6:00PM - 8:00PM

ON TOP OF THE STANDARD

The Standard, New York

848 Washington Street

A proper celebration deserves a proper kick-off. That’s why we’ve chosen The Top of the Standard to welcome all of our guests and friends. Join us for cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, hob-nobbing (and one heck of a spectacular view) at this exclusive rooftop lounge.

Get up close and personal with Webby winners and guests at a pre-show soiree featuring cocktails and a whole lotta swagger.

7:00 PM

Hammerstein Ballroom

311 W. 34th Street (btwn 8th & 9th Avenues)

About the event:

Pre-show cocktails will take place at the Hammerstein Ballroom, a magnificent, century-old former opera house. Enjoy a few drinks with fellow winners, network with special honorees and invited guests, and settle in to the venue that has hosted everyone from Jay-Z to Radiohead.

We’ve chosen the best theater-style venue in NYC to bring the Web to life. For the first time ever we are broadcasting the Webby Awards live, all across the Internet. Expect star-studded Special Achievement honorees, surprise performances, and plenty of 5-word speeches from you, our winners. It will be a party and celebration that will go down in Web history!

8:30 PM

Hammerstein Ballroom

311 W. 34th Street (btwn 8th & 9th Avenues)

About the event:

Guests will enjoy an Open bar and awesome gourmet snacks prior to and throughout the duration of the show. Don’t forget to grab some dinner before the event so you’re ready to celebrate!

Keep the party going at the official Webby Awards after party at the breathtaking Hiro Ballroom, reserved exclusively for this event. Don’t miss out!

10:00 PM

Hiro Ballroom at the Maritime Hotel

Entrance at 88 Ninth Avenue

between 16th and 17th Streets, NYC

About the event:

The Hiro Ballroom in the Martime Hotel serves as the perfect spot to continue the night’s celebration. The Webby after party will be an unforgettable finale to your Webby Celebration experience. Conveniently located in the Meatpacking District and the heart of Chelsea, Hiro Ballroom is the Maritime Hotel’s most fabulous event space.

SUGGESTED HOTEL FOR OUT-OF-TOWN GUESTS

THE STANDARD HOTEL

848 Washington Street

New York, NY 10014

The Standard New York is Andre Balazs’ acclaimed hotel above The High Line in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District. 337 guest rooms on 18 floors, The Standard New York boasts unparalleled views of the Hudson River and Lower Manhattan, full business amenities, extensive event space and a state of the art fitness facility.

The Standard is the official hotel of 15th Annual Webby Awards, offering a special group rate starting at $225. Book by May 13 to get the best rates. To make reservations: Call 212.784.5530, or email nyreservations@standardhotel.com, and request The Webby Awards room block for June 12-15 for the discounted rate.

Or book online at www.standardhotels.com/new-york-city/ Under Special Accounts, select "Account Type: guest" and enter "IWNY" as the Account ID and Rate Access Code.