P1 Best Breakfast Programme/Show
This category is designed for breakfast shows by a Commercial Radio Radio that deserve particular recognition for their high standard, originality, professionalism and innovation. Entries from weekday or weekend shows are eligible to enter.
The entry should include a MAXIMUM 15-minute sampler of the programme with up to 3 unedited examples of the show separated by a 2 second gap in-between each examples. Begin each entry mentioning the Category Number and the Entry Name. Submit on CD Rom in .mp3 format. Also include 2 pictures of the show presenter and/or crew in jpeg format.

P2 Most Innovative Show
This category is designed to reward programmes that have broken the mould, attempted a new approach and pushed boundaries. The judges will be looking for creative and innovative solutions and ideas that delivered results.
The entry should include a MAXIMUM 15-minute sampler of the programme with up to 3 unedited examples of the show separated by a 2 second gap in-between each examples. Begin each entry mentioning the Category Number and the Entry Name. Submit on CD Rom in .mp3 format. Also include 3 pictures of the show and/or crew in jpeg format.

P3 Best Interactive Idea
This category seeks to recognise a new idea for on-air interaction where the listener is significantly involved in providing the editorial content to a radio programme. This could be through phone calls, e-mails, text messaging, debate or correspondence.
The entry should include a MAXIMUM 15-minute sampler of the programme with up to 3 unedited examples of the show separated by a 2 second gap in-between each examples. Begin each entry mentioning the Category Number and the Entry Name. Submit on CD Rom in .mp3 format. Also include 3 pictures of the show and/or crew in jpeg format.

P4 Best Community Service Award
This category is for any social action initiative, campaign, programme or series through which radio has been used to affect the listening public in a positive way. The judges will be looking to recognise compelling, powerful programming with an impact that may have been made in fundraising, heightening public awareness & understanding of an issue, or in inspiring change in a community.
The entry should include a MAXIMUM 15-minute sampler of the programme with up to 3 unedited examples of the show separated by a 2 second gap in-between each examples. Begin each entry mentioning the Category Number and the Entry Name. Submit on CD Rom in .mp3 format. Also include 3 pictures of the team and/or campaign in jpeg format.

T5 On-Air Presenter of the Year
This category is for a Commercial Radio On-air Presenter who deserves particular recognition for their overall presentation style, use of music and rapport with their audience.
The entry should include a MAXIMUM 15-minute sampler of the programme with up to 3 unedited examples of the show separated by a 2 second gap in-between each examples. Begin each entry mentioning the Category Number and the Entry Name. Submit on CD Rom in .mp3 format. Also include a picture of the DJ in jpeg format.

M6 Best Radio Promo - In-House
Internally created single station spots broadcast. (The use of syndicated or custom-produced music is allowed, providing it does not contribute “substantially” to the creative impact of the entry.)
Begin each entry mentioning the Category Number and the Entry Name. Submit on CD Rom in .mp3 format. Single spot - :90 seconds or less.

AWARDS TERMS & CONDITION

In the event that any individual category attracts fewer than the minimum number of entries the organiser reserves the right to withdraw that category. In this event the participating companies will receive a credit towards future entry fees. No cash refund will be given.

Note: All relevant permissions and copyrights are assumed to be cleared by the entrant. All entrants agree that award entries may be used at the discretion of India Radio Forum for educational and/or promotional purposes without further reference to the submitting company. Full credit will be given.