The British Columbia Association of Broadcasters (BCAB) has announced the winners of its annual Awards of Excellence, recognizing excellence in radio and television commercials, station imaging, community service and news reporting in B.C.
Pattison Media picked up a leading seven awards. Victoria’s CHEK Media, Vista Radio and South Asian Broadcasting Corporation picked up two honours apiece, while Stingray Radio secured one award.
Find the full list of winners here:
Radio Award Winners
Best Commercial Creative – Large Market: Twin Anchor Houseboats – JR FM – CJJR (Metro Vancouver) – Pattison Media
Best Commercial Creative – Small/Medium Market: Springfield Bulk Foods – the Scoop – OV103.9 – CKOV (Kelowna) – Pattison Media
Best Station Imaging – Large Market: Peak Imaging Refresh – 102.7 The Peak – CKPK (Metro Vancouver) – Pattison Media
AND THE WINNER IS…
Congratulations to 91.3 The Zone – CJZN Victoria – For winning Best Station Imaging – Radio – Small/Medium Market!! #CJZN pic.twitter.com/y0SfTs4SVV
— BCAB (@BCABinfo) January 22, 2025
Best Station Imaging – Small/Medium Market: The Zone’s BBQ Sauce – 91.3 The Zone – CJZN (Victoria) – Pattison Media
Community Service Award – Large Market: Breeze Cares RCH Foundation – 104.3 The Breeze – CHLG (Metro Vancouver) – Stingray Radio
Community Service Award – Small/Medium Market: World Peace Pole Project – 107.5 2DAYFM – CFSM (Cranbrook) – Vista Radio
Excellence in News Reporting – Large Market: Has LMIA program become a necessary evil? – 93.1 RED FM – CKYE (Surrey) – South Asian Broadcasting Corporation
AND THE WINNER IS…
Congratulations to 103.5 The Bridge – CHNV – Nelson – For winning Excellence in News Reporting – Radio – Small/Medium Market!! #CHNV pic.twitter.com/cJeuPVXDJl— BCAB (@BCABinfo) January 31, 2025
Excellence in News Reporting – Small/medium Market: West Kootenay Ferry Strike – 103.5 The Bridge – CHNV (Nelson) – Vista Radio
Television Award Winners
Best Commercial Creative – Small/Medium Market: The Gift Card – CHEK-TV (Victoria) – CHEK Media
Best Station Imaging – Small/Medium Market: CFJC News Our People – CFJC TV – (Kamloops) – Pattison Media
View this post on Instagram
Excellence in News Reporting – Small/medium Market: Red Bridge Fire – CFJC TV – (Kamloops) – Pattison Media
AND THE WINNER IS….
Congratulations to CHEK media Victoria for winning the Community Service Award – TV – Small/Medium Market!! #CHEKMedia pic.twitter.com/e0EmmwKuED
— BCAB (@BCABinfo) January 20, 2025
Community Service Award – Small/Medium Market: CHEK Drive Thru 2023 – CHEK-TV (Victoria) – CHEK Media
Best in Digital Video
Clinton’s Grillfriend – CKKN – 101.3 The River – Prince George – Pattison Media
Best Podcast
Modern Dating Terminology – 89.1/93.1 REDFM – CKYE (Surrey) – South Asian Broadcasting Corporation
BCAB also previously announced that its 2025 Humanitarian Award will be shared by the Seniors Services Society of B.C. and The Tailgate Toolkit Project, which is administered throughout B.C. by the Vancouver Island Construction Association.
Established in 1980, BCAB has presented over 40 worthy non-profit and charitable organizations with an advertising campaign valued more than $2 million dollars to help build their brand and awareness.
“The Annual Humanitarian Award is a tremendous opportunity for a non-profit organization to gain significant exposure for the important work they do at no cost to them.” said BCAB President Kevin Gemmell. “This campaign will allow BCAB member broadcasters to inform listeners and viewers about the invaluable services of both organizations over a one-year period starting March 1st, 2025.”
Check out more of this year’s winning submissions on BCAB’s social media channels across Facebook, Instagram and X.
