About the awards
Great podcasts deserve to be found.
Every year, remarkable shows go unheard because they do not have a large audience or marketing budget. We believe recognition should follow quality—not popularity.
Our purpose
Create a more accessible, transparent, and meaningful way to celebrate podcasting excellence.
The Open Podcast Awards give independent creators and established productions the same opportunity to be discovered, receive useful feedback, and earn recognition for the quality of their work.
By sharing evaluation across the creator community, the awards are designed to be open, constructive, and grounded in the craft of podcasting: storytelling, creativity, production, originality, and impact.
Whether a show is made in a professional studio or a spare bedroom, exceptional work can come from anywhere.
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