CATEGORY A
Best Christian Ministry Radio Programme
Audio Judges (Categories A-C) Overall Comment
“What made the winners stand out was the way in which the programme makers found articulate speakers passionate about their subjects and skilful at creating pictures in the listener’s mind.”
Ged Clapson – Communications Officer, British Jesuits
John Pantry – Breakfast Show Presenter, Premier Media Group
HIGHLY COMMENDED
'Christmas Day Carol Service 2006'
from Milbourne Methodist Chapel
Produced by Radio Tyneside
Syndicated to 18 Hospital Radio Stations on Christmas Day
“An excellent concept linking 18 Hospital Radio Stations across the UK. A challenging undertaking but one which must have brought much joy to those in hospital at Christmas.
SILVER
'Sunday Worship – Set All Free'
from Mersyside Maritime Museum
Producer: Philip Billson
BBC Radio 4
“Fascinating setting. Good juxtaposition of characters against the background of the slave trade and very good mix of local voices. A most informative and enjoyable listen.”
GOLD
'Sunday Worship from Pakistan'
Producer: Mark O'Brien
BBC Radio 4
“Wonderful atmospheric pictures. Good use of resources including local colour and as you listen, you feel you are there. Good to hear worship music from Pakistan. An excellent programme.”
CATEGORY B
Best Christian Speech Radio Programme
HIGHLY COMMENDED
'Woman to Woman: Not Innately Bad'
Produced/Presented by Maria Toth
Premier Christian Radio
“A talent to be encouraged. A nice voice. Piece well edited and packaged and a very listenable style of presentation. Press on!”
BRONZE
'All Things Considered - Aberfan'
Producer: Sian Baker
Presenter: Rev Roy Jenkins
BBC Radio Wales
“The ‘All Things Considered’ strand is perennially so good and the judges wanted particularly to convey their overall commendation of BBC Radio Wales, their producers and presenters for the consistent quality of these programmes. The interviews are so well conducted, the subjects, as in this case, often so poignant and this programme in particular hugely good radio.”
BRONZE
'I Got Up Out Of My Seat'
Produced by Andrew Graystone
for BBC Radio 4
“Excellent subject, and David Frost a brilliant interviewer. A beautifully mixed and well presented documentary. Nice mix of music and actuality.”
SILVER
'He is There!'
Producer: Sandra Conaghan
Produced by Whistling Frog Productions for Home FM 107.9
“Couldn’t decide between this programme and the previous, so allocated equal distinction. A striking programme for Good Friday. An original way of linking people’s personal suffering with the suffering of Christ. Music and stories used to great effect.”
SILVER
'Walking in the Steps of Christ'
Contributor: Antoine Rutayisire
Producer: Lisa Hawkins
BBC Radio Wales
“Simple but highly successful format, almost a monologue punctuated by music, with a most articulate interviewee. A powerful testimony of the human spirit overcoming evil and adversity by the power of God. Highly relevant to the territory.”
GOLD
'English Hymnal'
Producer: Mark O'Brien
Presenter: Dr Ian Bradley
BBC Radio 4
“Radio at its best. It had the best pictures. Presented in a very accessible way with a very strong presenter and excellent contributors. A subject which on the face of it might not make you sit bolt upright but which produced absolute gems of insight, history and listening pleasure.”
CATEGORY C
Best Christian Music Radio Programme
BRONZE
Hip Rock UK – Alternative Carol Service
Producers/Presenters: Dave Rose & Bridgitte Tetteh
Premier Christian Radio
“Good rapport between the two presenters and definite chemistry there. Excellent sermon from Martin Saunders. Very good for target audience. Music well chosen. A very pleasant festive listen.”
SILVER
Day One Radio Christian Album Chart
Presenter: Mike Rimmer
MD: J Peter Wilson
Produced by Day One Radio & Heart of the Nation Productions
Day One Radio and Wesley Owen shops
“Nice presentation voice and a natural conversational manner. A warm personality conveyed through good use of radio. Interesting facts put forward. Slick without being syrup-py.”
¼STRONG> GOLD
Lord of the Music – Programme 3
Producer: John Forrest
Presenter: Nigel Swinford
Produced for Premier Christian Radio
“All the right ingredients for audience and genre. Clever introduction of theology without being too heavy. A thoroughly good listen.”
CATEGORY D
Best Christian Factual PSB TV Programme
Visual judges (Categories D-I) were John Muggleton (independent TV Producer) and Crawford Telfer (Christian Television Association)
BRONZE
‘The Trouble with Atheism’
Written & Presented by Rod Liddle
Produced by Juniper Communications Ltd for Channel 4
“Whilst not directly presenting a 'Christian message', Rod Liddle has delivered a confidence-building documentary that will encourage many believers who feel depressed by the secular humanist bias dominating the media. Enjoys the benefits of a good budget!”
SILVER
‘The Bible Revolution’
Executive Producer: Jeremy Dear
Produced by Pioneer Productions for Channel 4
“Despite a big of over-indulgence in the visual FX department, Rod Liddle's well researched documentary is a gift to the Christian Church as it traces the history and impact of the English Bible. Great history, dramatically presented.”
GOLD
'Amazing Grace'
Producer/Director: Jonathan Mayo
Executive Producer: Jean-Claude Bragard
Presenter: Rick Wakeman
Co-Produced by Jerusalem Productions for BBC1
“A strong Christian message presented in a totally cringe-free style – informative and faith-building. The high production values are enhanced by good photography, pacey editing, totally professional presentation by Rick Wakeman – and beautifully perfomed and recorded music. Utterly watchable.”
CATEGORY E
Best Christian Factual Satellite/Cable TV Programme
BRONZE
‘The Frost Debate’
Executive Producer: Wendy Alec
Producers: Rick Brock & Emma Morris
Director: Rick Brock
Presenter: Rob Frost
God TV
“Tackled a serious issue in an informative and well presented debate.”
SILVER
‘Le Club 700’
Producers: Rhonda Jewel & Claudette Haddad
Presenters: Pastor Raymond Koffi & Maci Domingo
CBN
“A confidently presented and well crafted magazine programme. “
SILVER
‘A Muslim Journey to Hope - Wagdi’
Producers: Fred Shaheen & Rickey Thomas
Inspiration TV
“A powerful story effectively told, with a refreshing restraint on the use of visual gimmickery.”
CATEGORY F
Best Christian Ministry TV Programme
BRONZE
Soul Survivor 2007 - Live
Executive Producer: Wendy Alec
Producer: Luke Taylor
Director: Graeme Spencer
Presenters: Chip K & Emma Owen
God TV
“Ambitious live coverage of a major worship event. Presenters were exuberant and engaging. “
SILVER
Inspiration Camp Meeting – Spring 2007
Producer: Sandra Sims
Inspiration TV
“A confident and professional worship experience. Lighting, camerawork, direction, performances, all top class. “
GOLD
'Audacious 2007 - Live'
Executive Producer: Wendy Alec
Producer/Director: Rick Brock
Presenters: Laney & Chip K
God TV
“Well presented, full of atmosphere, nicely edited, well directed, involving, a high quality production. Just right for a youthful UK audience.”
CATEGORY G
Best Christian Music TV Programme
BRONZE
'Gospel Music Southern Style'
Producer: LeAnne Morse
Inspiration TV
“A well staged presentation of traditional southern Gospel music. A highly professional production.”
SILVER
'Frenzy Series'
Director: Rory Springthorpe
Producer: Ruth Gilkes
Film Editor: Stephen Montgomery
Produced by Vivid Broadcast for UCB tv
“Highly engaging coverage of an exciting music event - enhanced by good presentation, sound, lighting and camera direction.”
GOLD
'Songs of Praise: Abolition of the Slave Trade'
Producer/Director: Garry Boon
Researcher: Janis Knox
Editor: Hugh Faupel
Presenter: Diane Louise Jordan
BBC1
“Beautifully crafted production celebrating the abolition of slavery 200 years ago. Everything about the programme spells 'quality'.”
CATEGORY H
Best Christian Film
GOLD
First Landing
Producer: Kristie J Stahl
Executive Producers: Michael Little & Lorene Wales
“Although the only entrant in the category, this film definitely deserves its gold award. With high production values and good period sets it has all the look of a big-budget Hollywood feature. There were one or two weak perfomances, but they didn't spoil the power of the film and its strong, but non-preachy, Christian message. A little known story that needed to be told.”
CATEGORY I
Best Christian Factual Video/DVD
BRONZE
'Heartbeats'
Written and Produced by Tandem TV & Film
for Watford Town Centre Chaplaincy
“An engaging, well-produced film about a potentially dull subject – the work of the Watford Town Centre Chaplaincy. Although some of the graphics have a slightly garish feel, the style is assured and confident, and the story is well told.”
SILVER
'Get a Life!'
Cameraman/Editor: Matt Watson
Camera Asst: Liz Watson
Writer: Martin Hickey
International Nepal Fellowship
“A visually powerful and well edited video promoting the work of INF in Nepal. Makes intelligent use of the DVD format with a short main film, a 45 sec trailer and 3 bonus films providing more in-depth and personal coverage.”
GOLD
Exodus – A Story of Redemption
Producer: Matt Helsbey
Director: Jeremy Higham
Produced by CFM Trust
“A gritty and well-made documentary about an amazing movement of God in Russia – criminals and drug addicts turning to Jesus and being set free from their destructive lifestyles. A film that engages, encourages and inspires.”
CATEGORY K
Fred Grossmith Christian Writers Award
Best Christian Non-Fiction Book
The judge for this category was Catherine Butcher (Acting Editor Home & Family, Caris Press & Media and Editor Day by Day with God)
HIGHLY COMMENDED
'The Truth Is Out There' by Steve Maltz
Published by Authentic Media
“It’s a brave publisher who backs a book which probably won’t be bought by its target reader. Steve Maltz is writing for the hardened sceptic who puts faith in science and sees no reason to consider the existence of God. The book is well-researched and accessibly written – questioning rather than haranguing the reader. It deserves an audience. “
BRONZE
'The Power and the Glory'
by Arthur White & Martin Saunders
Published by Authentic Media
“Arthur White knew the glory of life as a World Champion power-lifter as well as the glittering, but grimy life of East End gangsters. His story is simply told in gripping detail – without glossing over the pain and misery he felt and inflicted on family and friends. This modern day Amazing Grace story has stood the test of time and shows graphically how Christ can transform lives. “
SILVER
'Amazing Grace' by Eric Metaxas
Publisher: Monarch Books
“This beautifully-produced book stands out from the many written in 2007 about William Wilberforce and his campaign to end slavery. Linked to the movie through the use of film stills, Eric Metaxas’s excellent prose gives fresh insight on the faith journey of this man who wrestled with the powerful political issues of his day. It will inform and inspire a new generation of 21st Century activists. “
GOLD
'The Heavenly Party' by Michele Guinness
Publisher: Monarch Books
“Originality, humour and an accessible writing style make this book stand out. It invites Christians to party – to celebrate and share faith through festivals, symbols and ritual. True to Michele Guinness’s Jewish heritage, it puts family, community and food at the heart of the Christian faith. It’s a practical book to enjoy, to raid for party ideas and recipes, and to give as a gift to anyone who wants to recover the fun of the Christian faith.”
CATEGORY L
Fred Grossmith Christian Writers Award
Best Christian Poetry Book
HIGHLY COMMENDED
'In Praise of Him' & 'In Praise of Him Again'
by Colin Gordon-Farleigh
Voice Publications
“In a time when poetry seems to be something of a lost art, it is heartening to know of the publications from Voice who keep the art of poetry alive, focusing on faith, expressed by signs of beauty and learning from every day life. We commend Colin and Voice Publications for their heart-warming poetry and material produced.”
CATEGORY M
In Association with Cross Rhythms
Best Christian Worship Music Album
The winners in music categories M-P emerged as winners resulting from the Cross Rhythms normal review process of albums during the period Sept 06 – Sept 07, overseen by Jon Bellamy (Cross Rhythms).
BRONZE
'Painting the Invisible' by Vicky Beeching
Survivor Records
“Recorded in Nashville, Vicky’s best album yet combines great production, strong song writing, and good theology. She is without doubt one of the leading young British female worship leaders today with songs that fit well into playlist radio, but still minister to individuals.”
SILVER
'Beautiful News' by Matt Redman
Survivor Records
“Probably every album by Matt Redman has achieved top selling status, and left its strong mark on the UK Church worship scene. The latest ‘Beautiful News’ has not shown any weakening of this ability. Truly memorable songs, inspiring, uplifting and carrying deep, challenging spiritual truths.”
GOLD
'Holding Nothing Back' by Tim Hughes
Survivor Records
“Equally as influential on the UK worship scene as Matt Redman, Tim Hughes is beginning to set the benchmark in worship songwriting, reaching a younger generation and others with heart stirring, spirit lifting songs. ‘Holding Nothing Back’ will be inspiring listeners for many years to come.”
CATEGORY N
In Association with Cross Rhythms
Best Christian Gospel Music Album
BRONZE
'Prophecy' by Priscilla Jones
Dandelion Music
“Priscilla is the former Nu Colours vocalist, and delivers an album of strong British Gospel with great melodies, encouraging words and great production.”
SILVER
'Ready To Live' by Jahaziel
Published by Preacher Boy Music
“Having guested on other people’s albums including working with Daniel Beddingfield, there were high expectations for Jahaziel’s debut, and he delivered!! A great mix of influencers and huge skills as a writer and rapper. Great beats, strong rhymes and plenty of melody.”