Congratulations to the winners of the National Hospital Radio Awards, which were announced at the Cloisters in Bolton as part of the HBA's annual conference.

The National Hospital Radio Awards is an annual celebration of the excellent year-on-year standards found in hospital radio stations across the country.

The awards are open to any HBA member station; full details and application documents can be found on these pages.

The awards are divided into different categories, each one recognising a specific area of excellence; some are awarded to individuals, others to stations.

Most of the categories recognise gold, silver, and bronze winners; however, some prizes are awarded to only one individual with no runner-up places.

Your 2017 Winners Photographs are now available from the HBA Awards OneDrive

Your Winners


Station of the Year sponsored by PPL	Gold: radio tyneside One judge said he felt this was the most diverse and high quality hospital radio station in the UK - certainly from the entries he’d listened too. All agreed the station is firmly entrenched in the local community, the passion for the local area shines through in every event, OB and interview. The variety of programmes needs special mention. The team should be incredibly proud of this achievement, especially given the incredibly strong competition. Silver: Radio Brockley The judges said it’s clear the station is an integral part of the hospital and the local community. Another judge said, the quality of the speech broadcasting is to be commended. Bronze: Hospital Radio Plymouth The judges loved the passion for the station and the quality of programmes. One said, this station is well-loved by its listeners and clearly understands the audience’s needs and what they want from the station.	Play Radio Tyneside's Gold Entry Play Radio Brockley's Silver Entry Play Hospital Radio Plymouth's Bronze Entry

Male Presenter of the Year sponsored by PRS	Gold: JAMES EWINS MERTHYR HOSPITAL RADIO The judges loved James story telling and listener engagement. As one put it, it’s why Hospital Radio is so great at what it does. A great broadcaster who understands his audience. Silver: Thomas James Hospital Radio Bedside If you’re in hospital, it would be great to spend a bit of time with Thomas. He’s uplifting and provides great feel-good radio – just what the doctor ordered, said one judge – apologising for the cliché! Bronze: Peter May Hospital Radio Plymouth The judges felt Peter had a really nice style to his broadcasting and they loved the patient – therefore listener – interaction. What Hospital Radio should be about, they said.	Play James Ewins' Gold Entry Play Thomas James' Silver Entry Play Peter May's Bronze Entry

Female Presenter of the Year sponsored by PRS	Gold: NITA JHUMMU HOSPITAL RADIO CHELMSFORD The judges said it’s clear Nita loves what she’s doing, connecting with her listeners – the patients. Again, the word authentic was used – she was being herself and doing it brilliantly. Silver: Mandy Morrow Radio Wey The judges said Mandy was very relatable, they instantly connected with her. One described her as a calm presence, mastering the art of talking to patients on air as she would off air. Bronze: Ellie Jackson Harrogate Hospital Radio The judges said they loved the fact was just, clearly being herself on the radio. As one put it, I got a feeling of real commitment – an authentic broadcaster, doing her thing.	Play Nita Jhummu's Gold Entry Play Mandy Morrow's Silver Entry Play Ellie Jackson's Bronze Entry

Special Event	Gold: START OF THE GREAT NORTH RUN 2016 RADIO TYNESIDE As with Durham’s piece, it felt as if we were – said the judges. It all moved along, like the run itself and was an engaging and fun listen. One judge said they clearly worked well as a team and said he’d be borrowing/stealing some of the ideas for his own station coverage of a similar event! Silver: Durham Miners Gala (The Big Meeting) 2016 Durham Hospitals Radio The judges loved the coverage of the Miners Parade. Great at painting images in the listeners mind, with plenty of flavour of the event. One judge said she felt immersed in the event, as if she was actually there. Bronze: Baby Loss Awareness Week CHBN The judges in this category said that, while studio based, it was beautifully put together. It was emotive and a touching, thought provoking piece which was also very informative. A difficult subject done just right, was how one judge put it.	Play Radio Tyneside's Gold Entry Play Durham Hospitals Radio Silver Entry Play CHBN's Bronze Entry

Best Speech Package	Gold: the story of radio brockley radio brockley The judges said this was a story well-told, and while about the station, it made it engaging rather than incestuous. A real human, relatable treatment is how one judge summed it up. Al great start and not over-narrated, said another. Silver: Jon Herd talking to Neil Jerffers, Chief Pilot with London Air Ambulance Radio Hillingdon The judges said this was a natural and interesting feature which really painted pictures for the listeners – what radio is truly all about. One judge said it featured a good interview with a well-cast subject. Bronze: Living with Diabetes Radio Harrow The judges agreed this was a very interesting package, with – what they describe as –a commendable structure and treatment.	Play Radio Brockley's Gold Entry Play Radio Hillingdon's Silver Entry Play Radio Harrow's Bronze Entry

Best Newcomer sponsored by Broadcast Radio	Gold: MAX FOSH RADIO TYNESIDE The judges said Max was someone who clearly works hard on the content of his show. A well rounded, well thought through broadcaster. Another said he has a lovely voice and a good understanding of his audience. A joy to listen too. Silver: Emma Boydell BHBN All the judges said Emma was a bright and connecting broadcaster – a great listen, fun to spend time with, even when ill! Bronze: Jon Stonefield The Hospital Broadcasting Service The judges said they felt Jon was a proper radio presenter full of fun and - as one put it - invention. They liked that, despite it all, he never forgets his audience and connects with them in a fun, interesting, way.	Play Max Fosh's Gold Entry Play Emma Boydell's Silver Entry Play Jon Stonefield'sBronze Entry

Best Specialist Music sponsored by PPL	Gold: The Geordie Hour Radio Tyneside The judges loved the original theme and great presentational style in local dialect. It was a real pleasure to listen to this entry, I’m sure the listeners would love the programme too. Silver: Eurovision Through the Years Radio Chelmsford The judges said the entry included a strong presentation with a very good knowledge of the topic in hand. Bronze: Music Travels Radio Brockley The judges said this entry was a nice musical trip across the world, presented in an entertaining and engaging style.	Play Radio Tyneside's Gold Entry Play Radio Chelmsford's Silver Entry Play Radio Brockley's Bronze Entry

Best Programme with Multiple Presenters sponsored by PPL	Gold: THE WICKED WEEKDAY SHOW RADIO CHERWELL As the judges put it – this is what Hospital Radio is all about – INVOLVING PATIENTS. They sounded fun, and there’s no way you could feel down while listening to this entry and programme. Another judge said they clearly put the patients first, second and third. Silver: The Flagship Show Rookwood Sound These two were a hoot – said one judge. Great chemistry said another. A Phil and Holly, This Morning Feel to them and a really good listen, as a result. One judge said they particularly loved the patient contributions. Bronze: 65th Birthday Radio Tyneside One judge said they thought the team and the show was very entertaining and interesting . Another said it’s clear they are passionate about who they are broadcasting too, which shines through every time they open the microphone.	. Play The Wicked Weekday Show's Gold Entry Play The Flagship Show's Silver Entry Play Radio Tyneside's Bronze Entry

Station Promotion	Gold: THE CHAIR IN THE CHAIR RADIO GLAMORGAN The judges said this promo summed up the uniqueness of Hospital Radio, promting the kind of show that – like Chelmsford – no-one else does. One said the piece was “nicely impartial” while another commented on the Nice “chair” line included within the promo. Silver: Hospital Radio Chelmsford at thw OSCAs Hospital Radio Chelmsford The judges said this piece was very relevant and something only Hospital Radio could do. A unique piece, as one put it. The music choice for the promo was also highlighted as a good choice. Bronze: It Started with Swap Shop Hospital Radio Basingstoke The judges loved just how much work went in to this entry – they all agree it was very content heavy. One said it would generate great memories for the listeners, while another loved the montage that ran through much of the promo.	Play Radio Glamorgan's Gold Entry Play Hospital Radio Chelmsford's Silver Entry Play Hospital Radio Basingstoke's Bronze Entry


Fundraiser of the Year	Winner: MANDY SHEPHERD ARROWE SOUND

The John Whitney Award	Winner: RON WALLBANK COASTWAY HOSPITAL RADIO

Station of the Year

sponsored by PPL

Gold: radio tyneside

One judge said he felt this was the most diverse and high quality hospital radio station in the UK - certainly from the entries he’d listened too. All agreed the station is firmly entrenched in the local community, the passion for the local area shines through in every event, OB and interview. The variety of programmes needs special mention. The team should be incredibly proud of this achievement, especially given the incredibly strong competition.

Silver: Radio Brockley

The judges said it’s clear the station is an integral part of the hospital and the local community. Another judge said, the quality of the speech broadcasting is to be commended.

Bronze: Hospital Radio Plymouth

The judges loved the passion for the station and the quality of programmes. One said, this station is well-loved by its listeners and clearly understands the audience’s needs and what they want from the station.

National Hospital Radio Awards 2017 - Radio Tyneside

Play Radio Tyneside's Gold Entry

Play Radio Brockley's Silver Entry

Play Hospital Radio Plymouth's Bronze Entry

Male Presenter of the Year

sponsored by PRS

Gold: JAMES EWINS

MERTHYR HOSPITAL RADIO

The judges loved James story telling and listener engagement. As one put it, it’s why Hospital Radio is so great at what it does. A great broadcaster who understands his audience.

Silver: Thomas James Hospital Radio Bedside

If you’re in hospital, it would be great to spend a bit of time with Thomas. He’s uplifting and provides great feel-good radio – just what the doctor ordered, said one judge – apologising for the cliché!

Bronze: Peter May Hospital Radio Plymouth

The judges felt Peter had a really nice style to his broadcasting and they loved the patient – therefore listener – interaction. What Hospital Radio should be about, they said.

National Hospital Radio Awards 2016 - Male Presenter of the Year

Play James Ewins' Gold Entry

Play Thomas James' Silver Entry

Play Peter May's Bronze Entry

Female Presenter of the Year

sponsored by PRS

Gold: NITA JHUMMU

HOSPITAL RADIO CHELMSFORD

The judges said it’s clear Nita loves what she’s doing, connecting with her listeners – the patients. Again, the word authentic was used – she was being herself and doing it brilliantly.

Silver: Mandy Morrow Radio Wey

The judges said Mandy was very relatable, they instantly connected with her. One described her as a calm presence, mastering the art of talking to patients on air as she would off air.

Bronze: Ellie Jackson Harrogate Hospital Radio

The judges said they loved the fact was just, clearly being herself on the radio. As one put it, I got a feeling of real commitment – an authentic broadcaster, doing her thing.

National Hospital Radio Awards 2016 - Female Presenter of the Year

Play Nita Jhummu's Gold Entry

Play Mandy Morrow's Silver Entry

Play Ellie Jackson's Bronze Entry

Special Event

Gold: START OF THE GREAT NORTH RUN 2016

RADIO TYNESIDE

As with Durham’s piece, it felt as if we were – said the judges. It all moved along, like the run itself and was an engaging and fun listen. One judge said they clearly worked well as a team and said he’d be borrowing/stealing some of the ideas for his own station coverage of a similar event!

Silver: Durham Miners Gala (The Big Meeting) 2016

Durham Hospitals Radio

The judges loved the coverage of the Miners Parade. Great at painting images in the listeners mind, with plenty of flavour of the event. One judge said she felt immersed in the event, as if she was actually there.

Bronze: Baby Loss Awareness Week

CHBN

The judges in this category said that, while studio based, it was beautifully put together. It was emotive and a touching, thought provoking piece which was also very informative. A difficult subject done just right, was how one judge put it.

National Hospital Radio Awards 2016 - Special Event

Play Radio Tyneside's Gold Entry

Play Durham Hospitals Radio Silver Entry

Play CHBN's Bronze Entry

Best Speech Package

Gold: the story of radio brockley

radio brockley

The judges said this was a story well-told, and while about the station, it made it engaging rather than incestuous. A real human, relatable treatment is how one judge summed it up. Al great start and not over-narrated, said another.

Silver: Jon Herd talking to Neil Jerffers, Chief Pilot with London Air Ambulance

Radio Hillingdon

The judges said this was a natural and interesting feature which really painted pictures for the listeners – what radio is truly all about. One judge said it featured a good interview with a well-cast subject.

Bronze: Living with Diabetes

Radio Harrow

The judges agreed this was a very interesting package, with – what they describe as –a commendable structure and treatment.

National Hospital Radio Awards 2016 - Speech Package - Radio Tyneside Network

Play Radio Brockley's Gold Entry

Play Radio Hillingdon's Silver Entry

Play Radio Harrow's Bronze Entry

Best Newcomer

sponsored by Broadcast Radio

Gold: MAX FOSH

RADIO TYNESIDE

The judges said Max was someone who clearly works hard on the content of his show. A well rounded, well thought through broadcaster. Another said he has a lovely voice and a good understanding of his audience. A joy to listen too.

Silver: Emma Boydell BHBN

All the judges said Emma was a bright and connecting broadcaster – a great listen, fun to spend time with, even when ill!

Bronze: Jon Stonefield The Hospital Broadcasting Service

The judges said they felt Jon was a proper radio presenter full of fun and - as one put it - invention. They liked that, despite it all, he never forgets his audience and connects with them in a fun, interesting, way.

National Hospital Radio Awards 2016 - Best Newcomer

Play Max Fosh's Gold Entry

Play Emma Boydell's Silver Entry

Play Jon Stonefield'sBronze Entry

Best Specialist Music

sponsored by PPL

Gold: The Geordie Hour

Radio Tyneside

The judges loved the original theme and great presentational style in local dialect. It was a real pleasure to listen to this entry, I’m sure the listeners would love the programme too.

Silver: Eurovision Through the Years Radio Chelmsford

The judges said the entry included a strong presentation with a very good knowledge of the topic in hand.

Bronze: Music Travels Radio Brockley

The judges said this entry was a nice musical trip across the world, presented in an entertaining and engaging style.

National Hospital Radio Awards 2016 - Best Specialist Music Programme

Play Radio Tyneside's Gold Entry

Play Radio Chelmsford's Silver Entry

Play Radio Brockley's Bronze Entry

Best Programme with Multiple Presenters

sponsored by PPL

Gold: THE WICKED WEEKDAY SHOW

RADIO CHERWELL

As the judges put it – this is what Hospital Radio is all about – INVOLVING PATIENTS. They sounded fun, and there’s no way you could feel down while listening to this entry and programme. Another judge said they clearly put the patients first, second and third.

Silver: The Flagship Show Rookwood Sound

These two were a hoot – said one judge. Great chemistry said another. A Phil and Holly, This Morning Feel to them and a really good listen, as a result. One judge said they particularly loved the patient contributions.

Bronze: 65th Birthday Radio Tyneside

One judge said they thought the team and the show was very entertaining and interesting . Another said it’s clear they are passionate about who they are broadcasting too, which shines through every time they open the microphone.

. National Hospital Radio Awards 2016 - Best Programme with Multiple Presenters

Play The Wicked Weekday Show's Gold Entry

Play The Flagship Show's Silver Entry

Play Radio Tyneside's Bronze Entry

Station Promotion

Gold: THE CHAIR IN THE CHAIR

RADIO GLAMORGAN

The judges said this promo summed up the uniqueness of Hospital Radio, promting the kind of show that – like Chelmsford – no-one else does. One said the piece was “nicely impartial” while another commented on the Nice “chair” line included within the promo.

Silver: Hospital Radio Chelmsford at thw OSCAs Hospital Radio Chelmsford

The judges said this piece was very relevant and something only Hospital Radio could do. A unique piece, as one put it. The music choice for the promo was also highlighted as a good choice.

Bronze: It Started with Swap Shop Hospital Radio Basingstoke

The judges loved just how much work went in to this entry – they all agree it was very content heavy. One said it would generate great memories for the listeners, while another loved the montage that ran through much of the promo.

National Hospital Radio Awards 2016 - Station Promotion