Eligibility and Terms of Service

Even with all this fun, we need to have some rules.

Show Eligibility 

The PodChoice Awards welcomes participation from all individuals and organizations involved in all aspects of the podcasting industry. The PodChoice Awards assumes that all submissions are original, with the participant either possessing ownership of the work or having obtained consent from the relevant party to submit the work, along with all associated rights. Should a participant lacking these rights enter, they will be deemed ineligible. The PodChoice Awards holds no liability for any copyright violations committed by the participant. 

Episode Eligibility

Each submitted episode must have a live, working link upon entry. While a link to a major podcast platform like Spotify or Apple Podcasts is encouraged, it is not required and other methods for a live link may be used (for podcasts hosted on personal websites, etc.). There is no minimum publish date required for entry. For example, an episode published in 2021 but entered in 2024 is eligible to win a PodChoice Award for the 2024 calendar year.

Entry Guidelines

There is no limit to the amount of entries that you may submit, or the amount of episodes that you may enter. To submit multiple entries, simply repeat the submission process for each desired episode. Entrants who wish to submit multiple shows may do so, provided that the entrant either possesses ownership of each work or has obtained consent from the relevant parties to submit the work.

Entry Fees

‍Entry fees are used to cover the costs associated with keeping The PodChoice Awards running, including but not limited to: costs associated with website development and upkeep, and marketing and expansion efforts. 

We believe that every creator deserves an equal opportunity for recognition regardless of their show's current funding. If you are unable to cover the entry fee, please email us at support@podchoiceawards.com for assistance.

Entry fees are non-refundable. 

‍Unacceptable Material and Disqualification 

‍Entries that contain hate messages, defamatory remarks or statements, or pornographic material will be ineligible to receive any awards, and will be disqualified without notice. We reserve the right to disqualify any submission for any of the above reasons without written notice or warning.

‍Deadlines

‍The deadline for entry is August 31st, 2024.

‍Entry Terms and Conditions

By submitting an entry, participants acknowledge and grant permission to The PodChoice Awards for use of the submitted work for display, promotional, and publication activities across various media. This includes, but is not limited to: The PodChoice Awards Directory, PodChoiceAwards.com, and other listening platforms associated with The PodChoice Awards. The PodChoice Awards reserves the right to determine the manner in which each award is presented and publicized. 

‍Confirmation of Entries

‍All entrants will receive a confirmation email upon submission of their entry.