Outstanding coverage of Donald Trump’s election, the fallout from the EU Referendum and justice for the Hillsborough families has been recognised at this year’s IRN Awards in association with Sky News, celebrating commercial radio journalism.
The winners list in full:
IRN Gold Award
James Rea
News Team of the Year (Over 1m TSA)
Global’s Newsroom Wales
News Team of the Year (Under 1m TSA)
Radio Aire News
Best News Special or Feature
US Election Special – talkRADIO
Reporter of the Year
Linda Sinclair – Clyde 1 & Clyde 2
Best Sports Coverage
Scottish Cup Final 2016: Heroes and Hooligans – Clyde 1
Best Entertainment Story
The Death of George Michael – Global Radio’s Entertainment Team
Best Interview
Steve Kelly: My Hillsborough Journey – Radio City 2 and Radio City Talk
Newsreader of the Year (Over 1m TSA)
Robyn Schonhofer – talkSPORT & Virgin Radio
Newsreader of the Year (Under 1m TSA)
Chris Hubbard – BOB fm Hertfordshire
Newcomer of the Year
Rosie Wright – Premier Christian Radio
Student Journalist of the Year – Supported by the BJTC
Patrick Hildred – University of Sheffield
