Awards Categories

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Below are the Women Podcasters Awards award types and podcast categories. Please note:


  • Nominees can choose one podcast category.
  • Podcast Awards Winners are selected per category based on the highest number of votes between May 1 - 31, 2025.
  • The examples below provided are not exhaustive. Every show is unique. Choose the category with the best fit and that is most aligned.
  • If you are looking for a specific nominee, reach out to them and ask them what category they are listed under.

The categories below are for Podcasters only. Podcasters can choose one category:

Awards Typles:

These are the award types.

The categories below are for Podcasters only. Nominees can be listed under multiple award types, but Podcasters can be listed under only one category:

  • Arts & Design Podcasters: Examples of topics in this category: Artists, poetry, painting, sculpture, performance art, digital art, artistic techniques & practices.
  • Business Podcasters: Examples of topics in this category: Interviews with business experts, business owners, entrepreneurship, startup success stories, innovation in business, team building techniques, marketing, Social media, email marketing, CRMs, funnels, public relations, real estate, sales & selling, strategies & systems.
  • Careers Podcasters: Examples of topics in this category: Workplace tips & strategies, HR, employment, getting hired, job promotions.
  • Coaching Podcasters: Examples of topics in this category: Coaching practices, techniques & exercises. For coaches by coaches.
  • Comedy Podcasters: Examples of topics in this category: Stand up comedy, funny stories and conversations. For comedians by comedians.
  • Documentary Podcasters: Examples of topics in this category: True crime, investigative journalism, mysteries, true stories, and historical events.
  • Education Podcasters: Examples of topics in this category: School podcasts, college podcasts, teachers, students, studying, SATs, Pedagogy & Adult Education.
  • Financial Podcasters: Examples of topics in this category: Money related topics, investment strategies, personal finance, budgeting techniques, wealth management advice, or financial independence.
  • History Podcasters: Examples of topics in this category: Historical events, biographical profiles, ancient civilizations, military history.
  • LGBTQIA2S+ Podcasters: Examples of topics in this category: Community, culture, history, coming out, rights & advocacy, gender topics & conversations.
  • Lifestyle Podcasters: Examples of topics in this category: Travel, fashion & beauty, kids, family, moms, parenting, age related, automotive, recreation, hobbies, games, photography, culinary, cooking, chef profiles, recipes, food & drink, home, garden, religious or faith-based podcasts.
  • News or Entertainment Podcasters: Examples of topics in this category: Pop culture, TV, movies, music, celebrity, reviews & fans, fiction, drama, scripted, narrative productions, character development, plot twists, ASMR, immersive audio experiences, current events analysis, political commentary, investigative journalism, election coverage, policy debates.
  • Personal Development Podcasters: Examples of topics in this category: Mental health, mindset, relationships, marriage, couples, divorce, dating, psychology, Mindfulness, manifestation, mindfulness practices, self help, self-improvement, personal development, goal setting, journaling, productivity hacks, overcoming limiting beliefs, therapy techniques, expertise in communication, neuroscience, depression, anxiety.
  • Pets & Animals Podcasters: Examples of topics in this category: Pet care tips, pet adoption, animal behavior, veterinary advice, wildlife conservation.
  • Regional Podcasters: Examples of topics in this category: Featuring local news, community happenings, people, businesses, organizations, locations & destinations.fitness, nutrition, exercise, medical, or holistic wellness approaches.
  • Science Podcasters: Examples of topics in this category: fascinating discoveries, research breakthroughs, scientific explanations, expert interviews, exploration of the natural world, biology, chemistry, physics, astronomy, geology, ecology, genetics, robotics, climate, paleontology.
  • Society & Cultures Podcasters: Examples of topics in this category: Causes, advocacy, community groups, non-profits, associations, social Impact, diversity, equity, inclusion, social Impact or environmental.
  • Sports Podcasters: Examples of topics in this category: Local, national & international sports, teams,
  • Storytelling Podcasters: Examples of topics in this category: Stories, storytelling techniques, storytelling for business, speaking,
  • Technology Podcasters: Examples of topics in this category: Technology, AI, audio, video, apps, how-tos & video games.
  • Wellness Podcasters: Examples of topics in this category: Health, fitness, nutrition, exercise, medical, or holistic wellness approaches.

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