CATAPULT INTO THE SPOTLIGHT
In a crowded landscape, a win acts as rocket fuel for audience growth. Receive national media coverage and coveted promotion across our platforms with a combined reach of over 50K people. Plus feature on our exclusive winners playlists, introducing your show to hundreds of thousands of new, loyal listeners overnight.
BECOME A COMMERCIAL MAGNET
An award is a stamp of quality that advertisers and agents respect. For creators, it unlocks life-changing deals with networks; for publishers, it validates your content strategy and proves engagement to the market.
ULTIMATE CREATIVE VALIDATION
Podcasting is a labour of love. A win provides peer and listener recognition that your countless hours of research and editing were worth it, validating your creative vision and fuelling your passion for exceptional audio.
THE POWER OF THE PEOPLE
The massive Listeners' Choice award gives the British public the ultimate say. This vote engages millions of fans, providing irrefutable proof of your show's genuine popularity and impact beyond the industry bubble.
JUDGES 2026
A NOTE FROM CAMPAIGN
"Podcasting continues to triumph, pushing boundaries with bold formats, fearless journalism, and life-changing stories. Last year’s winners demonstrated exactly this. The British Podcast Awards celebrate the very best in British podcasting, and we are hugely excited to see what this year brings.
In a world with growing uncertainty, authentic stories are even more important. We are excited to see the medium grow, celebrated in new categories but also with more voices and greater representation, showcasing the creativity and power of audio storytelling at its finest."
Lucy Shelley, Tech Editor, Campaign UK
You can listen to last year's winning podcasts via bespoke Apple & Spotify playlists 🔊
CHARITY PARTNER
The British Red Cross is proud to be partnered with Haymarket Media Group, shaping a better future to help millions prepare for, respond to, and recover from crises across the world. By supporting the British Red Cross Disaster Fund, Haymarket Media Group are providing vital funds needed to reach thousands around the world with essential aid. From hurricanes, floods, conflict, and earthquakes, the British Red Cross is here for humanity. In an emergency, every second counts, and with the help of this partnership, the Red Cross and Red Crescent movement are equipped to mobilise rapidly to support those affected, no matter who they are or where they’re from.
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