Podcast creators and companies are among those recognised at this year’s Webby Awards, with several major names taking top honours.
The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences has announced the winners of the 30th annual awards, highlighting podcasting alongside wider digital culture, technology and entertainment achievements.
Kylie Kelce received the Webby Podcast of the Year Award for her show Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce. The series focuses on conversations around motherhood, pop culture and women in sport.
iHeartMedia was named Podcast Company of the Year, with multiple wins and nominations across categories. The organisation secured two Webby Wins, four People’s Voice Wins, and a total of 17 nominations.
Other podcast winners included Amy Poehler, Jay Shetty, Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett, as well as Don Lemon and Jason and Travis Kelce, reflecting a mix of established broadcasters and celebrity-led shows.
The awards also recognised broader digital achievements, including AI platforms, entertainment content and online creators. However, podcasting remained a key category within the overall honours.
Winners are selected by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, whose members include senior figures from media, technology and entertainment organisations.
A special ceremony will take place on 11 May in New York City, hosted by comedian and The Daily Show correspondent Josh Johnson.
The event will feature the traditional five-word speeches from winners, shared across social media platforms.
Jesse Feister, Executive Director of Webby Media Group, said: “This 30th Anniversary class of Webby Winners is a reflection of the Internet at its best: vibrant, diverse, and continuously innovative.”
PBS was named Media Company of the Year, while Google received Brand of the Year. These awards reflect overall performance across multiple categories rather than podcasting alone.
KPMG provides vote tabulation consulting for The Webby Awards. To view the full list of Winners, visit webbyawards.com/winners.
