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2020 IMRO Radio Awards Winners Revealed
Tonight, on a Livestream replacing the annual Gala Dinner, the
2020 winners of the IMRO Radio Awards were announced with
Newstalk taking home Station of the Year
Cork’s RedFM winning Music Station of the Year
and
WLR being crowned Local Station of the Year
This evening, the 2020 winners of the highly coveted IMRO Radio Awards were announced.
The usual gala dinner was transported into the virtual world with a Livestream ceremony
hosted by Dermot Whelan. Hundreds of radio people from all over the island of Ireland tuned
in from the comfort and safety of their homes to watch the winners be revealed. While the
annual get together could not take place this year, the evening was a resounding success with
special performances from some of Ireland top music artists along with video messages from
famous Irish faces wishing everyone in radio the very best.
2020 has been the year where radio shone at its brightest. Amidst the Pandemic, radio has
kept us company, informed and educated us. Those familiar voices have kept many working
from home or doing long shifts at the front line entertained and up to date.
The Livestream started on a poignant note with memories of the radio family that left us in the
last year. A video played with faces from local radio and those behind the scenes along with
the well-known greats who were IMRO Radio Awards Hall of Fame recipients of the past; Gay
Byrne, Marian Finucane and Larry Gogan.
Chair of the IMRO Radio Awards, Chris Doyle, said “This year has been a challenge in lots of
ways, the committee was faced with the decision to abandon the awards for 2020 or to host
this virtual ceremony and I am delighted we decided to go ahead. The radio industry has
delivered excellent broadcasting this year providing trusted news and information as well as
entertainment and company to listeners. While many rightly stayed at home to flatten the
curve, the essential service of radio went above and beyond going the extra mile which is
testament to the commitment of all those involved in the industry.”
Eleanor McEvoy, Chair of main sponsors IMRO said “For one night every year, the IMRO
Radio Awards break down our geographical barriers and unite all Irish radio stations and bring
them together. I would like to congratulate each and every one of this year’s winners. The
quality, distinction, passion, care and attention that they have put into their work has made
them stand out from the rest and ensure that the highest calibre of radio is broadcast into our
lives everyday”Chief Executive of sponsors Broadcasting Authority of Ireland gave this message “The BAI is
proud to continue its support of the annual IMRO Radio Awards and I would very much like to
congratulate the winners and nominees in each category tonight. All are reflective of the array
of talent working in the radio sector today. In a year which has proven particularly challenging
for the industry due to the COVID pandemic, paying tribute to the continued delivery of high
quality and diverse programming for listeners is more important than ever. The ongoing
commitment of IMRO to deliver the awards night, albeit in a new format, and celebrate the
creativity and innovation across the sector is commendable. The BAI would like to extend its
congratulations to all involved.
-ENDS-
For more details on the IMRO Radio Awards please contact:
MASONRY
Kathryn Mason 087-2627977 Email: km@MASONRY.ie
Twitter: https://twitter.com/imroradioawards
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Website: http://www.imroradioawards.ie/
NOTES TO EDITORS:
About the Radio Awards Committee
The Radio Awards Committee comprises of 12 members representing all sectors of licensed
commercial and public radio on the island of Ireland – RTÉ, BBC NI, and the independent
commercial radio sectors in both the Republic and Northern Ireland.
About IMRO
IMRO administers the performing right in copyright music on behalf of its members
(songwriters, composers, and music publishers) and on behalf of members of the international
overseas societies that are affiliated to it. IMRO’s core function is to collect and distribute
royalties arising from the public performance of copyright works. With a global scope, we
represent creators along the chain of creation. At IMRO, we are committed to creators. We
stand up for music and the people who make it and perform it. A community for creators, we
listen, advocate, educate, invest, and engage to shape a culture of musical worth. We help
music creators to adapt to change and receive full and fair return for their work. See
www.imro.ie
About BAI
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) was established in October 2009 as the single
content regulator of broadcasting in Ireland.
The functions of the BAI include; the licensing of radio and television services on a variety of
transmission platforms; the licensing of digital multiplex operators; the development of codes
and rules in relation to programming and advertising standards; the monitoring of services to
ensure that broadcasters comply with their statutory obligations and contract terms; and, the
consideration of complaints. The BAI is also responsible for the operation of Broadcasting
Funding Schemes which are financed by the television licence fee.
For more information, see http://www.bai.ie./Gold:
Category name: Gold: Entrant Station
A1 General Music Programme Dermot and Dave Today FM
A2 Specialist Music Programme Céilí House RTÉ Radio 1
A3 Breakfast Programme 2fm Breakfast with Doireann and Eoghan RTÉ 2fm
A4 Music Special / Music Event Fully Charged's Rugby World Cup Song SPIN1038
A5 Irish Music Programme or Initiative ATL Introducing BBC Radio Ulster
B1 News Story / News Event Matt Damon in Dalkey SPIN1038
B2 News Programme - Full Service Newstalk Breakfast with Susan Keogh Newstalk
B3 News Programme - Local/Regional The Breakfast Show BBC Radio Foyle
B4 Current Affairs Programme - Full Service The Hard Shoulder Newstalk
Current Affairs Programme - Local /
B5 Regional Deise Today on WLR WLR
B6 Sports Story Roy Keane and Gary Neville Newstalk
B7 Sports Programme - Full Service The Clara Jug - Four Days in Portrush RTÉ Radio 1
B8 Sports Programme - Local / Regional Big Ball Small Ball with Valerie Wheeler SPIN South WestDocumentary on One: The Case of Majella
C1 Documentary Moynihan RTÉ Radio 1
C2 Music, Arts and Culture Documentary ANIMALS: Flea RTÉ Radio 1 Extra
C3 Short Feature Big Breakfast Little Stories on WLR WLR
C4 Magazine Programme The John Toal Show BBC Radio Ulster
Drama on One: Leaba an Bháis le Darach
C5 Drama Mac Con Iomaire RTÉ Radio 1
All This Happened, Chapter 2: We Shall
C6 Specialist Speech Programme Overcome RTÉ Radio 1
C7 Craoltóireacht le Gaeilge Blas Ceoil (O.B. Bóthar Seoighe) BBC Radio Uladh
C8 Interactive Speech Programme The Nolan Show BBC Radio Ulster
D1 Community / Social Action Living with a Disability Newstalk
D2 On-Air Competition / Promotion Leap of Faith on Beat Beat 102 - 103
D3 Station Imaging Newstalk Newstalk
Gift Grub - The Ian Dempsey Breakfast
D4 Entertainment Inserts Show Today FM
D5 Digital and Social Innovation Today FM: Know It All Ireland Quiz Today FM
D6 Podcast of the Year The Nobody Zone RTÉ Radio 1Music and Entertainment Presenter of the
E1 Year Dermot Whelan Today FM
E2 Radio DJ of the Year David Hammond Beat 102 - 103
E3 Specialist Music Broadcaster of the Year John Toal BBC Radio Ulster
E4 News Broadcaster of the Year Susan Keogh Newstalk
E5 News Reporter of the Year Kacey O'Riordan 98FM
Sports Broadcaster of the Year - Full
E6 Service Joe Molloy Newstalk
Sports Broadcaster of the Year - Local /
E7 Regional Trevor Welch Cork's 96FM
Speech Broadcaster of the Year - Full
E8 Service Ciara Kelly Newstalk
Speech Broadcaster of the Year - Local /
E9 Regional Damien Tiernan WLR
The Gay Byrne Award - Newcomer of the
E10 Year Connor Brennan Q Radio
F1 Radio Moment of the Year Matt Damon on SPIN1038 SPIN1038
F2 Local Station of the Year WLR
F3 Music Station of the Year Cork's RedFM
F4 National Station of the Year NewstalkYou can also read
