The awards are returning

First launched in 2016, the Sunrise Radio Listener Choice Awards give listeners the opportunity to recognise and support the artists, businesses, organisations and individuals they believe deserve recognition.

We have received nominations across a wide range of proposed awards and are now contacting those who have been shortlisted.

Voting is not yet open. Shortlisted businesses and organisations must formally accept their nomination before becoming confirmed finalists.

What happens next?

Voting information

• Only registered Sunrise Radio Listener Club members will be eligible to vote.
• Voting will take place exclusively through the official Sunrise Radio website.
• Members will be permitted one vote in each available award category.
• Votes sent by email, telephone, text message or social media will not be accepted.
• Voting totals will remain private and will not be displayed publicly.
• Opening and closing dates will be announced once the participating awards and finalists have been confirmed.
• Full voting terms and conditions will be published before voting opens.

A message from Sunrise Radio

Raj Parmar, Director of Sunrise Radio, said:

“We are delighted with the nominations received for the 2026 Sunrise Radio Listener Choice Awards.

“We are now contacting those who have been shortlisted and inviting them to participate. Once the final awards and finalists have been confirmed, Sunrise Listener Club members will have the opportunity to vote for the artists, businesses and organisations they want to see recognised.

“These awards are about giving our listeners a voice while celebrating the talent, enterprise and community spirit found across the areas served by Sunrise Radio.”