Asian entries won one metal and seven Finalist nods as the New York Festivals Radio Awards announced the 2021 Storytellers Gala award-winners.
From Qatar, Al Jazeera Digital’s entry ‘Hindsight’ won a Silver in the Best Narration category as well as a Finalist nomination for Best Coverage of Breaking News Story for ‘Beirut Explosion Multiplies Lebanon’s Crises’.
India’s 104.8 ISHQ FM won two Finalist nominations, one each in the Best Social Justice Appeal and Best Mini Series.
South Korea’s Busan E-Fm, Singapore’s Class 95, Taiwan’s Radio Taiwan International and Saudi Arabia’s Thmanyah had one finalist each.
World-class audio work created by global storytellers from 30+ countries was honored at the October 12th Storytellers Gala virtual event.
The 2021 Radio Awards Grand Jury panel honored riveting podcasts and audiobooks, dramas, documentaries, breaking news coverage, entertainment and music specials created by masterful audio storytellers from around the globe.
A total of 3 Grand Awards, 48 NYF Gold Radio trophies, 46 Silver and 49 Bronze awards were given away.
The BBC was honored with the 2021 Broadcaster of the Year Award. Award-winning entries captivated listeners with exceptional storytelling in News, Podcasts, and Dramas. TBI Media UK earned the title of Production Company of the Year.
For the complete list of the 2021 Radio Awards winners, visit HERE.