No categories for video. Or ads. Or AI. The NYC Podcast Awards open year two with 54 categories
The NYC Podcast Awards have opened submissions for their second season, emphasizing audio craft over AI-generated content or video feeds. The awards have expanded to 54 categories, including new honors for immigrant creators and those with disabilities.
Why it matters
The awards represent a pushback against the industry's trend toward AI and video, focusing instead on traditional audio storytelling.
David F Choy No categories for video. Or ads. Or AI. The NYC Podcast Awards open year two with 54 categories Press Release New York, NY, United States via The NYC Podcast Awards July 20 2026 While some in the podcast industry chase video feeds and AI-generated content, the NYC Podcast Awards and the audio communities they support are doubling down on the opposite. The awards -- featuring the iconic LIBBY statuette -- have opened submissions for their second season, with a live ceremony in New York City on March 12, 2027. Entries are open now at www.podcastawards.nyc and close November 15, 2026.
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