The winners will be revealed in October.
Midlands 103 is celebrating a record seven nominations for the 2025 IMRO Radio Awards.
Midlands Today with Will Faulkner is shortlisted for Best Current Affairs Programme and Radio Moment of the year, with the Loose Cannons vying for top podcast.
Repeat-winner Ann Marie Kelly is nominated for Specialist Music Broadcaster of the Year, David Hollywood competes for Sports Broadcaster and Courtney Callaghan is up for Best Newcomer.
Justice for Joe, a focus on the tragic death of Laois student Joe Drennan, is shortlisted for News Story of the Year.
Winners will be announced in October.
Chris Doyle, Chairperson of the IMRO Radio Awards, said: We’re thrilled to reveal the shortlist for the 2025 IMRO Radio Awards, following an incredible judging process. This year saw a record number of entries, a testament to the strength, creativity, and passion within Irish radio. A huge thanks to everyone who made the effort to enter the awards. The bar is continually raised in terms of quality, so heartiest congratulations to all those shortlisted. We wish you the very best of luck and we can’t wait to celebrate together on October 3rd.
Eleanor McEvoy, IMRO Chairperson, said: Radio remains one of the most powerful and influential mediums in our society. The diverse and inspiring work recognised in this year’s IMRO Radio Awards shortlist highlights the strength of Irish broadcasting and its vital role in our national conversation."
Aoife MacEvilly, Broadcasting and Video-On-Demand Commissioner from Coimisiún na Meán, said: ‘’Coimisiún na Meán is delighted to support the IMRO Radio Awards again this year. The Awards celebrate the best of Irish radio, highlighting the talent, creativity and innovation that exists within the sector. We know from the recent Reuters Digital News Report Ireland that Irish audiences continue to have an enduring and longstanding relationship with radio. I want to extend our congratulations to all of the nominees who have been shortlisted and to wish them the best of luck for the Awards in October
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