Singapore’s largest broadcaster MediaCorp saw radio talent from its 13 stations recognised on Friday at the annual Radio Awards.
Held at MediaCorp’s TV theatre, the ceremony featured 26 categories including at least ten awards voted by fans.
In the lead up to the awards, radio personalities from each station vied for listeners’ attention through on air promos and social media messages.
Gongs for several other categories were also given out.
Those winners were picked by a committee of judges and included prizes for Best Radio Show, Best Promotion, Best Trailer, Most Stylish Personality, Best Newcomer and Lifetime Achievement among others.
Hosted by popular radio personalities – The Muttons (Justin Ang & Vernon A), Jean Danker, Zhou Chongqing and Lin Peifen, the ceremony was telecast ‘live’ on local tv station Channel 5.
The show also included musical performances from Anthony Neely, Nate Tao, Zendee and The Sam Willows.
The award winners were:
Chosen by the media:
Radio Personality of the year
Vimala from Oli 96.8FM
A B Shaik from Warna 94.2FM
Zhou Chong Qing from Love 97.2FM
Glenn Ong from Class 95FM
Chosen by the judging panel:
Lifetime Achievement Award: Suharti Bte Ali – Executive Producer-Presenter, Warna 94.2FM
Best Radio Show: Muttons on the move. Justin Ang & Vernon A (987 FM)
Best Newcomer Across All Languages: Rohini Ramnathan for Masti 96.3FM
Most Stylish Radio Personality (Female): Yasminne Cheng (Class 95FM)
Most Stylish Radio Personality (Male): Bobby Tonelli (987FM)
Breakthrough Radio Personality: Chen Biyu (Love 97.2FM)
Most Creative Radio Trailer (English Programming): Cartunes Mike Kasem (Class 95FM), Jean Danker (Class 95FM) & Wayne Ong
Most Creative Radio Trailer (Chinese Programming): Where?? Zhou Chongqing & Cai Lilian (Love 97.2FM)
Most Creative Radio Trailer (Malay Programming): The Skoolz “Power Ranger” Nity Baizura & Dzar Ismail (Ria 89.7FM)
Most Creative Radio Trailer (Tamil Programming): Asathal Kaalai with AsathalBoyz Anand & Jaynesh (Oli 96.8FM)
Most Creative Radio Trailer (Expatriate Programming): R for RJ, R for Rohini Rohini Ramnathan & Duke Theotonius (Masti 96.3)
Best Radio Show: 987FM Muttons On The Move Justin Ang & Vernon A
Best Radio Promotions
Distinction : Resonance (Chinese Programming)
Merit : Marigold HL Yoga Singapore 2012 (Radio Promotions)
Listener votes (independently verified by an auditing firm):
Most Popular Radio Personality for Capital 95.8FM: Wang Dicong
Most Popular Radio Personality for Love 97.2FM: Wallace Ang
Most Popular Radio Personality for Y.E.S 93.3FM: Lin Pei Fen
Most Popular Radio Personality for Oli 96.8FM: Vimala
Most Popular Radio Personality for Ria 89.7FM: Hafeez Glamour
Most Popular Radio Personality for Warna 94.2FM: A B Shaik
Most Popular Radio Personality for 938LIVE: Bharati Jagdish
Most Popular Radio Personality for 987FM: Justin Ang
Most Popular Radio Personality for Class 95FM: Jean Danker
Most Popular Radio Personality for Gold 90FM: Vernetta Lopez