30TH ANNUAL WEBBY AWARDS ANNOUNCE AD INDUSTRY NOMINEES
Today, the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences (IADAS) announced the Nominees for the 30th Annual Webby Awards. Among those advertising industry companies recognized this year are R/GA, Weber Shandwick, Wieden+Kennedy, The Martin Agency, Amazon Ads Brand Innovation Lab, 72andSunny, BBDO, DEPT®, and more.
All Nominees are eligible to win the Internet industry’s two most prestigious awards: The Webby Award, selected by the Academy, and The Webby People’s Voice Award, voted on by the online community. Voting for The Webby People’s Voice Awards is open now at http://vote.webbyawards.com through Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 11:59pm PDT.
The contenders for this year’s coveted Agency of the Year are companies with the highest number of Webby Award nominations across all advertising categories. Leading the nominees are DEPT®(13), Whalar Group (9), TBWA\ Media Arts Lab (8), Goodby Silverstein & Partners (8), and Wieden+Kennedy Portland (8).
Alongside Agency of the Year, this year’s Webby Awards will also recognize Production Company of the Year. Companies currently in the running include SMUGGLER (6), m ss ng p eces (5), Monks (5), Park Pictures (3), Electrify (2), and Sawhorse Productions (2).
The Webby Brand of the Year achievement honors the brand with the most recognitions across all categories, including entries from agencies, brand partners, and internal teams. Brands in the running include Google (46), Apple (23), Amazon (13), Sony (16), Microsoft (10), Nike (8), and Marriott International (6).
Webby Nominees are selected by the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences whose members include: Joanne Jang (General Manager, OpenAI Labs), Tekedra Mawakana (Co-Chief Executive Officer, Waymo), Walton Goggins (Actor and Filmmaker), Kim Larson (Global Managing Director & Head of Creators, YouTube), Bob Carrigan (CEO, Audible), , Kinney Edwards (Global Head of Creative Lab, TikTok), Manuel “Manolo” Arroyo (EVP & Global Chief Marketing Officer, The Coca-Cola Company), Alex Schultz (VP Analytics & Chief Marketing Officer, Meta), Tiffany Rolfe (Chair & Global Chief Creative Officer, R/GA), Todd Kaplan (Chief Marketing Officer, Kraft Heinz), Paris Hilton (Creator), Garry Tan (President & Chief Executive Officer, Y Combinator), Tyler Bahl (Chief Marketing Officer, Activision), and Paula Kerger (President & CEO, PBS).
Winners of the 30th Annual Webby Awards will be announced on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, and celebrated at a special 30th anniversary awards ceremony hosted by Emmy-nominated stand up comedian and The Daily Show correspondent Josh Johnson on Monday, May 11, 2026 in New York City. Fans can watch special moments and the hallmark 5-Word Speeches from the ceremony by following @TheWebbyAwards across Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Twitter/X, and Facebook.
About The Webby Awards
Hailed as the “Internet’s highest honor” by The New York Times, The Webby Awards is the leading international awards organization honoring excellence on the Internet, including Websites and Mobile Sites; Video; Advertising, Media & PR; Apps & Software; Social; Games; Podcasts; Creators and AI. Established in 1996, The Webby Awards received over 13,000 entries from all 50 states and over 70 countries worldwide this year. The Webby Awards are presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS). Sponsors and Partners of The Webby Awards include Adobe, WP Engine, Meltwater, Patreon, NAACP, KPMG, Wall Street Journal, Deadline, AdAge, TechCrunch, The Hollywood Reporter, SXSW, Scalable, and The Society of Digital Agencies.
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