DAB 'Rising Star' Award
Winner: Robbie Savage
Winner!

Robbie Savage

Robbie Savage,
Saturday '606' Football Phone-in/Various
, BBC Radio 5 Live Saturday, 6pm/Various

BBC Radio 5 Live Play

The Winner

Recently retired footballer and BBC Radio 5 live host, Robbie Savage has been hosting the Saturday ‘606’ football show since January last year. Savage is best known for his provocative yet entertaining performances which even non-football fans enjoy.

The judging panel shortlisted Savage for the 2011 Sony DAB Rising Star award for his ability to engage and humour his listeners with his brave and original voice. Savage’s show is renowned for its controversial discussions which have seen him build a strong following in his first year on air.

His bold approach to radio won over the public who voted in their thousands to win him the award, Robbie receiving the highest number of votes ever for a nominee in the Sony DAB Rising Star Award history.

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Runners Up

Ronnie Wood - Absolute Classic Rock, Absolute Radio, Friday, 6pm/Saturday, 10pm

Simon Conway - Metro Radio News, Metro Radio Daily

Sarah Thompson - Filthy Disco, Roundhouse Radio Wednesday, 7pm

Matt Edmondson, BBC Radio 1, Friday, 12pm / Sunday, 10am / Wednesday, 9pm (from April 2011)

ABOUT THE AWARD

The Sony DAB 'Rising Star' Award was launched in 2008 to reward up and coming radio stars of the future. Open to those who have been broadcasting on radio for no longer than 18 months, this year's winner will be announced on Monday May 9 2011 at the Sony Radio Academy Awards ceremony. As the only people's choice award, this category offers listeners the opportunity to have their say and reward their favourite new DJs.

Eligible broadcasters submitted their entries that were reviewed by a respected panel of judges, including Lisa Snowden, Nihal Arthanayake and Feargal Sharkey, who drew up a shortlist of nominees. The winner is chosen by listeners who vote online to have their say. Last year's winner was former Pulp front man, Jarvis Cocker and this year's finalists again include a selection of famous names who have recently taken to the airwaves, as well as some exciting newcomers.

VOTE FOR THE RISING STARS OF RADIO AND WIN SONY GOODIES!

To celebrate the fourth year of this award we are offering you the chance to win a selection of top Sony goodies!

The lucky winner will get their hands on a selection of Sony products, including an RDP–X60iP iPod dock, N100 Network Media Player, Bloggie Touch camera, A-Series WALKMAN and a pair of MDR-570LP headphones.

If you want to support the Rising Stars of Radio and be in with the chance of winning a selection of Sony kit, get your vote in now! (Voting is restricted to one vote per person)

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