The Sony Radio Academy Awards (the Sonys), started in 1983, are some of the most prestigious awards in the British radio industry. They were run by ZAFER Associates but are now under the control of The Radio Academy. The categories for the awards are decided by an annual committee, with the aim to include all the main genres from contemporary music, news and speech through to radio drama, comedy and sport, and not discriminating against station size, or niche categories.
The 30th Sony Awards were held at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London on Monday 14 May 2012, with 3 awards presented per category (Gold, Silver and Bronze).
Read more about Sony Radio Academy Awards: 2012 Gold Award Winners
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