 |  | BBC Radio Devon is in celebratory mood after scooping two prestigious awards at a special ceremony at Birmingham's International Convention Centre (ICC).
 | | The founder of BBC Local Radio, Frank Gillard who died in 1998 |
The Frank Gillard Awards are named in honour of the man who founded BBC Local Radio in England, former war correspondent Frank Gillard, who died in 1998.
There were 14 categories in this year's Frank Gillard Awards and BBC Radio Devon was recognised in two of them.
The station won a Silver award in the category for Social Action Campaign for its efforts in raising money for a new state of the art prostate cancer unit in the region.
 | | Something to smile about - BBC Radio Devon's boss Robert Wallace |
Managing Editor, Robert Wallace, said this was as much for the listener as it was for the station.
"Everyone who's helped us with The Chestnut Appeal should feel they've also done their bit in helping us win this award," he said.
Radio Devon's Gold award came in the Radio Promotion category and recognised the trails, created by Simon Furber, to publicise last year's Test The County Competition.
"It's fitting," said Robert Wallace, "that we've received a Gold award for promoting last years quiz, just seven days before we stage this years.
 | | Great news for trails manager Simon Furber |
"It's great news for Simon who created all the trails and even better news from the Chestnut Appeal which will benefit from the sale of the quiz packs."
The award ceremony was attended by Robert Wallace, Simon Furber, presenters Judi Spiers and Matt Woodley, Programme Manager Ian Timms and Head of Regional and Local Programming in the South West, John Lilley.
Rumour has it that the party is still on-going. The hangovers are yet to come!
Article published Friday 15th October, 2004 |
