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Jay Shetty and On Purpose named Podcast of the Year at the 2026 Anthem Awards
The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences announced the 2026 Anthem Awards winners on November 5, 2026. Jay Shetty took Podcast of the Year for On Purpose, picked from more than 2,500 submissions from 43 countries.
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Jay Shetty was named Podcast of the Year for On Purpose at the 2026 Anthem Awards, announced on November 5, 2026 by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences. The win sits in the Special Achievement Awards. The citation credits the show with making talks on personal growth, mental health, relationships and purpose reachable for listeners worldwide.
Winners were picked from more than 2,500 submissions from 43 countries. The Anthem Community Voice Celebration drew more than 67,000 public votes. Gold winners named in the announcement include ABC News, Sesame Workshop, the National Geographic Society and Doctors Without Borders.
Why it matters. A podcast took the top podcast honor at a global social impact awards program with a public vote leg and entries from 43 countries. Mission driven shows now have a concrete awards path where listener votes count alongside judges.
Announcement date: November 5, 2026
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