Mia Thornton
Creative Producer
2025 Rising Star Winner
"From winning the Rising Star award at last year’s BPAs to now being chosen as an Ambassador feels like a full-circle moment for me. I can’t wait to get started as an Ambassador and work alongside the BPAs. I’m especially excited to hear the voices and stories that are bringing new perspectives to the UK podcast scene." - Mia Thornton
Mia Thornton is an award-winning creative producer specialising in multi-platform storytelling that amplifies underrepresented voices. A 2025 British Podcast Awards Rising Star, Mia has produced impactful campaigns for the BBC, New Balance, and the NHS. Most recently, she hosted the BBC Audio Lab series Instrumental, celebrating Black British musical pioneers. She is passionate about using media to shift narratives, spark conversation, and build community, and is currently open to new freelance opportunities in audio, digital storytelling and creative production.
Zak & Jules
Presenting Duo of 'Life After Prison'
2025 Best Network/Publisher GOLD Winner
2025 Lifestyle BRONZE Winner
“It’s a huge blessing to be chosen as a BPAs Ambassador. Having won previously, it’s a very prestigious ceremony and something that means a lot to me. Winning something like this, especially with the journey and career I have had, it’s incredible. To represent the BPAs and be part of someone else’s success as well is a huge privilege, so I’m very proud to be an ambassador and to represent a whole community of under-represented people who may otherwise be overlooked.” - Zak Addae-Kodua
“Being asked to be ambassadors for the BPAs is such a huge honour. It’s an event I’ve admired and been part of over the past few years, and it represents the very best of the industry. To now be recognised in this way, while bringing voices and stories like ours into this space, feels so special. It really makes me reflect on this journey and how incredible it’s been.” - Jules Rowan
Zak and Jules are the ARIAs' 2023 Best New Presenters and hosts of the acclaimed Life After Prison podcast. Produced by the Prison Radio Association - a world-leading charity using audio to reduce reoffending - the duo provides life-changing information and community for those affected by the justice system. When not behind the mic, Jules runs a successful PT business and Zak leads national social enterprise initiatives.