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European radio industry award ceremonies

Overview

In late 2026, various broadcasting awards ceremonies recognized excellence in the European radio industry.

In Norway, the Prix Norge 2026 honored Nea Radio as local radio of the year and P4 as radio channel of the year. NRK’s ‘Oppdatert’ won for best podcast, while Herman Skretting received a lifetime achievement award for his role in professionalizing the local radio sector.

In Ireland, the 2026 IMRO Radio Awards celebrated achievements across 42 categories. Today FM was named National Station of the Year, and Radio Nova secured multiple honors, including a Gold award for its ‘Poker Run’ promotion. Other notable winners included Leanne Hanifan of 98 FM as Radio DJ of the Year and Marty Whelan, who was inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Entities

Herman Skretting · IMRO · Radio Nova · Lyrath Estate · Today FM

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 6 sources
    IMRO Radio Awards 2026 celebrate Irish broadcasting excellence

    The 2026 IMRO Radio Awards in Kilkenny honored Irish broadcasters, with Radio Nova winning Gold for its 'Poker Run' and Today FM named National Station of the Year.

  2. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Nea Radio wins local radio of the year at Prix Norge 2026

    Nea Radio was named local radio of the year at the Prix Norge 2026 awards, while industry pioneer Herman Skretting received the lifetime achievement award.

Sources

evoke.ie · extra.ie · kampanje.com · lokalradio.no · newstalk.ie · nova.ie · ntbinfo.no · radiotoday.ie · todoespolitica.com.ar