Kerala-based Club FM has brought international recognition to Indian radio by becoming the only Indian radio station to be honoured at the prestigious New York festivals radio awards 2026. the station secured a silver tower award for its campaign ‘Maveli Mood’ in the Craft: sound – multi-platform promotion category, while also receiving a finalist certificate for “twice is wise,” a campaign created in association with federal Bank.

According to a Club FM press release, ‘Maveli Mood’ was conceptualised as a high-production audio experience that combined humour, emotion, satire and cinematic storytelling, helping it stand out among entries from across the world. The recognition places Club FM among the leading radio brands globally and highlights its continued commitment to innovative and impactful content creation.

The achievement marks another milestone for Club FM, which has consistently earned recognition at the New York festivals radio awards for nearly a decade. widely regarded as one of the most respected platforms celebrating excellence in radio, audio storytelling and broadcast creativity, the awards honour outstanding work from broadcasters across the globe.

Commenting on the achievement, Mayura Shreyams Kumar, director – digital business, Mathrubhumi group, said the recognition reflects Club FM’s dedication to innovative programming, creative storytelling and meaningful audience engagement. she congratulated the team for producing exceptional content that resonates deeply with listeners.

Club FM general manager Jayakrishnan N said the honour is a significant achievement for the station and a reflection of its efforts to understand the pulse of its audience and create content that connects with their everyday experiences. creative head RJ Rafi added that the award-winning campaigns were rooted in audience insights and cultural relevance, making the international recognition a proud validation of the team’s creative vision and collaborative spirit.

Established in 1957, the New York festivals radio awards have celebrated excellence in broadcast audio content for more than six decades. entries for the 2026 edition were evaluated by a grand Jury comprising 100 audio innovators from 20 countries and judged on creativity, production quality, content presentation, writing, direction and audience impact.