Discover the Top Podcast Awards to Elevate Your Show
It feels like it’s always podcast awards season in the podcast world. That might have you thinking about submitting your own branded podcast for consideration. Winning an award can be a huge morale booster for your team, and because it shines a spotlight on your show, it can also be a tool for audience growth. Either way, its a huge way of proving that you’ve created a successful branded podcast.
There are a lot of awards out there. Even more for brands who have created a podcast as a marketing tool. Here are a few you may want to consider this year.
Signal Awards
One of the newest awards on the podcasting block, the Signal Awards “honor and celebrate the people and content that raise the bar for podcasting.” Each category recognizes winners at four different tiers: gold, bronze, silver and listener’s choice.
Deadline: May 2024
Cost: $225
Quill Podcast Awards
The Quill Podcast Awards recognize the top creators and companies in podcasting. Enter if you’re a creator, agency, hosting platform or advertising platform, or if you’re an innovator in this space. The Quill Awards have a unique nomination process – you don’t have to be the owner of the show or podcast company to nominate it. And this year, JAR Audio will be involved in judging the winners!
Deadline: April 2024
Cost: Free
Content Marketing Awards
The Content Marketing Awards recognize the best in content marketing. They hand out awards in more than 60 categories, including best podcast or audio series.
Deadline: Late May/Early June 2024
Cost: $260-$299
MarCom Awards
Presented by the Association of Marketing and Communications Professionals, the MarCom Awards honors excellence in marketing and communications. It offers awards in hundreds of categories, including podcast series or podcast episode.
Deadline: August 2024
Cost: $195
AVA Digital Awards
This international competition recognizes creative professionals in digital communication. Enter to win best podcast or podcast series.
Deadline: November 2024
Cost: $195
Shorty Awards
The Shorty Awards honor the best in social and digital media from brands, agencies, non-profits and individuals. It presents awards in dozens of categories, including Best Branded Podcast and, new this year, Best Brand Awareness Campaign.
Deadline: November 2024
Cost: Varies by category
Webby Awards
The Webby Awards honor “the best of the internet”, including podcasts! It presents awards in dozens of categories, including Best Branded Podcast or Segment. There is also a people’s choice portion.
Deadline: September, 2024
Cost: $465
Ambies
Presented by The Podcast Academy, The Ambies celebrates excellence in audio at both the show and talent level.
Deadline: Fall 2024
Cost: $175
Good luck to all the companies and agencies submitting entries for this year’s awards!
As the Director of Audience Growth, Liz leads a team of audience growth specialists at JAR, focusing on finding and growing the right audiences for clients. With over a decade of experience in journalism and podcast production, Liz uses data and creativity to create winning strategies. Since joining JAR in 2022, she has integrated audience growth into the production process. Previously, she worked at CBC, Pacific Content, and advised on award-winning podcasts.
