The Antenna Awards is an Australian awards ceremony which recognises outstanding achievements in community television production. First held in 2004, the ceremony is produced by C31 Melbourne, and is broadcast by terrestrial community television stations (colloquially known as Channel 31) across Australia.

Antenna Awards
Current: 2021 Antenna Awards
Awarded forExcellence in community television production
CountryAustralia
First awarded2004; 20 years ago (2004)
Websitec31.org.au/antennas
Television/radio coverage
NetworkC31 Melbourne (2004–2010; 2014; 2019; 2021; 2023)

Nominations are accepted from producers, presenters and other volunteers within the sector for programming produced within the eligibility period of each ceremony. Entries are judged entirely by a panel decided by the event organisers; previously, the Viewers' Choice Award allowed for Channel 31 viewers to nominate their favourite programs in a given year.

Between 2004 and 2010 the awards were held annually – first at RMIT University's Storey Hall, and later at the Deakin Edge at Federation Square. In 2014, the awards were revived to honour 20 years of community television in Brisbane and Melbourne,[1] and were held again in 2019 to honour 25 years of C31 Melbourne.

Original run

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2004

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2005

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  • Best Comedy Program – The Shambles, Nathan Valvo & Sean Lynch
  • Best Drama Program – The Video Store, Sam Barrett & Adrian Mcfarlane
  • Best Arts Program – Gallery Watch, Tibor Meszaros
  • Best Music Program – Turkish Star Australia, Ses Promotions
  • Best Variety Program – Get Up Tucked, Ricarp Productions
  • Best News/Current Affairs Program – The Sauce, Alison Murphy & Natasha Duckett
  • Best Interview Program – Ro Tv, Curtin University & Rotary Wa
  • Best Sports Program – The Hockey Show, Dan Miles & Hugh Jellie
  • Best Panel Program – No Limits, Sarah Barton
  • Best Live / Outside Broadcast Program – Carols in the Park, Dean Gray & Peter Wood (Videoworks)
  • Best Indigenous Program – Beyond Their Limits, Paul Deeming & Chris Bayley
  • Best Children's Program – Hello Music, Karen Kim
  • Best Youth Program – Teenwire, Simon Hydzik & Glenn Clarke
  • Best Living & Learning Program – End To End – Lawn Bowls in Wa, Allan Blair & Simon Hydzik
  • Best Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Program – Salam Café, Ahmed Hassan
  • Best Faith Based & Spiritual Development Program – Salam Café, Ahmed Hassan
  • Best Sound – Plug-In, Simon Moule & Salvador Castro
  • Best Camerawork – Citylife, Anthony Abicair
  • Best Editing – Plug-In, Simon Moule & Salvador Castro
  • Best Music Composition – The C Word "31 Song", Nicky Bomba
  • Best Director – The Shambles, Nathan Valvo, Sean Lynch & Anthony Ziella
  • Best Program Id/Main Title/Promo – The Sauce (Promo), Alison Murphy & Natasha Duckett
  • Best Sponsorship Announcement – Acland St Traders Association, Graham C Irwin
  • Best Program That Supports Local Metropolitan Communities – Get Up Tucked, Ricarp Productions
  • Best Program That Supports Local Rural And Regional Communities – Exmouth on Show, Anita Krsnik & Michael Zampogna
  • Best New Producer – Simon Christie & Miranda Christie, 4wd Tv
  • Best Female Presenter – Krystal Manson, This Town Brisbane
  • Best Male Presenter – Dieter Kahsnitz, The C Word
  • Viewer's Choice Award – 4wd Tv, Simon Christie & Miranda Christie
  • Producer of the Year – Campbell Manderson, Debra Weddall & Jacinta Hicken, The Activist Awards
  • Program of the Year – No Limits, Sarah Barton

2006

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2007

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[3]* Best Living and Learning Program : No Limits

2008

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The 2008 awards ceremony were held at the BMW Edge theatre, Federation Square on Thursday, 24 April, and broadcast on Sunday, 27 April at 7.30 pm.

2009

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2010

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In 2010, C31 Melbourne Antenna Awards were held on Sunday 27 June at BMW Edge from Federation Square, Melbourne.

Revivals

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On 1 July 2014, C31 Melbourne announced the return of the Antenna Awards for 2014, to mark 20 years since the first broadcasts of C31 Melbourne and 31 Digital Brisbane.[7] Following the success of a Pozible crowdfunding campaign, the 2014 Antenna Awards were held on 1 October 2014 at the Deakin Edge at Federation Square in Melbourne, with 13 Antennas awarded.

On 4 July 2019, C31 Melbourne announced a second revival of the Antenna Awards, marking 25 years since the channel's first broadcast.[8] The 2019 Antenna Awards were held on 5 October 2019,[9] with 24 Antennas awarded.

On 1 February 2021, C31 Melbourne announced a third revival of the Antenna Awards. The 2021 Antenna Awards will be held on 19 June 2021, instead of 29 May 2021,[10] and will mark the 10th time the awards have been held since their inception in 2004.

Awards

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As of the 2019 Antenna Awards, awards are given in 23 categories:[9]

  • Outstanding Direction in a Program
  • Outstanding Sound in a Program
  • Outstanding Editing in a Program
  • Outstanding Camera Work in a Program
  • Outstanding Theme Song in a Program
  • Best Comedy Program
  • Best Music Program
  • Best Factual, Current Affairs or Interview Program
  • Best Culturally and/or Linguistically Diverse Program
  • Best Special Interest or Lifestyle Program
  • Best Sports Program
  • Best Outdoor or Recreational Program
  • Best Youth Program
  • Best Live and/or Outside Broadcast
  • Best Narrative and/or Fictional Program
  • Best Actor in a Narrative Drama, Comedy or Sketch
  • Best Journalism in a Program
  • Best Culturally and/or Linguistically Diverse Personality
  • Youth Personality of the Year
  • Personality of the Year
  • Outstanding Creative Achievement in a Program
  • Outstanding Contribution to Community by a Program
  • Program of the Year

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "The 2014 Antenna Awards". www.C31.org.au. Melbourne Community Television Consortium. 22 November 2014. Archived from the original on 23 November 2014. Retrieved 22 November 2014.
  2. ^ "The 2010 National Antenna Awards – Showcasing Outstanding Achievement in Australian Community Television". Mctcltd.org.au. Retrieved 6 February 2014.
  3. ^ "The 2010 National Antenna Awards – Showcasing Outstanding Achievement in Australian Community Television". Mctcltd.org.au. Retrieved 6 February 2014.
  4. ^ "The 2010 National Antenna Awards – Showcasing Outstanding Achievement in Australian Community Television". Mctcltd.org.au. Retrieved 6 February 2014.
  5. ^ "The 2010 National Antenna Awards - Showcasing Outstanding Achievement in Australian Community Television". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 3 February 2014.
  6. ^ "The 2010 National Antenna Awards - Showcasing Outstanding Achievement in Australian Community Television". Archived from the original on 6 July 2011. Retrieved 3 February 2014.
  7. ^ "The 2014 Antenna Awards – Pozible Campaign". C31 Melbourne & Geelong. 1 July 2014. Retrieved 30 December 2019 – via YouTube.
  8. ^ Knox, David (18 July 2019). "C31 revives Antenna Awards". TV Tonight. Retrieved 23 July 2019.
  9. ^ a b "Antenna Awards 2019 | Home". AwardsOnline. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
  10. ^ Knox, David (15 February 2021). "Call for Entries: Antenna Awards 2021". TV Tonight. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
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