Award achievements

Bay Trust Radio is proud to be recognised for excellence, dedication, and service through numerous awards and commendations over the years. Our achievements include:

Broadcasting and Programming Awards

• 2005
  Station of the Year – Finalist
  Speech Package – Finalist
• 2007
  Special Event – Finalist
  Speech Package – Finalist
• 2008
  Female Presenter of the Year – Doreen Newman-Holden – Finalist
  Special Event – Finalist
• 2011
  Best Speech Package – Finalist
  Station Promotion – The Brandon Chorley Show – Finalist
  Newcomer of the Year – James Ahmed – Finalist
• 2012
  Male Presenter of the Year – Darren Tingle – Finalist
  Speech Package – Finalist
  Pride of Lakeland Award – John Williamson (President)
• 2015
  Station of the Year – Finalist
  Female Presenter of the Year – Doreen Newman-Holden – Finalist
  Special Event – Finalist
  Volunteer of the Year (UHMBT Health Heroes) – Danny Frith
  CVS Cumbria Make a Difference Award
• 2016
  Station Promotion – The Brandon Chorley Show – Finalist
  Best Programme with Multiple Presenters – The Brandon Chorley Show – Finalist
  Station of the Year – Finalist
• 2017
  Station Promotion – Evenings on Bay Trust Radio – Finalist
  UHMB Volunteer of the Month (March) – Lewis Nolan
• 2018
  UHMB Volunteer of the Month (March) – Doreen Newman-Holden

Major Honours and Community Recognition

• 2019
  Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service – The highest award given to volunteer groups in the UK
• 2020
  High Sheriff of Cumbria Special Recognition Award – John Williamson (President)
  The Cumberland 100 Thank Yous Award
• 2023
  Long Service Recognition:
  – John Williamson: 35 years
  – Claire Lambert: 15 years
  – Danny Frith: 10 years
• 2024
  Cumbria Neighbourhood Watch Association – High Sheriff’s Award Commendation

Milestone

• 2025
  Launch of Bay Trust Radio’s New Website – Enhancing accessibility and engagement across the community