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The Signal Awards showcase standout podcasts in order to show the medium's potential and uplift the industry. The awards were founded by the organizers of the Webby Awards and the first set of awards were granted in January 2023.^[1] They aim to be as prestigious for the podcasting industry as the Academy Awards are for the film industry.^[2]

The award-granting process includes a stage in which the public initially votes for podcasts and consideration by the Signal Academy^[3]^[4], which is composed of major contributors to the podcasting field.^[5] The result is multiple types of awards are granted, the Listeners' Choice Award and the Gold, Silver, and Bronze Awards.^[6]^[7]

Audio projects that are eligible for the awards can come from any type of creator, including students.^[8] The categories in which an award is granted are: Shows, Limited Series & Special, Individual Episodes, Branded Shows & Advertising.^[9]

Well-known winners include: Oprah Winfrey, Michelle Obama, Jon Stewart, Trevor Noah, Anderson Cooper, Kara Swisher

References

^ "Signal Podcast Awards: HBO Max, Netflix Among Inaugural Winners". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on December 29, 2023. Retrieved Nov 24, 2024.
^ "'Gladiator II' and 'Wicked' Battle for Perfect Timing". LA Magazine. November 15, 2024. Archived from the original on November 26, 2024. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
^ "Signal Awards: Oprah, Michelle Obama, Jon Stewart Among Winners of Podcast Honors (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on February 28, 2024.
^ Dudley, Joshua (December 16, 2022). "Q And A With The Signal Awards Managing Director About The Future Of The First Year Podcast Awards Platform". Forbes. Archived from the original on December 29, 2023. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
^ "About the Signal Awards". Archived from the original on October 6, 2024.
^ "Signal Awards 2024 Winners: Trevor Noah, Anderson Cooper, Kara Swisher Take Top Podcast Honors". The Wrap. Archived from the original on November 24, 2024.
^ "Signal Awards: Winner Resources". Retrieved December 4, 2024.
^ "Podcast Created by a New School Team of Students, Alumni, Faculty and Staff Named a Finalist in the 2022 Signal Awards". Archived from the original on July 30, 2024.
^ "Signal Awards: Categories". Retrieved December 4, 2024.

[1] "Signal Podcast Awards: HBO Max, Netflix Among Inaugural Winners". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on December 29, 2023. Retrieved Nov 24, 2024.

[2] "'Gladiator II' and 'Wicked' Battle for Perfect Timing". LA Magazine. November 15, 2024. Archived from the original on November 26, 2024. Retrieved December 4, 2024.

[3] "Signal Awards: Oprah, Michelle Obama, Jon Stewart Among Winners of Podcast Honors (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on February 28, 2024.

[4] Dudley, Joshua (December 16, 2022). "Q And A With The Signal Awards Managing Director About The Future Of The First Year Podcast Awards Platform". Forbes. Archived from the original on December 29, 2023. Retrieved December 4, 2024.

[5] "About the Signal Awards". Archived from the original on October 6, 2024.

[6] "Signal Awards 2024 Winners: Trevor Noah, Anderson Cooper, Kara Swisher Take Top Podcast Honors". The Wrap. Archived from the original on November 24, 2024.

[7] "Signal Awards: Winner Resources". Retrieved December 4, 2024.

[8] "Podcast Created by a New School Team of Students, Alumni, Faculty and Staff Named a Finalist in the 2022 Signal Awards". Archived from the original on July 30, 2024.

[9] "Signal Awards: Categories". Retrieved December 4, 2024.

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