Submit - NYC Podcast Awards NYC Podcast Awards ☰ Home About Categories Enter Judging FAQ Contact Submit Your Podcast Submissions Open October 1, 2025 Deadline January 10, 2026 Nominees Announced March 2, 2026 Awards Ceremony March 13, 2026 Award Submission Complete all required fields below to submit your podcast for consideration. 1 Select Your Pricing Tier Student $75 Currently enrolled students (Valid .edu email required) Independent $100 Self-produced podcasters without network backing Company $150 Network-backed shows and production companies 2 Contact Information Your Name * Email Address * All correspondence will be sent to this email Phone Number (Optional) 3 Podcast Information Podcast Name * Podcast Website (Optional) Show Description (Max 300 words) * Briefly describe your podcast and what makes it unique Submission Format * Select format... Best Show (Ongoing series) Best Limited Series or Special Best Single Episode 4 Episode Access Required: Provide either an RSS feed OR direct episode links. RSS Feed URL Direct Episode Links If submitting specific episodes for categories, list them here. 5 Creator Information Creator Bio (Max 200 words) * Tell us about yourself or your team. Creator Website (Optional) Creator Photo URL * High-resolution headshot or team photo. Provide a direct, accessible link. Show Artwork URL (Optional) Minimum 1400x1400px recommended. Provide a direct, accessible link. 5.5 Team Members Add up to 4 team members who worked on this podcast. At least one team member is required. + Add Team Member 6 Select Award Categories You can submit to as many categories as relevant. Each Craft/Content category adds to your total fee. Creator Awards are FREE but require at least one paid entry. Craft Awards Select All Deselect All Creator Awards (Optional - Self-Identification) These awards celebrate underrepresented voices. Self-identification is optional. Applying for Creator Awards does NOT cost extra. You must specify which team member each award applies to. Select All Deselect All Content Awards Select All Deselect All 7 Scholarship (Optional) Apply for a scholarship IMPORTANT: Scholarship decisions announced January 5, 2026. If your scholarship is NOT approved, you must pay the full fee by January 10, 2026 for your entry to be considered. Entries without payment or scholarship approval will not be judged. Financial Situation (Max 400 words) * Explain your financial circumstances and why you need assistance. Why You Deserve Consideration (Max 400 words) * Tell us why your podcast deserves to be considered. 8 Additional Info (Optional) Anything else we should know? Submit & Proceed to Payment