Station of the Year
Sponsored by PPL
This award showcases the best of hospital radio, from the interaction with station listeners to the delivery of an engaging station output. The entry should show the judges a variety of programme content from the station. The entry may include material from any special programmes or events covered during the year.
BHBN
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The Judges said that as the station celebrates a very special anniversary, this is a station at the top of its game. Warm, inclusive, every element of the entry showcased special moments and how the team expertly serve their listeners with the broadest range of content.
Radio Tyneside
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The Judges said they loved the ambition of this station. An entry clearly at the heart of its community.
Radio Glamorgan
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The Judges said this was an entry full of warm, lovely, moments - showcasing all that's great about hospital radio.
Best Male Presenter
Sponsored by PRS for Music
Designed to accurately demonstrate the diversity of presentation skills and awareness of, and engagement with, the audience. Entries should showcase a variety of subjects and style. Passion, energy and personality should be evident to the listener.
Glynn Jaine
HWD Hospital Radio
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One judge said "I immediately wanted to be Glynn's friend and part of his show." The judges all agreed he has a natural warmth and he's fun AND funny! The guests in the studio loved him, he's a natural performer. Another judge said "I loved him that much I would even tolerate his impressions!! Great fun and I'm certain he's a tonic to hospital patients."
Simon Lee
Torbay Hospital Radio
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The judges loved the unique show opening. One said "it warmed my heart immediately and luckily the rest of the entry did not let me down." Simon's presenting is natural and friendly. The show is full of chances to join in and is so listenable. A fun, fab, presenter."
Robert Craw
The Hospital Broadcasting Service
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The judges said that Robert sounds wonderful, approachable and friendly. His presenting style is so easy to listen to and his show is warm and sounds like a lot of fun. One judge said "I simply love Robert!"
Best Female Presenter
Sponsored by PRS for Music
Designed to accurately demonstrate the diversity of presentation skills and awareness of, and engagement with, the audience. Entries should showcase a variety of subjects and style. Passion, energy and personality should be evident to the listener.
Shannon Griffin
Hospital Radio Medway
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The judges said Shannon deserved Gold as she is really engaging with a great personality and a really joy to listen too.
Mandy Shepherd, Radio Clatterbridge
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The judges agreed that Mandy is a natural broadcaster. She's authentic sounding with a great bedside manner.
Michaela Rae
Hospital Radio Chelmsford
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The judges described Michaela as nice and conversational and sounds like she knows the audience.
Best Speech Package
The entry should be a compilation of the programme's output demonstrating originality, production and presentational quality, by the submitting station, as well as listener engagement.
Nottingham Hospitals Radio
From This One Kick of the Football
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The judges really liked this entry. One said "I'm not really a football fan but loved this entry." They agreed it had energy, great story telling, excitement and really took the listener along for the ride.
Radio Horton
The Oxford University Hospitals Staff Recognition Awards
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The judges loved how this programme was put together, with a good selection of voices and stories, a real sense of celebration and community.
Radio Redhill
Rathlin Island
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The judges thought this entry was a great listen. They said it was really informative, fascinating - a really good piece of radio.
Best Special Event
Sponsored by Hospital Radio Publications
The entry should be a compilation of the programme's output demonstrating originality, production and presentational quality, by the submitting station, as well as listener engagement.
Quality Radio
Erskine Ball
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The judges said this entry was excellent. A clear winner that brought the event to life in a fantastic way.
CHBN
NHS 75 Concert
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An excellent piece of radio, very well recorded and something listeners would really enjoy.
Radio Redhill
Edenbridge and Oxted Show
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The judges loved the great mix of guests and the sounds of the show. It really painted a picture for them - they could almost smell it!
Best Newcomer
Sponsored by Broadcast Radio
Designed to celebrate and recognise new talent across the hospital broadcasting community, this award is open to anyone who joined a hospital radio station for the first time during the two years prior to the closing date.
Michaela Rae
Hospital Radio Chelmsford
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The judges all felt that Michaela would make being in hospital better. She's friendly, smooth and sure-footed and sounds equally at home with The Carpenters or Lizzo and her interactions with listeners calling-in are effortless and charming. A clear winner.
Karen Ross
Inverness Hospital Radio
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The judges loved Karen's warmth and charm thats displayed in this entry. She has a real sense of musical knowledge and an engaging interview style.
Wesley Pritchard
Rookwood Sound
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The judges said Wesley is full of energy with a real sense of fun and an excellent contacts book.
Best Specialist Music Programme
Sponsored by PPL
Designed to demonstrate the presenter's expert knowledge of the music in question. Evidence of energy and passion for the genre should be evident to the listener. The entry may also include any content applicable to the programme. For example, an event guide/what's on feature relating to the show. Entries may include any genre such as jazz, classical, country etc.
Harrogate Hospital Radio
Solid Gold Sixties
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The judges said if you love solid gold sixties then you will love this show. It's full of great songs, intertwined with interesting facts that keep you listening. But, more than that, Ellie clearly loves this music. It means something to her. Each song brings back memories and she shares her stories in a way that not many people are willing to. She brings the music to life and is a real gem.
Hospital Radio Bedside
The Classical Collection
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The judges said that Veronica showcases Classical Music in a personable, knowledgeable, way. She's not just reading a script, she loves the genre. The show is a great listen. One judge said I can imagine listeners tuning in for Veronica and Classical music in equal measure. They agreed it is a great specialist show.
Radio Marsden
Kirsten’s Showtime
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The judges said: From the minute you hear Kirsten's voice you are drawn in to the show. She's warm and friendly and the show is really interesting and varied. Well done. A great presenter and the show does everything you need it to.
Best Programme with Multiple Presenters
Sponsored by PPL
Recognising that many hospital radio stations have programmes presented by a group of people, this award celebrates the ingredients that make hospital radio unique, such as patient and staff interaction, requests and personality.
Harrogate Hospital Radio
Happy Hour
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The judges said this felt like a special entry which shone out above the rest for it's warmth. It's both fun AND funny, presented by brilliant volunteers and I'd quite like to be their friend.
Coventry Hospital Radio
Colin and Annette’s Music Set
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The judges thought Colin and Annette were the perfect pair to lift spirits in hospital. Great chemistry and great broadcasters.
Durham Hospitals Radio
The Sugar and Spice Show
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The judges said every station needs a bit of sugar and spice. It's a warm, friendly and engaging listen.
Best Station Promotion
Sponsored by Devaweb
Designed to allow demonstration of delivering an engaging, clear and concise message within a specific time, this entry must be produced and presented by the station. The entry can consist of a promotion or trailer and should convey the message and attract the ear of the listener.
Radio Tyneside
Great North Run
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The judges said this entry had it all. It was well scripted, great sounds and would have them listen in on the day.
HWD Hospital Radio
The Rock Show
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The judges agreed this promo featured a great use of effects and really highlighted the programme it was promoting.
Radio BGM
New App
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The judges said this was a great promo that doesn't take itself too seriously. They laughed out loud at the gag in the middle of the entry.
Recognising Innovation
Sponsored by Spark TSL
Designed to recognise those behind the scenes, this award celebrates pushing the boundaries, using innovative, novel or pioneering ideas.
This award is open to all across the various roles hospital broadcasting organisations may have. Technical to administrative, fundraising to Trust or Board engagement – this award celebrates achieving a goal using new and inspiring techniques.
During these challenging times, we know that stations have had to make changes to be able to continue their excellent service, going over and above just using a playout system. For example, how have you raised funds to ensure you have been able to cover your broadcasting costs? What other innovative ways has your station used to keep broadcasting and providing a service during these challenging times?
Tony Taulbut
Durham Hospitals Radio
Tony has over 17 years of dedicated service to Durham Hospitals Radio and is described as being the technical glue - literally holding everything together for the station with a cheery smile and no complaints whatsoever.
He has spent many many late nights into the early hours repairing faulty equipment so that the systems were fully operational for the other team members avoiding any drop in service to the patients.
As DHR has been operational for over 60 years the technical equipment infrastructure has needed a number of significant upgrades and improvements over the years . Tony has been an absolute wizard in researching,designing and installing many new additions to the studio set ups and indeed has created a whole new studio for the station this year adding to the other two which have also changed in content.
As the North East is a hotbed of football it was down to Tony to come up with an Outside Broadcasting system to allow patients to listen to the station's commentary of their favourite teams whilst recovering in hospital. He did not disappoint and created a system that is used for various live sporting events and concerts keeping a crucial link to the outside world.
His efforts in researching and compiling relevant music for inclusion in the station's 60th Anniversary weekend in August was described as outstanding, making the presenters' workload much easier and ensuring this major event ran smoothly.
In summary Tony “Blue-wires“ Taulbut is a greatly valued and appreciated key member of the team being a superb friend to all his fellow volunteers giving them the support and confidence to get on with their own important contribution to Durham Hospitals Radio.
The John Whitney Outstanding Contribution Award
Sponsored by Heartbeat Publications
The award celebrates an outstanding contribution, by an individual, to their station/hospital radio. The nominee does not necessarily have to be a long-serving member, as a contribution over a short period of time can also be transformational to a station. The nomination should explain why the candidate has made a real and long-lasting impact. The nominee must be working in hospital radio, may be drawn from the broadcasting arena but may equally be found from a technical or administrative background. They may have worked for single or multiple stations over the years.
Richard Smith
nominated by Hospital Radio Basingstoke
Richard was nominated by Hospital Radio Basingstoke and the judge was impressed with his commitment to hospital radio, despite not being a member of a station. Richard has done a huge amount to help Basingstoke over the years, as he has for many stations.
Richard has been involved in hospital radio since the early 1980s, but it was in 2003 that his name started to be more well known on more than one station when he started producing The A to Z of Pop.
The show was quickly snapped up by station after station. Over 100 stations broadcast the show in some form.
In 2012, Richard produced the first Big Broadcast with a 27 hour live marathon broadcast from his home studio on nearly 30 hospital radio stations in the UK and Ireland. The idea was continued on New Year’s Eve and for the following decade, The New Year’s Eve Big Broadcast continued the tradition, a show that got bigger and more ambitious every year and was heard on over 50 hospital radio stations. The show included special guests, competitions, a panto and of course requests from around the UK
As well as Richard there was a strong team behind the show. Hospital Radio Basingstoke said in their nomination that it proved to be one of the most listened to shows in the Christmas schedules.
The Big Broadcast isn't eligible for an award - as such - however the judges agreed with Hospital Radio Basingstoke's nomination, that Richard deserves recognition having pushed the boundaries of hospital radio for over a decade - as well as his wider commitment to hospital braodcasting for over 40 years.
HBA Special Award
June Snowden, HBA President
for 50 Years of Service to the Hospital Broadcasting Association
