Social media has come an incredibly long way and we’ve seen its journey from the very beginning at The Webby Awards. With so many great accounts and platforms to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the feed. In honor of our new social media categories in Social Content Series and Social Campaigns, here’s a round-up of social media Webby winners who blew us away.
To mark your spot alongside icons of digital and give your work massive global exposure, enter the 27th Annual Webby Awards by February 10, 2023! This year, we’ve introduced new social media categories like Best Community Engagement, Best Partnership or Collaboration, and Best Use of Vertical Video, as well as new suites of honors for Social Content Series and Social Campaigns.
Explore the Honored Work
Curating the best feed so you don’t have to–these are the accounts with the presence to beat.
National Geographic’s Instagram is for learning more about the world around you and the people in it, one post at a time. Their feed features short but intricate studies of the subjects of their recognizably iconic photography–from culture, nature, wildlife, health, science, and everything in between.
Webby Winner
Social – Best Photography & Design 2022
People’s Voice Winner
Social – Best Photography & Design
Dive into the miniature world of The Tiny Chef Show through their TikTok page. Each clip is a wonderful peek into the wholesome universe of Tiny Chef. Follow along as he cooks, dances, gets creative and sets on the best tiny adventures.
Webby Winner
Social – Weird 2021
People’s Voice Winner
Social – Arts & Entertainment (Series & Campaigns)
The ever-expanding Marvel Cinematic Universe can get confusing very quickly. If you’re struggling to keep up or want to learn more about the MCU, tune into Marvel Entertainment’s YouTube Series Ask Marvel. You’ll hear directly from the stars who play iconic heroes and get any burning questions you have answered.
People’s Voice Winner
Social – Best Social Video Series
For when you don’t have anything nice to say, Effin’ Birds’ will say it for you–complete with swans, ravens, woodpeckers, and just about anything you’re hesitant to say. Their images embrace the hateful spirit with short quips coupled with vintage illustrations of birds.
People’s Voice Winner
Social – Weird
60-Second Docs is the account for learning something new in 60 seconds or less. All of their videos are chock-full of information on everything from experimental foam art, botanical tattoos, alligator wranglers, and bladesmiths. Their series highlights unique and compelling vantage points in life.
Webby Winner
Social – Best Social Video Series
People’s Voice Winner
Social – Best Social Video Series
When The Daily Show isn’t on TV hilariously commenting on current events, they’re on Twitter doing exactly that. Their page features videos and skits from the show, as well as funny commentary on news–continuing their celebrated work off the screen.
Webby Winner
Social – Humor
Plugging current events into your FYP one video at a time, the Washington Posts’ TikTok has become the go-to unconventional news source. Through each video, they deliver hard-hitting news using funny and trendy formats–masterfully reporting on important stories in a playful way.
Webby Winner
Social – Best Creator
Future for Football’s documentary series #MakeYourPlay is a close examination of the beloved game, from flag football to tackle to the girls’ leagues that are steadily growing across the country. Through each episode, they explore the different factors that can make or break the players–and the game.
Webby Winner
Social – Sports (Series & Campaigns) 2022
From the well-renowned news source is a curated feed of the important cultural moments BBC Culture reports on. They explore global perspectives on noteworthy films, books, art, and music, offering a bite-sized version of their deep analysis of all things culture.
Webby Winner
Social – Art & Culture
Keep NASA in your Twitter orbit for everything you need to know about space and heavenly bodies. Each of their posts is a look at who’s out in space, discoveries they’ve made, and important events happening outside of our planet.
People’s Voice Winner
Social – Best Overall Social Presence – Brand
If you’ve also been creating work for social, we want to see them. Make sure to enter the 27th Annual Webby Awards by the Extended Deadline on February 10, 2023 at webbyawards.com/enter!
