Nine’s radio stations have been awarded a record nine gongs at the 33rd annual Australian Commercial Radio Awards (ACRAs), held at the International Convention Centre (ICC) in Sydney on Saturday night.

Legendary 3AW broadcaster Neil Mitchell led the charge, taking home two of the most prestigious awards, Best Talk Presenter and Best Current Affairs Presenter. 

Neil Mitchell said: “Over the past two years talk radio in Australia has had one of its finest hours. People needed us through these tough times and right across the country we stood up. It was a privilege to be part of that and humbling to be recognised in this way.”

Continuing the success for 3AW, Ross Stevenson and Russel Howcroft picked up the Best On-Air Team (AM) accolade for the second time for the ratings-leading breakfast program.

Celebrating the wealth of new talent – both on the air and behind the scenes – the ACRA for Best Newcomer On-Air was awarded to 4BC’s Afternoon presenter, Sofie Formica, and Best Newcomer Off-Air, to 2GB’s Ben Fordham Live and Wide World of Sports producer, Spiro Christopoulos. 

Named in honour of the legendary radio journalist, the esteemed Brian White Award for Radio Journalism (Metro), was awarded to 2GB’s Clinton Maynard, Best News Presenter (Metro AM) was awarded to 2GB’s Breakfast news presenter Amie Meehan, and Best Show Producer (News and Current Affairs) went to Afternoons With Deb Knight producer, Harnsle Joo. 

Rounding out the incredible group of winners from Nine’s radio stations was Isabella Wells, who took home the award for Best Agency Salesperson. 

Managing Director of Nine Radio, Tom Malone, said: “This is a record number of wins for the teams across 2GB, 3AW, 4BC and 6PR, and is testament to the incredible calibre of people we have both on and off air, who continue to set the news agenda and drive it forward every day – they’re the best in the business.”

“I’m incredibly proud of all of our winners and nominees. They live and breathe our live and local strategy, which is clearly resonating with Australians. They work tirelessly to put our listeners first, provide them a safe and trusted source of information, and bring the very best news, sport, entertainment, weather, traffic and talk to our local communities across the country. Congrats!” 

For further information, please contact: 
Caitlin Lynch 
clynch@nine.com.au

Monday, October 31, 2022