Audie Awards®

The 2026 Audies Gala

The 2026 Audies Gala will be held at Pier 60 in New York City on Monday, March 2, 2026.

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Members $300 | Non-members $400 through February 6
After February 6: Members $350 | Non-members $450

2026 Finalists announced


The Audie Awards® is the premier awards program in the United States recognizing distinction in audiobooks and spoken-word entertainment. Publishers and rights holders enter titles in various categories for recognition of achievement. Finalists are selected, and then one winner is awarded in each category at the Audies Gala.

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📝 Gala Schedule:
▸ 4:00 PM – Red Carpet
▸ 5:00–6:30 PM – Awards Ceremony
▸ 6:30–9:30 PM – Reception

For all the behind-the-scenes fun, check out all of our event photos from 2025 here.

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INFO FOR FINALISTS AND WINNERS

MEDALLIONS & REPLICAS
Click here to purchase finalist medallions.
Medallions purchased online will ship within a week of order completion.

Click here for instructions on ordering award replicas.

BADGES AND LOGO FILES

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HISTORY
Download the complete Audie Awards® Finalists and Winners history

2026 competition updates

3 New Categories:
Best Production and Sound Design
Best Adaption/Original Work
Ensemble Performance: This category now encompasses what was previously Multi-Voiced Performance and Audio Drama.

Category Redefined:
Audiobook of the Year: This award honors a title that achieves outstanding sales alongside a powerful, impactful marketing campaign that successfully reaches a wide audience of both new and existing listeners.

New Recognition:
Audiobook Hall of Fame: This new award highlights the achievements of individuals from across the industry - narrators and industry professionals. 

2026 Judges Category: 
New Voice Award

The 2025 Judges Category: Horror will become a general category going forward.

For any questions, please contact audies@audiopub.org