The official deadline now closed. And just like that the entry period of the 2023 Australian Podcast Awards is over. Good luck to everyone who submitted an entry. We will be announcing the shortlist in October, keep an eye out to see who's been shortlisted.
The Australian Podcast Awards are powered by iHeart
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ARN’s iHeartPodcast Network Australia is the preeminent podcast destination for creators, brands and audiences. It has remained Australia’s #1 Podcast Publisher since launch.
"We love the annual gathering of the Australian Podcast Industry to celebrate the magic of our thriving medium and are proud to once again lead the recognition of those who are doing it best."
- Corey Layton, Head of Digital Audio at ARN’s iHeartPodcast Network Australia.
BENEFITS OF ENTERING
Australia is home to some of the world’s best podcast production. The 2023 Australian Podcast Awards powered by iHeart promise to uncover and champion the best talent of the Australian podcasting industry. We welcome podcasts big and small to enter and look forward to another year of break-through podcasting content.
Here are a few benefits of entering the Australian Podcast Awards.
REACH NEW AUDIENCES
Gain more exposure for your show and discover new listeners
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BE RECOGNISED
Receive recognition for the hard work you put into making your show the absolute best that it can be
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DISCOVER NEW SHOWS
Find amazing new shows to listen to and meet some incredible passionate and like-minded people throughout the process
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BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE
Push for excellence in the industry and keep innovation at the forefront
CATEGORIES
This year we had a range of categories, each designed to showcase a specific genre, format or personal achievement.
GENRES
ARTS & CULTURE
BUSINESS
CLIMATE
COMEDY
DOCUMENTARY
EDUCATION
ENTERTAINMENT
FACTUAL
FICTION
HISTORY
KIDS
NEWS & CURRENT AFFAIRS
PARENTING
SEX & RELATIONSHIPS
SPORT
TRUE CRIME
WELLBEING
GENERAL
DAILY
INTERVIEW
INDIGENOUS PODCAST
NETWORK OR PUBLISHER
NEW PODCAST
COMMERCIAL
BRANDED PODCAST
COMMERCIAL CAMPAIGN
PEOPLE AND TEAMS
RISING STAR
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EDITORS’ CHOICE AWARDS
The following categories are not open for entry. To find out more, download our entry pack.
PODCAST CHAMPION
SPECIALIST AWARD
SPOTLIGHT AWARD
LISTENERS CHOICE
Our public poll involves getting your listeners to vote for you, for free, on our website. Last year over 220,000 individuals supported their favourite podcast, with those with the most passionate fans doing the best. Could that be your show?
Voting opens in August 2023.
To qualify for the Listeners' Choice Award, podcasts must have been available by 1 June 2023 listed in the Apple Podcasts directory. The winner of the competition will be determined by the total number of valid votes received during the voting period. The winner of the vote will be announced during the Australian Podcast Awards in November.
GRAND PRIX
PODCAST OF THE YEAR
The highest honour of the night, with the winner chosen from the Gold winners of the categories above, so anyone who wins their category has a chance of winning this most prestigious of prizes.
Entries in this category will have outstanding presentation, original research or writing, appropriately superb sound design and boundary-pushing material that showcases the very best of what Australian podcasting can achieve.
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