Scottish Podcast Awards

The Scottish Podcast Awards is an annual awards ceremony recognizing talent, creativity, and diversity within Scotland's podcasting and audio community. It is Scotland's first dedicated national awards program for podcasting, founded and delivered by Sixty Steps Productions, a Scottish event and production company based across Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Dundee. The awards form part of a broader effort to spotlight Scottish creative industries.

Eligible entrants include independent creators, production companies, radio stations and broadcasters, charities, brands, and students, provided they demonstrate a clear Scottish connection through hosts, production location, or subject matter. Podcasts lacking a Scottish connection may only compete in the International Podcast category. Entries are self-nominated, and each podcast may enter up to three categories, with Podcast of the Year selected from category winners.

Submissions are assessed by an independent judging panel of media professionals, cultural leaders, and industry experts against criteria including creativity, production quality, storytelling, and cultural impact. A Spotify Listeners' Choice Award is determined separately by public vote. In partnership with Spotify, entry to the awards is free, and the organization has also worked with Bespoken Media Scotland to support entrants facing financial constraints.

The inaugural ceremony took place on 25 June 2026 at the Old Fruitmarket in Glasgow, drawing over 400 entries across more than 20 categories. The Ford & Shelby Show was named Podcast of the Year, while Open Goal won both the Spotify Listeners' Choice Award and Best Football Podcast. The organization serves Scotland's podcast creators, production companies, and audio industry professionals.