BEST MUSIC NETWORK BREAKFAST SHOW 

For all breakfast team shows on network music brands broadcasting in three or more markets.

CATEGORY OBJECTIVE
To recognise excellence in on-air presentation across the award year.

CATEGORY DESCRIPTION
This award is made to breakfast teams who display an outstanding ability to engage, inform and entertain their target audience.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

BROADCAST OUTPUT
Maximum 10 minutes, linking elements are allowed however special effects and other audio enhancements are not, music must be telescoped. In addition, a 10 second audio clip from the entry must be submitted separately with the entry to be used on awards night.

RATINGS TREND DATA
Impact with target audience - please read notes of what ratings data is to be provided in judging criteria below. 

WRITTEN DEMONSTRATION – no points
Click here to download the written submission template for this award. You must use only this template. Written entries submitted as other PDFs will not be judged. You are required to submit this as part of your application.

  • Show Concept – 20 words
  • Target Audience – 10 words
  • Goals & Achievements – 200 words
JUDGING CRITERIA

A - 40 POINTS | BROADCAST OUTPUT
Audio evidence of the show's effectiveness with its target audience. This will include the ability to inform, educate and/or entertain. Show a connection with the audience (audience involvement). Display relevance, credibility and originality in delivery, along with clarity and quality of presentation style.

B - 10 POINTS | RATINGS TREND DATA
Click here to complete the ratings trend data template for this award. This MUST include the following;

  • Target audience data of the brand on which the broadcast is produced.
  • Each network must specify this prior to entries opening and all brand entries must comply with this. The span must be a minimum of 20 years and a maximum of 40 years and specified by gender if relevant.
  • The figures must be for Total NZ.
  • All results must be in Cume & Share for the specified target.
  • All trend results must include all survey results from the calendar year of the awards.
  • The data must relate to the hours the show was broadcast.
  • Data must include the performance of the top 10 other stations in your demographic.

BEST MUSIC NETWORK TEAM

For a non-breakfast team broadcasting on network brands in three or more markets. Breakfast teams are not eligible to enter this category.

CATEGORY OBJECTIVE
To recognise excellence in on-air presentation across the award year.

CATEGORY DESCRIPTION
This award is made to a non-breakfast team who displays an outstanding ability to engage, inform and entertain their target audience.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

BROADCAST OUTPUT
Maximum 10 minutes, linking elements are allowed however special effects and other audio enhancements are not, music must be telescoped. In addition, a 10 second audio clip from the entry must be submitted separately with the entry to be used on awards night.

RATINGS TREND DATA
Impact with target audiences - please read notes of what ratings data is to be provided in judging criteria below. 

WRITTEN DEMONSTRATION – no points
Click here to download the written submission template for this award. You must use only this template. Written entries submitted as other PDFs will not be judged. You are required to submit this as part of your application.

  • Show Concept – 20 words
  • Target Audience – 10 words
  • Goals & Achievements – 200 words
JUDGING CRITERIA

A - 40 POINTS | BROADCAST OUTPUT
Audio evidence of the show's effectiveness with its target audience. This will include the ability to inform, educate and/or entertain. Show a connection with the audience (audience involvement). Display relevance, credibility and originality in delivery, along with clarity and quality of presentation style.

B - 10 POINTS | RATINGS TREND DATA
Click here to complete the ratings trend data template for this award. This MUST include the following;

  • Target audience data of the brand on which the broadcast is produced.
  • Each network must specify this prior to entries opening and all brand entries must comply with this. The span must be a minimum of 20 years and a maximum of 40 years and specified by gender if relevant.
  • The figures must be for Total NZ.
  • All results must be based in Cume & Share for the specified target.
  • All trend results must include all survey results from the calendar year of the awards.
  • The data must relate to the hours the show was broadcast.
  • Data must include the performance of the top 10 other stations in your demographic.

 

BEST MUSIC NETWORK HOST

For an individual broadcasting in three or more markets. Breakfast shows are not eligible to enter this category.

CATEGORY OBJECTIVE
To recognise excellence in on-air presentation across the award year.

CATEGORY DESCRIPTION
This award is made to an individual who displays an outstanding ability to engage, inform and entertain their target audience.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

BROADCAST OUTPUT
Maximum 10 minutes, linking elements are allowed however special effects and other audio enhancements are not, music must be telescoped. In addition, a 10 second audio clip from the entry must be submitted separately with the entry to be used on awards night.

RATINGS TREND DATA
Impact with target audiences - please read notes of what ratings data is to be provided in judging criteria below.

WRITTEN DEMONSTRATION – no points
Click here to download the written submission template for this award. You must use only this template. Written entries submitted as other PDFs will not be judged. You are required to submit this as part of your application.

Show Concept – 20 words
Target Audience – 10 words
Goals & Achievements – 200 words

JUDGING CRITERIA

A - 40 POINTS | BROADCAST OUTPUT
Audio evidence of the show's effectiveness with its target audience. This will include the ability to inform, educate and/or entertain. Show a connection with the audience (audience involvement). Display relevance, credibility and originality in delivery, along with clarity and quality of presentation style.

B - 10 POINTS | RATINGS TREND DATA
Click here to complete the ratings trend data template for this award. This MUST include the following;

Target audience data of the brand on which the broadcast is produced.
Each network must specify this prior to entries opening and all brand entries must comply with this. The span must be a minimum of 20 years and a maximum of 40 years and specified by gender if relevant.
The figures must be for Total NZ.
All results must be based in Cume & Share for the specified target.
All trend results must include all survey results from the calendar year of the awards.
The data must relate to the hours the show was broadcast.
Data must include the performance of the top 10 other stations in your demographic.

BEST LOCAL MUSIC BREAKFAST SHOW

For breakfast teams broadcasting in one or two markets.

CATEGORY OBJECTIVE
To recognise excellence in on-air presentation across the award year.

CATEGORY DESCRIPTION
This award is made to those who display an outstanding ability to engage, inform and entertain their target audience.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

BROADCAST OUTPUT
Maximum 10 minutes, linking elements are allowed however special effects and other audio enhancements are not, music must be telescoped. 

RATINGS TREND DATA
Impact with target audience - please read notes of what ratings data is to be provided in judging criteria below. For non-surveyed stations or markets no data is required, other scores will be pro-rated when judged.

WRITTEN DEMONSTRATION – no points
Click here to download the written submission template for this award. You must use only this template. Written entries submitted as other PDFs will not be judged. You are required to submit this as part of your application.

  • Show Concept – 20 words
  • Target Audience – 10 words
  • Goals & Achievements – 200 words
JUDGING CRITERIA

A - 40 POINTS | BROADCAST OUTPUT
Audio evidence of the show's effectiveness with its target audience. This will include the ability to inform, educate and/or entertain. Show a connection with the audience (audience involvement). Display relevance, credibility and originality in delivery, along with clarity and quality of presentation style.

B - 10 POINTS | RATINGS TREND DATA
Click here to download the ratings trend data template for this award, if applicable. This MUST include the following;

  • Target audience data of the brand on which the broadcast is produced.
  • Each station must specify this prior to entries opening and all brand entries must comply with this. The span must be a minimum of 20 years and a maximum of 40 years and specified by gender if relevant.
  • All results must be based in Cume & Share for the specified target.
  • All trend results must include all survey results from the calendar year of the awards.
  • The data must relate to the hours the show was broadcast.
  • Data for music stations must include the performance of the top 10 other stations in your demographic.

BEST LOCAL MUSIC HOST

For an individual broadcasting in one or two markets.

CATEGORY OBJECTIVE
To recognise excellence in on-air presentation across the award year.

CATEGORY DESCRIPTION
This award is made to an individual who displays an outstanding ability to engage, inform and entertain their target audience.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

BROADCAST OUTPUT
Maximum 10 minutes, linking elements are allowed however special effects and other audio enhancements are not, music must be telescoped. 

WRITTEN DEMONSTRATION – no points
Click here to download the written submission template for this award. You must use only this template. Written entries submitted as other PDFs will not be judged. You are required to submit this as part of your application.

  • Show Concept – 20 words
  • Target Audience – 10 words
  • Goals & Achievements – 200 words
JUDGING CRITERIA

A - 50 POINTS | BROADCAST OUTPUT
Audio evidence of the show's effectiveness with its target audience. This will include the ability to inform, educate and/or entertain. Show a connection with the audience (audience involvement). Display relevance, credibility and originality in delivery, along with clarity and quality of presentation style.

BEST TALK PRESENTER - BREAKFAST OR DRIVE

For talk personalities on all radio stations and networks broadcasting in either Breakfast or Drive.

CATEGORY OBJECTIVE
To recognise excellence in on-air presentation.

CATEGORY DESCRIPTION
This award is made to an individual or team who displays an outstanding ability to engage, inform and entertain their target audience.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

BROADCAST OUTPUT
Maximum 10 minutes, linking elements are allowed however special effects and other audio enhancements are not, music must be telescoped. In addition, a 10 second audio clip from the entry must be submitted separately with the entry to be used on awards night.

RATINGS TREND DATA
Impact with target audiences - please read notes of what ratings data is to be provided in judging criteria below. For non-surveyed stations or markets no data is required, other scores will be pro-rated when judged.

WRITTEN DEMONSTRATION – no points
Click here to download the written submission template for this award. You must use only this template. Written entries submitted as other PDFs will not be judged. You are required to submit this as part of your application.

  • Show Concept – 20 words
  • Target Audience – 10 words
  • Goals & Achievements – 200 words
JUDGING CRITERIA

A - 40 POINTS | BROADCAST OUTPUT
Audio evidence of the show's effectiveness with its target audience. This will include the ability to inform, educate and/or entertain. Show a connection with the audience (audience involvement). Display relevance, credibility and originality in delivery, along with clarity and quality of presentation style.

B - 10 POINTS | RATINGS TREND DATA
Click here to complete the ratings trend data template for this award, if applicable. This MUST include the following;

  • Target audience data of the brand on which the broadcast is produced.
  • Each network must specify this prior to entries opening and all brand entries must comply with this. The span must be a minimum of 20 years and a maximum of 40 years and specified by gender if relevant.
  • If it is a network entry, the figures must be for Total NZ
  • All results must be in Cume & Share for the specified target.
  • All trend results must include all survey results from the calendar year of the awards.
  • The data must relate to the hours the show was broadcast.
  • Total NZ RNZ database data must include RNZ National, Newstalk ZB and any other stations in your demographic. Please note this database is not released publicly so the data is only to be used for judging this category and not for any other use.

BEST TALK PRESENTER - NON-BREAKFAST OR DRIVE

For talk personalities on all radio stations and networks broadcasting outside of Breakfast or Drive shows.

CATEGORY OBJECTIVE
To recognise excellence in on-air presentation.

CATEGORY DESCRIPTION
This award is made to an individual or team who displays an outstanding ability to engage, inform and entertain their target audience.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

BROADCAST OUTPUT
Maximum 10 minutes, linking elements are allowed however special effects and other audio enhancements are not, music must be telescoped. In addition, a 10 second audio clip from the entry must be submitted separately with the entry to be used on awards night.

RATINGS TREND DATA
Impact with Target Audiences:  Please read notes of what ratings data is to be provided in judging criteria below. For non-surveyed stations or markets no data is required, other scores will be pro-rated when judged.

WRITTEN DEMONSTRATION – no points
Click here to download the written submission template for this award. You must use only this template. Written entries submitted as other PDFs will not be judged. You are required to submit this as part of your application.

  • Show Concept – 20 words
  • Target Audience – 10 words
  • Goals & Achievements – 200 words
JUDGING CRITERIA

A - 40 POINTS | BROADCAST OUTPUT
Audio evidence of the show's effectiveness with its target audience. This will include the ability to inform, educate and/or entertain. Show a connection with the audience (audience involvement). Display relevance, credibility and originality in delivery, along with clarity and quality of presentation style.

B - 10 POINTS | RATINGS TREND DATA
Click here to complete the ratings trend data template for this award, if applicable. This MUST include the following;

  • Target audience data of the brand on which the broadcast is produced.
  • Each network must specify this prior to entries opening and all brand entries must comply with this. The span must be a minimum of 20 years and a maximum of 40 years and specified by gender if relevant.
  • If it is a network entry, the figures must be for Total NZ
  • All results must be in Cume & Share for the specified target.
  • All trend results must include all survey results from the calendar year of the awards.
  • The data must relate to the hours the show was broadcast.
  • Total NZ RNZ database data must include RNZ National, Newstalk ZB and any other stations in your demographic. Please note this database is not released publicly so the data is only to be used for judging this category and not for any other use.