Quill recently held its fourth-annual Quill Podcast Awards, celebrating the best, brightest, and most creative talents in podcasting. Sponsored by industry leaders like Sounds Profitable, Simplecast, Larj Media, Podcastle, and Triton Digital, this year's awards showcase the incredible growth and innovation in audio. (See our full list of sponsors).

As the industry continues to evolve at an impressive rate, the awards honor brands and podcasters across 15 categories who are pushing podcasting forward. Categories include Best Podcast of the Year, Best News Podcast, and Best Podcast Agency. 

Now, we’d like to take a moment to congratulate all of the companies and podcasts who have made big waves across the industry this year. 

Without further ado, here’s the full list of this year’s Quill Podcast Award winners:

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Best Podcast of the Year:
The Nightingale of Iran

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Branded Podcast of the Year:
Yes, We Are Open by Moneris

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Best Interview Podcast:
The Canadian Potcast  

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Best Society & Culture Podcast:
The Nightingale of Iran

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Best News Podcast:
The Canadian Potcast  

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Best Business Podcast:
Deep Dive  

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Best Tech Podcast:
Disruptors 

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Best Science & Medicine:
Taking a Breath: A Stop the Clot Podcast

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Most Creative Branded Podcast:
By Car by Cariboo Auto Group

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Best B2C Branded Podcast:
NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast 

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Best B2B Branded Podcast:
Trust vs. by HITRUST

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Best Podcast Hosting Platform:
Transistor 

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Best Podcast Agency:
Pacific Content

(acquired by Lower Street)

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Best Podcast Advertising Platform:
Spotify

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Best Brand Advertiser on Podcasts:
HelloFresh

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Another successful Quill Podcast Awards in the books

A big thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s Quill Podcast Awards. From nominators to judges and industry professionals – we wouldn’t be able to recognize and celebrate the best and brightest in audio without you.

Make sure to keep next year’s awards on your radar. We’ll be back in April 2025 where you’ll be able to nominate the podcasts and companies you think deserve to be recognized.