Winners of Young Audio Awards 2023 have been announced

The next generation of audio stars have been announced at the 2023 Young Audio Awards.

Jordan North and Tyler West presented the ceremony, with guest appearances from Vernon Kay, Ken Bruce, Stephanie Hirst, Jordan & Perri, Tatum McGreal, Darren Bent and more.

Winners will receive their own radio show on a national station, mentorship opportunities and audio industry experiences.

Sam Bailey, Managing Director of The Radio Academy said: “These awards are a fantastic opportunity for young people across the UK to be recognised for the hugely creative work they do with audio – one of the most accessible forms of media you can imagine.

“At The Radio Academy, we love to recognise kids starting up their own school radio shows or bedroom podcasts – and the talent this year has been incredible.”

George Butler, Chair of the Young Audio Awards added: “The Young Audio Awards Class of 2023 has proved that the future of audio is in safe hands.

“From 8-year-olds using audio in school to grow and develop social skills, through to the 18 year olds who sound ready for the national airwaves. All of this year’s nominees and winners have proved that the human heart at the centre of radio will live on for years to come.”

The Winners in full:

Achievement in the Community

• GOLD – Ocean Youth Radio, Torbay
• SILVER – Together Radio – Mayflower Community Academy, Plymouth
• BRONZE – The 4Ps Radio Training School – Vectis Radio, Isle of Wight

BBC Sounds Rising Talent Award (Age 8-11)

• GOLD – Isabelle Harper – BCB Bradford
• SILVER – Maisie Chittenden and Lila-Rose Campell-Wilkinson – Newington Triple A Radio, Kent
• BRONZE – Jessica Snowden – Harbour Radio, Great Yarmouth

BBC Sounds Rising Talent Award (Age 12-15)

• GOLD – Daisy Barker – Chelmsford Community Radio
• SILVER – MovieTime with Lex podcast
• BRONZE – Alexander Gallacher – Workington Academy, Cumbria

BBC Sounds Rising Talent Award (Age 16-18)

• GOLD – Anousha Gledhill – Youths Choice Radio, Global Academy
• SILVER – T.S Michaels – Youths Choice Radio, Global Academy
• BRONZE – Emma Stigter – Siren Radio

Best in Music, with Hits Radio

• GOLD – Global Hits with Prisha & Advika – Folkestone School for Girls, Kent
• SILVER – MixTapes and 808’s Best Bits with T.S Michaels – Youths Choice Radio, Global Academy
• BRONZE – 80s, 90s and 2000s with Granger Smith – Spark Radio, Sunderland

Best in Speech, with talkSPORT

• GOLD – Youths Choice Voice – Global Academy
• SILVER – Jack To The Future podcast
• BRONZE – Newington Triple ‘A’ Radio – Newington Community Primary School, Ramsgate

Best Podcast, with Times Radio

• GOLD – Jack To The Future podcast
• SILVER – MyBNK Money Podcast – Global Academy
• BRONZE – Rule of Law Podcast – Tibberton and Hindlip First Schools, Worcestershire

Primary School Radio Station of the Year, with FunKids

• GOLD – East Peckham Primary School
• SILVER – Newington Triple ‘A’ Radio – Newington Community Primary School, Ramsgate
• BRONZE – TH Radio – Tibberton and Hindlip First Schools, Worcestershire

Secondary School Radio Station of the Year, with KISS

• GOLD – Vibe Radio – Barnsley College
• SILVER – Youths Choice – Global Academy
• BRONZE – Workington Academy Radio – Cumbria