We are excited to announce the official finalists for the prestigious Station of the Year award, Hall of Fame and Bright Star inductees, as well as the MyStation Most Votes and Most Loyal Listeners categories.
To view the full list of the 2023 finalists visit www.radioawards.co.za.
The Radio Awards continue to celebrate excellence in the radio industry, recognizing the outstanding achievements and contributions of radio stations and individuals. This year’s awards have garnered intense competition and showcased the remarkable talent within the industry.
The Station of the Year finalists (in alphabetical order) are as follows:
CAMPUS
| STATION NAME |
| MFM 92.6 |
| PUKFM 93.6 |
| TUKS FM 107.2 |
| UJFM 95.4 |
| VOW FM |
COMMUNITY
| STATION NAME |
| GROOTFM 90.5 |
| INANDA 88.4FM |
| MIX FM 93.8 |
| PRETORIA FM |
| RADIO KHWEZI |
PBS
| STATION NAME |
| LOTUS FM |
| RSG |
| SAFM |
| UKHOZI FM |
| UMHLOBO WENENE FM |
COMMERCIAL
| STATION NAME |
| 5FM |
| 947 |
| HOT 102.7 FM |
| KFM 94.5 |
| METRO FM |
The Station of the Year finalists were determined based on the number of times they appeared as finalists across all general categories of the Radio Awards. To vie for the prestigious Station of the Year Award, category finalists will be required to submit a further motivation. This motivation will be reviewed and scored by the advisory panel and should encompass the station’s innovations, audience growth, community outreach, general achievements, and its unique selling points. This score will constitute the first half of a station’s final score. The second half of the final score will be determined by a station’s success in the Radio Awards general categories.
Additionally, we are thrilled to announce this year’s Hall of Fame inductees, who have made an indelible contribution to radio for at least thirty years. These individuals have been nominated by their peers and are revered by the industry. This year’s inductees are:
| INDUCTEE NAME |
| ALVIN PILLAY |
| ANDREW PIKE |
| KENNY MAISTRY |
| NIC DE JAGER |
| NOMTHUNZI VUZA |
| RAY WHITE |
The Bright Star award, which celebrates the contributions of young talents aged 26 years or younger. These individuals possess a deep understanding and passion for the medium, respecting its history while shaping its future. This year’s Bright Star inductees are:
| INDUCTEE NAME |
| CHRIS CHUENE |
| KGOMOTSO MONYAI |
| MTHOKOZISI MBELE |
| NELISWA CELE |
| NICK ARCHIBALD |
Save the date for the highly-anticipated Radio Awards Gala Dinner, which will take place on December 2, 2023, in Parktown, Johannesburg. Tickets for this prestigious event can be purchased through the Quicket booking link – https://qkt.io/qFKeYk – at a cost of R1,195. Seats are limited, so book your tickets as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
We extend our congratulations to all the finalists and inductees, and we look forward to celebrating their accomplishments at the Radio Awards Gala Dinner.
For inquiries about the 2023 South African Radio Awards, please contact Melissa De Agrela at deagrelam@arena.africa.
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