The IMRO Radio Awards shortlist was announced last week, recognising the best in Irish Radio Broadcasting for 2024.
We are delighted with the performance of our network of stations with a total of 32 nominations across all categories – what an amazing achievement. We wish all our stations the best of luck on the 4th October 2024. Bring it home!
For the full shortlist check out https://www.imroradioawards.ie/shortlist-2024/
urbanmedia station shortlist below:
FM104
Specialist Music Programme – FM104’s Freaks with Al Gibbs
Specialist Speech Programme – FM104’s Come In
On-Air Competition/Promotion – FM104’s Quid Games with Graham and Nathan
Digital and Social Innovation – FM104’s Quid Games with Graham and Nathan
Station Imaging – FM104
Music /Entertainment Presenter of the Year – Graham O’Toole
The Gay Byrne Award – Newcomer of the Year – Zeinab Elguzouli
Q102
News Programme Local /Regional – Q102 Lunchtime News
Sports Story – Doubters to Believers – Jurgen, Liverpool and the Irish Reds
The Gay Byrne Award – Newcomer of the Year – Luke Delaney
Cork’s 96FM
News Programme Local/Regional – Cork’s 96FM News Extended Bulletin
Sports Programme Local/Regional – The Score with Trevor Welch
Drama – Miracle on McCurtain St – Lorraine & Ross
Community/Social Action – Cork’s 96FM Giving for Living Radiothon
Entertainment Inserts -This is – Lorraine and Ross in the Morning
Station Imaging – Cork’s 96 FM
Radio DJ of the Year – Brian McEvoy
Radio DJ of the Year – Simon Murdoch
C103
Sports Programme Local/Regional – Up for the Match
Speech Broadcaster of the Year Local/ Regional – Patrica Messinger
LMFM
Current Affairs Programme Local/Regional – The Michael Reade Show
Radio Moment of the Year- Go Back to Your Country
Radio Moment of the Year – Why Me
Galway Bay FM
Magazine Programme – TY Takeover
Irish Music Programme/Initiative – Plugged In Lyra Special
General Music Programme – On the Move with Kayte O’Malley
News Programme Local / Regional – FYI Galway – Blockades, Bottles and Birthdays
Sports Programme Local/Regional – Ollie Turner – The Men of ’23
News Reporter of the Year – David Nevin
WLR
News Programme Local/Regional – Waterford @ 6 – 30 Year Search for Imelda Keenan
Sustainability – Waterford in Action – A Climate Discussion
Community/Social Action – Men’s Health Matters
