The third edition of the Quizstory Podcast Award included the participation of dozens of schools across Madrid.
The Queen Sofía Spanish Institute in collaboration with the Regional Ministry of Education, Science and Universities of the Community of Madrid and the Royal Academy of History of Spain, celebrated the third edition of the Quizstory Podcast Award on May 12, 2026. The educational initiative invites secondary school students to explore and share the contributions of Spain to the independence of the United States through the creation of original podcasts.
This year’s edition brought together 44 podcast submissions — 20 in Spanish and 24 in English — created by more than 200 students from schools across the Community of Madrid. During the award ceremony, held at IES Beatriz Galindo, Begoña Santos, President and CEO of the QSSI, congratulated the students on the high quality of their work and emphasized the importance of historical research among younger generations.
The competition forms part of the America&Spain250 initiative, launched to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the independence of the United States while increasing awareness of the contributions of Spain and the Spanish-speaking world to this historical process.
Following the award ceremony, a reception was held at the official residence of the Deputy Chief of Mission of the U.S. Embassy in Spain, Ms. Rian Harris, who hosted the winners, teachers, and guests attending the event.
Ms. Rian Harris, Deputy Chief of Mission
Winners of the Third Edition of the Quizstory Podcast Award
Spanish Category
First Place
“La ruta secreta del Mississippi” — IES María de Molina (Madrid)
Second Place
“Rescatando crónicas” — CC Senara (Madrid)
Third Place
“250 Aniversario de la Declaración de Independencia” — IES Rey Fernando VI (San Fernando de Henares)
English Category
First Place
“Latest News of the America War of Independence” — IES Manuel de Falla (Coslada)
Second Place
“The Whiz of the Swamps” — IES Manuel de Falla (Móstoles)
Third Place
“Echoes of History” — IES Manuel de Falla (Coslada)
The students awarded received prizes designed to further encourage their interest in history. First Place winners received full-day tickets to the historical theme park Puy du Fou España. Second Place winners were awarded a special visit to the Royal Academy of History of Spain, while Third Place winners received a collection of history books published by the Royal Academy of History.
Congratulations to all the students!
Teachers of winning student groups
This award is made possible thanks to sponsorship of Puy du Fou España, sponsor of the awards since the creation of the competition, as well as Iberdrola, sponsor of the educational app and several educational initiatives connected to America&Spain250.
