The search is on for Asia’s best podcasts, creators, producers and innovators, with entries now officially open for the Asia Podcast Awards 2026 – all the details including how to enter at www.radioinfo.asia.
Recognising excellence across the region’s rapidly growing podcast industry, the awards celebrate the most outstanding individuals, teams and organisations working in podcasting from across Asia’s media, marketing and creative sectors.
This year’s awards feature 23 categories, spanning everything from branded content and news to comedy, business, sport and culture. Entrants can submit their work in either the Independent or Major sector, with winners awarded in both divisions.
Categories include Best Branded Podcast, Best News Podcast, Best New Podcast, Best Society & Culture Podcast, Best Sport Podcast, Best Radio Show Podcast and many more. Individual honours will also recognise the industry’s leading talent, including Podcast Host or Presenter of the Year, Audio Producer of the Year, Executive Producer of the Year, Social Content Creator of the Year and Podcast Thought Leader/Innovator of the Year.
A special RØDE Prize category is also available, giving entrants the opportunity to win professional podcast equipment by sharing, in 75 words or less, how they would benefit from the prize.
Entries will be judged by a panel of respected podcast leaders, rising industry stars and radioinfo’s international editorial team, who follow and report on developments in podcasting every day.
Judging begins from 20 July, with finalists announced from 15 August. Winners will be revealed both online and in person at Radiodays Asia 2026, taking place in Jakarta from 1–3 September.
The deadline for entries is 17 July 2026, giving entrants less than six weeks to submit their work.
If you’ve produced exceptional audio over the past year, now is the time to showcase your achievements and gain recognition from the region’s leading podcast and audio professionals.
