Global Innovators from Six Continents to Celebrate Outstanding Storytelling
The New York Festivals® Radio Awards has announced the esteemed 2025 Grand Jury.
The 2025 Radio Awards Grand Jury features over 100 global leaders from the radio industry across six continents. This distinguished panel comprises world-class content creators, industry visionaries, and iconic voices. Recruited from renowned companies, these directors, producers, journalists, writers, and sound artists are celebrated for their innovation and engaging storytelling. NYF’s esteemed jurors excel in producing captivating content across various genres and platforms, including documentary, entertainment, news, sports, and corporate image
“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.”
The roster of top-tier companies represented by the 2025 Grand Jury includes international networks, radio stations, production studios, and publishing houses. Notable companies with executives on the Grand Jury include BBC, Radio Mitre S.A., SiriusXM Radio, Radio Express International (USA), and Blue Revolution (UK). 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.
The 2025 Radio Awards Grand Jury includes:
* Steve Ahern, OAM, Publisher, Radioinfo & Radio Today – Australia
* Swarup BR, Co-Founder/Creative Director, Stark Communications PVT. Ltd. – India
* Andrew Biggs, Imaging Producer/Director, Eyesound – New Zealand
* Benoit Bories, Sound Artist, Faïdos Sonore/Créations sonores – France
* Diego Cannizzaro, Owner & Director, DMC Studio – Argentina
* Dave Carter, General Manager, Media Heads – Australia
* Mike Cass, Content Director, Virgin Radio UK – United Kingdom
* Jennie Cataldo, Owner & Producer, Accompany Studios – USA
* John N. Catlett, Broadcast Consultant, Media Objectives International – USA
* Chris Colbert, CEO, DCP Entertainment – USA
* Juan Pablo Cordoba, Productor Artistico, Radio Mitre S.A. – Argentina
* Jax Coombes, Producer, BBC – United Kingdom
* Elaine Dunseath, Producer Radio Current Affairs, BBC Northern Ireland – United Kingdom
* Nick Davis, Executive Director, Engagement & Inclusion, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation – Canada
* James Everton, Content Director, Virgin Radio & Dubai 92 – United Arab Emirates
* Lauren Hansen, Producer, iHeart Media – USA
* Dylan Haskins, Commissioning Executive for Podcasts, BBC Sounds & BBC Radio 5 Live – United Kingdom
* Aaron Kearney, OAM Director – Engagement and Programs, ABC International – Australia
* James Keen, Managing Director, Channel 103 and Island FM, Trindle Radio – United Kingdom
* Geneviève Levasseur, Senior Director, ICI MUSIQUE, CBC/Radio-Canada – Canada
* Eduardo Morino, Presenter, Radio Mitre S.A. – Argentina
* Leslie Mullen, Writer/Producer & Host, NASA/JPL – USA
* Götz Naleppa, Drama Director & Sound Artist, Naleppa Audio Productions – Germany
* Anurita Patel, Executive Vice President, National Programming Director, Radio City/Music Broadcast Ltd. – India
* Jason Phipps, Head of Content & Development, Chalk + Blade – United Kingdom
* Nicolás Harry Salvarrey, Journalist, Urbana Play 104.3 – Argentina
* Eimear Shannon, Producer, The Dave Moore Show, Today FM – Ireland
* Helen Shaw, Founder, Athena Media – Ireland
* Mikyung Shin, Executive Producer, BeFM / Busan English Broadcasting Foundation – South Korea
* Lou Simon, Vice President, Music Programming, SiriusXM Radio – USA
* Mark Travis, Senior Media Professional – USA
* Tim Watkin, Executive Editor, Audio, Radio New Zealand – New Zealand
* Emma Weatherill, Producer, Narrative Factual Series, BBC Studio Productions – United Kingdom
* Diego Véliz, Director, Candelabra Films – Chile
* Karena Wynn-Moylan, Presenter/Producer, Bay FM Radio 99.9 – Australia
* Carol Zimmer, Journalist & Host, “Now What?” – USA
The global reputation and extensive industry knowledge of the 2025 Radio Awards Grand Jury ensure that entries receive the thoughtful consideration and attention they deserve. Entries are evaluated based on production values, creativity, content presentation, direction, writing, achievement of purpose, and audience suitability.
The New York Festivals Radio Awards provides a platform to celebrate creative storytellers from around the world. For 67 years, NYF has recognized both innovation and exceptional quality in broadcast audio content across all genres and platforms since 1957.
Since 2023, The National Press Club, the World’s Leading Professional Organization for Journalists(tm), has partnered with New York Festivals to honor the highest scoring news program across the Coverage Of Breaking News Story, Coverage Of Ongoing News Story, Nonfiction Series, Investigative Journalism Podcast, and News Podcast categories. The winner will be announced during the 2025 Storytellers Gala in April.
NYF’s Radio Awards receives entries from radio stations, networks, and independent producers from over 30 countries around the globe. The mission of the competition is to honor the achievements of the men and women who make up the global audio storytelling community.
Award-winning entries for 2025 will be showcased on the Radio Awards winners gallery. View the 2024 winners’ showcase.
The entry deadline for the 2025 Radio Awards competition is January 31, 2025. To enter the 2025 Radio Awards please visit: HERE, for additional information visit: HERE.
