NYF 2012: 'World's Best Radio Programs' finalists

Established in 1982, the competition honours the most innovative work in radio broadcasting, with entries from radio stations, networks, and independent producers from around the globe. This year's Grand Jury selected 196 entries representing 22 countries as finalists.

The following prominent international companies took the lead in the preliminary judging round: RTE Ireland with 22 finalists; Canadian Broadcasting Corporation with 12 finalists; Australian Broadcasting Corporation 10 finalists; ESPN USA 8 finalists; and Radio Netherlands Worldwide with 7 finalists. American Public Media USA, Reliance Broadcast India, and Wise Buddha Creative UK were each honoured with 5 finalists. In addition, O'Reilly Television Inc Canada, Radio Free Asia USA, and TBI Media UK each earned 4 finalists. All Radio finalists go on to the medal round of judging to determine Gold, Silver, and Bronze award winners.

Trophy winners will be honoured at a gala awards ceremony, to be held on Monday, 18 June 18 at the Manhattan Penthouse, located at 80 Fifth Avenue (14th St and Union Square). For more information or to purchase tickets, go to http://www.newyorkfestivals.com/Events/.

All entries were judged by the NYF Radio Program & Promotion Awards Grand Jury, consisting of radio experts from stations and companies around the globe. The jury represents the most recognisable voices and experienced programming producers in the medium of radio.

Each entry is judged on its own merits. All entries are judged on their production values, organisation, presentation of information, creativity, and use of medium. Each jury member listens to and scores entries via the NYF online judging website.

A complete list of the 2011 NYF Radio Program & Promotion Awards finalists are featured here at www.newyorkfestivals.com.