The People’s Choice Podcast Awards are in the process of updating the website and making changes to many different aspects of the awards. There is a GoFundMe in place to help with expenses. Recently, new categories were revealed for the 11th Annual Podcast Awards.
The categories for the Podcast Awards are an important organizational tool. It helps break up the nominated podcasts so that they are being compared with podcasts that are similar in topic. Personally, I find it easier to compare a “like vs like” grouping of podcasts than to try and figure out the best ones from a grouping of a wide variety of topics.
Here are the Categories for the 2016 Podcast Awards (and their descriptions):
Peoples Choice - The Best Podcast in the Universe!
Arts - Design, Fashion, Food, Literature
Business - Careers, Investing, Management, Marketing
Comedy - The Funniest Shows on the Internet!
Education - Ed Tech, K-12, Language, Training
Entertainment - Entertains us with Creative Genus.
Games & Hobbies - Automotive, Aviation, Video Games, Board Games
GLBT - Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender
Government & Organizations - Local, National, Non-Profit, Regional
Health - Alternative, Fitness & Nutrition, Self-Help, Sexuality
Kids & Family - Dads, Moms, Parents
Mature - Explicit Content, Rated R+
Music - Podsafe Only!
News & Politics - Right, Left, Documentary, World, Local
Religion & Spirituality - Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Judaism, Other
Science & Medicine - Medicine, Natural, Social, Science Fiction
Society-Culture - History, Journals, Philosophy, Places & Travel
Sports & Recreation - Amateur, College, Outdoor, Professional
Technology - Gadgets, Tech News, Podcasting, Software How-To
TV & Film - Reviews, Series, Fan Shows
Listeners will be able to begin nominating their favorite podcasts beginning on April 15, 2016, and ending on April 30, 2016.