Head-to-head comparison
International Women's Podcast Awards vs Podcast Movement
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
Largest in-person podcasting conference, returning in New York City in September 2026.
Best for: Industry conference
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
Podcast Movement
Pros
- Largest podcast industry event in North America
- Strong networking density
- Active sponsor and exhibit floor
Watch-outs
- Conference passes are pricey
- Big-room sessions can feel surface
- NYC travel and hotel costs hurt
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 Podcast Movement if
You’re building around industry conference. The largest podcasting conference in North America for over a decade. The 2026 flagship moves to New York City — Terminal 5 in Manhattan, September 14-18 — a first-time NYC edition timed with the IAB Upfront.
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Frequently asked
What does International Women's Podcast Awards do better than Podcast Movement?
International Women's Podcast Awards's standout is "Strong international scope". Podcast Movement doesn't make that promise — it leans into "Largest podcast industry event in North America" instead. If the first sentence describes your workflow, pick International Women's Podcast Awards; if the second does, pick Podcast Movement.
What are the trade-offs?
International Women's Podcast Awards: less industry visibility than the ambies. Podcast Movement: conference passes are pricey. 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 Podcast Movement 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 Podcast Movement for another. Worth trying both free tiers before committing.