Radiocentre Ireland announces the launch of the Irish Audio Awards, an excitingnew  initiative to promote and encouragethe highest standard of Irish audio creativity. Audio is a medium that engagesimaginations like no other, ever evolving, constantly changing, yet alwaysfamiliar and The Irish Audio Awards has been formed to acknowledgecreativity, elevate the medium and celebrate the very best work.

The Irish Audio Awards jury has been selected with guidance from theawards partners, the Institute of Creative Advertising and Design. Drawing fromthe experience of some of the best, and consistently awarded creatives in theindustry, the jury includes Sandra Bold, Global Creative Director, Publicis andjury will be chaired by Pearse McCaughey, former Group Creative Director ofTBWA\Dublin and currently a Creative Fellow of UCD.

Ciarán Cunningham, CEO Radiocentre Ireland said “I am very excited that Radiocentre Ireland is launching The Irish Audio Awards, a brand new awards programme focussed entirely on creativity within audio, celebrating the innate power of sound.   Audio is such a potent medium to kick start memories, provide salience and generate distinctiveness. We are committed to recognising and rewarding great work in Audio and in partnership with ICAD, we will celebrate brilliant creativity in audio advertising and champion the teams behind the winning work.  

Nathan Reilly, President of ICAD said “George Lucas said that "sound is half of the picture". When delivered well, it captures audiences, delivers meaningful information and entertains. The Irish Audio Awards is an exciting new addition to the advertising industry calendar, and ICAD are delighted to be partnering with Radiocentre Ireland, with shared vision to recognise and promote the talented creatives, who bring the craft of sound to life in Ireland”

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The Irish Audio Awards website www.irishaudioawards.com is now open and will accept entries from the16.12.22 to the 02.02.23. Entries must have aired on Irish radio stations between the 01.01.22 and the 31.12.22 and entries are free of charge. All categories include a cash prize and are open to individuals or companies to enter. The Irish Audio Awards evening showcasing the winners will take place on Thursday, the 30th of March in the Smock alley Theatre.

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