Viewers to Freesat have voted BBC HD as the Channel of the Year in the platform’s inaugural Freesat Awards. The channel was praised for its “ ever-growing variety of quality drama, comedy, sport and natural history”.
Awards were given in nine categories covering broadcast, retail and technology in a presentation at London’s Pigalle Club, sponsored by Astra, and judged by an industry panel.
Humax was the recipient of Product of the Year for its Freesat+ personal video recorder, while John Lewis was named as Multiple Retailer of the Year.
Channel awards also went to BBC Four, radio station Planet Rock, PopGirl and Wedding TV.
Full list of winners
Viewers’ Choice for Channel of the Year: BBC HD
Product of the Year: Humax Freesat+
Multiple Retailer of the Year: John Lewis
Independent Retailer of the Year: Hickmans Ltd
Best Daytime Digital Channel: PopGirl/ Wedding TV
Best Digital News Channel: Al Jazeera English
Best Evening Digital Channel: BBC FOUR
Best Digital Radio Station: Planet Rock
Freesat Installer of the Year: TSG