Perth, Australia – The International Student Broadcasting Championship (ISBC) has announced its prestigious 2024 winners, recognising exceptional student talent and innovation in radio, podcasting, digital content, and esports casting.

This year’s competition brought together participants from universities and colleges spanning five continents, celebrating creativity, passion, and technical expertise. Winners epitomise the very best in student media excelling across 38 diverse categories including on-air, podcasting, news, sports, audio and video production, social media content and more.

"This year’s competition exceeded all expectations, with record-breaking registration, participation and a remarkable showcase of creativity and skill from students worldwide. ISBC is proud to provide an international platform for students to showcase to industry on a global scale and create potential networking and employment pathways." said Phillip Vinciullo, Founder of ISBC.

 

A Truly International Judging Panel

ISBC prides itself on being truly international, with a panel of over 50 expert judges, representing 21+ countries and speaking 18+ languages. These industry leaders ensure that the competition delivers credible and current assessment and feedback, whilst also providing potential networking and professional development opportunities.

 

Showcasing The 2023 Station Of The Year Champions

The live premiere event from ISBC.CO opened with a showcase of last year’s ‘Station Of The Year’ winner and their college - Tiger Radio from the University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines! (ISBC Awards Ceremony viewing | https://isbc.co). The 2024 coveted honour, Station of the Year, was awarded to WJCU, John Carroll University, USA! The title celebrates WJCU and its diverse radio programming that serves their community offering an eclectic mix of music, sports and information.
 

Pictured Above: Student winners from Tuks FM, University of Pretoria (South Africa), Youths Choice, Global Academy (UK) & BOOM Radio, Perth (Australia).

 

Notable ISBC 2024 Winners

• Margaret DiRoma of WOLF Radio (University of West Georgia, USA), who won three individual awards: Best New Podcast, Best Podcast Pitch, and Best News Feature.

• Toby Penman, Youth’s Choice (Global Academy, England) who achieved back-to-back victories for Best On-Air Talent whilst also winning this year’s Best Music Presenter.

• Matt & Issy for Breakfast, Shock Radio (University of Salford, England), who also earned consecutive wins for Best On-Air Team.

• Rising Star: Asha Pickering, BOOM Radio (North Metro TAFE, Western Australia)

• Best Specialty Show: ‘Indie Hour’ Tshepang Moji, TuksFM (University of Pretoria, South Africa)

• Best Voiceover: Alan Grant, Juice FM (Cork College FET, Ireland)

• Best Sports Play-by-Play: Zayden Vergara, CFRC (Queen's University, Canada)

 

Annwen Burrows, Co-Founder of ISBC, added: "Our experience with these students does not end here. ISBC is dedicated to supporting students and graduates during their transition from campus to industry, creating pathways for long-term success."

Pictured Above: The tally of winners & runners up from various regions around the world.

 

Marcel Marais, Co-Founder of ISBC, remarked:
"We are committed to the student journey, and we’re just getting started. The highlight is witnessing the camaraderie among students worldwide. Seeing Instagram videos of class rooms erupting in cheers and students celebrating together is inspiring. ISBC isn’t just about awards; it’s about building an international community where students support one another and celebrate collective success.”

Linked Above: The ISBC 2024 Awards Ceremony

Looking Ahead

The ISBC team is gearing up for its USA visit in 2025, where they will hand-deliver the college ‘Station Of The Year’ award to WJCU (John Carroll University) and connect with the vibrant college radio market and their institutions as part of their North America tour!

 

About ISBC

The International Student Broadcasting Championship (ISBC) is a global platform, actively engaging students in the media industry, fostering networking, personal brand development, and job prospects. Founded by industry and education professionals, ISBC spans various media facets, including radio broadcasting, video, digital content creation, and esports casting. The competition aims to discover and expose the best emerging talent worldwide, providing invaluable opportunities for students to connect with the industry on a global scale.

 

ISBC – ‘Where talent meets opportunity’