Today is launch day for a new podcast created by Voxtopica, a leader in non-profit and public affairs podcasting. Called The Timbre Awards, the program will be dedicated to public affairs, democracy, and mission-driven podcasting. The organization states the goal as “elevating understanding, and contributing positively to public discourse.”
Four key criteria will factor into the bestowal of awards:
- Impact — measurable influence on public understanding or civic outcomes
- Accuracy — commitment to fact-based reporting and responsible storytelling
- Audience Trust — credibility built through transparency and consistency
- Educational Value — content that helps listeners learn, not just react
The pitch to sponsors is based on an alignment with civic engagement, public education, and “responsible media.” Sponsorships offer visibility across the entire awards process, and the pitch also includes “opportunities to align their brands directly with high-credibility content and trusted audiences.
Five award categores will be in play, each with everal specific awards:
Best Content of the Year
Categories: Best Narrative Podcast, Best Interview Podcast, Best Educational/Informative Podcast, Best Limited Series
Most Creative of the Year
Categories: Outstanding Use of Sound & Music, Best Writing/Script, Most Visually Engaging Podcast, Best Cover Art, Innovation in Public Affairs Podcasting
Most Impactful of the Year
Categories: Best Advocacy Podcast, Best Public Policy Podcast, Best Member-Engagement Podcast, Most Impactful Episode, Best Non-Profit Podcast, Best New Public Affairs Podcast
Host of the Year
Categories: Best Co-Hosts, Best Interviewer, Best Narrator
Podcast of the Year
Each category “Best-in-Class” winner will automatically compete for the overall Podcast of the Year award
Submisions opened today, with a final submision deadline of April 3. A submission fee discount is in effect until March 6.
Full info is HERE.