[cma-l] Community Radio Awards

Fri Jun 17 12:23:27 BST 2016

Thanks, all, that is plenty of light.
Ed

On Fri, Jun 17, 2016 at 11:25 AM, Dom Chambers <
domchambers at somervalleyfm.co.uk> wrote:

> Contributing to this thread about Community Radio Awards.
>
>
>
> One minor point of clarity. The Community Radio Foundation (CRF), which is
> a project of Radio Regen at this point, is not involved with any either of
> the community radio awards. The principal concern of CRF is skill
> development within community radio as we will soon announce dates for our
> next Radio Skills sessions. In line with any organisation I am involved
> with it is naturally collaborative and we will happily work with the CMA,
> Creative Skillset, The Radio Academy or any organisation that has a
> positive bearing on sustaining and developing community radio in the UK.
>
>
>
> Incidentally I have been approached by both sets of awards. For
> convenience these can be referred to as .Com and .CO.UK. The former I
> have agreed to be a judge for and the latter I await further details. My
> view is that whilst it is not ideal that there are two award processes it
> is a good thing that people are working hard to recognise the amazing work
> that goes on. At least until we all have a chance to evaluate the first
> year of both awards we should extend good will to both organisations and
> wish them well with their endeavours.
>
>
>
> Phil Gibbons is right to flag Trevor Dann’s podcast as a good listen. I
> have also been carrying information and updates about the awards on my new
> inRadio show *Third Sector with Dom Chambers.* As well as the four times
> it airs on the inrad.io service we have, this week, launched a Listen
> Again platform
> http://podcast.canstream.co.uk/svalley/index.php?cat=Third%20Sector%20with%20Dom
> This week I interviewed Leroy Allen about the latest from the .COM awards.
> Martin Steers is aware that he has an open invitation to come onto the
> programme when he is ready to publicise the updates of .CO.UK
>
>
>
> Best to all,
>
>
>
> Dom Chambers
>
> inRadioShow at SomerValleyFM.co.uk
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> 01761568004
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>
> *From:* cma-l-bounces at mailman.commedia.org.uk [mailto:
> cma-l-bounces at mailman.commedia.org.uk] *On Behalf Of *Canalside's The
> Thread
> *Sent:* 17 June 2016 09:06
> *To:* martin at martinsteers.co.uk; 'The Community Media Association
> Discussion List' <cma-l at mailman.commedia.org.uk>
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> *Subject:* Re: [cma-l] Community Radio Awards
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> My guess is that there are two awards because       ‘’there are
> ???’’             just like the World Heavyweight Boxing Crowns
> there’s about 4
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> If others decide they wish to run one and in this case it is neither right
> nor wrong. I think you describe it as the old waiting for Bus for ages and
> ages and then all of a sudden two turn up.
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>
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> I would however like to encourage the CMA and the CRF to talk to each
> other and work together as I believe we are all stronger together.
> Community Radio Organisations and Community Radio Stations going it alone
> would be lucky in a 100 metre dash to get past the starting rope.
>
>
>
> My question still hasn’t been answered ….. when are we asking     re:- 8
> Million and how much are we as a collective body receiving ?   (if any at
> all)
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> Mr H Dumpty
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> *From:* cma-l-bounces at mailman.commedia.org.uk [
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> <cma-l-bounces at mailman.commedia.org.uk>] *On Behalf Of *Martin Steers
> *Sent:* 16 June 2016 20:22
> *To:* Resonance104.4fm
> *Cc:* The Community Media Association Discussion List
> *Subject:* Re: [cma-l] Community Radio Awards
>
>
>
> Hi Ed,
>
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>
> What do you mean shed light?
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>
> What in particular do you want to know?
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> On 16 June 2016 at 20:19, Resonance104.4fm <info at resonancefm.com> wrote:
>
> Dear all,
> Fine, but...
> I simply repeat my question, which none of the correspondents to date
> address: Who can shed light on this situation?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Ed
>
>
>
> On Wed, Jun 15, 2016 at 6:38 PM, Martin Steers <martin at martinsteers.co.uk>
> wrote:
>
> Replying a bit late on all this.
>
>
>
> The communityradioawards.co.uk are the ones that I am running, and the
> deadline closed at the weekend.
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>
>
> Its (was?) £5 to enter / submit a nomination, we are about to start
> processing the submissions and confirming judges at the moment (so if
> anyone on the list offered to get involved watch for an email very soon).
> We are running a judge led process for a shortlist and then the Gold,
> Silver Bronze will be announced at the awards ceremony which is the same
> night as the CMA conference (watch this space for details!),
>
>
>
> Its worth stating again, that these are not the CMA awards, any whilst
> they are 'endorsed' by the CMA, I/We wanted them to be independent and also
> open to all CR licensed stations.
>
>
>
> Why awards? well through long conversations, stations felt they wanted
> them.. I believe the sector needs to shout louder about what great work it
> does in its communities, and some stations said that being nomination alone
> would be something to help raise their profile in their local community, to
> note on a grant application or as part of conversations with advertisers /
> councils etc.. I see lots of many and different benefits of the awards, and
> aside for "blowing smoke" its truly showcasing, celebrating and
> highlighting those involved in community radio and the fantastic work they
> are doing.
>
>
>
> The awards are very different in various aspects, and it wouldnt be right
> or fair for me to attempt to compare them, we have been in communication
> (and in fact we started that communication) with the other awards, and are
> keen to have a dialog with them, we are currently awaiting a reply from our
> last email sent to that effect.
>
>
>
> We wish everyone the best of luck to those who have entered the awards,
> and hope to see lots of you at the ceremony to celebrate community radio.
>
>
>
> Martin
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>
>
> On 15 June 2016 at 13:32, Artisan Broadcast (Sales) <
> sales at artisanbroadcast.uk> wrote:
>
> I heard an interview with the founder of the competing awards to those run
> by Martin from CMA. He has tried to communicate and find a middle ground
> but was turned away. I almost started another but decided not to before I
> found out that there already two. ;-)
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> On 15 June 2016 at 10:45, Resonance104.4fm <info at resonancefm.com> wrote:
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> All of a sudden, there seem to be two lots of community radio awards.
>
> Who can shed light on this situation?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Ed
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>
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