“We couldn’t believe it,” explained Senior Administration Officer Simon Tidmarsh. “We were over the moon.

“The nomination is a huge compliment as the award is country-wide. We are currently in the top 10 and find out at the annual conference in March if we are successful.”

The HBA is an umbrella organisation whose mission is to support, inform, represent and develop the hospital, health and wellbeing broadcasting sector.

Simon continued: “We all love what we do. Coventry Hospital Radio is one of the only hospital radio stations which broadcast 24 hours a day, seven days a week.”