For three decades, The Webby Awards has honored the work that lasts and the people who make it. This season, that recognition goes even further, with expanded honors across AI, Creators, Podcasts, Sports, and more. Winning means more than taking home an award— it means you’ve made your mark on digital culture. Keep reading to see what it means to win a Webby, and enter your work today to show the world what you’ve made.
01. Earn Global Recognition
A global showcase for digital creativity, last year The Webby Awards generated over 20 billion media impressions worldwide. Webby Award Winners receive coverage from global outlets including The Associated Press, The Hollywood Reporter, AdAge, The New York Times, The Independent, Wired, Vulture, Le Monde, and Billboard.
02. Grow Your Business
A Webby Award shows the value of your work. It demonstrates that your team’s vision and execution break through a competitive market, strengthens your organization’s credibility,, and opens the door for new opportunities.
03. Join Three Decades of Winners
Anyone has the chance to win a Webby Award, from emerging creators to household brands, tech companies to podcasters, and leading agencies to AI pioneers. The only requirement is to do great work. Winning a Webby Award means joining a three-decade legacy who have defined excellence on the Internet, including: Anthropic, Druski, Google, R/GA, Netflix, NASA, Audible, Kylie Kelce, HBO Max, Duolingo, and more.
04. Champion Your Team
85% of people recognized by The Webby Awards say the recognition has advanced their professional careers. Entering your team’s work is a meaningful way to validate it as world-class and invest in the careers of the people behind it.
05. Have Your Work Evaluated by Industry Leaders
Winning works are selected by the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences, our judging academy that represents the industry’s foremost Artists, Creative Directors, Game Developers, CMOs, Designers, Creators, Filmmakers, Founders, Innovators, CCOs, Podcasters, and Producers, including:
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- Jake Shane, Comedian, Digital Entertainer & Host at Therapuss
- Claudine Cheever, Chief Marketing Officer, Pinterest
- Jason Kwon, Chief Strategy Officer, OpenAI
- Jordan Chiles, Olympic Champion, Creator & Advocate
- Josh Johnson. Comedian
- Bill Simmons, Founder & CEO, The Ringer
- Kim Larson, Managing Director, Head of Creator & Gaming, YouTube
- Chris Bellinger, Chief Creative Officer, PepsiCo Foods U.S.
Learn more about our newest judges this season and explore the full list at iadas.net.
06. Earn a Webby Special Achievement Award
Each year, the Webby Awards honors a select group of visionaries with Special Achievement Awards for their exceptional contributions across the Internet. Organizations that earn the most wins, nominations, and honors across categories will be selected as our annual Brand of the Year, Agency of the Year, Network of the Year, Media Company of the Year, Podcast Company of the Year, Production Company of the Year.
07. Be in the Room with the Internet’s Best
When you win a Webby Award, you are invited to attend The Webby Awards show. A one-of-a-kind celebration, it attracts the most iconic voices across tech, media, entertainment, advertising and Internet culture to give a 5-Word Speech, the signature of The Webby Awards.
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Submit before the Early Entry Deadline to secure the best pricing!
You can’t win if you don’t enter. Explore our new categories and enter by the Early Deadline on Friday, October 30, 2026 across Websites & Mobile Sites; Video & Film; Advertising, Media & PR; Apps, Software & Immersive; Social; Games; Podcasts; Creators and AI.
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