Vectis Radio has been recognised at the 2020 Community Radio Awards, picking up 4 awards.
The Vectis Radio 4Ps training school was handed a Silver in the Community Development Project of the Year category and a Bronze in the Innovation Award category. In addition, the training school also won another Silver award in the Community Show of the Year category for the ‘The Vectis Radio 4Ps Training School Documentary.’
The station picked up a further Silver in the Volunteer of the Year category, thanks to the dedication of Kelvin Currie.
Station Manager Ian Mac said:
“We are really chuffed to get national recognition in this way. The team here at Vectis Radio has worked tirelessly throughout this difficult year and it is great to get some good news.
“The innovative 4Ps Training School has been adapted to meet the current conditions and recognising that the youngsters involved have still made great strides forward is even more pleasing.
“Given the high standard and quantity of the competition this year, getting four awards shows that Vectis Radio punches well above its weight for such a small station.”
Fellow director and award winner, Kelvin Currie, said:
“I am really pleased and surprised to get an award for doing something that I find so enjoyable. When I look back on what we have achieved at Vectis Radio over the past 12 months, given the difficulties we have faced, I am honoured to have received this award and similarly honoured top be part of such a great team.”
This year’s awards were hosted online via Youtube on Saturday night.
Martin Steers, awards chair, said:
“This year has not been what we expected, but community radio has really stepped up to the plate and served its communities more than ever.
“The work we’ve seen this year is phenomenal, and we’re delighted to be able to help recognise this. We’re already planning next year’s awards, and hope to gather again in person once more!”
Congatulations VECTIS RADIO for another succesfull year in picking up four more awards to go on top of the QUEENS AWARD won earlier this year. Merry Christmas to all the workers and listeners.