Head-to-head comparison
International Women's Podcast Awards vs The Podcast Show London
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
UK and Europe's largest podcasting festival, held annually at London's Business Design Centre.
Best for: European industry event
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
The Podcast Show London
Pros
- Best European podcast event
- Strong platform participation across the industry
- International advisory board
Watch-outs
- London travel and hotel costs
- Schedule is dense over two days
- Day-pass pricing varies
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 The Podcast Show London if
You’re building around european industry event. If you're in the UK or European podcasting industry, this is the event of the year. The 2026 fifth edition runs May 20-21 at London's Business Design Centre in Islington.
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Frequently asked
What does International Women's Podcast Awards do better than The Podcast Show London?
International Women's Podcast Awards's standout is "Strong international scope". The Podcast Show London doesn't make that promise — it leans into "Best European podcast event" instead. If the first sentence describes your workflow, pick International Women's Podcast Awards; if the second does, pick The Podcast Show London.
What are the trade-offs?
International Women's Podcast Awards: less industry visibility than the ambies. The Podcast Show London: london travel and hotel costs. 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 The Podcast Show London 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 The Podcast Show London for another. Worth trying both free tiers before committing.