The 2026 Community Radio Awards finalists have been announced, recognising work by presenters, volunteers and stations across the UK.
This year’s finalists represent programming, journalism, community engagement, training and volunteering.
The awards are marking ten years since their launch. Rebecca Steers, Chair of the Community Radio Awards, said: “Being named as a finalist is a significant achievement and reflects the dedication, creativity and passion that volunteers, presenters and teams bring to serving their communities.”
Winners will be announced on Saturday 24 October at the national ceremony, following the National Community Radio Conference hosted by the UK Community Radio Network. Volunteers, presenters, producers, station managers and supporters are expected to gather for the anniversary event.
Aiir continues as headline sponsor of the awards and conference and ceremony details are available here.
The 2026 Community Radio Award Finalists are:
Community Impact Project of the Year sponsored by Be Broadcast
Blood Solidarity – ALL FM
Bro Radio Academy – Bro Radio
YouthSPACE – Radio Skye
Myths, Ghosts and Scorpions – Sheppey FM
Stronger Routes to Better Health – Wythenshawe FM
Bro Radio Academy – Bro Radio
YouthSPACE – Radio Skye
Myths, Ghosts and Scorpions – Sheppey FM
Stronger Routes to Better Health – Wythenshawe FM
Station of the Year Sponsored by Aiir
Express FM
RNIB Connect Radio
Switch Radio
GTFM
Radio LaB 97.1FM
RNIB Connect Radio
Switch Radio
GTFM
Radio LaB 97.1FM
Championing and supporting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion sponsored by UK Community Radio Network
The Out of Our Shell Show – ALL FM
The Rainbow Road – Etta Helfrich Interview – ALL FM
African Vibe with Richy Bongo – CHBN Radio
Championing and supporting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion – Vectis Radio
Hate Crime Awareness Week: Too Great For Hate – Wythenshawe FM
The Rainbow Road – Etta Helfrich Interview – ALL FM
African Vibe with Richy Bongo – CHBN Radio
Championing and supporting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion – Vectis Radio
Hate Crime Awareness Week: Too Great For Hate – Wythenshawe FM
Voices of the Community Award sponsored by PPL
St. Neots’ Prostate Cancer Campaign – Black Cat Radio
The Folkestone Radio Church – Radio Folkestone
The Coeliac Shack – Radio LaB
Life on the Edge – Radio Woking
Youth Club Radio – Sunny Govan Radio
The Folkestone Radio Church – Radio Folkestone
The Coeliac Shack – Radio LaB
Life on the Edge – Radio Woking
Youth Club Radio – Sunny Govan Radio
Presenter of the Year – Woman sponsored by Xperi
Siva Gold – BCfm
Natasha Reneaux – BFBS Aldershot
Amy Gray – Cambridge Radio
Amy Boyd – Chelmsford Community Radio
Lashana Camille – The Beat London
Natasha Reneaux – BFBS Aldershot
Amy Gray – Cambridge Radio
Amy Boyd – Chelmsford Community Radio
Lashana Camille – The Beat London
Presenter of the Year – Man sponsored by Xperi
Patrick Foster – Academy FM
John Reen – Maritime Radio
Jonny Seabrook – Mix 92.6
Iain Meadows – Radio Wester Ross
Ben Ellis – Switch Radio
John Reen – Maritime Radio
Jonny Seabrook – Mix 92.6
Iain Meadows – Radio Wester Ross
Ben Ellis – Switch Radio
Live Event or Outside Broadcast of the Year sponsored by CreatorNODE from Broadcast Bionics
26.2 Hour Live Music Marathon – ALL FM
Bring Durham Pride To Everyone – Pride Radio
Live At The Open Royal Portrush – River Radio
The International Shanty Festival – SourceFM
Short Breaks Across The Solent – Vectis Radio
Bring Durham Pride To Everyone – Pride Radio
Live At The Open Royal Portrush – River Radio
The International Shanty Festival – SourceFM
Short Breaks Across The Solent – Vectis Radio
Entertainment Show of the Year
Wednesday Drivetime – Academy FM
Rise and Shine – Hive FM
Christmas with the Children of Hertfordshire – Mix 92.6
Mix Brunch – Mix 92.6
Zowie and Dai – MônFM
Rise and Shine – Hive FM
Christmas with the Children of Hertfordshire – Mix 92.6
Mix Brunch – Mix 92.6
Zowie and Dai – MônFM
Specialist Music Show of the Year sponsored by Promo Only
Additions To My Collection – BCfm
Sonar – Fantazia Special – Radio Saltire
The Jazz Club – RNIB Connect Radio
Future Favourites with Ben Swift – Salford City Radio
South Coast Music Show – Voice FM
Sonar – Fantazia Special – Radio Saltire
The Jazz Club – RNIB Connect Radio
Future Favourites with Ben Swift – Salford City Radio
South Coast Music Show – Voice FM
Specialist Content Show of the Year sponsored by Fix Radio
The Departure Lounge – Academy FM
The Coeliac Shack – Radio LaB
Read On – The Audiobook Show – RNIB Connect Radio
A Cultural Journey with Toby Davey – The Churchill War Rooms – RNIB Connect Radio
Tech Talk – RNIB Connect Radio
The Coeliac Shack – Radio LaB
Read On – The Audiobook Show – RNIB Connect Radio
A Cultural Journey with Toby Davey – The Churchill War Rooms – RNIB Connect Radio
Tech Talk – RNIB Connect Radio
News, Journalism & Factual Storytelling of the Year sponsored by RadioToday
We Don’t Do That Here – BCfm & Ujima Radio
Month of the Military Child – BFBS Aldershot
Women in Wargaming – BFBS Salisbury Plain
Storm Goretti Coverage – Coast FM
Jamie McDonald – Radio Skye
Month of the Military Child – BFBS Aldershot
Women in Wargaming – BFBS Salisbury Plain
Storm Goretti Coverage – Coast FM
Jamie McDonald – Radio Skye
Arts & Creative Radio of the Year sponsored by Devaweb
Yacht Rock – Caroline Coastal FM
Christmas Advent Calendar – City Sound Radio
City Sound Radio Pantomime – City Sound Radio
The Wandsworth Way – Riverside Radio
Club Plastique – Wythenshawe FM
Christmas Advent Calendar – City Sound Radio
City Sound Radio Pantomime – City Sound Radio
The Wandsworth Way – Riverside Radio
Club Plastique – Wythenshawe FM
Sports Show of the Year
Sportsweek – Coast FM
Match Night Live – Drive 105
Saturday Afternoon Sport – Mix 92.6
The Rapha Report – Radio Skye
Switch Radio Sport – Switch Radio
Match Night Live – Drive 105
Saturday Afternoon Sport – Mix 92.6
The Rapha Report – Radio Skye
Switch Radio Sport – Switch Radio
Volunteer of the Year sponsored by RadioPlayer
Dr Sarah Waqquas – Awaz FM
Michelle Durant – Chelmsford Community Radio
Elfyn Pritchard – MônFM
Stephen Pendlebury – Salford City Radio
Zoe Gold – Sheppey FM
Michelle Durant – Chelmsford Community Radio
Elfyn Pritchard – MônFM
Stephen Pendlebury – Salford City Radio
Zoe Gold – Sheppey FM
Young Person or people of the Year (under 25) sponsored by Aiir
Josh Holmes-Bright – Caroline Coastal FM
Amy Boyd – Chelmsford Community Radio
Albert Lutkin – Humber Wave Radio
Steffan Huw – MônFM
YouthSPACE – Radio Skye
Amy Boyd – Chelmsford Community Radio
Albert Lutkin – Humber Wave Radio
Steffan Huw – MônFM
YouthSPACE – Radio Skye
Sage Person of the Year (Over 60)
Paul James – Academy FM
Ian Day – Academy FM
Moz Walsh – ALL FM
Steve Whitley – Radio Tyneside
Ian Rothwell – Salford City Radio
Ian Day – Academy FM
Moz Walsh – ALL FM
Steve Whitley – Radio Tyneside
Ian Rothwell – Salford City Radio
Newcomer of the Year sponsored by Be Broadcast
Charley Greatrix – Bro Radio
Evan Harmes – Chelmsford Community Radio
Paul Glenn – Erewash Sound
Val Issacs – Erewash Sound
Razvan Soare – Ujima Radio
Evan Harmes – Chelmsford Community Radio
Paul Glenn – Erewash Sound
Val Issacs – Erewash Sound
Razvan Soare – Ujima Radio
Digital Content of the Year sponsored by Optimux
Digital Storytelling – BFBS Brize Norton
Hope FM Player – Hope FM
Radio Skye Facebook – Radio Skye
Daily Digital Footprint – Rutland & Stamford Sound
Pioneering Digital Content – Ujima Radio
Hope FM Player – Hope FM
Radio Skye Facebook – Radio Skye
Daily Digital Footprint – Rutland & Stamford Sound
Pioneering Digital Content – Ujima Radio
Celebrating & Championing Community Radio of the Year sponsored by Community Radio Weel
Community Radio Day – CHAOS Radio
Every Day is Local Radio Day – K107FM
Celebrating their 5th Birthday – Rutland & Stamford Sound
Making Sheppey Proud – Sheppey FM
25 Years of WFM Documentary – Wythenshawe FM
Every Day is Local Radio Day – K107FM
Celebrating their 5th Birthday – Rutland & Stamford Sound
Making Sheppey Proud – Sheppey FM
25 Years of WFM Documentary – Wythenshawe FM
Elections & Political Coverage of the Year
No overall control at Huntingdonshire District Council – Black Cat Radio
Interview With St Albans MP Daisy Cooper – Mix 92.6
Stalemate reforming control of Oldham Council – Oldham Community Radio
Wales Community Radio Network Election Coverage – WCRN & Bro Radio
Interview With St Albans MP Daisy Cooper – Mix 92.6
Stalemate reforming control of Oldham Council – Oldham Community Radio
Wales Community Radio Network Election Coverage – WCRN & Bro Radio
