Radio 2’s Sally Boazman receives award from Guild of Motor Writers

BBC Radio 2’s traffic and travel reporter, Sally Boazman has picked up a special award from the Guild of Motor Writers.

The annual awards are to recognise excellence by Guild members and non-members working in motoring editorial. There are also special awards to recognise the highest achievements in the automotive field.

Sally “Traffic” Boazman picked up the Special Contribution to Motoring award from the Guild of Motor Writers.

We now move to the Guild’s nominated awards – a popular winner of the Special Contribution to Motoring is Sally Boazman, followed by millions as Radio 2’s ‘Sally Traffic’, receiving her award from sponsor Jonathan Musk of Kia UK ( @kiaukpr) and Guild Chair Simon Harris #GOMW23

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Sally joined Radio 2 as its first traffic and travel reporter in 1999, first working with Johnnie Walker on Drivetime. She then went on to work with the likes of Steve Wright, Jeremy Vine and Chris Evans.

Speaking about winning the award, Sally said: “It’s a real honour to receive this award from The Guild of Motor Writers and to be recognised as making a valuable contribution to the world of broadcasting.”

Helen Thomas, Head of BBC Radio 2 added: “We’re delighted Sally has received this award and much-deserved recognition for the important role she plays in helping Radio 2’s listeners get where they need to go travelling around the UK. Well done Sally from everyone at Radio 2!”