Nelson scores in finals of NZ Radio Awards
Nelson's 93 More FM is once again in the finals of the New Zealand Radio Awards, the definitive benchmark for the whole
New Zealand broadcasting industry.
Last year Nelson's More FM won Station of the Year for the regional section, as it did in 2003. Yesterday the station
was named as one of three finalists in this section again - the fifth year in a row it has made the finals.
Station Manager Phillipa Pattison said the finalists were selected on the basis of programme, revenue, community
involvement and ratings.
"Being named as a finalist for five years in a row is a real testimony to our staff and to the people of Nelson who
consistently give us their support, both as clients and as listeners," she said. "We put together a great entry that
highlighted events from the past year, such as our fundraising for the playground at Nelson Hospital and for the hospice
Spring Fling charity ball."
More FM is up for a second award, with Marie Baker in the finals for the regional/provincial salesperson of the year.
"Marie is one of our longest serving members of the sales team and has a great relationship with her clients, evidenced
by her 100% client retention," Ms Pattison said. "In a local economic climate that's been tough she managed to achieve
her targets and generate new business."
Kent and Bundy from Nelson's Classic Hits and Matt Lawrey from the local access station Fresh FM are also finalists in
the New Zealand Radio Awards.
"The success of the stations in the Nelson-Tasman region is evidence of the excellent broadcasters attracted to live
here, as well as the effectiveness of a competitive media environment in keeping people on their toes. Nelson listeners
are very well served in music, information and entertainment," Ms Pattison said.
The New Zealand Radio Awards winners will be announced at broadcastings' gala event of the year, a black tie dinner at
the Auckland Sky City Theatre on Saturday 29th April.
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