Vote now (here). We heartily implore you to click through and vote for our friends Nisha Stevens and Amber Butchart (The Broken Hearts) and their Jazz FM radio show 'Peppermint Candy' (6pm-7pm on Thursday evenings). They deserve the award! By voting you enter the draw to win a prize of your own! More about the Broken Hearts here thebrokenhearts.co.uk

The judges said: The Broken Heart DJ's Peppermint Candy show brings together a retro mix of music and fashion from the 20's to the 50's. The DJ's have a great energy and rapport between them, that makes the show very engaging and brings the topics discussed to life for the listeners. Vote before 30 April.

ABOUT THE AWARD

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The Sony DAB 'Rising Star' Award was launched in 2008 to reward up and coming radio stars of the future. Open to those who have been broadcasting on radio for no longer than 18 months, this year's winner will be announced on Monday May 14th 2012 at the Sony Radio Academy Awards ceremony. As the only people's choice award, this category offers listeners the opportunity to have their say and reward their favourite new DJs.

A record 56 eligible broadcasters submitted their entries that were reviewed by a respected panel of judges, including, who drew up a shortlist of nominees.

The winner is chosen by listeners who vote online to have their say. Last year's winner was Robbie Savage and this year's finalists again include a selection of well known names who have recently taken to the airwaves, as well as some exciting newcomers.