2NURFM has been nominated finalist in 10 categories for CBAA Community Radio Awards. The full list of Award finalists can be found below. Winners were announced at the CBAA Conference 27-29 October.

“Our finalists highlight the diversity, access and quality of community engagement that 2NURFM delivers.” 

— 2NURFM Station Manager, Shane Peak

2NURFM’s ten finalists are:

Station Leadership Award – Shane Peak 

The Station Leadership Award is presented to an individual who has demonstrated sustained exceptional leadership in their station. The recipient has displayed community radio virtues through a specific aspect of broadcasting – cultural, technical or organisational – on air and/or behind the scenes.  

Excellence in Outside Broadcasting – 2NURFM’s Anzac Day Service 

This award recognises a station that has served a community need or provided programming relevant to their community interest through an outside broadcast or series of broadcasts. 

Excellence in Digital Media – 2NURFM’s QR Code Promotion 

2NURFM’s QR Code promotion was run in the Todd Sergeant breakfast program during Covid Lockdown.  This award recognises an outstanding digital media initiative implemented by a station.   

 Excellence in Indigenous Engagement – 2NURFM – Looking Through WindowsWINNER!

This award recognises a station that has demonstrated it’s commitment to Indigenous engagement through the participation of Indigenous people in key production, editorial, broadcast and management roles.  

 Excellence in Journalism – 2NURFM’s Ian Crouch – Inferno! Wickham Wool Store Fire 

This award acknowledges excellence in journalism and journalism that breaks new stories in the media and best practice skills. 

Outstanding Youth Contribution – Jack Hodgins – Wellbeing Program 

This award recognises a young person who has contributed to their station in an outstanding way. Entries are open to anyone under 26 years of age who has shown strong commitment to the values of community broadcasting. 

Best Station Production – 2NURFM – On This Day – Written and Presented by Kev Kellaway, Produced by Greg Richard. 

This award recognises a station that has produced and broadcast outstanding short productions. 

Best Station Fundraising Campaign – 2NURFM’s Gifting Day 

This award recognises a station that has run an effective fundraising campaign to support the station’s own sustainability.  

Outstanding Volunteer Contribution – 2NURFM’s Paul Campbell 

This award recognises a volunteer who had demonstrated sustained leadership, effectiveness and commitment to their station and community broadcasting in an outstanding way. 

Best Online Content – 2NURFM News 

This award recognises the most outstanding submitted piece of online content published by a station. This piece of station-created content can be on or via platforms including social media, digital SPIs ,websites, podcasts, blogs, digital video or general digital media content.

“The nominations are recognition of the dedication of the University of Newcastle’s Communication students in the Newsroom, to delivering an excellent local news service to the people of the Hunter Region.” 

— 2NURFM News Director, Ian Crouch