The Antenna Awards is an Australian awards ceremony which recognises outstanding achievements in community television production. First held in 2004, the ceremony is produced by C31 Melbourne, and is broadcast by terrestrial community television stations (colloquially known as Channel 31) across Australia.
Nominations are accepted from producers, presenters and other volunteers within the sector for programming produced within the eligibility period of each ceremony. Entries are judged entirely by a panel decided by the event organisers; previously, the Viewers' Choice Award allowed for Channel 31 viewers to nominate their favourite programs in a given year.
On 1 July 2014, C31 Melbourne announced the return of the Antenna Awards for 2014, to mark 20 years since the first broadcasts of C31 Melbourne and 31 Digital Brisbane.[7] Following the success of a Pozible crowdfunding campaign, the 2014 Antenna Awards were held on 1 October 2014 at the Deakin EdgeatFederation SquareinMelbourne, with 13 Antennas awarded.
On 4 July 2019, C31 Melbourne announced a second revival of the Antenna Awards, marking 25 years since the channel's first broadcast.[8] The 2019 Antenna Awards were held on 5 October 2019,[9] with 24 Antennas awarded.
On 1 February 2021, C31 Melbourne announced a third revival of the Antenna Awards. The 2021 Antenna Awards will be held on 19 June 2021, instead of 29 May 2021,[10] and will mark the 10th time the awards have been held since their inception in 2004.
^"The 2014 Antenna Awards". www.C31.org.au. Melbourne Community Television Consortium. 22 November 2014. Archived from the original on 23 November 2014. Retrieved 22 November 2014.