*ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR TOP 5 FINALIST ON EACH CATEGORY *

1. Must Be an Active On‑Air Personality

•Actively broadcasting (live or pre-recorded) on a licensed radio platform in Nigeria — this includes online radio, community streams, or unaffiliated showcast platforms. 

* Nominee must have at least one active social media handle 

 

2. Demonstrate Broadcasting Excellence

Judging often considers the following traits.

•Consistency and Voice Quality: Regular, articulate, and confident presence on-air.

•Informative & Engaging Content: Shows should educate, inspire, informative and entertain.

•Impact & Connection: The ability to influence listeners, sustain audience engagement, and generate feedback.

•Interview & Panel Control: For talk formats, strong interviewing and moderation skills.

 

These align with the Nigerian Radio Awards’ mission to “celebrate excellence in the radio media,” as evaluated by a panel of industry judges .

 

*3. Follow the Nigerian Radio Awards Voting Process *

Nomination to finalist status requires:

1.Submission/Nomination: Your show or you as an OAP must be nominated during the window.

2.Voting Rounds: Initial broad voting to longlist nominees.

3.Finalist Selection: Top 5 in each category are chosen via cumulative votes 60% and 40% from number 2 of this eligibility criteria, carefully selected by media veteran as judges.

 

4. Meet Specific Category Requirements

If entering a specific category (e.g., Best On‑Air Personality) ensure that:

•Your entry meets category-specific definitions and technical formats.

•You meet any stated criteria like minimum airtime, show duration, or frequency (this should be expected during interview section by the Judges)