Tink Media to Co-Present International Women’s Podcast Awards with Naomi Mellor of Everybody Media; 2026 Ceremony to Be Held in Toronto

Philadelphia, PA (May 4th, 2026) — Tink Media, the award-winning podcast growth and strategy company, today announced it will be joining forces with Naomi Mellor of Everybody Media as co-presenters of the International Women’s Podcast Awards for 2026.

Now entering an exciting new chapter, this year’s awards will continue their mission of uplifting and amplifying the voices of women in audio — while introducing one major change: the ceremony will take place in Toronto, Canada, later this year.

The International Women’s Podcast Awards (IWPAs) have become a cornerstone event celebrating the creativity, innovation, and impact of women in podcasting across genres and geographies. Proudly queer and trans inclusive, the IWPAs showcase creative excellence across multiple categories, recognizing the best in the business from across the world, from those who are self-taught and producing shows solo, to those who form part of larger teams at established audio companies.

With Tink Media stepping in as co-presenter alongside founder Naomi Mellor, the event will expand its reach and visibility while staying true to its founding purpose of championing international women creators in audio both behind the mic and behind the scenes, from podcast hosts and producers, to editors and writers.

“Lauren was one of the first people I spoke to last year when thinking about the possibility of hosting the IWPAs in North America and we’re both incredibly excited that we can now announce our collaboration for 2026,” said Naomi Mellor of Everybody Media, “Lauren and the team at Tink have been huge supporters of the awards since they started in 2021 and I know that they will nurture the IWPAs and the global community surrounding the event with the same degree of inclusivity, warmth and love that we have endeavoured to make its trademark since the beginning.”

“Tink co-presenting this year’s awards feels so right,” said Lauren Passell, Tink Media’s Founder. “Everyone at Tink has supported the IWPAs in various ways over the years and we share Naomi’s mission of making it accessible for women to gain recognition for the beautiful audio they are making. It’s an honor to be handed the baton and we’re excited to carry on the show’s spirit while at the same time expanding it to a larger audience so it can gain more recognition in the industry at large.”

More information about submission guidelines and event details will be available upon the opening of submissions in the upcoming weeks. To be notified when submissions open for the 2026 IWPAs, you can sign up at InternationalWomensPodcastAwards.com.

About Tink Media

Tink Media is an award-winning podcast growth and strategy company that specializes in podcast marketing, PR and creative marketing strategies to help creators achieve sustainable growth in podcasting. Lauren Passell founded Tink in 2019 after seeing a need for more podcast-specific marketing services. Over the years, it has grown into a team that focuses on supporting not only independent podcasters, but also networks and authors looking to amplify their reach within the podcasting space. Lauren and her team have taught growth strategies on stages and in classrooms all over the world, and author two industry newsletters, Podcast the Newsletter and Podcast Marketing Magic. The team at Tink is a rare breed: marketers with specialized knowledge in the audio space and a passion for the podcasting medium.

About Everybody Media

Everybody Media is a company founded on the principles of connecting people together and showcasing the work of others, which has been achieved through the creation of great audio content, open welcoming events and a vibrant community of women in podcasting. Combining her experience in production, event management, community building and content creation, its founder Naomi Mellor has developed a global network of industry connections from her initial work with the International Women’s Podcast Awards and The Everybody Collective, and is a passionate advocate of improving inclusion in all aspects of the audio industry.