Quick Facts
Need some quick facts about The Webby Awards? You've come to the right place.30th Annual Webby Awards Key Dates:
– September 9, 2025: Call For Entries Opens
– October 24, 2025: Early Entry Deadline
Key Facts: The Webby Awards is the Internet’s most respected symbol of success. The 29th Annual Webby Awards received nearly 13,000 entries from all 50 states and over 70 countries worldwide.
Judges: Webby Winners are selected by The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS), a global organization of industry experts and technology innovators. You can see them all here. The online public also chooses The Webby People’s Voice Winners by casting ballots for their favorite Nominees during the annual voting period.
Judging Criteria: Winners are selected for recognition based on “overall experience,” as well as excellence in the following areas:
- Websites & Mobile Sites: Content, Structure & Navigation, Visual Design, Overall Experience, Functionality, Interactivity
- Video & Film: Concept & Writing, Execution, Overall Experience, Quality of Craft, Integration & more
- Advertising, Media & PR: Creativity, Execution, Innovation, Integration, Overall Experience
- Podcasts: Concept & Writing, Quality of Craft, Overall Experience & more
- Social & Games – Expanded: Content, Creativity, Engagement, Functionality, Innovation & more
- Apps, Software & Immersive – Expanded: Content, Execution, Visual Design, Functionality, Interactivity, Innovation & more
- Creators: Creativity & Originality, Engagement, Authenticity & Voice, Content & Storytelling & more
- AI (NEW): Concept, Execution, Ethical Practices, Overall Experience
Learn more about The Webby Awards Judging Academy here.