Co-chaired by Lance Rothschild and David Mashabela, the aim of this year’s program and objective of the judging panel, was to engage with the industry across all languages, in the commercial, community and public sector.

The non-commercial or Community Radio Station of the Year Award comprises stations broadcasting either in the community or the non-commercial PBS space. These are stations that are serving a particular mandate either in terms of a specific interest group, a tightly defined geographic area or in the case of non-commercial PBS stations, a special language group.

Radio Islam won the Community Radio Station of the Year. The station showed an in-depth understanding of its niche audience and provided programming that was both relevant, thought-provoking and entertaining, says judging co-chairman, Lance Rothschild.

For a second year running, Johannesburg-based radio station, Talk Radio 702, won the coveted MTN Radio Station of the Year Award.

"702 was a worthy winner, demonstrating a fine understanding of the needs of both its audience and advertisers, and constantly delivering an on-air product of the highest broadcast standards," says judging co-chairman, David Mashabela.

Both stations walk away with a Brian Steinhobel-designed, palladium-coated, station of the year trophy valued at over R25 000.

Says MTN's Chief Marketing Officer, Serame Taukobong: "There is no doubt these awards have not only found real traction in the industry, but also recognise the valuable contribution that radio makes in South Africa in terms of entertainment and information dissemination. We look forward to doubling the entries again for the 2012 event."

For images of the winners and the guests at the Gala Banquet on 9 April, visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/mtnradioawards/

Full list of winners:

Content Producer – Non-Commercial - Zandile Tembe – Ukhozi FM
Daytime Presenter - Thato 'DJ Fresh' Sikwane – 5FM
Daytime show – Commercial - Guy Mc Donald Afternoon Drive Show – Good Hope FM
Daytime show - Non-Commercial - Butterfly Corner – Radio Islam
Drama Programme - No Place for You – SAfm
Music Presenter - T Bose - Kaya FM 95.9
Music Show - The Homebrew Show – 94.7 Highveld Stereo and 94.5 K-fm
News and Actuality Presenter - Chris Gibbons – 567 CapeTalk and Talk Radio 702
News and Actuality Producer - Anisa Ussuph – East Coast Radio
News and Actuality Show - Today with John Perlman – Kaya FM 95.9
News Bulletin Reader - Stephen Grootes – Talk Radio 702
Night-time Presenter - Rob Vember – 5FM
Night-time Show – Commercial - The Dr. Eve Show – Gagasi 99.5FM
Night-time Show – Non-Commercial - Langarm and Nama Show – Radio Riverside 98.2FM
Breakfast Show - Commercial - Just Plain Breakfast – Jacaranda 94.2
Breakfast Show - Non-Commercial - The Super Fantastic Show – Radio 2000
Breakfast Show Presenter - John Robbie – Talk Radio 702
Business and Finance Presenter - Bruce Whitfield – Talk Radio 702
Business and Finance Show - Talk @ 6 – Talk Radio 702
Community Presenter - 'Delite' - Anthony T Ngcezula – Bay FM 107.9
Community Project - United we shall stand for Bafana Bafana – Primedia Broadcasting
Content Producer – Commercial - William Scott – Jacaranda 94.2
On Air Packaging - World Cup 2010 – 94.7 Highveld Stereo
Promotion/Stunt/Event – Commercial - United we shall stand for Bafana Bafana – Primedia Broadcasting
Promotion/Stunt/Event - Non-Commercial - VIP Treasure Hunt – East Rand Stereo
Sports Commentator - Masedi Simon Ramafalo – Thobela FM
Sports Presenter - Cindy Poluta – Talk Radio 702
Sports Show - Discovery Sports Centre – Metro FM
Traffic Presenter - Aki Anastasiou – Talk Radio 702
Wits Radio Academy Bursary Winner - Nontokozo Ngcobo
Young Achiever Award (sponsored by Cresta Hotels and Air Botswana) - Smangele Mbatha – Gagasi 99.5FM
Lifetime Achievement Award (sponsored by Bairds Renaissance) - Issie Kirsh
2011 Induction into the Hall of Fame - Alexius Buthelezi, Max Mojapelo, Fanus Rautenbach, Ismail Variava, Shado Twala, Tim Modise, Eric Eagan, Koos Radebe and Alex Jay
My Station Award – Radio Islam
MTN Community Radio Station of the Year (sponsored by The Media Connection)– Radio Islam
MTN Radio Station of the Year - Talk Radio 702