We’re excited to announce the finalists for the 2026 Excellence in Media & Arts Awards.
These awards celebrate the vision, creativity, skill and dedication of individuals and organisations using media and the arts to make a meaningful impact.
This year we received a huge number of excellent nominations, showcasing the breadth and quality of work happening across our sector. Congratulations and thank you to everyone who made a submission.
Across this year’s categories, our finalists represent outstanding work in innovation, leadership, audio, social media, screen and more.
Congratulations to all of our 2026 finalists.
Innovation in Mission Resourcing
Celebrating creative ideas that strengthen mission.
Finalists:
Op till You Drop Community Market
Life FM
Localise Educate Prevent Toward Zero Road Safety Campaign
Ultra106five
Beacon Award, Large Market
Recognising organisations leading with purpose and impact.
Finalists:
PositiveMedia’s Impact Index
PositiveMedia Ltd.
Rise 96.5 Anzac Day Annual Service
Rise 96.5
Beacon Award, Small Market
Celebrating small organisations making a big impact.
Finalists:
Find Yourself In Church 2026
Rhema FM Newcastle
Valley Worship AUSTRALIA: Collaborative Community of Audio and Visual Artists
Valley Worship AUSTRALIA
Remarkable Contribution
Honouring exceptional service and dedication.
Finalists:
Syndicated Radio Shows
PositiveMedia Ltd.
Samantha Willan: Heart for the Homeless
Sonshine FM (Perth)
Emerging Talent
Celebrating fresh voices with real promise.
Finalists:
The Iris and Joe Show on Rise 96.5
Rise 96.5
Doug Townsend: Sonshine 98.5FM
Sonshine (98.5FM)
Compelling Content, Audio
Celebrating audio that inspires and connects.
Finalists:
The Crazy Kiwi Christmas Kids Show
Christian Broadcasting Association
Lucy & Kel’s Show 3,000
PositiveMedia Ltd.
Compelling Content, Social Media
Recognising digital storytelling that engages and inspires.
Finalists:
Celebrating One Million
Alpha Australia
Faith in the Feed: Using Social Media to Point People to Jesus
Rhema 99.7 Newcastle
Compelling Content, Screen: Documentary, Entertainment, Factual & Learning
Celebrating powerful storytelling brought to screen.
Finalists:
My Greatest Victory
Adventist Media
What's Your Everest?
Rhema Media NZ
Congratulations to Our Finalists
Being named a finalist is a significant achievement and reflects the creativity, commitment and excellence happening across Christian media and the arts.
Congratulations to every individual, team and organisation recognised this year. We look forward to celebrating the finalists and revealing the 2026 award recipients.
WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT THE EXCELLENCE IN MEDIA AWARDS DINNER ON THE 15th of SEPTEMBER