Scottish singer Jim Kerr has won the Gold Medal for Best Documentary for his BBC documentary film on The Doors’ Jim Morrison entitled Jim Kerr on Jim Morrison.

At the New York Festivals International Radio Awards in New York City he won this award in the Culture and The Arts category.

Kerr and Simple Minds have released five No.1 albums in the UK. The Scottish band have been making music together since 1977. Morrison was an inspiration to Kerr and the rest of Simple Minds.

In collaboration with Lonesome Pine Productions, Kerr created this documentary to highlight the legacy of Morrison. This radio piece was released on what would have been the rock star's 80th birthday.

Morrison was an American singer-songwriter and the lead singer of the rock band, The Doors who passed away in July of 1971. The musician was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

When speaking about the award, Kerr said, "We're really touched by the recognition. I have to say, every great story, every great documentary relies on a compelling subject matter and in the history of rock surely there can be no more compelling subject matter than the music and poetry of Jim Morrison and The Doors."

The award ceremony is held annually in New York City to celebrate the best radio productions. These awards are judged by an international panel of writers, presenters, producers, editors, sound artists, journalists and directors.

Jim Kerr on Jim Morrison is available for streaming here.

Watch Jim Kerr’s acceptance speech below.