Commercial radio professionals were awarded on Friday at the Radio Gala.
Niko Saarinen was awarded as radio host of the year at the Radio Gala in the Helsinki Messukeskus. The makers of commercial radio have been awarded in many categories throughout Friday evening.
The radio presenter of the year and the local radio presenter of the year were chosen by public vote. Likewise, radio program of the year and local radio program of the year.
– The first radio year, Bauer Media, thank you, Saarinen, who hosts on the NRJ channel, said in his speech.
In his speech, Saarinen profusely thanked his host couple Julianna Jokelaa. Saarinen wanted to share the post with his running mate.
Niko Saarinen was shocked by his victory. This is what the award-winning presenter looked like. RadioMedia
Niko Saarinen represented his host partner Julianna Jokela. Atte Kajova
Jaajo Linnonmaa has dominated as the holder of the radio host of the year award and he has won the award 11 times.
Radio gala winners:
Winners of the public vote
Radio program of the year: Aamulypsy, Radio Suomipop
Radio host of the year: Niko Saarinen, NRJ
Local radio program of the year: Tampere Kiakkoradio’s game day, Kiakkoradio
Local radio host of the year: Julle Kallio, Radio Pori
RadioAwards winners
Radio of the year: Aito Iskelmä
Local radio of the year: Radio Sandels
Program manager of the year: Mikko Harjunpää, Aito Iskelmä
Content creator of the year: Harri Moisio, Radio Rock, Radio Suomipop, Supla
Radio professional of the year: Jani Hätönen, Sanoma Media Finland
Music manager of the year: Jani Juntunen, Radio Rock, Loop, Kantriradio and GrooveFM
Radio salesman of the year, national: Pasi Nurmi, Bauer Media
Radio seller of the year, local: Katja Kaartinen, Bauer Media
Deal of the Year: Audio Branding and the Missing Piece, Bauer Media
Creative solution of the year: The day of eating together, Radio Nova and Valio
Event of the year: Iskelmä Gala, Iskelmä
Radio promotion of the year: Aamulypsy Areena, Radio Suomipop
Social media of the year: NRJ’s TikTok, NRJ
Audio production of the year: Joulumusavapaa, Radio Rock
Special prizes
Radio song of the year: Ram Pam Pam – BESS
Hall of fame recognition: Kirsi Tuomala
Hall of fame recognition: Jarmo “Mudi” Multanen
Golden Mickey award: Renny Järvinen
Golden Mickey award: Anna Riutta-Salo
Golden Mickey award: Media monitor
Honorable Mention: Local Radio of the Year: Radio 957
Honorable Mention: Program Manager of the Year: Mika Kuki, Radio Pooki
Honorable mention: Content creator of the year: Herman Hagnäs, Radio Vaasa
Honorable Mention: Radio Professional of the Year: Kirsi Rostamo, Radio Dei
Honorable mention: Radio seller of the year, national: Suvi Roivainen, Bauer Media
Honorable mention: Radio salesman of the year, local: Eija Torri, Radio Voima
Honorable Mention: Event Implementation of the Year: Keys to Effective Audio Marketing vol 7 and 8, Bauer Media
Honorable Mention: Radio Promotion of the Year: Pooki cabin simulator for Weekend, Radio Pooki
Jaajo Linnonmaa and Anni Ihamäki, who quit Suomipop’s Aamulypsy, represented together at the gala. Morning milking was voted the best radio program. Atte Kajova
Harri Moisio was awarded for the second time as content creator of the year. Atte Kajova