Two Erewash Sound members have been nominated in an annual radio industry awards event.
Dave Dallard has been put forward for a 'Volunteer of the Year' honour at the Community Radio Awards 2024. He is instrumental in behind-the-scenes off-air activities including provision of sound and other technical support at radio station events and in technical aspects of keeping the radio station on-air 24/7.
Speaking on social media, he said: "It's not often I'm lost for words but I'm a little taken aback. To say I'm flabbergasted is an understatement. I've been nominated and shortlisted as one of five finalists for the volunteer work I do for the fabulous Erewash Sound."
Dave was also part of Richard Dawson's 'Now That's What I Call A Christmas Carol' show aired over the 2023/24 festive season schedule, playing listener requested carols on his keyboard. He thanked his partner for support "...whilst off doing other things."
Sunday Morning Breakfast Show presenter Richard has also been nominated for a possible honour in the 'Entertainment Show of the Year' category for the 'Now That's What I Call A Christmas Carol' show itself. Taking to his social media page, Richard expressed excitement at the nomination and described it as a "..great team effort with Dave, Amy Dawson, Beth Yearsley and Karen Gratton" who helped make the show possible.
However, despite his monumental efforts in staying on-air for 50+ hours in the early 2024 Radiothon raising awareness of homelessness and social isolation and money for two local related charities, his entry in the 'Outside Broadcast' category was not recognised and acknowledged by judges.
This year’s Community Radio Awards ceremony will be held in Cardiff on November 16th. Collectively, Erewash Sound has won 13 CRAs since 2016 as well as many other accolades.
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