South Africa, March 20 -- This year's shortlist span a diverse range of categories, including audiobooks, podcasts, dramas, documentaries, news coverage, entertainment, and music specials. Entries were submitted by leading radio stations, networks, production companies, and independent creators worldwide.

South Africa's HOT 102.7FM has two finalist entries with The Blind Spot and Derailed, while Radio Workshop is a finalist with Finding the Right Words.

The Animation School and Hot 102.7FM were also shortlisted in the TV and Film category of the competition.

Submissions were rigorously evaluated by the esteemed Grand Jury, a panel of 100 distinguished industry professionals. Entries were judged on production values, creativity, storyte...