ENTER THE BRITISH PODCAST AWARDS

RECOGNISING EXCELLENCE, TALENT, PASSION & ORIGINALITY IN BRITISH PODCASTING


We are here to celebrate the best in British podcasting. With over 25 categories there is something for every creator!

For 2025, we've introduced exciting new categories and given some of our classic ones a fresh makeover!


ENTRIES HAVE NOW CLOSED FOR THE 2025


ABOUT THE AWARDS


The Podcast industry is booming. Functioning not only as a platform for creative expression but also as a commercial channel. The British Podcast Awards champions the people both in front of and behind the microphone. Whether you are part of a major studio or a solo podcaster there is a category for you. Categories include, Entertainment, Wellbeing, New Podcast and the publicly voted Listeners' Choice!

The British Podcast Awards are delivered in partnership with Campaign, the advertising industry’s leading trade publication, and aims to shine a light on the very best the world of podcasting has to offer across a wide range of topics and formats. 

CATEGORIES


This year we have a range of categories, each designed to showcase a specific genre, format or personal achievement.

5 new category opportunities for 2025!

IMPACT | EDUCATION | HEALTH & WELLBEING | LIFESTYLE | VIDEO INNOVATION


EDITORS' CHOICE AWARDS

SPECIALIST

SPOTLIGHT

GENRES

ARTS & CULTURE

BUSINESS

COMEDY

DOCUMENTARY

EDUCATION

ENTERTAINMENT

FACTUAL

FICTION

HEALTH & WELLBEING

HISTORY

IMPACT

KIDS

LIFESTYLE

NEWS & CURRENT AFFAIRS

PARENTING

SEX & RELATIONSHIPS

SPORT

TRUE CRIME

WELSH LANGUAGE

FORMATS

DAILY

INTERVIEW

NETWORK OR PUBLISHER

NEW PODCAST: SPONSORED BY CVP

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VIDEO INNOVATION: Sponsored by Canon

Sponsored by

PEOPLE AND TEAMS

SECRET MEDIA NETWORK RISING STAR

Sponsored by

BEST HOST(S)

JUDGES 2025



BENEFITS OF ENTERING


The British Podcast Awards is the industry leading podcast awards. We are looking for shows that celebrate the best of the podcast medium, rewarding programmes that create high-quality, episodic content, consumed by their subscribers and podcast app listeners. Here are a few benefits of entering the British Podcast Awards.



REACH NEW AUDIENCES

Increase your podcasts visibility and attract new listeners via our digital channels with a reach of millions 


BE RECOGNISED

Gain acknowledgment and prestige within the podcasting industry


DISCOVER NEW SHOWS

Find amazing new shows to listen to and meet some incredible passionate and like-minded people throughout the process


CONNECT WITH OTHER CREATORS

Connect with fellow podcasters, industry professionals, and potential collaborators

BENEFITS OF ENTERING


These awards celebrate new podcasters and seasoned experts – helping finalists to gain exposure across digital channels, that reached an audience of over 3 million in 2024


REACH NEW AUDIENCES



BE RECOGNISED



DISCOVER NEW SHOWS



CONNECT WITH OTHER CREATORS




A NOTE FROM CAMPAIGN


THE BRAND BEHIND THE BRITISH PODCAST AWARDS

"Podcasting is an extraordinary discipline unbounded by production parameters. Top quality podcasts can arise from bedroom cupboards as well as complete studio teams, resulting in diverse content of authentic voices that invite listeners in to inspire, intrigue and inform. In its ninth year, The British Podcast Awards celebrates the best in the business in an upgraded venue with more categories to recognise the grind that goes into creating an award-winning pod." 

Lucy Shelley, Tech Editor, Campaign UK

KEY ENTRY INFORMATION


The British Podcast Awards are looking for shows that celebrate the best of the podcast medium, rewarding programmes that create high-quality, episodic content, consumed by their subscribers and podcast app listeners.

DATES 



SHORTLIST ANNOUNCEMENT: JULY 2025



BURSARY SCHEME


Are you an independent audio producer that identifies as BIPOC, Queer and/or Trans? You may be eligible for support with your entry fee through THE PODCASTING SERIOUSLY AWARDS FUND. For more information visit www.podcastingseriously.com/fund

KEY INFORMATION – AWARDS NIGHT


Indigo at the O2 | 2nd October 2025

The British Podcast Awards are back and BIGGER THAN EVER! 🎙️

Join us at our brand new home, the iconic Indigo at the O2, on Thursday 2nd October 2025, for the biggest night in British podcasting

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2025 PARTNERS


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CHARITY PARTNER


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