FAQs

Recognising and celebrating outstanding achievement in the podcast and audio industry, the APAs from AudioUK, established in 2010, highlight excellence across the sector. The Awards welcome entries from major platforms, independent producers, established networks and solo creators, across podcasts, audiobooks, radio, presenting and wider audio formats. Organised by AudioUK, the industry body supporting and advancing the audio sector, the APAs champion innovation, creativity and commercial growth across the industry. The Awards are designed to recognise excellence at every level. Whether you are part of a large organisation or working independently, the APAs exist to celebrate the full breadth of talent shaping podcasting and audio today.

The ceremony will take place on Thursday 26 November 2026.

The APAs are organised and presented by AudioUK. AudioUK is the body dedicated to advancing the podcast and audio industry - including radio and audiobooks - by fostering innovation, supporting creators and businesses, and driving commercial and creative growth. You can find out more about our activities and how we support the industry by visiting the AudioUK website.

Eligibility

The APAs are open to anyone working across the podcast and audio industry. There are categories for both individuals and teams, so whether you work independently or as part of a wider organisation, there is a relevant category to enter. The awards are designed to recognise the full breadth of the industry, including producers, publishers, platforms, sound designers, voice actors, writers, editors and everyone involved in creating and delivering audio content. If you are involved in making audio in any form, there is likely a category for you.

To be eligible, work must have been first broadcast, streamed or made available to download between 1st June 2025 and 31st May 2026.

No. All content entered must have been first broadcast, streamed or made available during the eligibility period.

Yes, provided the entry meets the criteria for each category entered. Entrants can submit as many entries to as many categories as they'd like but can only enter a maximum of two categories with the same audio content.

Yes. Self nominations are welcome.

No. The APAs are open to both AudioUK members and non members.

Entries

Entries must be submitted through the official awards platform before the entry deadline.

Yes. You can log back into the awards platform and edit your submission up until the entry deadline.

Entrants can submit as many entries to as many categories as they'd like but can only enter a maximum of two categories with the same audio content.

Requirements vary by category. Please refer to the individual category criteria for details of what should be submitted.

The awards team may contact you if there are concerns about category suitability. However, it is the entrant's responsibility to ensure entries are submitted to the most appropriate category.

Yes. Work that has been entered into, shortlisted for or won other awards remains eligible for The APAs, provided it meets the eligibility criteria for the category entered.

Judging

Entries are assessed by a diverse group of independent industry professionals with expertise relevant to the category they are judging.

Unfortunately, individual feedback is not provided due to the volume of entries received.

Yes. Judges are required to declare any conflicts of interest and will not assess entries where a conflict exists.

Entries are reviewed and scored against the published judging criteria. The highest scoring entries progress through the judging process.

Shortlist & Winners

All shortlisted entrants will be announced on Instagram and LinkedIn in October. A press release will also be published on the APAs website and AudioUK website.

No. However, we strongly encourage those shortlisted to attend.

Tickets & Ceremony

Ticket sales information will be announced on the awards website and through AudioUK channels in October.

Yes. Individual tickets will be available, subject to availability.

A welcome drink, hot refreshments and entry to the ceremony. There is no sit down dinner at this event.

Yes. Please log in to your account and update the booking.

Yes. Accessibility information will be available on the awards website. If you have specific requirements, please contact the awards team in advance.

Payments & Invoices

Please refer to the ticket terms and conditions at the time of purchase.

Contact

Please contact the awards team at hello@theapas.co.uk and we will be happy to help.