HOT 102.7FM announces it has been named the winner in the Best Local Radio Station category at the 2022 Best of Joburg Readers’ Choice Awards, just over a year after first going live.
According to Caxton, 252,000 homes and businesses voted in the 2022 awards, with HOT 102.7FM coming out tops in the main radio category.
“It’s been an incredible first year or so on air and this is just the icing on the cake,” said Lloyd Madurai, HOT 102.7FM managing director.
“We pride ourselves on delivering music and content that our audience loves, with the overall goal of being Joburg’s radio station of choice, and this award goes a long way to HOT 102.7FM achieving that goal,” Madurai added.
The Best of Joburg Readers’ Choice Awards has been in existence for 27 years and is an awards program that is run by Caxton and CTP Publishers, Printers and Distributors through its six local titles: Sandton Chronicle, Melville Northcliff Times, Rosebank Killarney Gazette, Fourways Review, Randburg Sun, and Midrand Reporter.
The Best of Joburg Readers’ Choice Awards are voted for by the readers of these publications and has 120 categories. It’s a “barometer of the best of the best in the city”, covering everything from the best restaurants, bars and craft markets to the best: Celebrities, TV personalities, Schools, hair stylists, and places to shop.
Voting for the Best of Joburg Readers’ Choice Awards was conducted online, and Caxton says that it was blown away by the response to the voting survey.
“It’s no surprise that the Best of Joburg Readers’ Choice Awards are so popular,” said Kym Argo, Caxton’s national group editor and sales.
“It is one of the most successful and enduring awards in the country. It’s also no surprise that although there are some businesses that win more often than not, new businesses and personalities continue to pop up on the winner’s list … like HOT 102.7FM, which has taken the hotly contested Best Local Radio Station category. Huge congrats from the Best of team,” Argo added.
“HOT 102.7FM will be looking to add to its awards tally on Saturday, 26 November when the SA Radio Awards takes place in Johannesburg. The station has been nominated in 13 categories, including in the coveted Commercial Station of the Year category,” the station said.
“HOT 102.7FM is also on the shortlist in the My Station — Most Votes and My Station — Most Loyal Listener categories,” the station concluded.