Antenna Awards


The Antenna Awards is an Australian awards ceremony which recognises outstanding achievements in community television production. First held in 2004, the ceremony is produced by C31 Melbourne, and is broadcast by terrestrial community television stations across Australia.
Nominations are accepted from producers, presenters and other volunteers within the sector for programming produced within the eligibility period of each ceremony. Entries are judged entirely by a panel decided by the event organisers; previously, the Viewers' Choice Award allowed for Channel 31 viewers to nominate their favourite programs in a given year.
Between 2004 and 2010 the awards were held annually – first at RMIT University's Storey Hall, and later at the Deakin Edge at Federation Square. In 2014, the awards were revived to honour 20 years of community television in Brisbane and Melbourne, and were held again in 2019 to honour 25 years of C31 Melbourne.

Original run

2005

Best Comedy Program – The Shambles, Nathan Valvo & Sean LynchBest Drama Program – The Video Store, Sam Barrett & Adrian McfarlaneBest Arts Program – Gallery Watch, Tibor MeszarosBest Music Program – Turkish Star Australia, Ses PromotionsBest Variety Program – Get Up Tucked, Ricarp ProductionsBest News/Current Affairs Program – The Sauce, Alison Murphy & Natasha DuckettBest Interview Program – Ro Tv, Curtin University & Rotary WaBest Sports Program – The Hockey Show, Dan Miles & Hugh JellieBest Panel Program – No Limits, Sarah BartonBest Live / Outside Broadcast Program – Carols in the Park, Dean Gray & Peter Wood Best Indigenous Program – Beyond Their Limits, Paul Deeming & Chris BayleyBest Children's Program – Hello Music, Karen KimBest Youth Program – Teenwire, Simon Hydzik & Glenn ClarkeBest Living & Learning Program – End To End – Lawn Bowls in Wa, Allan Blair & Simon HydzikBest Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Program – Salam Café, Ahmed HassanBest Faith Based & Spiritual Development Program – Salam Café, Ahmed HassanBest Sound – Plug-In, Simon Moule & Salvador CastroBest Camerawork – Citylife, Anthony AbicairBest Editing – Plug-In, Simon Moule & Salvador CastroBest Music Composition – The C Word "31 Song", Nicky BombaBest Director – The Shambles, Nathan Valvo, Sean Lynch & Anthony ZiellaBest Program Id/Main Title/Promo – The Sauce, Alison Murphy & Natasha DuckettBest Sponsorship Announcement – Acland St Traders Association, Graham C IrwinBest Program That Supports Local Metropolitan Communities – Get Up Tucked, Ricarp ProductionsBest Program That Supports Local Rural And Regional Communities – Exmouth on Show, Anita Krsnik & Michael ZampognaBest New Producer – Simon Christie & Miranda Christie, 4wd TvBest Female Presenter – Krystal Manson, This Town BrisbaneBest Male Presenter – Dieter Kahsnitz, The C WordViewer's Choice Award – 4wd Tv, Simon Christie & Miranda ChristieProducer of the Year – Campbell Manderson, Debra Weddall & Jacinta Hicken, The Activist AwardsProgram of the Year – No Limits, Sarah Barton

2006

Best Comedy Program – The Ugly StickBest Drama Program – YartzBest Arts Program – Masterclass in OilsBest Music Program – On the CouchBest Variety Program – TeenwireBest News/Current Affairs Program – QUT NewsBest Interview Program – C-WordBest Sports Program – Wake LifeBest Panel Program – No LimitsBest Live or Outside Broadcast Program – Science in the PubBest Indigenous Program – BobtalesBest Children's Program – Jelly JymBest Youth Program – Class TVBest Living and Learning Program – The Garden TapBest Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Program – Fusion LatinaBest Personal and/or Spiritual Development Program – Tickets Passport and TarotBest Sound – The LaunchBest Camerawork – Michael Rachelle – Sk82death Best Editing – Simon Hydzik – TeenwiseBest Music Composition – Ugly StickBest Director – Mat Jones – Public HolidayBest Program ID/Main Title/Promo – 123 TVBest Sponsorship Announcement – Ugly Stick � Crumpler BagBest Program that Supports Local Metropolitan Communities – Local KnowledgeBest Program that Supports Rural and Regional Communities – Northam Back to FutureBest New Producer – Lyn Vickery & Rob Solomon – Wake Up PerthBest Female Presenter – On the Couch – Steph Rogers Best Male Presenter – C-Word – Dieter KahsntizProducer of the Year – Don Miles & Hugh Jellie – Hockey ShowProgram of the Year – Salam Café

2007

Best Living and Learning Program : No LimitsBest Program that Supports New and Emerging Communities: Salam CaféBest Comedy: In Wollongong TonightBest Young Persons program: sk82deathBest Indigenous program: BobtalesBest Arts: Rock and Roll Cooking ShowBest Program that Promotes Community Harmony & Diversity: No LimitsBest Drama: One Night StandBest Music Composition: More AmoreBest Music program: Rock and Roll Cooking ShowBest Female presenter: Vanity PetsBest Male presenter: Vasili's Garden Best Live or outside broadcast: Barnaby FlowersBest Sports: sk82deathBest News or Current Affairs: The C News Focus SpecialBest CALD program: Salam CafeBest Camerawork: sk82deathBest Editing: The Ugly StickBest Director: The Ugly StickBest Producer: Kids LifeBest Sound: Rock and Roll Cooking ShowOutstanding Production Achievement: Geraldton on ShowProgram of the Year: SignpostOutstanding Contribution to Community Television: Andrew BrineViewers' Choice Award: 4WD TV

2008

The 2008 awards ceremony were held at the BMW Edge theatre, Federation Square on Thursday, 24 April, and broadcast on Sunday, 27 April at 7.30 pm.Best Indigenous Program – Noongar Dundjoo
  • * Nominees: Totally School, Nunga Lounge, Urban Chesspieces, The Marngrook Footy ShowBest News or Current Affair Program – Wake Up! WA
  • * Nominees: Tea Tree Gully TV Naturally Better, SKA Story, State Question Time, The Union ShowBest Camera Work – The Goin' Ballistyx Snowboard Show
  • * Nominees: Let's Go Birdwatching, Making the Switch, Gasolene, Mystical Guides Haunted AustraliaBest Editing – Making the Switch
  • * Nominees: The Bazura Project, Living on the Coast, FlickteaseBest Program that supports New and Emerging Communities – Sri Lanka Morning Show
  • * Nominees: Talent Pool, SKA Story, VNTV, Pinoy TVBest Music Program – Asylum
  • * Nominees: T Sessions, Pinoy Music Lounge, Songwriters Across Australia, Access All Areas TVBest Theme Music Composition – Penguin TV
  • * Nominees: Play Kool, Room to Grow, Wake Life, No LimitsBest Young Persons Program – Class TV
  • * Nominees: Fusion Latina, Totally School, Hit TV, Minnie MonkeyBest Live or Outside Broadcast – The Breakfast Show
  • * Nominees: WAFL ON, No Limits, Viva Melbourne, Wake Up! WABest Lifestyle Program – Making The Switch
  • * Nominees: Let's Go Bird Watching, Kids Life, Living on the Coast, Latin Dance AliveBest Comedy Program – The Bazura Project
  • * Nominees: Planet Nerd, Barnaby Flowers Bumper Bonanza, twentysomethingBest Interview Show – Ngulla Pt 1 and 2
  • * Nominees: The MS Show, The Shtick, Adelaide Vibe, A Life in CrimeBest Sound – The Gascoyne Dash
  • * Nominees: The Bazura Project, The Union Show, Barnaby Flowers, Mystical GuidesBest Sports Program – The Marngrook Footy Show
  • * Nominees: ALHL Ice Hockey, The Hockey Show, Ten Pin Bowling, On the WaterBest Special Presentation – Making Monsters
  • * Nominees: The Gascoyne Dash, Mystical Guides, The Marngrook Footy Show Grand Final Show, The Union ShowBest Arts Program – The Bazura Project
  • * Nominees: The Green Room, Blurb, Painting with John, PopcornBest CALD Program – ** Sign Post
  • * Viva Melbourne, Hello Australia, Fusion Latina, Sri Lanka Morning ShowBest Female Presenter – Emma Race
  • * Nominees: Mahlia Simpson, Jodie Raquel, Natasha Ferre, Yvonne Goldsmith Best Male Presenter – Michael Kuzilny
  • * Nominees: Phil Cleary, Charlie Barilla, Nick Ball, Todd Wright Best Director – Lee Zachariah
  • * Nominees: Mystical Guides, Jess Harris & Josh Schmidt, Sylvi Soeharjono, Peter Weatherall Producer of the Year – Emma Race
  • * Nominees: Tim Egan, Michael Curson, Global Vision Media, Jess Harris Best Program – Making the Switch
  • * Nominees: The MS Show, The Goin' Ballistyx Snow Boarding Show, Let's Go Bird Watching, Play KoolOutstanding Contribution to Community Television – Josie ParrelliViewers' Choice Award – ''4WD TV''

2009

Outstanding Arts Program – The Bazura ProjectOutstanding Comedy Program – Talking Comics With Gazz & DazzOutstanding Development Program – The Red RoomOutstanding Female Presenter – Kat Bergin; Theatregames LiveOutstanding Interview Program – No LimitsOutstanding Lifestyle Program – Vasili's GardenOutstanding Male Presenter – Steve Hurd - No LimitsOutstanding Music Program – Scout TvOutstanding News Program – The Union ShowOutstanding Special Presentation/One Off Program – ATVAA; Racing with the SeadragonsOutstanding Cald Program – Fusion LatinaOutstanding Cald Producer: Milano Livera – Fusion LatinaOutstanding Exterior Broadcast Program – Studio AOutstanding Program of the Year – Studio AOutstanding Recreational Program – On The WaterOutstanding Sports Program – The Surfers LifeOutstanding Technical Excellence – Living on the CoastOutstanding Contribution Community Tv Program – David MclaughlinOutstanding Theme Music – Brain DateOutstanding Youth Program – 1700

2010

In 2010, C31 Melbourne Antenna Awards were held on Sunday 27 June at BMW Edge from Federation Square, Melbourne.Program of the Year - Dare I Ask?Outstanding Achievement in Technical Innovation – The Mutant WayOutstanding Arts Program - Fusion LatinaOutstanding Comedy Program – The Mutant WayOutstanding Culturally And Linguistically Diverse Program - The Pinoy LoungeOutstanding Factual, Current Affairs Or Interview Program – Dare I Ask?Outstanding Female Presenter -' Jackie Doran: The Naughty Rude ShowOutstanding Male Presenter – Mitch Mctaggart: Socially InadequateOutstanding Information Or Lifestyle Program - Horse Talk TvOutstanding Live Or Outside Broadcast Program – The InquiryOutstanding Music Program – Asylum TvOutstanding Original Theme Music Composition – Dancing About Architecture – Ben Birchall And Dave McgannOutstanding Outdoor Recreational Program - Hound TvOutstanding Sports Program - The Local Footy ShowOutstanding Young Persons Program' – The Naughty Rude Show

Revivals

On 1 July 2014, C31 Melbourne announced the return of the Antenna Awards for 2014, to mark 20 years since the first broadcasts of C31 Melbourne and 31 Digital Brisbane. Following the success of a Pozible crowdfunding campaign, the 2014 Antenna Awards were held on 1 October 2014 at the Deakin Edge at Federation Square in Melbourne, with 13 Antennas awarded.
On 4 July 2019, C31 Melbourne announced a second revival of the Antenna Awards, marking 25 years since the channel's first broadcast. The 2019 Antenna Awards were held on 5 October 2019, with 24 Antennas awarded.
On 1 February 2021, C31 Melbourne announced a third revival of the Antenna Awards. The 2021 Antenna Awards will be held on 19 June 2021, instead of 29 May 2021, and will mark the 10th time the awards have been held since their inception in 2004.

Awards

As of the 2019 Antenna Awards, awards are given in 23 categories:
  • Outstanding Direction in a Program
  • Outstanding Sound in a Program
  • Outstanding Editing in a Program
  • Outstanding Camera Work in a Program
  • Outstanding Theme Song in a Program
  • Best Comedy Program
  • Best Music Program
  • Best Factual, Current Affairs or Interview Program
  • Best Culturally and/or Linguistically Diverse Program
  • Best Special Interest or Lifestyle Program
  • Best Sports Program
  • Best Outdoor or Recreational Program
  • Best Youth Program
  • Best Live and/or Outside Broadcast
  • Best Narrative and/or Fictional Program
  • Best Actor in a Narrative Drama, Comedy or Sketch
  • Best Journalism in a Program
  • Best Culturally and/or Linguistically Diverse Personality
  • Youth Personality of the Year
  • Personality of the Year
  • Outstanding Creative Achievement in a Program
  • Outstanding Contribution to Community by a Program
  • Program of the Year