The Women Podcasters Network has proudly announced the winners of the 2024 Women in Podcasting Awards, celebrating the achievements of female podcasters worldwide. This year, over 15,000 listeners from various corners of the globe participated in voting, emphasizing the significant impact and growing presence of women in the podcasting space.
Event Highlights: A Virtual Celebration
Held on October 18, the virtual ceremony brought together a vibrant community of podcasters, listeners, and advocates for women in media. The event underscored the power of community and the crucial connections formed between creators and their audiences.
Jennifer Henczel, the Founder of the Women Podcasters Network, expressed her excitement regarding this year’s awards. She stated, “This year’s awards reflect the incredible bond between podcasters and their audiences. These women have built strong, engaged communities around their shows, and it’s heartwarming to see their listeners show their support in appreciation and recognition.”
The 2024 Winners
This year’s awards featured over 400 nominees, showcasing the diverse range of content created by women in podcasting. Here are the outstanding winners across various categories:
- Best Broadcast: Jen Hardy Show – Jen Hardy jenhardy.net
- Best Expert Guest: Lisa McCourt – Lisa McCourt www.LisaMcCourt.com
- Best Arts & Design Podcast: In Ten Years Time: How to Live a Creative Life – Tricia Duffy intenyearstime.com
- Best Authors & Books Podcast: The CC & JT Amateur Hour – Cassidy Carson & JT Hume carsonhume.com
- Best Business Podcast: The Courage of a Leader – Amy Riley courageofaleader.com
- Best Careers Podcast: Women Changing Leadership – Stacy Mayer stacymayer.com
- Best Coaching Podcast: Don’t Shrink to Fit – Claudia Noriega-Bernstein Podcast.apple.com
- Best Comedy Podcast: Encores & Ability Scores – Samantha Bowen, Hannah Record, Megan Magee, Christian Leadley, Grayson Bradshaw encoresandabilityscores.buzzsprout.com
- Best Documentary Podcast: Small Town Dicks – Yeardley Smith, Detective Dan, Detective Dave, and Paul Holes smalltowndicks.com
- Best Education Podcast: Getting Lit With Linda – Linda Morra gettinglitwithlinda.com
- Best Entertainment Podcast: No More Late Fees – Danielle and Jackie NoMoreLateFeesPodcast.com
- Best Faith-Based Podcast: A Guided Life Podcast – Laura West mindbodyspirit.fm
- Best Fiction, Drama or Scripted Podcast: Girls Night Out – Mary Labrie buzzsprout.com
- Best Financial, Investing & Money Podcast: The Angel Next Door – Marcia Dawood pod.link
- Best Health, Wellness, & Fitness Podcast: Egg Meets Sperm – Dr. Aumatma Simmons Podcast.apple.com
- Best History Podcast: True Weird Stuff – Sheri Lynch trueweirdstuff.com
- Best Horror, Thriller & Paranormal Podcast: Murder and Mimosas Podcast – Danica Yates & Shannon Jones murderandmimosas.buzzsprout.com
- Best Inspiration & Motivation Podcast: Don’t Wait For Your Wake Up Call! – Melissa Deally feeds.captivate.fm
- Best LGBTQIA2S+ Podcast: Just Breathe: Parenting Your LGBTQ Teen – Heather Hester chrysalismama.com
- Best Lifestyle Podcast: Just Grow Something – Karin Velez justgrowsomethingpodcast.com
- Best Marketing Podcast: Girl Means Business – Kendra Swalls 81girlmeansbusiness.com
- Best Mental Health Podcast: Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads – G-Rex and Dirty Skittles (Gretchen Schoser) goesoninourheads.net
- Best Mindset Podcast: Evoke Greatness – Sonnie Linebarger Podcast.apple.com
- Best Music Podcast: A Breath of Fresh Air – Sandy Kaye abreathoffreshair.com.au
- Best News & Politics Podcast: The World Next Week – Carla Anne Robbins & Robert McMahon cfr.org
- Best Non-Profits, Associations & Organizations Podcast: Zone 7 – Sheryl McCollum Podcast.apple.com
- Best Over 50 Podcast: Fabulous Over 50 – Jen Hardy jenhardy.net
- Best Parenting, Kids & Family Podcast: Badass Mums The Podcast – Shahlaa Tahira open.spotify.com
- Best Pets & Animals Podcast: Soul Touched by Dogs – Anke Herrmann soultouchedbydogs.transistor.fm
- Best Psychology Podcast: Change Your Relationship with Food – Kyla Holley infoc2b.podbean.com
- Best Regional Podcast: SoCal Voices – Angela Ross socalvoices.com
- Best Relationships Podcast: Ex-Wives Undercover – Amber Rasmussen and Athena Klingerman ExWivesUndercover.com
- Best Science Podcast: Forces for Nature – Crystal DiMiceli forcesfornature.com
- Best Society & Culture Podcast: The American Dream in The Eyes of Immigrants – Heidy De La Cruz podcasters.spotify.com
- Best Sports Podcast: Sorry, Partner – Catherine Harris & Jocelyn Startz sorrypartner.com
- Best Storytelling Podcast: Claudia Callisto – The Good Italian Girl and Friends – Claudia Callisto buzzsprout.com
- Best Technology Podcast: Women In STEM Podcast – Kelly Princess Shungu rss.com
- Best Travel Podcast: Ticket 2 Anywhere – Leah Arao & Tracy Hua ticket2anywhere.com
Looking Ahead: 2025 Awards
With the 2024 awards concluded, excitement is already building for the next edition. The 2025 Women in Podcasting Awards are set to kick off on February 1, 2025. Interested podcasters and listeners are encouraged to keep an eye on womenpodcasters.com for updates and nomination details.
Conclusion: A Testament to Community and Innovation
The 2024 Women in Podcasting Awards exemplify the transformative power of female voices in the podcasting industry. As women continue to break barriers and establish their presence, the awards serve as a reminder of the significance of community, connection, and recognition. This vibrant community of creators not only entertains but also informs, inspires, and uplifts audiences worldwide.
