'An incredible honour' - Kilkenny native nominated for two high-profile awards
Kilkenny will have an entry at this year's One Voice Awards on Saturday, May 16
Local voice actor Mark Collins has been nominated in two major categories at this year’s highly anticipated One Voice Awards.
Known for his work on local radio for over four decades, the broadcaster has showcased his vast range of talents behind the mic in a variety of capacities, with his broadcasting and voice-over work receiving widespread acclaim.
Due to be held on Saturday, May 16, in Stratford-upon-Avon, Collins is in the running for the Best Male Performance in a Video Game for his portrayal of Boss Master Neverwind in the PlayStation Studios title Lost Soul Aside.
The Kilkenny native is also a nominee in the Audiobook-Factual category, for his narration of The Soccer of Success by Ciaran McArdle, a title that has reached number one on the Forbes Bestseller list.
No stranger to award recognition, he previously received One Voice Award nominations in 2024 and 2023, and in 2022 won a coveted SOVAS Award at Warner Bros. Studios in Los Angeles for his powerful Netflix TV promo for Vikings: Valhalla.
Widely regarded as the premier voiceover awards across the UK and Ireland, the One Voice Awards form a cornerstone of the annual One Voice Conference, honouring excellence and innovation in the voice acting industry.
"It’s an incredible honour to be recognised alongside such talented performers," Collins said.
"Both projects were deeply rewarding in very different ways, and I’m grateful to be part of such a vibrant and creative," he added.