Congratulations Winners!
Please join us in congratulating the winners, runners-up and finalists of the 25th Radio And Production Awards! We have several newcomers to welcome to the Winner’s Table! First time trophy winners include Jay Helmus, Elisabeth Hart, Warren Cargill, Gary McClenaghan, and Langley Gerrard.
And welcome back for return visits, Colin McGinness who picks up his second trophy. Chris Pottage pick up number six, which moves him into a tie with John Masecar at third place. And pulling away from Joel Moss (9 trophies) with the most trophies is none other than Ross McIntyre with trophy number eleven. Wow!
Note: we keep track of the trophy count for the producers only, simply because this is how it started 25 years ago. But it goes without saying that the copywriters and VO talents are key to the success of these entries, and they are winners as well; and many of these copywriters and VO talents have also made return visits to the Winner’s Table. That’s why we offer every individual involved in any of the 41 entries on this list a chance to purchase their own trophies, plaques and/or certificates. Congratulations to all!
Best Feature Production – All Markets
WINNER: Ghosts of War - 100th Anniversary of WW1. UKRD, Bristol, UK. Producer: Colin McGinness; Copywriter: Colin McGinness; Voice Talent: Gerard Fletcher, Cat McKenzie, Emma Vane, Nick Blood
1st Runner-up: 2014 Recap. Krash Creative, Raleigh, North Carolina. Producer: Chadd Pierce; Copywriter: Chadd Pierce; Voice Talent: Chadd Pierce
2nd Runner-up: Top 103 of 2014 Intro Mashup (Z103.5). Evanov Radio Group (Z103.5). Producer: Azeem Haq; Copywriter: Azeem Haq; Voice Talent: Steve Stone, Rachel McGrath, Lil Jon
Finalist: Robin Williams Tribute. UKRD, Bristol, UK. Producer: Colin McGinness; Copywriter: Colin McGinness; Voice Talent: Robin Williams
Finalist: P Jack Bruce Interview Clip Montage. Benztown, Burbank, California. Producer: James Stodd; Copywriter: Bill Royal; Voice Talent: Jim Merkel
Best Imaging – All Markets
WINNER: Work Day. Bell Media, Calgary, Alberta. Producer: Gary McClenaghan; Copywriter: Gary McClenaghan; Voice Talent: Gary McClenaghan, Jamie Watson
1st Runner-up: CFOX - Christmas Carolers. The World Famous – CFOX, Vancouver, British Columbia. Producer: Jamie Ellard; Copywriter: Ronnie Stanton; Voice Talent: The Christmas Revelers
2nd Runner-up: Z953 - Father's Day. Newcap, Vancouver, British Columbia. Producer: Jay Helmus; Copywriter: Chris Leitz; Voice Talent: Rachel McGrath
Finalist: 991 Fresh FM's "Halloween In Winnipeg". Corus Entertainment, Winnipeg, Manitoba. Producer: Evan Surminski; Copywriter: Casey Norman; Voice Talent: Jamie Watson
Best Commercial – Large Markets
WINNER: Honey Gifts - Discreet Tractor. Newcap, Vancouver, British Columbia. Producer: Jay Helmus; Copywriter: Chris Leitz; Voice Talent: Ken Allen Jr.
1st Runner-up: Dead Air (Don't Drink and Drive). ROCK 101 (CORUS Entertainment), Vancouver, British Columbia. Producer: Marlin Brown; Copywriter: Rob Birk; Voice Talent: Rob Birk, Michelle Mclean, Eric Chapman
2nd Runner-up: Sobieski Vodka – Ikseibos. Rogers Radio, Toronto, Ontario: Producer: Chris Shapcotte; Copywriter: Dave Calvert; Voice Talent: Bob Magee
Finalist: A Professor's Thoughts of Handel's Messiah. Moody Radio Network, Chicago, Illinois. Producer: Lee Rugen; Copywriter: Lee Rugen; Voice Talent: Lori Neff, Michael Rydelnik
Finalist: Cowell Auto Group - Language of Love. Newcap, Vancouver, British Columbia. Producer: Jay Helmus; Copywriter: Melanie Last
Best Promo – Large Markets
WINNER: Parliament Hill – Shots Fired. 680 News (Rogers Radio), Toronto, Ontario. Producers: Elisabeth Hart, Chris Pottage; Copywriters: Kris Ferguson, Chris Pottage, Scott Metcalfe; Voice Talent: Victor Lisle (and assorted on-air anchors)
1st Runner-up: Detroit Lions Symphony Orchestra. CIMX-FM 89X (BellMedia), Windsor, Ontario. Producer: Alan McKinnon; Copywriter: Alan McKinnon; Voice Talent: Erik Thompson, The Walkerville College of the Creative Arts Singers
2nd Runner-up: Toronto International Bike Show 2014 (Proud FM). Evanov Radio Group (Z103.5), Toronto, Ontario. Producer: Frank Lauraitis; Copywriter: Sheila Koenig; Voice Talent: Brian Viggiani, Russell James
Finalist: Monster Tour - Eminem & Rihanna in LA (Z103.5). Evanov Radio Group (Z103.5), Toronto, Ontario. Producer: Azeem Haq; Copywriters: Adam Smachylo, Azeem Haq; Voice Talent: KD Bowe, Rachel McGrath, Azeem Haq, Marliese Paulozza
Finalist: Jingle Ball in New York City (Z103.5). Evanov Radio Group (Z103.5), Toronto, Ontario. Producer: Azeem Haq; Copywriter: Azeem Haq; Voice Talent: Steve Stone, Rachel McGrath, Kayla Irwin, Meghan Trainor
Finalist: J.T. Tix in a Box Promo. Bell Media, Toronto, Ontario. Producer: Jordana Klein; Copywriter: Jordana Klein; Voice Talent: Steve Stone, Jordana Klein
Best Commercial – Medium Markets
WINNER: Cheezy. Bell Media, Calgary, Alberta. Producer: Warren Cargill; Copywriter: Adam Hunter; Voice Talent: JD Lewis, Graeme Reaper, Danaye Maier
1st Runner-up: Vertigo Theatre - Radio Play. Newcap Radio, Calgary, Alberta. Producer: Ben Thorgeirson; Copywriter: Liz Draper; Voice Talent: Pat Laporte, Jordan Rycroft, Ben Thorgeirson
2nd Runner-up: Embroidered Just Sew. Jim Pattison Broadcast Group, Winnipeg, Manitoba. Producer: Jim Van Dusen; Copywriter: Jim Van Dusen; Voice Talent: Jim Van Dusen
Finalist: The Race. Alpha Media, Louisville, Kentucky. Producer: Jack Phillips; Copywriter: Jesse Rasmussen, Jack Phillips; Voice Talent: Jesse Rasmussen, Jack Phillips
Finalist: Karlee. Bell Media, Calgary, Alberta. Producer: Warren Cargill; Copywriter: Angie Beers; Voice Talent: Stewart Meyers, Karlee Lewis
Best Promo – Medium Markets
WINNER: Bear - Lazy Bastard Promo. Bell Media, Edmonton, Alberta. Producer: Gary McClenaghan; Copywriters: Rob Vavrek, Gary McClenaghan; Voice Talent: Jamie Watson
1st Runner-up: CJAY - Stampede Memory Loss Promo. Bell Media, Edmonton, Alberta. Producer: Gary McClenaghan; Copywriters: Ross MacLeod, Gary McClenaghan; Voice Talent: Rob Naughton
2nd Runner-up: Power 97's Ban Gene. Corus Entertainment, Winnipeg, Manitoba. Producer: Evan Surminski
Finalist: ZM's Top 100 of 2014. NZME Radio, Auckland, New Zealand. Producer: Kieran Bell; Copywriter: Kieran Bell; Voice Talent: Alex Behan
Finalist: ZM's Singstar Ultimate Party. NZME Radio, Auckland, New Zealand. Producers: Kieran Bell, Rich Bryan; Copywriter: Kieran Bell; Voice Talent: Alex Behan, Gavin Daniel, Laura McGoldrick, Amy Nola, Kieran Bell
Best Commercial – Small Markets
WINNER: Cafe 146, Night Begins. UKRD, Bristol, United Kingdom. Producer: Langley Gerrard; Copywriter: Kath Moroney; Voice Talent: Marta Stryska
1st Runner-up: South West Screens and Doors. Southern Cross Austereo, Bunbury, Western Australia. Producer: Tim Hammond. Copywriter: Josh Langley; Voice Talent: Hardy Audio
2nd Runner-up: KP Electric - Blouse McGee. Rogers Broadcasting, Fort McMurray, Alberta. Producer: Ryan Leininger; Copywriter: Amy Rederburg; Voice Talent: Ryan Leininger, Terry Grant, Jerry Neville
Finalist: The Call Can Wait. Southern Cross Austereo, Bunbury, Western Australia. Producer: Tim Hammond; Copywriter: Tamara Heinjus; Voice Talent: Daniel Leach
Best Promo – Small Markets
WINNER: The Q's Beater Bonanza - Taurus Showcase. 100.3 The Q (CKKQ FM), Victoria, British Columbia. Producer: Ross McIntyre; Copywriters: Ross McIntyre, Mark Addams, Ed Bain; Voice Talent: Ross McIntyre
1st Runner-up: Mix96 MD Offer. UKRD, Bristol, United Kingdom. Producer: Langley Gerrard; Copywriter: Langley Gerrard; Voice Talent: Tanya Rich, Langley Gerrard
2nd Runner-up: The Q Morning Show - Ed's Report Cards. 100.3 The Q (CKKQ FM), Victoria, British Columbia. Producer: Ross McIntyre; Copywriters: Ed Bain, Ross McIntyre, Sheldon Hovde; Voice Talent: Ed Bain, Reese Hovde, Ross McIntyre
Finalist: The Q's Beater Bonanza - Topaz Showcase. 100.3 The Q (CKKQ FM), Victoria, British Columbia. Producer: Ross McIntyre; Copywriters: Ross McIntyre, Mark Addams, Ed Bain; Voice Talent: Ross McIntyre
Finalist: Out To Carl's. Power 104/Q1031, Kelowna, British Columbia. Producer: Tim Allan; Copywriter: Doug Loepp; Voice Talent: Jamie Watson, Tim Allan