Radio Drama Award Eligibility and Submission Guidelines
For writers and producers in the audio medium, securing recognition through prestigious awards is a significant milestone. To ensure a fair and competitive selection process, specific eligibility criteria are established for submissions. These rules ensure that the work celebrated is original, timely, and specifically crafted for the radio format.
Key Facts
- Entry Fee: £50 per submission.
- Format: Must be an original piece for radio.
- Eligibility Window: Transmitted within the UK in the year preceding the award year.
- Deadline: Scheduled for transmission by 31 October of the award year.
- Award Date: Presented every January of the following year.
Submission Requirements
To qualify for the award, the submitted work must be an original piece created specifically for radio. This includes stand-alone plays as well as the first episode of an original series or serial. A serial is a narrative work told in sequential installments.
The work must have been first transmitted within the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The transmission window covers the year prior to the award year, with a final cutoff for scheduled transmissions on 31 October of the award year.
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Short-form dramas are welcome, provided they meet specific criteria. 30-minute plays are eligible if they are stand-alone works where both the characters and the situations are original to the writer.
Exclusions and Restrictions
The award focuses exclusively on original radio writing. Consequently, adaptations of pieces originally written for other mediums—such as stage plays, novels, or screenplays—are not eligible for entry.
| Criteria | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Originality | Must be original to radio; no adaptations |
| Geography | First transmitted in the UK (Great Britain and Northern Ireland) |
| Transmission Cutoff | By 31 October of the award year |
| Entry Fee | £50 |
| Award Ceremony | January of the following year |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit a radio adaptation of a book?
No. Adaptations of pieces originally written for other mediums are not eligible for this award.
Is there a fee to enter the competition?
Yes, the entry fee for submission is £50.
Are series or serials eligible for the award?
Yes, the first episode from an original series or serial is eligible for submission.
What is the deadline for transmission?
The work must be scheduled for transmission by 31 October in the year of the award.
When is the award actually presented?
The award for each year is presented in January of the following year.