HigherEd PodCon Podcast Awards – 2026 Nominations

Welcome to the inaugural HigherEd PodCon Awards, celebrating excellence in higher education podcasting. These awards recognize the outstanding creators, episodes, shows, students, and institutions shaping the future of podcasting in academia. Please review the award categories below and complete the submission requirements for each category you wish to enter. Nominations must be submitted by April 17, 2026. Finalists will be publicly Announced: May 15, 2026 and Winners Announced July 17, 2026 at HigherEd PodCon in Cleveland, as well as the HigherEd PodCon website, all social and via press release. EdUp Experience will invite the winners to be interviewed on their award winning series. Please note, we would love to have you attend however you are not required to attend the conference. If any questions contact Dean Hoke email address is below. Please complete the form below. Most nominations take 5–10 minutes.