The 2025 Radio Awards Grand Jury features over 100 radio industry leaders from across the world including, seven from the UK.
The panel of directors, producers, journalists, writers, and sound artists are from international networks, radio stations, production studios, and publishing houses including the BBC, Radio Mitre S.A., SiriusXM Radio, Radio Express International, and Blue Revolution.
Additional contributors include NASA/JPL, Bauer Media Audio Ireland, Bay FM Radio 99.9, Radio New Zealand, Athena Media, Radio City/Music Broadcast Ltd., B7 Productions Limited, Accompany Studios, National University of Cuyo, BeFM / Busan English Broadcasting Foundation, RAI, Faïdos Sonore/Créations sonores, Corea Studios, and Naleppa Audio Productions.
Jurors from the UK include:
- Mike Cass, Content Director, Virgin Radio UK
- Jax Coombes, Producer, BBC
- Elaine Dunseath, Producer Radio Current Affairs, BBC Northern Ireland
- Dylan Haskins, Commissioning Executive for Podcasts, BBC Sounds & BBC Radio 5 Live
- James Keen, Managing Director, Channel 103 and Island FM, Trindle Radio
- Jason Phipps, Head of Content & Development, Chalk + Blade
- Emma Weatherill, Producer, Narrative Factual Series, BBC Studio Productions
“The robust world of audio storytelling today is fully represented in the 2025 edition of the Grand Jury,” said Rose Anderson, EVP & Executive Director New York Festivals Radio Awards. “From audiobooks to podcasts, from investigative journalism to live events, and from mystery to social justice, this year’s jury members volunteer their time and lend their expertise.”
For the complete list of Grand Jury members to date, visit 2025 Grand Jury.
The entry deadline for the 2025 Radio Awards competition is 31st January. To find out more, visit the New York Festivals website.
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