New York, NY – The New York Festivals Radio Awards has unveiled its Grand Jury for the 2025 competition, assembling a powerhouse of over 100 luminaries from the global radio sector to honor the finest in audio storytelling. The experts, hailing from six continents, represent a rich tapestry of content creators and industry innovators known for their compelling narratives and groundbreaking productions in diverse formats.
Rose Anderson, Executive Vice President and Executive Director at the New York Festivals Radio Awards, highlights the breadth of experience and expertise the jury brings to the table. According to Anderson, the 2025 jury is deeply engaged in evaluating a wide spectrum of audio media, from traditional radio broadcasts to cutting-edge podcasts and everything in between.
The 2025 Grand Jury features representation from some of the most prestigious media organizations worldwide, including the BBC, SiriusXM Radio, and Radio Mitre S.A., among others. This eclectic group also boasts input from niche content producers like Athena Media and larger network players such as Bauer Media Audio Ireland.
Among the jurors are several notable figures such as Steve Ahern, a respected publisher from Australia, Swarup BR from India, Diego Cannizzaro from Argentina, and Jennie Cataldo from the United States. These professionals, alongside others from respected institutions like NASA/JPL and CBC/Radio-Canada, lend their voices and visions to a judicious review process that sets high standards for entrants.
This year’s jury reflects a diverse mix of roles within the industry, from directors and sound artists to journalists and content directors, each bringing unique insights into the judging process. Their collective expertise ensures that all entries are evaluated with a critical eye for creativity, technical quality, and how effectively they engage audiences.
Entries for the 2025 awards are scrutinized for various elements such as production quality, innovation, script development, and audience impact. The judging process is designed to be comprehensive, ensuring that each piece is assessed fairly against rigorous standards.
The New York Festivals Radio Awards, now in its 67th year, continues to celebrate excellence in broadcast content creation, acknowledging outstanding work in categories ranging from news podcasts to investigative journalism. Since 2023, the partnership with The National Press Club has introduced awards specifically celebrating journalistic excellence, further broadening the scope of the competition.
This distinguished competition attracts submissions from numerous countries, with entries produced by a mix of radio stations, independent producers, and media networks. The winners of the 2025 Radio Awards will be announced at the much-anticipated Storytellers Gala in April, and winning entries will subsequently be highlighted in the Radio Awards winners gallery.
For those interested in participating, the deadline for submissions is set for January 31, 2025. Submissions can be made through the official Radio Awards website, where additional information is also available.
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