A community radio station based in Levenshulme has taken the top prize at the Community Radio Awards.
ALL FM, based at Levenshulme Old Library, was nominated for the third successive year at the Community Radio Awards for its ‘by the community, for the community' ethos.
Taking home the 'Station of the Year' gold prize, judges championed the station for its inclusion and diversity, alongside a wide range of programming and a "clear passion" of its presenters.
There are currently 115 active volunteers working at the station as it broadcasts every day of the week for 16 hours a day.
Shows include Persian Seda, aimed towards the Iranian community, and Polska Audycja, one of the only radio shows in the UK to be hosted in Polish.
The schedule also features shows by and for carers, people on the Autism Spectrum, those with mental health issues, disabilities, and people from BAME and LGBTQ+ communities.
Vicky Richardson , presenter of the Night Moves show on Sunday as well as an Access All Areas programme, said she was "so proud" to have been an integral part of the radio station for 20 years.
"ALL FM encourages creativity, confidence, focus and initiative in its volunteers," Vicky told the Manchester Evening News .
"We present ourselves as being passionate for the music we play and the things we say because its our choice.
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"The respect and the privilege given to us by ALL FM should never be underestimated or taken for granted and the programmes we produce is the result. Big up ALL FM!"
ALL FM were also awarded as the 'Community Development Project of the Year' for its partnership with Chapel Street Primary School on Radio Takeover Day in December 2018.
During the takeover, school children presented and produced every show live on air for an entire day between 9am and 7pm, covering a diverse range of issues and topics.
One of the judges at the award ceremony commented that it was "great to see Community Radio’s resources being used in this way" and how important it was to see stations working with Primary-age children.
Ed Connole, Director of ALL FM, said: "There are so many amazing community radio stations in Manchester and the UK so we’re very proud to have won ‘Station of the Year'.
"This award represents the hard work, dedication and talent of our volunteers and staff who have been going above and beyond for over nineteen years - it’s a great achievement."
Martin Steers, chair of the Community Radio Awards, said: “Radio continues to play a strong community role, and it’s a privilege to showcase it.”
“The recognition for All FM is well deserved, and we hope it showcases their success, and encourages others to engage, represent and support their communities.”
You can listen to ALL FM on 96.9FM in Manchester and from anywhere worldwide here .
