Congratulations to the winners of the National Hospital Radio Awards 2019.
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, and 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, two prizes are awarded to only one individual with no runner-up places.
Congratulations to all the winners and thanks to everyone who took part.
Your Winners
Station of the Year
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Gold: BHBN
The judges loved BHBN. They said this was a distinctive entry with good listener and hospital involvement, with some relevant and original ideas. It was clear how close to the hospital community the team are – which shines through in all that they do. A worthy winner.
Silver: DURHAM HOSPITALS RADIO
The judges felt this entry demonstrated hospital radio at its authentic best. A thoroughly listenable station with relaxed, engaging and fittingly mature presentation. A feel-good and listener-focused offering.
Bronze: Hospital Radio Basingstoke
The judges said this is a powerful entry demonstrating excellently a real diversity of programming. The station is clearly active on the wards and some elements were surprising and thoroughly endearing. A great listen overall and a well assembled entry.
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Play Durham Hospitals Radio Silver Entry
Play Hospital Radio Basingstoke's Bronze Entry
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Male Presenter of the Year
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Gold: DAN SAMBELL, COVENTRY HOSPITAL RADIO
The judges were big fans of Dan – saying he seems to be hitting all the right notes. An all-rounder on air. One said that they really enjoyed his interview with the patients and nurses for NHS 70. He asks the right questions, not just the standard ones, which is why we got such an emotional answer from the patient. Another praised how you can hear that smile and warmth every time he opens the mic.
Silver: Rajiv Hasan, Nottingham Hospitals RadioThe judges said this was a really strong entry by someone who sounds in control of everything he does.One judge said, I like the sound a Rajiv. He really does hold himself very well and his smile seems to portray through the microphone. Another said the entry kept them interested all the way through to the end.
Bronze: Andrew Hill, Hospital Radio plymouthA friendly treasure is how the judges summed up Andrew. One said, there’s something about the way Andrew talks that’s truly remarkable – especially when story telling. I like the way he uses the conversation he’s had, to tell the story.
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Play Rajiv Hasan's Silver Entry
Play Andrew Hill's Bronze Entry
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Female Presenter of the Year
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Gold: PHILIPPA CLARKIN, BHBN
Warmth was the word most used by the judges for Philippa. Very warm, clear, friendly, good at describing and painting pictures. The judges also praised the content and effort put in to the entry.
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Silver: Tamsin Robson, Radio TynesideA lovely voice and expression was highlighted by the judges. They found her relatable. Nice attempt at the Italian and they loved the reporting from the Great North Run.
Bronze: Eileen Thompson, Durham Hospitals Radio
The judges described Eileen as someone with a really nice voice, clear, warm and smiley. One said, she made me smile, I really liked her. Good content too.
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Play Philippa Clarkin's Gold Entry
Play Tamsin Robson's Silver Entry
Play Eileen Thompson's Bronze Entry
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Special Event
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GOLD: RADIO BROCKLEY ALPHA SESSIONS 10TH ANNIVERSARY
The judges said this entry was ambitious, professional, knowledgeable, warm and a tremendous listen. One said they wanted to hear the full piece, it was such a great listen.
Silver: Radio BGM NHS 70
The judges said this was just lovely. An uplifting, gentle, warm and well produced piece of radio that they loved.
Bronze: The Hospital Broadcasting Service 48 Hour Broadcast for NHS70
Warm and friendly is how the judges described this entry. One said it had great texture, great changes of pace, informative and yes, I noticed the music selection
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Play Radio Brockley's Gold Entry
Play Hospital Broadcasting Service's Bronze Entry
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Best Speech Package
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Gold: ORGAN DONATION WEEK - RADIO TYNESIDE
The judges described this entry as an extraordinary piece of radio, produced by a sympathetic interviewer allowing his interview to flow. One judge said this was an amazing story that drew me in and held my attention all the way. Silver: NHS Voices - Winchester Radio
The judges said this was a well compiled and creative package showing the benefits of teamwork in hospital radio. What a special way to cover the NHS 70th birthday with the people who have given their life to the health service. A great listen. Bronze: Generation Gains - BHBN
The judges praised the great use of actuality and strong storytelling, throughout the entry, highlighting a well put together package which makes you feel like you’re there and taking part in the sessions. Another said it was relevant to the audience and produced to a very high standard.
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Play Radio Tyneside's Gold Entry
Play Winchester Radio's Silver Entry
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Best Newcomer
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Gold: DEBRA DAVIES, RADIO GRAPEVINE
The judges said this was lovely to listen to. It Felt like a chat with an old friend. They described Debra’s content as relatable to the patients and her style is really natural.
Silver:David Stone, Radio Harrow
The judges thought this entry really hit home. They loved the honesty of David’s own mental health story and it’s good to hear that being shared, as it would, positively, impact on others listeners.
Bronze: Kate Beatty, Radio Brockley
The judges said Kate had a warm, friendly style on air, with a nice energy about her.
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Play Debra Davies's Gold Entry
Play David Stone's Silver Entry
Play Kate Beatty's Bronze Entry
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Best Specialist Music
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Gold: FRESH SOUNDS, RADIO GRAPEVINE
The judges described Grapevine’s entry as an excellent showcase of local music that covers a few genres providing a platform that comes across as bigger than the radio station, itself. They loved the likable presentation style and good rapport with the live guest.
Silver: The Acoustic Hour, CHBN
The judges said they enjoyed this entry. It was a pleasantly original show with great use of on location recording and some wonderful local accents. Well worth a listen
Bronze: Touch of Tartan, Grampian Hospital Radio
The judges said this is specialist music radio at its best delivered in local dialect. A really enjoyable listen, said one. Real warmth to the programme.
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Play Radio Grapevine's Gold Entry
Play Grampian Hospital Radio's Bronze Entry
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Best Programme with Multiple Presenters
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Gold: HARROW TODAY, RADIO HARROW Bright, young sounding and fun, is how the judges summed up Harrow Today. One said, while it contained a number of voices, I didn’t feel excluded. They especially liked the Pie Q test and enjoyed the feel of the show.
Silver: iKidz, Hospital Radio Bedside
The judges said this entry created a real fun atmosphere. They know their audience and the judges especially enjoyed the content from the children.
Bronze: Colin and Annette's Music Set, Coventry Hospital Radio
The judges loved the chemistry between Colin and Annette - a feeling of fun and enthusiasm. They loved how they share their lives on the radio. One said, I can imagine longer term patients looking forward to their visits.
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Play Radio Harrow's Gold Entry
Play Hospital Radio Bedside's Silver Entry
Play Coventry Hospital Radio's Bronze Entry
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Station Promotion
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Gold: TATY BYE TO SIR KEN DODD, RADIO CLATTERBRIDGE Championing the station's late patron, this promo celebrates the life of Ken Dodd, and has lovely use of archive material, including audio recorded at the station.
Silver: The New Radio Tyneside - Radio Tyneside
As one judge put it…what a journey this station has been on, and great to hear so many clips from over the years. This promo shows the journey of Radio Tyneside, while still showing that the station is as current as it's ever been.
Bronze: Requestline, Hospital Radio Plymouth
The judges said this was a superbly written promo with great acting – they loved the parrot joke too! One said, it catches the attention and is a fun piece of audio.
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Play Radio Glamorgan's Gold Entry
Play Radio Tyneside's Silver Entry
Play Hospital Radio Plymouth's Bronze Entry
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Recognising Innovation Across Hospital Radio
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RICHARD HARGRAVEHOSPITAL RADIO PLYMOUTH
Our winner is Richard Hargrave, Hospital Radio Plymouth Richard joined Hospital Radio Plymouth in 2016, at a time when the station was without an engineer, was operating from a structurally damaged building and facing an imminent move to new premises off site from the Hospital it served.
A deserved winner…..the Innovation Awards goes to Plymouth’s Richard Hargrave.
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The John Whitney Award
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TERRY CLOUGHDURHAM HOSPITALS RADIO The winner of this year’s John Whitney Award has been involved in hospital radio for over 50 years. Indeed, they joined their station, in the North-East, in its inaugural year and has seen it go from a record player, pushed around the wards on a trolley, to a 24-hour operation. As chairman, he’s been described as being crucial - at times of crisis, forever seeking solutions to problems…no matter how big…including, at one stage, working hard to resolve an issue that put the very future of the station into doubt. He’s a true community helper, who remains fully committed to, not only his station, but also the listeners and fellow volunteers.
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