The 2022 National Community Radio awards ceremony took place in Bedford last Saturday night with Vectis Radio gaining 2 Gold, 1 Silver and 2 Bronze awards.
The 4Ps Radio Training School picked up a Gold in The Community Show of the Year category for the Short Breaks Show.
The station added another Gold to its collection as The 4Ps Radio Training School won the top prize for the Community Development Project of The Year, for the second year running.
Director Kelvin Currie said:
“What an amazing night and I am so proud of the young team that join me on Saturday mornings, their achievements are well deserved. The Isle of Wight Council sponsor the Short Breaks Scheme and it is fantastic to see how the young people develop over time with our sessions.”
There was also a Silver for the station in the COVID-19 and Community Rebuild category and another bronze in the Innovation section. After completing 5 years of FM broadcasting, Vectis Radio have been nominated for 24 Community Radio Awards, have won 4 Gold, 5 Silver and 6 Bronze awards, as well as 2 Chamber of Commerce awards and the Queen’s award for voluntary service.
The Isle of Wight High Sheriff, Kay Marriott said,
“What a fantastic achievement for Vectis Radio. For such a small station to be recognised in these national awards is a testament to the hard work and dedication of its team of volunteers. It is also a feather in the cap for the Isle of Wight to have a nationally recognised Community Radio Station serving our community. Well done.”
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