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AWARDS WE HAVE WON
*THE MILLS AND BOON AWARDS* In 1989, only a few months after Hospital Radio Perth went on air we were named the Mills and Boon Scottish Station of the Year. This award was all the more special because our listeners had to nominate us. Over a dozen patients wrote to Mills and Boon recommending our service.

*THE HOSPITAL BROADCASTING AWARDS* The awards have been run by the Hospital Broadcasting Association in varying formats for many years. Hospital Radio Perth first entered in 1996 and in the years since have become the most successful participating station. The awards are open to well over 200 stations which makes our achievements all the more impressive.
OUR AWARDS
*UK STATION OF THE YEAR*	*WINNER:*	1996, Hear Gordon Kaye announce the winner HERE 1997, Hear Vicki Michelle announce the winner HERE 1999, Hear Jeremy Beadle announce the winner HERE 2007, Hear Charles Nove announce the winners HERE You can hear to our 2007 entry HERE
	THIRD:	2004, You can hear our entry HERE 2009, You can hear our entry HERE
	FOURTH:	2000

*SCOTTISH STATION OF THE YEAR* (Discontinued after 2000)	WINNER	1996 1997 1999 2000
	RUNNER-UP	1998

*BEST SPECIAL EVENT*	WINNER	1998	"Christmas Eve In Reception" An extract of our Christmas Eve programme broadcast live from PRI reception including the Craigie Church carol singers and messages from the hospital trust chairman, John Mathieson and Provost John Culliven.
		2007	"Switching On The Christmas Lights" Our 2 day broadcast celebrating Christmas in Perth
	RUNNER-UP	1997	"Leisure Pool Fun" an extract of our 1996 fun-day held at Perth Leisure Pool and broadcast live to the patients
		1999	"12 Days Of Christmas" Perth Choral Society sang a hospital version of the song and we interviewed the staff...
	*THIRD*	2010	"The Longest Day" an extract from our 30 hour / 30 outside broadcast programme to mark mid-summer.
	COMMENDED	2003	"50 Years Of The Charts" Our three day broadcast from Tesco
		2004	"At The Races" Our broadcast from Perth Races.
*BEST CREATIVE USE OF MUSIC / SPECIALIST MUSIC*	WINNER	2002	Music set to a reading.
	THIRD	2005	"Celtic Folk"
*BEST SPEECH PACKAGE*	WINNER *THIRD* FOURTH COMMENDED	2008 2010 2007 2000 2005 2009	"Building A Pipe Organ" "Stanley Mills" "One Of The Few" "A Day At Perth Races". "Perth Writers' Group" "Ospreys - A Success Story"
*BEST CHILDREN'S PROGRAMME* *(Discontinued)*	*WINNER*	2004	You can hear Rani and Barney announce the winner HERE
*PRESENTER OF THE YEAR*	THIRD	2003	Alistair Smith
	HIGHLY COMMENDED	2000 2001 2001 2004	Alistair Smith Alistair Smith Diana MacIntyre Alistair Smith
	COMMENDED	2002 2003	Alistair Smith Diana MacIntyre
BEST PROMOTION OR TRAILER	THIRD	2002 2003
	HIGHLY COMMENDED	2005 2007	"Stars In Our Ears" - Listen to our entry HERE "Comedy Classics"
	COMMENDED	2003
*BEST SPORT* *(Discontinued)*	COMMENDED	2007	"St Johnstone v Queen Of The South"

MEET THE COUNCIL
In 1998, after our second BT Station Of The Year Award, the organisation was honoured with a Civic Reception by Perth and Kinross District Council. The event took place in Perth City Chambers and was hosted by Provost John Culliven. Around 40 of our members were joined by several local councillors. The Chairman of Perth and Kinross Healthcare NHS Trust, John Mathieson - himself a former Provost of Perth was also present - as was Trust Chief Executive, Frank Brown and a number of other trust personnel.
BACK IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
On 13 January 2005 we were honoured with a second Civic Reception. We were awarded the David K Thomson Award in recognition of services to the community. The award came with a silver quaich, a framed scroll and a donation of £500. The David K Thomson Award Trust was established in 1973 by David K Thomson (1910-1992) who was Lord Provost of Perth from 1966-1972. The purpose of the trust is to make an award or awards to any person or persons residing within the District of Perth and Kinross who has or have in the opinion of the trustees either rendered service to the community or achieved success in the sphere of sports, music, art or other recreational or cultural activity.				Photograph courtesy of Mr Phil Hannah.
OUR CHAIRMAN
Our chairman, Steven Robb, joined Hospital Radio Perth in 1995 and was Station Manager for 5 years, 2 of these combined with the role of Vice Chairman. He took over as Chairman in May 2007. He is a presenter and also the co-ordinator of the station's award winning outside broadcasts. He led the group dedicated to the refurbishment of the studios in 2004/5 and brought the £40,000 project to a successful conclusion - £70 under budget! Steven was one of three finalists in the "Volunteers" category of the Scottish Health Awards 2006. Out of hundreds of nominations of an incredibly high standard it was a great honour to reach the finals. Although he's worked with Perth And Kinross Council Housing for 14 years, Steven's from a farming background. He was Secretary of Perth Young Farmers for 5 years and Secretary for the Perthshire District Association for 3 years. Married with two young daughters, Steven enjoys Country music and most things non sporty!
OTHER AWARDS
Our Programme Controller, John Watson was named Perth's Citizen Of The Year in 1999 and was awarded the MBE in 2002, principally in recognition of his work in Hospital Broadcasting. He has held several posts within the executive of the Hospital Broadcasting Association including being their Chief Executive for two years.