Entries may be submitted by licensed analogue and licensed digital terrestrial commercial and public service radio stations operating on the island of Ireland. All entries must have originated from, and been first broadcast on, the island of Ireland.
For the avoidance of doubt, digital services must be operating under a full, permanent broadcasting licence. Stations operating under trial, temporary, pilot or short‑term licences are not eligible.
Online-only (IP) radio services are not eligible to enter. Stations broadcasting solely as part of the current ComReg DAB trial are also not eligible.
Independent radio producers may enter, provided they submit proof of transmission by a qualifying, licensed station. In addition to the maximum of five entries permitted per station in each category, independent producers may submit one entry per category on payment of the relevant entry fee. Proof of broadcast by a qualifying station must accompany all independent entries.
All entries must be formally signed off by the Station Manager or Head of Station.
