Head-to-head comparison
International Women's Podcast Awards vs On Air Fest
Two of the resources tools podcasters reach for. Here's how they differ on pricing, features, audience, and the trade-offs that actually matter day-to-day.
Awards championing women's work in podcasting, behind and in front of the mic.
Best for: Women in audio awards
Brooklyn audio festival mixing live tapings, performances, and industry conversations.
Best for: Creative craft festival
At a glance
The honest trade-offs
International Women's Podcast Awards
Pros
- Strong international scope
- Recognizes off-mic roles like editing and writing
- Scholarship program for entry fees
Watch-outs
- Less industry visibility than the Ambies
- Newer than other major awards
- Toronto travel for the ceremony
On Air Fest
Pros
- Strong creative programming and live tapings
- Three walkable Brooklyn venues
- Ambies awards now embedded in the weekend
Watch-outs
- Smaller than Podcast Movement
- Mostly NYC-centric attendees
- Public passes sell out quickly
Which one should you pick?
Pick International Women's Podcast Awards if
You’re building around women in audio awards. The IWPA, now co-presented by Tink Media and Everybody Media, recognizes women hosts, producers, editors, and writers. The 2026 ceremony moves to Toronto — the first edition outside the UK since launching in 2021.
Pick On Air Fest if
You’re building around creative craft festival. Called the "Coachella of Podcasts" by Fast Company. Leans creative and editorial rather than ad-tech and sales.
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Frequently asked
What does International Women's Podcast Awards do better than On Air Fest?
International Women's Podcast Awards's standout is "Strong international scope". On Air Fest doesn't make that promise — it leans into "Strong creative programming and live tapings" instead. If the first sentence describes your workflow, pick International Women's Podcast Awards; if the second does, pick On Air Fest.
What are the trade-offs?
International Women's Podcast Awards: less industry visibility than the ambies. On Air Fest: smaller than podcast movement. Whether either matters depends entirely on what you actually need — neither is a deal-breaker by itself.
Can I use International Women's Podcast Awards and On Air Fest together?
Both are resources tools so most teams pick one. Some workflows do combine them — for example, using International Women's Podcast Awards for one show or episode type and On Air Fest for another. Worth trying both free tiers before committing.