The Lovie Awards 2025 entries are now open! Europe’s most prestigious and only truly pan-European awards, The 15th Annual Lovie Awards recognize excellence across the fields of culture, technology, and business on the internet.
Launched in 2010, the awards are presented by the European arm of the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS), a body of over 3,000 industry leaders, experts, and creators. Judging for the Lovie Awards is done in an impressive seven languages, including Spanish, Italian, Dutch, French, German, Swedish, and English.
The public also has the chance to vote for their favorite finalists, with the People’s Lovie Award being decided through votes. Last year, the People’s Lovie received over 100,000 votes from across Europe, showcasing the wide-reaching impact of these prestigious awards.
The Lovie Awards honor digital excellence through Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards in various categories, including AI & Immersive, Apps, Podcasts, Platforms & Software, Film & Video, Marketing, Advertising & PR, Social, Websites & Mobile Sites, and more.
Some of last year’s winners in the Podcasts category included:
- Best Branded Podcast or Segment
Bol – The Story of the Forget-me-nut by DEPT®
- Best Host
Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books by Zibby Media
- Best Indie Podcast
BRAL. | Beats, Rhymes & Life Podcast | Wegbereiders by the Creative Chapter
- Best Individual Episode
The story of Hind Rajab | The Take by Al Jazeera Digital
- Best Series
Rights & Wrongs by Human Rights Watch
Alongside these Features winners, there were also Series winners, with over nine podcast series categories being celebrated, from Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, to Documentary. This year’s awards invite podcasters to enter across eight exciting Features categories – including a new Best Video Podcast category – and a total of fourteen Series categories.
For podcast creators, the Lovie Awards present a valuable opportunity for recognition in the ever-growing audio content space, with podcasts judged based on their content, creativity, and cultural engagement.
Entries are currently open until 09 May 2025 (for early entries) and 27 June 2025 (for final entries).
By honoring the best in design, technology, and media, the Lovie Awards contribute to the ongoing growth and innovation within the digital industry, inspiring creators – from podcasters to app developers – to continue shaping the future of the internet.
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