Awards

The ACC has earned recognition at the New Zealand Radio & Podcast Awards while building a strong connection with audiences across Aotearoa 

These awards celebrate the creativity, talent, and hard work of the people behind New Zealand's radio industry, and The ACC is proud to be part of that story.

From engaging personalities to digital content and top-notch podcasts, The ACC continues to entertain and connect listeners nationwide.

Take a scroll through the trophy cabinet below, from our latest wins right back to where it all started.

2026 Awards 

• Best sports podcast: The Agenda Podcast, Mike Lane, Joseph Durie, Finn Caddie, Evan Paea, James McOnie, Matt Heath, Manaia Stewart, The ACC

2024 Awards

• Best Society & Culture podcast: Between Two Beers, Steve Holloway, Seamus Marten, Adam Pomana, Marcus Logan, Sarah Catran, Lauren Simpkins, The ACC 

• Best Sports podcast: The ACC Agenda Podcast, Mike Lane, Manaia Stewart, Matt Heath, James McOnie, Joseph Durie, Adam Pomana, The ACC, iHeartRadio

2023 Awards 

• Best entertainment podcast: The ACC Agenda Podcast, Matt Heath, James McOnie, Mike Lane, Joseph Durie, Adam Pomana, The ACC

2021 Awards 

• Best Sports Reader, Presenter or Commentator: The ACC, Mike Lane, Jeremy Wells, Matt Heath, James McOnie, Jason Hoyte, Scotty J Stevenson, Mike Minogue, Manaia Stewart, Chris Key, Ben Hurley, Paul Ford, Dylan Cleaver, Leigh Hart, Joseph Durie, Joseph Shuker, Tom Harper, Claire Chellew, The ACC, iHeart Radio

2018 Awards 

• Best Client/Digital Social Promotion: The ACC Mammoth Summer of Cricket, Jeremy Wells, Matt Heath, Leigh Hart, Jason Hoyte, Mike Lane, Lee Baker, Paul Ford, Joseph Durie, NZME

2015 Awards

• Best Client Digital Execution: The ACC for NZ Cricket, Mike Lane, iHeartRADIO, Network Digital, NZME