30TH ANNUAL WEBBY AWARDS CALL FOR ENTRIES BRINGS TOGETHER AI AND CREATOR LEADERS FROM OPENAI, META, COCA-COLA, YOUTUBE, TIKTOK AND MORE TO JUDGE NEXT GENERATION OF WEBBY HONORS
Marking Three Decades Of Internet Excellence, The Webbys’ Early Entry Deadline Is Friday, October 24, 2025
NEW YORK, September 9, 2025 — Hailed as “the Internet’s highest honor” by The New York Times, The Webby Awards, the premier award celebrating Internet excellence, today launched its historic 30th Annual Call for Entries. Marking three decades of honoring the best of the Internet, The Webbys have introduced a slate of new and expanded judges to review and select the industry’s most innovative work, while also planning special celebrations to honor past winners and spotlight what’s next. The Early Entry Deadline to submit work across Websites & Mobile Sites; Video & Film; Advertising, Media & PR; Podcasts; Social & Games; Apps, Software & Immersive; Creators; and AI is Friday, October 24, 2025.
This year, The Webby Awards is launching a dedicated suite of honors for Artificial Intelligence reflecting the profound impact AI is having on the Internet and creativity. The Webbys remains one of the only major awards to celebrate creativity and excellence in AI, setting benchmarks for innovation across the field. New categories span AI Experiences & Applications including Creative Tools, Arts, Culture & Events, Marketing & Branding, Financial Services, Healthcare & Life Sciences and AI Features & Innovation including Best AI Agent, Experimental & Innovation, Best AI Technical Achievement, Best Responsible AI Implementation, Best Product or Service. For more on The Webby’s perspective and approach on AI use and AI criteria, see remarks from Webby Group Executive Director, Jesse Feister, [here].
“For 30 years, The Webbys have been at the vanguard of culture, celebrating the creators, technologists, and brands that shape how we live, work, and imagine, online and off,” said Nick Borenstein, General Manager of The Webby Awards. “As we mark this milestone, we are honoring that legacy while looking ahead to the rise of AI, the growing influence of creators, and the innovations defining the Internet’s next chapter.”
Now in its 30th year, The Webby Awards continues to expand the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences to include the most esteemed and talented experts in their fields across entertainment, advertising, media, and technology. Members of the Academy judging panel include Manuel “Manolo” Arroyo, Global CMO of The Coca-Cola Company US; Yann LeCun, VP & Chief AI Scientist at Meta; Paris Hilton, Creator; Tiffany Rolfe, Global Chief Creative Officer of R/GA; Tekedra Mawakana, Co-Chief Executive Officer of Waymo; Bob Carrigan, CEO of Audible; Kim Larson, Managing Director, Head of Creator & Gaming at YouTube; Walton Goggins, Actor and Filmmaker; Garry Tan, President & Chief Executive Officer of Y Combinator; Joanne Jang, Head of Model Behavior & Policy at OpenAI; Kinney Edwards, Head of Creative Lab, North America at TikTok; Tyler Bahl, Chief Marketing Officer of Activision; Paula Kerger, President & CEO of PBS; and Bill Simmons, Founder & CEO, The Ringer.
After the landmark success of last year’s Creator launch, which celebrated Amelia Dimoldenberg, Jake Shane, The Rizzler, Laufey, Joshua Weissman, Nick DiGiovanni, Salish Matter and Jordan Matter, Trixie Mattel, and Zach King, The Webbys will introduce Creator Business categories. These honors spotlight creators and the brands and agencies they build with, launching products, growing businesses, and reaching audiences in bold new ways, with awards including Creator Launch or Drop, Multi-Creator Campaign, Cross-Platform Presence, Newsletter or Written Series, and Creator-Led Product or Service. Expanded Creator Excellence categories will also highlight creative innovation itself with awards such as Best Duo or Group, Best Livestream, and Best Creator-to-Creator Collaboration.
Recognizing the global impact of podcasting and digital video as two of the Internet’s most powerful storytelling mediums, The Webbys is expanding both areas with new awards. Podcast honors now include Best New Podcast, Best Video Podcast, and Best Video Podcast Host. Video & Film grows to celebrate digital filmmakers and producers with categories including Best Use of Immersive, Best Documentary Storytelling, and Documentary: Midform.
Further expansions capture the dynamism of social, gaming, apps, and immersive experiences. New Social & Games categories include Best Social Video Series (Longform and Shortform), Best Community or Fan Engagement. Apps, Software & Immersive expands with App Excellence categories for Accessibility & Inclusion, Best User Experience, and Technical Achievement, as well as Immersive categories such as Best Immersive Storytelling, Best VR Headset Experience, and Best Immersive Technology Innovation.
Each year, The Webby Awards also honors a select group of visionaries with “Of The Year” recognitions for their exceptional contributions across the Internet. These honors include Agency of the Year, Network of the Year, Production Company of the Year, Media Company of the Year, Podcast Company of the Year, and, now in its second year, Brand of the Year, awarded to the companies with the most success across the competition.
The Early Entry Deadline to submit work for Webby Award consideration is Friday, October 24. Entrants can take advantage of early entry pricing by submitting work across categories including Websites & Mobile Sites, Video & Film, Advertising, Media & PR, Apps, Software & Immersive, Social & Games, Podcasts, Creators, and AI.
In 2024, The Webby Awards received nearly 13,000 entries from all 50 states and 70 countries worldwide, marking the biggest celebration yet of the innovators, entertainers, and visionaries shaping the Internet. This year’s entrants will have the chance to join past Webby Winners including Snoop Dogg, Lady Gaga, Questlove, Walton Goggins, Amelia Dimoldenberg, Marcello Hernández, Jason and Travis Kelce, Dr. Fei-Fei Li, NASA, the Obama Foundation, Netflix, YouTube, Fenty Beauty, Pinterest, Apple, Duolingo, Loewe, Notion, The New York Times, the Whitney Museum, the National Immigration Law Center, and Skibidi Toilet.
All entrants compete for The Webby Award (as voted on by IADAS) and The Webby People’s Voice Award (as voted on by fans), with more than 3.6 million votes cast last year by Internet fans from over 230 countries and territories worldwide; for more information on the 30th Annual Webby Awards and to enter, please visit www.webbyawards.com
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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 & Mobile Sites, Video & Film, Advertising, Media & PR, Podcasts, Social & Games, Apps, Software & Immersive, Creators, and new this year, AI. Established in 1996, The Webby Awards received nearly 13,000 entries from all 50 states and over 70 countries worldwide last year. The Webby Awards are presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS). Sponsors and partners of The Webby Awards include WP Engine, Meltwater, KPMG, NAACP, WSJ, Fast Company, Deadline, The Hollywood Reporter, Morning Brew, The Hustle, AIGA NY, and The Publish Press.