Podcast of the Year Award
About This Category
This award celebrates creators who are producing compelling audio content that informs, entertains and engages listeners. From insightful interviews and thought-provoking discussions to storytelling, culture, business and comedy, the category recognises podcasts that have built loyal audiences through consistency, creativity and meaningful conversations.
Eligibility
Minimum 10 published episodes. Podcast must have released at least 4 episodes during the eligibility period: March 2025 to May 2026.
Judging Criteria
Content quality and storytelling. Audience engagement. Consistency. Production value. Cultural relevance.
Content Quality & Storytelling
Content quality and storytelling
Audience Engagement
Audience engagement
Consistency
Consistency
Production Value
Production value
Cultural Relevance
Cultural relevance
Entry Requirements
Entrants must submit: Links to 2-3 representative episodes created within the eligibility period (accessible without login/subscription). Podcast description and short motivation (max 200 words). Audience metrics: Total subscribers/followers, Average monthly listens per episode. Listener engagement: Reviews & Ratings (total number of reviews and average rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or other platforms), and any additional engagement (social amplification, comments, polls, newsletter clicks, etc.).
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