Important Dates:
May 1st: Registration begins!
May 1-June 30: Registration is open; $30 (USD) per entry*
June 30th: Registration ends; Deadline for all submissions

Eligibility:

1. Women Who Podcast Awards (“The Awards”) entries are open to anyone who identifies as a woman at the time of entry. All podcast hosts must identify as a woman.

2. Entries are required to be in English (including audio clips). All payments are non-refundable.

3. Any podcast entered into The Awards must have published a minimum of 8 (eight) episodes between May 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025, which must be available to download globally for free in podcast form.  

4. *You will need to register the audio (in English) for each category separately (you can only choose one category per entry). You can’t make multiple entries from one show in one category.

5. For each entry, audio may only be taken from one episode of your podcast. Audio from that episode may be edited to create an entry, but the audio file used for your entry must come from one podcast episode.

6. The audio you enter must have been released between May 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025. Deadline for submissions is June 30, 2025.

7. Each entry must consist of ONE MP3 (audio/in English) with a maximum of 10 (ten) minutes duration, ONE photo of the podcast host(s), ONE podcast logo, and completed entry form. All of these items must be submitted by uploading the files in the entry form (instructions will be sent once payment is received).

8. There’s no restriction on what genre of podcast can enter each category. Interview, comedy, investigative journalism, narrative, audio drama, or anything else. We want to hear what you’re most proud of!

9. No nominations are needed; paying entry fee and submitting the completed entry form gets you in. All entries will be reviewed by a panel of judges (that means no one needs to vote for you - it’s all based on your passion, hard work, and love of podcasting).

Here are the 10 (ten) categories:

~Service to Others
We want to hear about the guest who has dedicated their lives to be of service to others. They might be a non-profit organization or someone who volunteers within their community. We want to hear all about the good they are doing.

~Laughter & Cheer
As they say “laughter is the best medicine.” Share the funniest clip when you were laughing so hard your side hurt!

~Bare Your Soul
We’re looking for that moment when you bare your soul to your listener or a guest expresses raw emotions. It can be fear, empathy, joy, grief, sadness, anger - whatever you choose to share.

~Profound Nugget
We’ve all had a guest that blew our socks off during an episode. Who is that for you? Share their words of wisdom - that “aha” moment - that affected you so deeply.

~Impactful Story
Podcasting is also about hearing others tell their stories. What episode of your podcast did a guest’s story leave an unforgettable impact on you?

~Thought Provoking Perspective
Is there an episode of your podcast that left you thinking differently about a topic? Or an episode that genuinely taught you something you didn’t know? We’d love to hear it!

~Changing the World
As podcasters, you have the power to create change in the world with your words and the guests you have on your show. We want to hear what you or someone you interviewed are doing to make positive change in the world.

~Stellar Interview
You know how to make a guest feel comfortable enough to open up about themselves and you know what questions to ask. We want to hear the interview you have no qualms bragging about.

~Compelling Storytelling
You love to tell stories and you’re darn good at it! What’s the best story you’ve told? We’d love to hear it!

~Sheer Honesty
Being open and honest can be difficult when you’re behind the microphone. Share a moment when you were courageous enough to disclose the truth.

The entry form will have these categories listed; choose one category, per entry, per podcast.
Winners will receive a medal award via USPS (U.S. and Canada only). There is no cash alternative.

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