2023 Awards Finalists Announced

Kim Wilkinson -

The Excellence in Media Awards acknowledges the vision, passion, skill and effort of people and organisations seeking to share the hope of Jesus through media and the arts.

WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE FINALISTS FOR 2023 ARE:

COMPELLING CONTENT - AUDIO

  • Run Like a Woman' Podcast - Rebecca Abbott - Eternity (Bible Society Australia)
  • Wayside Chapel's Donate A Plate Campaign - Georgia Free - Hope 103.2
  • Finding Ruby - The Fight of My Life - Rich Thompson and Nikki Florence Thompson - Cadence Productions

COMPELLING CONTENT - DIGITAL MEDIA

  • Finding Hope - Georgia Free - Hope 103.2
  • Arrested for a Social Media Post - John Anderson - John Anderson Conversations
  • The Death of Queen Elizabeth II Coverage - Beth Rivers - Hope 103.2

COMPELLING CONTENT - SCREEN MEDIA

  • Stop. Rewind. Play. - CheekyMac Productions
  • Written in Chalk: the echo of Arthur Stace - Richard Attieh - Australian TV and Media Group
  • Faith Runs Deep Documentary Series - Karl and Jane Faase - Olive Tree Media Ltd

OUTSTANDING INNOVATION

  • ‘For King & Country’ Radio Special - 89.9 TheLight
  • White Label Fresh Devotion - Berni Dymet - Christianityworks
  • Behind the Controller: Online Ministry in the Gaming Culture - Kiran Skariah - SKAR Ministries

MOST CREATIVE / INNOVATIVE SALES CAMPAIGN

  • “For Me It Actually Saved My Business" - Andrew Eagleson - 96five
  • Giveback Campaign - El Robertson - Hope Media
  • BHBB - Travis Keyser - Media Sales Australia & Bible League Australia

GIVING CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR

  • "Voice for Good" Campaign - 92.9 Voice FM and Gracify
  • Ride for Compassion - Compassion Australia
  • November 2022 Appeal Partnership with Foodbank - 89.9 TheLight

MVP - REMARKABLE CONTRIBUTION

  • Greg Newman - Vision Christian Media
  • Phil Dunk - Vision Christian Media
  • Jenny Anderson - 1WAY FM

EMERGING TALENT

  • Leah Athan - Vision Christian Media
  • Alec Green - Hope Media Ltd
  • The Shaylee and Rob Show - 89.9 TheLight

COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD

  • LTW LIVE Sydney: Finding True Peace - Leading The Way with Dr. Michael Youssef
  • Mums At The Table Community Groups - Adventist Media
  • Water For Africa Day 2022 - Sonshine (98.5FM)

Congratulations to all our finalists!

The 2023 awards will be announced at the Official Ceremony including Dinner, Special Appearances and Live Entertainment. The event kicks off the CONNECT23 Conference, on the evening of September 5th at JW Marriott, Gold Coast. You can watch the live stream of the event here.

Awards for The Legacy Award, will also be presented on the night, along with the winners of our People's Choice Music Awards.