The MTN Radio Awards, which recognises and honours outstanding radio talent in South Africa, will recognise a number of Bright Stars and Hall of Fame winners at the awards banquet held at Sandton Convention Centre on Saturday 12 April.
The Lifetime Achiever Award will only be announced at the banquet, however, The Bright Stars Awards, which are given to new talent in the industry, and the Hall of Fame Awards, which are given to people who have had an unforgettable influence on the industry have been announced.
Bright Stars
Salendran Thulukanam of East Coast Radio
Tyson Molemela of OFM
Karien Basson of Radio Tygerberg
Mpho Phalatse of Soshanguve Community Radio
Dewald Noel van Niekerk of TUKS FM
Terry-Ann Adams of TUKS FM
Hall of Fame
Omar Essack of Kagiso Broadcasting
Lumko Mtimde of Media Development and Diversity Agency
Ian Crewe of Primedia Broadcasting
Angie Kapelianis of SAFM / SABC Radio News
Putco Mafani of Umhlobo Wenene FM
Munadia Karaan (posthumous) of Voice of the Cape
Brian Gouldie, Chief Marketing Officer at MTN said: “The recognition of the individuals who receive these awards is important and synonymous with our values of encouraging young talent and recognising those whose work has had a profound impact on their industry. The inductees this year have all made significant contributions to their industry and deserve the respect and the recognition that the MTN Radio Awards will bestow upon them.’
The Lifetime Achiever Award is given to a radio professional whose career has benefitted and positively impacted the industry.
Ticket bookings for the awards banquet close on Friday 4 April and available tickets are limited.
Email: michellem@thefuture.co.za regarding ticket information.
Visit the MTN Radio Awards website for more information.
