The New York Festivals 2026 Radio Awards is now open for entries, with a new Video Podcast category added for the first time. Organisers say the new Video Podcast category reflects the growing role of visual storytelling alongside traditional audio. The competition, which began in 1957, continues to evolve with new categories recognising digital, podcast, and audiobook content as well as traditional radio formats. Entries for the 2026 awards must have been produced, released, aired or streamed between January 1 last year and January 31 this year. Further details and entry information are available on the New York Festivals Radio Awards website.