PODCAST OF THE YEAR

Entry into this category is obtained by winning any of the following podcast categories and will be decided by an additional round of judging:

  • Best Genre
  • Best Reo Māori
  • Best Pacific
  • Best Asian
JUDGING CRITERIA

Audio 35 Points - Quality and effective use of the medium as it relates to the genre and target audience.

Concept 35 Points - Creativity and originality of the concept.

Audience Evidence 25 Points - Downloads and listeners from the podcast hosting platform.

Additional Reach 5 Points - Additional reach not detailed via audience evidence.

BEST INDEPENDENT PODCAST

CATEGORY OBJECTIVE

To recognise and celebrate creativity, originality and quality in an independently produced podcast.

CATEGORY DESCRIPTION

Open only to podcasts produced by organisations in NZ whose annual revenue is under $100,000 that can showcase high-quality production, engaging and creative audio, demonstrating effective use of the medium. This category is for NZ produced podcasts consumed by New Zealanders for the period 1 January - 31 December 2024. In addition to entering this category, the podcast programme may also be entered into one genre in the 'Best Genre Podcast' category.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

AUDIO ENTRY

Demonstrate effective use of the podcast medium using engaging and creative audio and high-quality production values.

  • Link to programme accessible via desktop web browser
  • Upload of 1 full episode in its entirety – this should be what you believe is the best episode published during the judging period
  • Timecoded notes for the above episode to direct judges to specific highlights

WRITTEN ENTRY

A description of no more than 400 words describing the background to the podcast, its target audience, why it was created & why it deserves to win the category.

AUDIENCE EVIDENCE
  • Using IAB verified data from your podcast hosting platform, complete the table within the written template. Click here to download the template.
  • Upload PDF screenshots showing proof of listeners and downloads for the geographic regions requested in the table
  • The podcast hosting platform must be proven to be IAB tech lab compliant by either being listed here, or by showing other proof of verification
  • No non-IAB certified data can be submitted

ADDITIONAL REACH

Demonstrate that the content has resonated with audiences outside of the audio playout platforms. This could be from social media platforms like YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook etc, news, magazine or radio coverage or anything else that shows the podcast has resonated with an audience. Up to 3 pages may be submitted by uploading a PDF.

JUDGING CRITERIA

Audio 35 Points - Quality and effective use of the medium as it relates to the genre and target audience.

Concept 35 Points - Creativity and originality of the concept.

Audience Evidence 25 Points - Downloads & listeners from the podcast hosting platform.

Additional Reach 5 Points - Additional reach not detailed via audience evidence.

BEST GENRE PODCAST

CATEGORY OBJECTIVE

To recognise and celebrate creativity, originality and quality in the stated podcast genre.

CATEGORY DESCRIPTION

Open to podcasts that can showcase high-quality production, engaging and creative audio, demonstrating effective use of the medium. This category is for NZ produced podcasts consumed by New Zealanders for the period 1 January - 31 December 2024. A podcast may be entered into one genre only from the following categories to which it fits best (i.e. you cannot enter a podcast into both 'Comedy' and 'Sports' genres):

  • Society & Culture (includes family & parenting)
  • Business & Finance
  • Comedy
  • News & Current Affairs
  • History & Documentary
  • Health & Wellbeing (incl sex & relationships)
  • Sports
  • True Crime
  • Science & Environmental
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

AUDIO ENTRY

Demonstrate effective use of the podcast medium using engaging and creative audio and high-quality production values.

  • Link to programme accessible via desktop web browser
  • Upload of 1 full episode in its entirety – this should be what you believe is the best episode published during the judging period
  • Timecoded notes for the above episode to direct judges to specific highlights

WRITTEN ENTRY

A description of no more than 400 words describing the background to the podcast, its target audience, why it was created & why it deserves to win the category.

AUDIENCE EVIDENCE

  • Using IAB verified data from your podcast hosting platform, complete the table within the written template. Click here to download the template.
  • Upload PDF screenshots showing proof of listeners and downloads for the geographic regions requested in the table
  • The podcast hosting platform must be proven to be IAB tech lab compliant by either being listed here, or by showing other proof of verification.
  • No non-IAB certified data can be submitted.

ADDITIONAL REACH

Demonstrate that the content has resonated with audiences outside of the audio playout platforms. This could be from social media platforms like YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook etc, news, magazine or radio coverage or anything else that shows the podcast has resonated with an audience. Up to 3 pages may be submitted by uploading a PDF.

JUDGING CRITERIA

Audio 35 Points - Quality and effective use of the medium as it relates to the genre and target audience.

Concept 35 Points - Creativity and originality of the concept.

Audience Evidence 25 Points - Downloads and listeners from the podcast hosting platform.

Additional Reach 5 Points - Additional reach not detailed via audience evidence.

BEST PODCAST PRODUCER OR PRODUCING TEAM

CATEGORY OBJECTIVE

To recognise excellence in the production of podcasts and celebrate the outstanding efforts of their producer/s.

CATEGORY DESCRIPTION

This category is for producers of NZ produced podcasts consumed by New Zealanders for the period 1 January – 31 December 2024.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

AUDIO ENTRY

Demonstrate effective use of the podcast medium using engaging and creative audio and high-quality production values.

  • Link to programme/s accessible via desktop web browser
  • Up to 3 examples of the different podcast shows you directly produce (up to 10 mins max), or if you produce only 1 show, 1 full episode in its entirety – this should be what you believe is the best episode published during the judging period
  • Timecoded notes for the above episode to direct judges to specific highlights

WRITTEN ENTRY

A description of no more than 400 words outlining the goals and achievements of the podcast/s. This may include the background to the podcast/s, the impact you have had on talent management and product creativity, and examples on how you have gone ‘above and beyond’ in the role of a podcast producer that resulted in generation of outstanding content.

AUDIENCE EVIDENCE

  • Using IAB verified data from your podcast hosting platform, complete the table within the written template. Click here to download the template.
  • Upload PDF screenshots showing proof of listeners and downloads for the geographic regions requested in the table
  • The podcast hosting platform must be proven to be IAB tech lab compliant by either being listed here, or by showing other proof of verification.
  • No non-IAB certified data can be submitted.

ADDITIONAL REACH

Demonstrate that the content has resonated with audiences outside of the audio playout platforms. This could be from social media platforms like YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook etc, news, magazine or radio coverage or anything else that shows the podcast has resonated with an audience. Up to 3 pages may be submitted by uploading a PDF.

JUDGING CRITERIA

Audio 35 Points - Quality and effective use of the medium as it relates to the genre and target audience, including content that demonstrates your effectiveness as a producer/s.

Excellence in Producing 35 Points - Overall originality, professionalism and excellence in producing.

Audience Evidence 25 Points - Downloads & listeners from the podcast hosting platform.

Additional Reach 5 Points - Additional reach not detailed via audience evidence.

BEST PODCAST TECHNICAL PRODUCTION

CATEGORY OBJECTIVE

To recognise creative excellence and quality in the technical production of a podcast.

CATEGORY DESCRIPTION

This category is for NZ produced podcasts consumed by New Zealanders for the period 1 January - 31 December 2024.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

AUDIO ENTRY

Demonstrate effective use of the medium using engaging and creative audio and high-quality production values.

  • Link to programme accessible via desktop web browser
  • Upload up to 5 minutes of audio from all episodes published during the judging period.

WRITTEN ENTRY

A description of no more than 200 words describing the concept, background to the podcast, its target audience, why it was created and why it deserves to win this category.

JUDGING CRITERIA

Creativity 20 Points - Creative and imaginative use of audio (and video if relevasnt) as it pertains to the genre and target audience. Use of music & sound design to complement the genre and/or story.

Technical Expertise 20 Points - Demonstration of proficiency in technical production.

Quality 20 Points - Quality of audio (and video if relevant).

BEST REO MĀORI PODCAST

CATEGORY OBJECTIVE

Open to NZ produced podcasts of which at least 30% of content is presented in Te Reo Māori. This category is for NZ produced podcasts consumed by New Zealanders for the period 1 January 2023 - 31 December 2024. In addition to entering this category, the podcast programme may also be entered into one genre in the 'Best Genre Podcast' category.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

AUDIO ENTRY
Demonstrate effective use of the podcast medium using engaging and creative audio and high-quality production values.

  • Link to programme accessible via desktop web browser
  • Upload of 1 full episode in its entirety – this should be what you believe is the best episode published during the judging period
  • Timecoded notes for the above episode to direct judges to specific highlights

WRITTEN ENTRY

A description of no more than 400 words describing the background to the podcast, its target audience, why it was created & why it deserves to win the category.

AUDIENCE EVIDENCE

  • Using IAB verified data from your podcast hosting platform, complete the table within the written template. Click here to download the template.
  • Upload PDF screenshots showing proof of listeners and downloads for the geographic regions requested in the table
  • The podcast hosting platform must be proven to be IAB tech lab compliant by either being listed here, or by showing other proof of verification.
  • No non-IAB certified data can be submitted.

ADDITIONAL REACH

Demonstrate that the content has resonated with audiences outside of the audio playout platforms. This could be from social media platforms like YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook etc, news, magazine or radio coverage or anything else that shows the podcast has resonated with an audience. Up to 3 pages may be submitted by uploading a PDF.

JUDGING CRITERIA

Audio 35 Points - Quality and effective use of the medium as it relates to the genre and target audience.

Concept 35 Points - Creativity and originality of the concept.

Audience Evidence 25 Points - Downloads and listeners from the podcast hosting platform.

Additional Reach 5 Points - Additional reach not detailed via audience evidence.

BEST PACIFIC PODCAST

AWARD OBJECTIVE

To recognise and celebrate creativity and originality in outstanding podcast content centred on issues valued and critical to Pacific peoples.

AWARD DESCRIPTION

Open to podcasts that cover documentaries, features, news or music that cover any subject or theme, high quality production, engaging and creative audio demonstrating use of the medium.

This category is for NZ produced podcasts intended to be consumed by all New Zealanders but especially relevant to Pacific people for the period 1 January - 31 December 2024.

In addition to entering this category, the podcast programme may also be entered into one genre in the ‘Best Genre Podcast’ Category.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

AUDIO ENTRY

  • Link to programme accessible via desktop web browser
  • Upload of 1 full episode in its entirety – this should be what you believe is the best episode published during the judging period
  • Timecoded notes for the above episode to direct judges to specific highlights
  • Must be accompanied by the script in English translation, if and where applicable.

WRITTEN DEMONSTRATION

A description of no more than 400 words describing the background to the podcast, its target audience, why it was created & why it deserves to win the category.

AUDIENCE EVIDENCE

  • Using IAB verified data from your podcast hosting platform, complete the table within the written template. Click here to download the template.
  • Upload PDF screenshots showing proof of listeners and downloads for the geographic regions requested in the table
  • The podcast hosting platform must be proven to be IAB tech lab compliant by either being listed here, or by showing other proof of verification
  • No non-IAB certified data can be submitted

ADDITIONAL REACH

Demonstrate that the content has resonated with audiences outside of the audio playout platforms. This could be from social media platforms like YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook etc, news, magazine or radio coverage or anything else that shows the podcast has resonated with an audience. Up to 3 pages may be submitted by uploading a PDF.

JUDGING CRITERIA

Audio 35 Points - Quality and effective use of the medium as it relates to the genre and target audience.

Concept 35 Points - Creativity and originality of the concept.

Audience Evidence 25 Points - Downloads and listeners from the podcast hosting platform.

Additional Reach 5 Points - Additional reach not detailed via audience evidence.

BEST ASIAN PODCAST

AWARD OBJECTIVE

To recognise and celebrate creativity and originality in outstanding podcast content delivered on any audio platform centred on issues valued by and critical to Asian peoples.

AWARD DESCRIPTION

Open to podcasts that cover documentaries, features, news or music that cover any subject or theme, high quality production, engaging and creative audio demonstrating use of the medium. This category is for NZ produced podcasts intended to be consumed by all New Zealanders but especially relevant to Asian people for the period 1 January - 31 December 2024. In addition to entering this category, the podcast programme may also be entered into one genre in the 'Best Genre Podcast' category.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

AUDIO ENTRY

Link to programme accessible via desktop web browser. Upload one episode in its entirety - this would be what you believe is the best episode published during the judging period. Include timecoded notes for the episode to direct judges to specific highlights. Must be accompanied by script in English translation, if and where applicable.

WRITTEN DEMONSTRATION

A decsription of no more than 400 words describing the background to the podcast, its target audience, why it was created and why it deserves to win this category.

AUDIENCE EVIDENCE

  • Using IAB verified data from your podcast hosting platform, complete the table within the written template. Click here to download the template.
  • Upload PDF screenshots showing proof of listeners and downloads for the geographic regions requested in the table
  • The podcast hosting platform must be proven to be IAB tech lab compliant by either being listed here, or by showing other proof of verification
  • No non-IAB certified data can be submitted.

ADDITIONAL REACH

Demonstrate that the content has resonated with audiences outside of the audio playout platforms. This could be from social media platforms like YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook etc, news, magazine or radio coverage or anything else that shows the podcast has resonated with an audience. Up to 3 pages may be submitted by uploading a PDF.

JUDGING CRITERIA

Audio 35 Points - Quality and effective use of the medium as it relates to the genre and target audience.

Concept 35 Points - Creativity and originality of the concept.

Audience Evidence 25 Points  - Downloads and listeners from the podcast hosting platform.

Additional Reach 5 Points - Additional reach not detailed via audience evidence.