Last year, The Webby Awards introduced our first-ever Creator categories, marking a breakthrough moment that honored some of the most influential and innovative creators on the planet. Today, more and more of the Internet’s most impactful entrepreneurs are building from bedrooms, not boardrooms. This year, we’re expanding even further with new honors for creators who are building brands, businesses, and communities that define our digital world.
The Evolution of Creator Recognition
This year, we’ve expanded our creator categories, including a brand suite of honors designed to recognize Creator Business.
- Recognitions for Creator Business honors, featuring Creator Launch or Drop; Multi-Creator Campaign; Cross-Platform Presence; Newsletter or Written Series; and Creator-Led Product or Service.
- Expanded honors for Creator Excellence, including Best Duo or Group; Best Livestream; Best Newsletter or Written Series; Best Longform or Shortform Series; Best Creator-to-Creator Collaboration and more.
- New honors in General Creator, including Home & Design; Podcast; and Real Estate.
- Expanded honors in Social & Games, including Interview & Talk Show, Best Narrative or Storytelling, and Best AR Filter or Immersive Experience.
- Introducing Creator offerings in Podcasts, including Best New Podcast, Best Video Podcast, and Best Video Podcast Host.
Meet the Judges Defining the Future of Creator Excellence
This year’s judging panel brings together creative leaders, executives, and creators who are leading the creator economy. Their diverse perspectives ensures that the next generation of honorees reflects the depth, breadth, and imagination of today’s creator landscape.
Creator & Industry Judges include:
- Paris Hilton (Creator)
- Kim Larson (Managing Director, Head of Creator & Gaming, YouTube)
- Rajni Jacques (Global Head of Fashion & Beauty, Snap)
- Amelia Dimoldenberg (Host & Producer, Chicken Shop Date; Founder, Dimz Inc)
- Ali Miller (Head of Global Influencer Marketing, Roblox)
- Jordan Howlett (Creator)
- Lexi Levin Mitchel (Head of Social & Influencer, Uber)
- Nick DiGiovanni (Celebrity Chef & Creator)
- Rema Vasan (Head of North America Business Marketing, TikTok)
- Mark Rober (YouTube Host, Engineer & Inventor)
- Cyrus Wesson (Head of Global Social Media, Twitch)
- Jo Cronk (Co-CEO, Whalar)
At its heart, The Webby Awards remains what it has always been: a reflection of the Internet itself, bold, inventive, and always evolving. By expanding our Creator categories, we’re reaffirming a simple truth: creators are the foundation of digital storytelling. As a new generation steps into the spotlight, The Webby Awards is proud to celebrate the leaders defining the next era of creativity online.
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