The Public Vote!
Read about each finalist and cast your vote online. You can vote in all nine categories, or just pick the entries that you think are most deserving.
The finalists are pitching enthusiastically to win as many votes as possible. Look out for their social media posts as this is your opportunity to be a 'dragon' and decide who's earned your precious votes.
The 2025 Poppyland Radio Awards celebrate all that's good about the businesses, enterprises and people of North Norfolk.
How do the Poppyland Radio Awards work?
Poppyland Radio listeners nominated their favourite entries. A panel of VIP judges then drew up a shortlist of three finalists for each awards category.
You can read about each finalist and vote for your favourite in each category. The winners will be announced at a special Gala Awards presentation at The Cliftonville in October.
The Gala Awards Event
The winners will be revealed in October at a star-studded Gala Awards Night held in the prestigious Ballroom at The Cliftonville on the Cromer seafront. Andrew Brammer, Poppyland Radio presenter and creator of the ever-popular Stumpy Sanderson's 70s Stories show, will host the event.
Meet the Judges
Steff Aquarone MP
Steff is our MP and lives just outside North Walsham with his wife and young family. He was raised in Blickling, and knows North Norfolk like the back of his hand.
Steff is an effective campaigner who gets things done, often leaving party politics at the door to ensure North Norfolk is always put first.
Deb Lewis
The Cliftonville looks out over Cromer's stunning coastline. As part of the management team, Deb works with local residents, businesses and organisations, helping them to plan special events in the distin venue.
Prior to joining The Cliftonville, Deb handled the marketing of award-winning Cromer Pier and The Pavilion Theatre.
Wendy Fredericks
Wendy is the Deputy Leader of North Norfolk District Council. She has lived in north Norfolk for over 22 years, supporting community engagement and entrepreneurship.
Wendy has been a great supporter of Poppyland Radio since the early days, and has been interviewed on a diverse range of topics.
Mitch Johnson
Mitch is a radio legend. Radio royalty even! He was a presenter on Capital and Virgin Radio and the voice of dozens of TV shows from Live & Kicking to The Lottery.
Mitch has been the station voice for Heart, Smooth and Radio 2 and even pops up on Poppyland Radio these days – by far his proudest achievement!
Candy Richards
Candy is the Development Manager for East Anglia at the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). She helps to provide vital services including support, financial expertise and a powerful voice in government.
Candy is also part of the Eastern Powerhouse shadow board.
Awards Supporters
We're supported by generous, community-minded businesses and heroic local volunteers. Click on the images below to learn more about our supporters and sponsors. And remember, we need you to support the Awards now too by nominating your entries!
