Reflecting its status as the epicenter of the podcasting industry, On Air Fest 2026 will play host for the first time ever of The Podcast Academy’s Sixth Annual Awards for Excellence in Audio on February 23rd in NY. Also known as The Ambies, the medium’s prestigious award celebrates excellence in podcasting and elevates awareness and status of podcasts as a unique and personal medium for entertainment, information, storytelling and expression.

ABOUT THE AMBIES

Founded in 2021 by The Podcast Academy, The Ambies® were established to celebrate excellence in podcasting. The awards recognize podcasts that demonstrate outstanding storytelling, production, and sound design.