This year saw a new look for Radio Tyneside with a new logo and, at this year's AGM, long service awards were given to Martin Green, Chris Eggett, Steve Emerson, Paul Laverick, Max Taylor and Richard Finch.

Additionally, Richard Finch received the first Chairman's Award for 40 years of service.

Brian Lee was the recipient of this year's Gordon Brown Memorial Award for continued commitment to Radio Tyneside having joined back in 1995.