Subject Line: 🏆 Your Podcast Deserves This! Enter the 2026 Podcast Awards…
Preheader: Early Bird Entry: $90 | Limited Time | 25+ Categories | Closing Dec 25th
Hey Podcast Tonight Fan,
Remember that episode you poured your heart into? The series that kept your listeners hitting "download next"? The conversations that sparked real change?
It's time that work was celebrated.
We are thrilled to announce that the inaugural 2026 Podcast Awards are officially OPEN FOR ENTRIES! This isn't just another award show; it's a dedicated stage built to honor the true craft, passion, and innovation driving podcasting forward.
Why Enter the 2026 Podcast Awards?
Gain National Recognition: Elevate your profile and earn the credibility that sets you apart.
Win That Coverted No 1 Spot: Imagine winning the best in category for your niche or even better imagine being crowned Podcast Of The Year…
Be Judged by the Best: Your work will be reviewed by our prestigious panel of industry experts, creators, and critics.
Celebrate With Your Peers: Join a community celebration of the stories and voices that define our medium.
Categories Designed for YOU
We've crafted over 25 categories to ensure every genre and format gets its moment in the spotlight, including:
The Big Ones: Podcast of the Year 2026, Best New Podcast (Newcomer), Host of the Year
Niche Categories: Best True Crime, Best Comedy, Best Business, Best Arts & Culture, Best Health & Wellness, and many more.
Craft Awards: Best Writing, Best Production & Sound Design, Best Limited Series.
Key Dates You NEED to Know
🚨 Early Bird Deadline: October 31st ($90 Entry Fee)
📅 Final Entry Deadline: December 25th
⭐ Shortlist Announced: January 26th, 2026
🎉 Winners Revealed Live: February 28th, 2026
Your Entry Fee: An Investment in Your Craft
We are committed to running a fair and prestigious awards program. Your entry fee is reinvested directly into:
Platform & Hosting for a seamless judging process.
Major Promotional Campaigns to showcase our finalists and winners.
Your Podcast Reviewed, every entry will receive a full podcast review on our website from March 2026 for the remainder of the year.
Honorariums for our esteemed panel of judges.
Ready to Claim Your Spotlight?
You've done the work. You've built the audience. You've told the stories. Now, let us help you celebrate them.
Don't wait—the best value ends October 31st!
Here's to your success,
The Podcast Tonight Awards Team
P.S. Think of the doors this could open. The Early Bird rate of $90 is the best value you'll get, but it vanishes on Halloween. Submit your entry now and let's make 2026 your year.
P.P.S. Know a podcast that's amazing? Nominate them! Sharing is caring, and you could be the reason a fellow creator gets the recognition they deserve.