NAMBUCCA Valley Radio 105.9 FM (2NVR) has been honoured with the coveted Troy Garner Award for Excellence in Sports Programming by the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA).

This national award recognises the exceptional sports programming presented by That’s a Wrap, a popular show on the station.

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That’s a Wrap airs every Sunday from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm and offers a diverse blend of local, national, and international sports content.

The program features weekly interviews with local sporting figures and, during the winter months, live broadcasts of Group 2 rugby league games.

The show is brought to life by a dedicated team of Donna Collins, Les McMahon, Nigel Wilbow, and Gary Biden.

“We are thrilled to win this award as ‘That’s a Wrap’ fulfils a dream for our team,” Donna Collins told News Of The Area.

“We are all passionate about sports and have the privilege of discussing sports every week, including interviewing some of the biggest names in the field.”

While the team had been nominated for the award in the past, this year marks their first win.

The award ceremony took place in Adelaide on 4 November where Nambucca Valley Radio was proudly represented by 2NVR personality Ceri Wrobel.

This year, Nambucca Valley Radio 105.9 FM (2NVR) made a mark in multiple categories.

Besides the Troy Garner Award for Excellence in Sports Programming, they were finalists in the Best Special Event Category for their broadcast of the station’s 30th Birthday Bash, which went live to air from the Bowraville Theatre last year.

Additionally, 2NVR was also a finalist in the Outstanding Small Station Award, a title they have previously secured.

Nambucca Valley Radio’s latest accolade underscores their commitment to delivering exceptional sports programming and maintaining a strong presence in the community broadcasting landscape.

By Mick BIRTLES