In contrast to many other media award ceremonies, three winners are selected by judging panels[3] for each category and graded Gold, Silver or Bronze.
[8] Nominations for the 16 inaugural award categories were unveiled on 19 September 2016 by Radio 1's Scott Mills and Pandora Christie of Kiss FM.
[13] Nominations were revealed on 17 September 2018 by Capital South Wales presenters Matt Lissack and Polly James.
The awards ceremony was moved to a spring slot from its traditional autumn fixture and took place at The London Palladium.
[8] Due to COVID-19 restrictions the 2021 awards ceremony was an hybrid event with just 100 invited guests in a small theatre at The May Fair Hotel.
[28] Tim Blackmore was announced as guest of honour at this years ceremony in recognition of his contribution to radio and audio over the past six decades.