2025 NOMINATIONS
OPEN APRIL 7TH

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Recognizing top creators
and podcast companies

The Quill Podcast Awards are a yearly digital awards ceremony running since 2021 to celebrate the achievements of podcasters and podcast companies.

Since its inception, the awards have expanded to include categories to recognize the work of the creators and companies across the industry.

The Quill Podcast Awards celebrate those who have made a positive impact in the space, become leaders in their niche, and created outstanding content.

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How it works

Nominations occur through a blend of public nominations and judging by industry experts.
Nominations Open: April 7th

Fill out the nomination form once voting opens. This is limited to one vote per person.

Nominations Close: April 21st

Once voting has closed, the 5 nominees with the most votes per category will move onto the Finalist Voting round.

Finalist Voting Opens: May 1st

Vote for your favorite finalist once over the week-long voting period.

Finalist Voting Closes: May 8th

After voting closes, the top 3 finalists per category will be passed onto our judges.

Final Winners Announced: May 27th

The judges will select a winner from the top 3 nominees per category.

2025 Quill Podcast Award categories

Genres

Best Comedy Podcast
Best Science & Medicine Podcast
Best Health & Wellness Podcast
Best Video Podcast
Best True Crime Podcast
Best Society & Culture Podcast
Best Business Podcast
Best Tech Podcast

General

Best Podcast of The Year
Best New Podcast

For Brands

Branded Podcast of the Year
Most Creative Branded Podcast 
Best B2C Branded Podcast
Best B2B Branded Podcast

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Eligibility

The Quill Podcast Awards are free to enter and open to everyone. You do not need to be the creator/owner of a podcast to nominate.

Podcasts can be finalists in up to two categories. If nominated in more, the two categories with the highest amount of nominations will advance.

Podcasts must be active for at least 6 months. For “Best New Podcast,” your show will need to have published at least 6 episodes.

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Meet the judges

To be announced
NOMINATIONS
OPEN APRIL 7TH

Finalists announced May 27th

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