We’re celebrating here this morning at Radio Nova as we’ve received no less than four nominations at this year’s IMRO Radio Awards. The nominations are for
Best On-air Competition / Promo – Gallagher’s Grand Primera with Mick’s Garage on Morning Glory with PJ & Jim,
Radio DJ of the Year – Dee Woods (again!)
Specialist Music Broadcaster of the Year – Kieran McGuinness (Again!)
Radio Moment of the Year – A Special GloryDaze – PJ Gallagher’s Story as told to Jim McCabe.
The awards celebrate the best radio programmes from the entire radio industry on the island of Ireland, including RTE, the BBC and the independent radio sector and will be held and the winners revealed at the Lyrath Hotel in Kilkenny this coming October. This year, the Awards received an unmatched number of entries, setting a new benchmark for the competition. Over 110judges dedicated their time and expertise to choose a list that represents the pinnacle of Irish broadcasting, with the nominations highlighting a diverse range of talent, proving that Irish radio continues to thrive and inspire.
Celene Craig, Broadcasting Commissioner at Coimisiún na Meán, one of the Awards sponsors, commented: “Continuing the support of its predecessor, the BAI, Coimisiún na Meán is delighted to sponsor the IMRO Awards this year. Radio remains a key source of information for people and brings high-quality and diverse programming to listeners across the country. The IMRO Awards showcases the creativity, talent and dedication of those working in radio to deliver such content. I’d like to congratulate all the nominees and wish them luck on the Awards night.”