Top Honour1

• 1. Podcast of the Year

Audio Craft49

• 2. Best Editing
• 3. Editing, Narrative or Documentary
• 4. Editing, Conversation, Interview or Panel
• 5. Editing, Fiction and Drama
• 6. Editing, Short Form (under 15 minutes)
• 7. Best Assembly and Story Structure
• 8. Best Pacing
• 9. Best Cold Open
• 10. Best Ending
• 11. Best Dialogue Editing
• 12. Best Audio Restoration and Repair
• 13. Best Remote Recording Craft
• 14. Best Sound Design
• 15. Sound Design, Fiction
• 16. Sound Design, Non-Fiction
• 17. Sound Design, Single Scene or Sequence
• 18. Sound Design, Ambience and World Building
• 19. Best Foley and Practical Effects
• 20. Best Mix
• 21. Best Mastering
• 22. Best Use of Archival Audio
• 23. Best Use of Field Recording
• 24. Best Original Score
• 25. Best Sonic Branding and Jingle
• 26. Best Audio Trailer
• 27. Best Immersive or Spatial Audio
• 28. Best Experimental Sound Design
• 29. Best Multilingual Audio Craft
• 30. Best Moment
• 31. Moment of Factual Clarity
• 32. Moment of Humour, Warmth or Vulnerability
• 33. Best Recording
• 34. Recording, Studio
• 35. Recording, Location and Field
• 36. Recording, Live Audience
• 37. Best Live Event Audio
• 38. Most Innovative Audio Experience
• 39. Best Post Production Team
• 40. Best Solo Edit
• 41. Best Long Form Craft
• 42. Best Short Form Craft
• 43. Best Interview
• 44. Interview, Single Guest
• 45. Interview, Difficult or Sensitive Subject
• 46. Interview, Ensemble or Panel
• 47. Interview, Vox Pop and Street
• 48. Best Vocal Direction
• 49. Best Sound Editing Across a Season
• 50. Best Format Innovation, Audio

Video Craft41

• 51. Best Video Podcast
• 52. Best Visual Storytelling
• 53. Best Video Editing
• 54. Video Editing, Conversation and Multi-Cam
• 55. Video Editing, Narrative and Documentary
• 56. Video Editing, Short Form and Clips
• 57. Best Multi-Camera Editing
• 58. Best Cinematography
• 59. Best Lighting
• 60. Best Studio and Set Design
• 61. Best Art Direction and Props
• 62. Best Motion Graphics
• 63. Best Titles and Opening Sequence
• 64. Best On-Screen Typography and Lower Thirds
• 65. Best Colour Grading
• 66. Best Use of B-Roll and Cutaways
• 67. Best Use of Archive and Stills, Video
• 68. Best Animation in a Podcast
• 69. Best Visual Effects
• 70. Best Single Camera Operation
• 71. Best Remote Video Craft
• 72. Best Location Shooting
• 73. Best Live Video Production
• 74. Best Vertical or Short Form Clip
• 75. Best Clip Strategy
• 76. Best Video Trailer
• 77. Best Thumbnail Craft
• 78. Best Video Podcast Host
• 79. Best Visual Comedy
• 80. Best Visual Identity Across Platforms
• 81. Best Captions and Subtitles
• 82. Best Accessibility in Video
• 83. Best Video on a Budget
• 84. Best Solo Video Production
• 85. Best Video Podcast Debut
• 86. Most Innovative Video Podcast
• 87. Best Use of Video to Serve the Audio
• 88. Best Studio Build
• 89. Best Video Podcast Team
• 90. Best Live Audience Video Show
• 91. Best Video Craft Moment

Writing, Research and Story30

• 92. Best Scriptwriting, Non-Fiction
• 93. Best Scriptwriting, Fiction
• 94. Best Narration Writing
• 95. Best Research
• 96. Best Fact Checking
• 97. Best Investigative Reporting
• 98. Best Reporting
• 99. Best Story Structure, Series
• 100. Best Story Structure, Single Episode
• 101. Best Adaptation
• 102. Best Original Concept
• 103. Best Format Design and Show Bible
• 104. Best Show Notes and Written Companion
• 105. Best Comedy Writing
• 106. Best Dialogue Writing
• 107. Best Long Form Investigation
• 108. Best Ethical Handling of a Sensitive Story
• 109. Best Use of Primary Source
• 110. Best Series Arc
• 111. Best Standalone Episode Writing
• 112. Best First Episode
• 113. Best Finale
• 114. Best Recap or Bridge Episode
• 115. Best Bonus or Between-Season Episode
• 116. Best Listener Mail or Q and A Episode
• 117. Best Live Show Writing
• 118. Best Crossover or Collaboration Episode
• 119. Best Non-English Scriptwriting
• 120. Best Writing Debut
• 121. Best Writing Team

Performance and Voice31

• 122. Best Podcast Host or Hosts
• 123. Host, Non-Fiction
• 124. Host, Conversation and Interview
• 125. Host, News and Politics
• 126. Host, Comedy
• 127. Host, Documentary
• 128. Host, Video Podcast
• 129. Best Presenting Team
• 130. Best Narrator
• 131. Best Guest
• 132. Best Recurring Guest or Contributor
• 133. Best Performance in Audio Fiction, Lead
• 134. Best Performance in Audio Fiction, Supporting
• 135. Best Ensemble Cast
• 136. Best Voice Acting Debut
• 137. Best Character Voice Work
• 138. Best Reporter or Correspondent
• 139. Best Panel Chair
• 140. Best Comedic Performance
• 141. Best Live Performance
• 142. Best Improvised Performance
• 143. Best Interviewer
• 144. Best Non-English Language Performance
• 145. Best Accent and Dialect Work
• 146. Best Young Performer
• 147. Best Presenter Debut
• 148. Best Vocal Delivery
• 149. Best Chemistry
• 150. Best Solo Voice Show
• 151. Best Casting
• 152. Best Performance Direction

Form and Format38

• 153. Best Single Episode
• 154. Best Limited Series
• 155. Best Special
• 156. Best Season
• 157. Best Ongoing Series
• 158. Best Daily Show
• 159. Best Weekly Show
• 160. Best Narrative Non-Fiction Series
• 161. Best Documentary
• 162. Documentary, Single
• 163. Documentary, Series
• 164. Documentary, Investigative
• 165. Documentary, Personal or First Person
• 166. Best Conversation Show
• 167. Best Panel Show
• 168. Best Interview Show
• 169. Best Anthology
• 170. Best Companion Podcast
• 171. Best Recap Podcast
• 172. Best Actual Play
• 173. Best Game or Quiz Show
• 174. Best Call-In or Listener-Led Show
• 175. Best Live Show
• 176. Best Short Form Show
• 177. Best Long Form Show
• 178. Best Serialised Fiction
• 179. Best Audio Drama
• 180. Best Read-Aloud or Audiobook Format
• 181. Best Sleep, Calm or Ambient Show
• 182. Best Meditation or Guided Audio
• 183. Best Educational Series
• 184. Best Experimental Format
• 185. Best Cross-Platform Show
• 186. Best Seasonal or Event Show
• 187. Best Micro-Season
• 188. Best Miniseries Inside an Ongoing Show
• 189. Best Pilot or Proof of Concept
• 190. Best Relaunch or Reformat

Genre, Non-Fiction83

• 191. Best True Crime
• 192. True Crime, Investigative
• 193. True Crime, Narrative Retelling
• 194. True Crime, Conversational
• 195. True Crime, Cold Case
• 196. Best News
• 197. Best Politics
• 198. Best Current Affairs
• 199. Best Local or Regional News
• 200. Best Business
• 201. Best Finance and Personal Money
• 202. Best Careers and Work
• 203. Best Entrepreneurship
• 204. Best Technology
• 205. Best Science
• 206. Best Nature and Environment
• 207. Best Climate
• 208. Best Health
• 209. Best Mental Health
• 210. Best Men's Health
• 211. Best Men's Mental Health
• 212. Best Women's Health
• 213. Best Women's Mental Health
• 214. Best Medicine and Clinical
• 215. Best Fitness and Movement
• 216. Best Food and Drink
• 217. Best Travel
• 218. Travel, Recorded on Location
• 219. Travel, Recorded in Studio
• 220. Travel, Destination Guide
• 221. Travel, Adventure and Expedition
• 222. Travel, Culinary and Food
• 223. Travel, Memoir and Travel Writing
• 224. Travel, Budget and Practical
• 225. Travel, Slow and Solo
• 226. Travel, Family
• 227. Best History
• 228. Best Arts
• 229. Best Music
• 230. Best Film and Television
• 231. Best Books and Literature
• 232. Best Theatre and Performance
• 233. Best Games and Gaming
• 234. Best Comedy
• 235. Best Pop Culture
• 236. Best Society and Culture
• 237. Best Religion and Spirituality
• 238. Best Philosophy and Ideas
• 239. Best Education and Learning
• 240. Best Parenting and Family
• 241. Best Kids
• 242. Best Young Adult
• 243. Best Relationships and Dating
• 244. Best Sex and Intimacy
• 245. Best Personal Growth
• 246. Best Memoir and Personal Story
• 247. Best Grief, Loss and Care
• 248. Best Disability and Access
• 249. Best LGBTQ+
• 250. Best Community and Place
• 251. Best Rural and Regional
• 252. Best Indigenous
• 253. Best Faith Community
• 254. Best Law and Justice
• 255. Best Military and Veterans
• 256. Best Paranormal and Unexplained
• 257. Best Hobbies and Making
• 258. Best Design and Architecture
• 259. Best Fashion and Style
• 260. Best Animals and Pets
• 261. Best Home and Garden
• 262. Best Advice
• 263. Best Profile or Portrait Series
• 264. Best Investigative Journalism
• 265. Best Public Service and Impact
• 266. Best Human Rights
• 267. Best Social Justice
• 268. Best Consumer Affairs
• 269. Best Weird and Wonderful
• 270. Best Nostalgia
• 271. Best Trade or Professional Podcast
• 272. Best Academic and Research
• 273. Best Language Learning

Sport, Motorsport and Automotive62

Sport25

• 274. Best Sport
• 275. Sport, Football (Soccer)
• 276. Sport, American Football
• 277. Sport, Basketball
• 278. Sport, Baseball
• 279. Sport, Ice Hockey
• 280. Sport, Tennis
• 281. Sport, Golf
• 282. Sport, Cricket
• 283. Sport, Rugby
• 284. Sport, Boxing
• 285. Sport, Mixed Martial Arts
• 286. Sport, Wrestling
• 287. Sport, Athletics and Track and Field
• 288. Sport, Cycling
• 289. Sport, Swimming and Water Sports
• 290. Sport, Winter Sports
• 291. Sport, Horse Racing and Equestrian
• 292. Sport, Esports
• 293. Sport, Extreme and Action Sports
• 294. Sport, Olympic and Multi-Sport
• 295. Sport, Women's Sport
• 296. Sport, College and Amateur
• 297. Sport, Fantasy and Betting
• 298. Sport, Fan and Supporter Culture

Motorsport26

• 299. Best Motorsport Podcast
• 300. Best Four-Wheel Racing
• 301. Formula 1
• 302. Open-Wheel, Other (IndyCar, F2, F3, Formula E)
• 303. NASCAR and Stock Car
• 304. Endurance and Sportscar
• 305. Rally and Off-Road
• 306. Touring Car and GT
• 307. Drag Racing
• 308. Drifting
• 309. Karting and Grassroots
• 310. Best Motorcycle Racing
• 311. MotoGP and Grand Prix
• 312. Superbike
• 313. Motocross and Supercross
• 314. Enduro, Trials and Off-Road
• 315. Road Racing and Isle of Man TT
• 316. Best Motorsport History
• 317. Great Races Retold
• 318. Driver and Rider Profiles
• 319. Safety and Engineering History
• 320. Best Motorsport Craft
• 321. Race Weekend and Live Coverage
• 322. Trackside and Field Recording
• 323. Team Radio and Archive Use
• 324. Paddock and Fan Culture

Automotive11

• 325. Best Automotive Podcast
• 326. Best Automotive Culture
• 327. Car Restoration and Rebuild
• 328. Classic and Vintage
• 329. Collecting and Auctions
• 330. Modification and Tuning
• 331. Ownership and Buying Advice
• 332. Electric Vehicles
• 333. Trucks, 4x4 and Overlanding
• 334. Automotive Design
• 335. Automotive History

Genre, Fiction and Scripted26

• 336. Best Fiction Podcast
• 337. Best Fiction, Science Fiction
• 338. Best Fiction, Fantasy
• 339. Best Fiction, Horror
• 340. Best Fiction, Thriller and Mystery
• 341. Best Fiction, Crime and Noir
• 342. Best Fiction, Comedy
• 343. Best Fiction, Romance
• 344. Best Fiction, Literary and Contemporary
• 345. Best Fiction, Historical
• 346. Best Fiction, Speculative and Weird
• 347. Best Fiction, Kids
• 348. Best Fiction, Young Adult
• 349. Best Fiction, Anthology
• 350. Best Fiction, Serial
• 351. Best Fiction, Standalone
• 352. Best Fiction, Adaptation
• 353. Best Fiction, Non-English Language
• 354. Best Fiction, Ensemble Drama
• 355. Best Fiction, Solo Performance
• 356. Best Fiction, Experimental
• 357. Best Fiction, First Season
• 358. Best Fiction, World Building
• 359. Best Actual Play Fiction
• 360. Best Fiction Trailer
• 361. Best Fiction on a Budget

Show, Season and Body of Work25

• 362. Best Show
• 363. Best New Show
• 364. Best Returning Show
• 365. Best Season
• 366. Best Body of Work, Editor
• 367. Best Body of Work, Producer
• 368. Best Body of Work, Sound Designer
• 369. Best Body of Work, Writer
• 370. Best Body of Work, Host
• 371. Best Show Under 50 Episodes
• 372. Best Long-Running Show
• 373. Best Show Revival
• 374. Best Craft Growth Year on Year
• 375. Best Consistency
• 376. Best Cover Art, Show
• 377. Best Cover Art, Season or Series
• 378. Best Cover Art, Episode
• 379. Best Show Branding
• 380. Best Show Website
• 381. Best Listener Engagement
• 382. Best Merchandise and Physical Extension
• 383. Best Live Tour
• 384. Best Cross-Media Extension
• 385. Best Social Presence
• 386. Best Show on a Budget

Access and Recognition39

• 387. Best Indie Podcast
• 388. Best Solopreneur Podcast
• 389. Best Two-Person Production
• 390. Best Micro-Team
• 391. Best Emerging Podcast
• 392. Best Debut Episode
• 393. Best Self-Funded Production
• 394. Best Volunteer or Community Production
• 395. Best Student Production
• 396. Student, Elementary School
• 397. Student, Secondary School
• 398. Student, Post-Secondary
• 399. Best Youth-Made Podcast
• 400. Best Non-English Language Podcast
• 401. Spanish
• 402. French
• 403. Portuguese
• 404. German
• 405. Mandarin
• 406. Hindi
• 407. Arabic
• 408. Indigenous and Minority Languages
• 409. Other Languages
• 410. Best Bilingual or Code-Switching Show
• 411. Best Regional Podcast
• 412. Best Rural Production
• 413. Best Podcast Made Outside a Studio
• 414. Best Accessibility Practice
• 415. Best Podcast by Disabled Creators
• 416. Best Podcast by Indigenous Creators
• 417. Best Podcast by Creators of Colour
• 418. Best LGBTQ+ Made Podcast
• 419. Best Women-Led Production
• 420. Best Institutional Production
• 421. Best Charity or Non-Profit Production
• 422. Best Public Media Production
• 423. Best Library, Museum or Archive Production
• 424. Best Educational Institution Production
• 425. Best DIY Podcast

Brand, Commercial and Advertising18

• 426. Best Branded Podcast
• 427. Best Brand Partnership
• 428. Best Ad Read
• 429. Best Host-Read Ad
• 430. Best Produced Ad Spot
• 431. Best Ad Integration Craft
• 432. Best Sponsorship Execution
• 433. Best Public Service Campaign
• 434. Best Promotional Trailer
• 435. Best Cross-Promotion
• 436. Best Podcast Advertising Campaign
• 437. Best Branded Documentary
• 438. Best Internal or Corporate Podcast
• 439. Best Thought Leadership Podcast
• 440. Best Recruitment or Employer Podcast
• 441. Best B2B Podcast
• 442. Best Monetisation Craft
• 443. Best Subscriber-Only Content

People, Teams and Organisations23

• 444. Editor of the Year
• 445. Producer of the Year
• 446. Sound Designer of the Year
• 447. Writer of the Year
• 448. Composer of the Year
• 449. Host of the Year
• 450. Engineer of the Year
• 451. Executive Producer of the Year
• 452. Showrunner of the Year
• 453. Researcher of the Year
• 454. Fact Checker of the Year
• 455. Video Editor of the Year
• 456. Director of Photography of the Year
• 457. Production Company of the Year
• 458. Network or Publisher of the Year
• 459. Studio of the Year
• 460. Post House of the Year
• 461. Agency of the Year
• 462. Freelancer of the Year
• 463. Rising Star
• 464. Mentor of the Year
• 465. Best Service to Podcasters
• 466. Best Industry Journalism or Criticism

AI and Generated Work29

Generated Sound11

• 467. Best AI Music, Assisted or Generated
• 468. AI-Generated Score
• 469. AI-Assisted Composition, Human-Led
• 470. Best AI Soundscape and Ambience
• 471. AI-Generated Ambience Bed
• 472. AI-Generated World Building (fiction environments)
• 473. AI-Generated Location and Field Substitute
• 474. Best AI Sound Effects
• 475. AI-Generated Effects Design
• 476. AI-Generated Foley
• 477. AI-Generated Impossible Sound

Generated Voice, Edit, Picture and Page16

• 478. Best AI Voice
• 479. AI Narration
• 480. Voice Cloning with Consent
• 481. AI Voice Repair and Line Replacement
• 482. AI Dubbing and Translated Voice
• 483. Best AI in the Edit
• 484. AI-Assisted Assembly
• 485. Transcript-Driven Editing
• 486. AI Noise and Repair Tools
• 487. AI Mix and Master
• 488. Best AI Visual Work
• 489. AI-Generated Cover Art
• 490. AI-Generated B-Roll and Backgrounds
• 491. AI Motion Graphics and Titles
• 492. AI Video Upscaling and Repair
• 493. Best AI Writing and Research Support

Whole Work2

• 494. Best Human and AI Collaboration
• 495. Most Innovative Use of AI