American Writing Awards Podcast of the Year

The American Writing Awards Podcast of the Year is an annual awards program celebrating outstanding achievement in independent podcasting, recognizing excellence across a wide range of genres, formats, and international productions. Established in 2021, the award honors podcasters, producers, and creators whose work demonstrates creativity, originality, and impact within the podcasting medium.

The award is open globally to all podcasts regardless of country of origin or language, with non-English shows required to provide English transcriptions or translations. The Podcast of the Year award showcases excellence from a diverse array of independent creators and reflects the growing influence and innovation of podcasts as a platform for storytelling, education, and cultural expression.