best Use of Branded ContentDanny Wallace's Naked BreakfastXfm
Best Single Promo/CommercialGeoff Lloyd's Hometime Show – The ComplaintsAbsolute Radio
Best Promotional/Advertising CampaignWimbledon 2011BBC Radio 2
Best Competition2 Strangers and a Wedding106 JACKfm Oxfordshire and glide FM 107.9 Oxfordshire
Best Station ImagingBBC Radio 1XtraBBC Radio 1Xtra
Best Music Feature/Special/DocumentaryFeeling Good – The Nina Simone Story Part 1BBC Radio 2
Best News Feature/Special/DocumentaryChild of ArdoyneBBC Radio 3
Best Feature/Special/DocumentaryWalking with the WoundedSmooth Radio
Best ComedyMark Steel's in TownBBC Radio 4
Best DramaOn ItBBC Radio 4
Best Use of Multiplatform/Social MediaNow Playing@6MusicBBC Radio 6 Music
Station of the Year (Under 300,000)KL.FM 96.7KL.FM 96.7
Station of the Year (300,000 – 1 million)107.6 Juice FM107.6 Juice FM
Station of the Year (1 Million plus)Radio City 96.7Radio City 96.7
UK Station of the YearBBC Radio 6 MusicBBC Radio 6 Music
The Gold AwardNicholas Parsons

2013 Gold Award winners

CategoryWinnerStation/Organisation
Breakfast Show of the Year (10 million plus)Today ProgrammeBBC Radio 4
Breakfast Show of the Year (under 10 million)Sam & AmyGem 106
Best Music ProgrammeThe Dermot O'Leary ShowBBC Radio 2
Best Entertainment ProgrammeThe Danny Baker ShowBBC Radio 5 Live
Best Speech ProgrammeWitnessBBC World Service
Best Sports Programme5 live Olympics with Peter Allen and Colin MurrayBBC Radio 5 live
Best News & Current Affairs ProgrammeBBC Radio 1 NewsbeatBBC Radio 1
Best Coverage of a Live EventLondon 2012: The Olympic & Paralympic GamesBBC Radio 5 live
Best Community ProgrammingCiaran's CauseReal Radio North West
Music Radio Personality of the YearChristian O'ConnellAbsolute Radio
Music Radio Broadcaster of the YearCerys MatthewsBBC Radio 6 Music
Speech Radio Broadcaster of the YearEddie MairBBC Radio 4
Radio Journalism of the YearJohn HumphrysBBC Radio 4
Best Use of Branded ContentThe Christian O'Connell Breakfast Show with WickesAbsolute Radio
Best Promotional/Advertising CampaignThe Gothic ImaginationBBC Radio 4 & 4 Extra Presentation for BBC Radio 4
Best CompetitionCoca-Cola Fan ReportertalkSPORT
Best Station ImagingBBC Radio 2BBC Radio 2
Best Music Feature or DocumentaryThe Story of Ed SheeranBBC Radio 1
Best News Feature or DocumentaryThe Bombardment of HomsBBC World Service
Best Feature or DocumentaryBruising SilenceBBC Radio 1
Best ComedyIsy Suttie: Pearl and DaveBBC Radio 4
Best DramaThe Resistance of Mrs BrownBBC Radio 4
Best Use of MultiplatformRadio 1's Review ShowBBC Radio 1
Station of the Year (Under 300,000)KL.FM 96.7KL.FM 96.7
Station of the Year (300,000 – 1 million)BBC Radio HumbersideBBC Radio Humberside
Station of the Year (1 Million plus)Metro RadioMetro Radio
UK Station of the YearBBC Radio 5 liveBBC Radio 5 live
UK Radio Brand of the YearClassic FMClassic FM
The Gold AwardRichard Park
The Special Gold AwardSteve LamacqBBC Radio 6 Music

2014 Gold Award winners

CategoryWinnerStation/Organisation
Breakfast Show of the Year (10 million plus)The Capital Breakfast Show with Dave Berry & Lisa Snowdon95.8 Capital FM
Breakfast Show of the Year (under 10 million)Iain LeeBBC Three Counties Radio
Best Music ProgrammeThe Jazz Show with Jamie CullumBBC Radio 2
Best Specialist Music ProgrammeThe Beatdown on XFM with Scroobius PipXFM London & XFM Manchester
Best Entertainment ProgrammeGreg JamesBBC Radio 1
Best Speech ProgrammeThe Frank Skinner ShowAbsolute Radio
Best Sports ProgrammeThe Day We Won WimbledonBBC Radio 5 live
Best News & Current Affairs ProgrammePMBBC Radio 4
Best Coverage of a Live EventThe Death of Nelson MandelaBBC World Service
Best Community ProgrammingSlavery on our StreetsLBC 97.3
Music Radio Personality of the YearSam & AmyGem 106
Music Radio Broadcaster of the YearZane LoweBBC Radio 1
Speech Radio Personality of the YearDanny BakerBBC Radio 5 live
Speech Radio Broadcaster of the YearVictoria DerbyshireBBC Radio 5 live
National Radio Journalist of the YearTom SwarbrickLBC 97.3
Local Radio Journalist of the YearBBC Radio Norfolk News TeamBBC Radio Norfolk
Best Interview of the YearWinfred Robinson interviews Ralph BulgerBBC Radio 4
Best Use of Branded ContentThe Christian O'Connell Breakfast Show with WickesAbsolute Radio
Best Promotional CampaignWimbledon 2013BBC World Service
Best CompetitionThe Heart HouseHeart West Midlands
Best Station ImagingKISS FM (UK)KISS FM (UK)
Radio Brand of the YearThe Absolute Radio NetworkThe Absolute Radio Network
Best Music Feature or DocumentarySoul Music: Strange FruitBBC Radio 4
Best News Feature or DocumentaryTempted by TeacherBBC Radio 1
Best Feature or DocumentaryBetween the Ears: Mighty BeastBBC Radio 3
Best ComedyThe Secret WorldBBC Radio 4
Best DramaThe Morpeth CarolBBC Radio 4
Best Creative Innovation#LipdublincolnBBC Radio Lincolnshire
Best Technical InnovationInStream for Absolute RadioAbsolute Radio
Station of the Year (under 1 million)BBC TeesBBC Tees
Station of the Year (1 million plus)BBC Radio UlsterBBC Radio Ulster
UK Station of the YearBBC Radio 2BBC Radio 2
The Special Gold AwardTony BlackburnBBC Radio 2
The Special AwardThe Production and Presentation Team for Call Clegg & Ask BorisLBC

Notes

References

  • "Sue MacGregor". www.knightayton.co.uk. London: Knight Ayton Management. Retrieved 31 January 2018.
  • "The Radio Stars" (PDF). Studio Sound and Broadcast Engineering. Vol. 35, no. 5. Spotlight. May 1993. pp. 7–8. ISSN 0144-5944. Retrieved 18 January 2018.
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