Bilby Awards 2012

The South Australian Community Broadcasters Association (SACBA) is the peak body for community broadcasters in South Australia. Their annual conference was held over the weekend of Saturday 28 July and Sunday 29 July and provided a fantastic opportunity to share ideas and information.

As always, a highlight of the SACBA Conference were the Bilby Awards celebrating the contribution community radio makes to the South Australian community and encourages high achievement within the sector.

The list of winners and runners up are:

Can't Get Out of the Car
Runners up: Fresh and Radio Adelaide
Winner: 5CST

Best Interview
Runners up: 5CST and 5TRX
Winner: Fresh

Best OB
Runner up: 5GTR r/u
Winner: Radio Adelaide

Sports Broadcast
Runner up: 5GTR
Winner: 5TRX

Best Local Music
Runner up: 5CST
Winner: Fresh

Best Message
Runner up: 5ROX
Winner: 5CST

Best Community Event
Runner up: 5BBB and 5ROX
Winner: 5CST

Small Station
Winner: 5ROX

Volunteer of the Year
Winner: Sonia K - Gulf FM and Brett Prince - 5YYY (tie)

Technorama Awards

Technical Contribution
Graham Johnston - TRAXFM

Lifetime Technical Contribution
Gordon Smith