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Best Banking Website to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 29th Annual WebAward Competition

The Web Marketing Association’s 29th annual WebAward Competition, hosted at www.webaward.org, seeks to honor the best bank websites globally. This standards-defining event benchmarks 86 industries, including banking, credit union, insurance, investment, mutual funds, financial services, cryptocurrency and blockchain websites, based on seven criteria of website success. Entries for financial-related websites are due by May 30, 2025.


“In the banking industry, a website frequently acts as the primary gateway for engaging potential customers. Crafting a website with precision is essential for forging trust and asserting reliability,” highlighted William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “Amidst the fierce rivalry in online banking development, financial institutions derive substantial benefits from objective evaluations of their digital strategies. Upcoming banking portals must balance user-demanded innovation and technology with the rigorous compliance standards mandated by financial regulations. The WebAward Competition offers an unmatched stage for showcasing standout accomplishments in banking website development, spotlighting entities that establish the gold standard for industry excellence.”

The appraisal of bank websites covers seven areas: design, innovation, content, technology, interactivity, copy writing and ease of use. Each entry in the bank category is evaluated alongside similar bank entries and then to a universal standard of web excellence.

Websites are judged on seven criteria including design, innovation, content, technology, interactivity, copy writing and ease of use. Each WebAward entry in the bank category is judged against other banking entries and then against an overall standard of excellence.

Participants in the bank category are rewarded with valuable feedback, showing where their scores stand compared to the averages in their industry. They also have the chance to receive particular feedback from the WebAward’s judging panel on their website development efforts.

Winners of a WebAward in the bank category will also receive:

  • Increased visibility for their company
  • Marketing opportunity to promote the company website to the media
  • Links to your site from the highly ranked WebAward site to help SEO
  • Social media posts for your company and personal feeds
  • A highlight for your resume.
  • Admiration of peers, friends and co-workers
  • Unlimited bragging rights

Each year, the Web Marketing Association names the Best of Industry for bank category based on the score they receive from the WebAward judges.

Past winners of the Best Bank Website include:

  • 2024 – Jack Henry for Hocking Valley Bank
  • 2023 – Jack Henry for First Eagle Bank
  • 2022 – First National Bank and Trust for A BETTER DIGITAL USER EXPERIENCE
  • 2021 – Jack Henry Digital – Banno for THE BANK OF PRINCETON
  • 2020 – Jack Henry & Associates / Banno Group for THINK BANK
  • 2019 – ZAG Interactive for Berkshire Bank
  • 2018 – Mirum (Thailand) Co., Ltd. For Krungthai Bank Website
  • 2017 – Reichl und Partner eMarketing for DADAT Direct Bank
  • 2016 – Western Alliance Bancorporation for Western Alliance Bancorporation Website Redesign
  • 2015 – TURKIYE IS BANKASI (ISBANK) for Turkiye Is Bankasi New Privia Website
  • 2014 – Ally Bank for Ally Bank Product Pages
  • 2013 – Group Digital Banking for The New Standard Chartered Bank India Website
  • 2012 – Cleartag SAL for Audi Card Artist Website
  • 2011 – Finn Digital on behalf of Johnson Financial Group for Johnson Bank Website Redesign
  • 2010 – Standard Chartered Bank and TBWA\TEQUILA\Hong Kong for The Standard Chartered Bank Homepage
  • 2009 – Organic, Inc. for Bank of America – Morris on Campus (2009 Best of Show Winner)
  • 2008 – TBWA\TEQUILA\ HK for Standard Chartered Bank/People in Action
  • 2007 – Organic, Inc. for Bank of America No Fee Mortgage Plus
  • 2006 – Carat Fusion for Wachovia Championship 17
  • 2005 – Agency.com for Sainsburysbank.co.uk
  • 2004 – Ion Global Limited for HSBC Card Services HK

Leading the sponsorship of the 2025 WebAwards, organizations such as PR.com, iContact, and eTailConferences have shown their commitment to the online marketing community. The Web Marketing Association extends its gratitude for their support and dedication.

Join the conversation with the Web Marketing Association on social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn Page, LinkedIn Group & Twitter. Like and follow for regular news and award updates!

Bank Websites can be entered into consideration for the 2025 Best Banking Website and other financial related WebAwards at the WebAward Website.

To learn more and to enter the 29th annual WebAward Competition for Website Development, please visit our website and create a nominator account.

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Internet Professionals Needed To Judge 29th annual WebAward Competition

The Web Marketing Association is looking for experienced web development and digital marketing professionals to help judge the 29th annual WebAward Competition, the industry-leading award program that sets benchmarks for web excellence. Judges will evaluate websites based on seven key criteria, ensuring that only the most innovative, well-designed, and user-friendly sites receive recognition. Interested experts can submit their names for consideration via the WebAward Judges Nomination Form at www.WebAward.org.

About the 2025 WebAward Competition

The 2025 WebAward Competition is now accepting website entries until May 30, 2025. Judging will take place between mid-June and early August, with winners announced in September.

“Unlike many award programs that prioritize big brands or aesthetics, the WebAwards recognize websites for their overall effectiveness, user experience, and industry impact,” said William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “We rely on industry-leading professionals to assess entries, ensuring that winners truly represent the best in web development and digital marketing. Being a WebAward judge is a fantastic opportunity to give back to the online community, share expertise, and contribute to the evolution of web standards.”

Who Can Become a WebAward Judge?

The WebAward judging panel is composed of highly skilled professionals from various disciplines, including:
✔ Web designers and developers
✔ UX/UI specialists
✔ Digital marketers and SEO strategists
✔ Creative directors and content strategists
✔ Media professionals and technology experts

Previous judges have included executives from top organizations such as Disney, IBM, Facebook, Microsoft, Saatchi & Saatchi, PayPal, VML, J. Walter Thompson, Razorfish, SAP, and Universal McCann.

If you or someone in your organization has expertise in web development and digital marketing, we encourage you to apply as a judge through the WebAward Judges Nomination Form.

Why Become a WebAward Judge?

✔ Gain industry recognition – Establish yourself as an authority in web development and digital marketing.
✔ Enhance your professional credentials – A role as a WebAward judge adds prestige to your resume and corporate bio.
✔ Stay at the forefront of digital trends – Participate in discussions on the state of web design, innovation, and UX best practices.
✔ Network with industry leaders – Connect with other top-tier professionals from around the world.
✔ Give back to the digital community – Help shape the future of web development by recognizing and rewarding excellence.

“Many of our judges return year after year, but as the WebAwards continue to grow, we’re always looking for fresh perspectives,” added William Rice. “Serving as a judge is an invaluable experience that not only helps participants refine their own skills but also contributes to defining industry standards in web development.”

Learn More and Apply Today!

If you’re passionate about digital excellence and web innovation, apply to be a 2025 WebAward Judge today at www.WebAward.org.

Join the Web Marketing Association Community

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Best Public Relations Web sites to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 29th Annual WebAward Competition

The Web Marketing Association is calling for entries from elite Public relations websites worldwide for the 29th Annual WebAward Competition, found at www.webaward.org, to identify excellence in website development. Setting benchmarks in 86 categories, including including advertising, PR and marketing websites, based on the seven criteria of a successful Web site. the deadline for PR website submissions is May 30, 2025.


“The public relations sector recognizes the value of impartial assessment and external validation for their digital initiatives on behalf of clients,” observed William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “In this field, a website is an indispensable asset for presenting clients’ narratives, proficiency, and influence. The WebAward Competition furnishes a venue for PR agencies and in-house corporate PR departments to exhibit the inventiveness, originality, and success of their websites in disseminating their clients’ stories globally. Securing an independent accolade serves as a noteworthy occasion for PR entities to publicize, enhancing their visibility both to the general public and within their organizational hierarchy.”

Public relations Websites are rated on seven key criteria: design, innovation, content, technology, interactivity, copy writing and ease of use. Every PR category entry is judged against counterparts in its category and an all-encompassing standard of excellence.

All PR entrants benefit from receiving valuable feedback in terms of their specific scores compared against the average scores for their industry. They also may receive specific comments from the WebAward’s professional judging panel on their Web site development efforts.

Winners of a WebAward in the PR and marketing categories will also receive:

  • Increased visibility for their company
  • Marketing opportunity to promote the company website to the media
  • Links to your site from the highly ranked WebAward site to help SEO
  • Social media posts for your company and personal feeds
  • A highlight for your resume.
  • Admiration of peers, friends and co-workers
  • Unlimited bragging rights


Each year the Web Marketing Association names the Best Public Relations Website based on the scores submitted by the competition judges.

Here are the past Best Public Relations websites include:

  • 2024 – RF|Binder Partners Inc. for RF|Binder Website Design and Visual Identity
  • 2022 – Digital Authority Partners for GREENTARGET
  • 2021 – Digital Authority Partners for GREENTARGET
  • 2020 – PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero), tbk. for PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia Corporate Website 2020
  • 2019 – Fish Consulting for Fish Consulting Company Website
  • 2018 – Fish Consulting for Fish Consulting Company Website
  • 2017 – Fish Consulting for Fish Consulting Company Website
  • 2016 – INK for PR In a Different Light
  • 2015 – Allstate Corporate Relations for Allstate Bringing Good to Life
  • 2014 – Waggener Edstrom Communications for Microsoft: Life in the Digital Crosshairs
  • 2013 – BGT Partners for Brad Meltzer Website Redesign
  • 2012 – LeapFrog Interactive for We THRIVE! Hamilton County Public Health
  • 2011 – Finn Digital with Briggs & Stratton Corporation and Littlewood, Inc. for Briggs & Stratton Yard Smarts Yard Care Intervention
  • 2010 – Rachel Meranus for PR Newswire’s Optimized News Platform: Speed, Content & Connectivity
  • 2009 – BGT Partners for Sony CES 2009 Virtual Press Kit
  • 2008 – frog design for GE Corporate Web Site
  • 2007 – Wirestone, LLC for Official Site of Dan Wheldon
  • 2006 – PRWeb for PRWeb.com
  • 2005 – Peter A Mayer Advertising for Community Coffee History Site
  • 2004 – Cisco Corporate PR for News@Cisco: Innovating Cisco’s Corporate Press Room
  • 2003 – Weber Shandwick Web Relations and Benjamin | Irvine, on behalf of Toshiba for Toshiba Tablet PC Launch


The WebAward Public Relations category is sponsored by PR.com

 Past winners of the Best Marketing Web site include:

  • 2024 – Tarkett for Tarkett North America Website Redesign
  • 2023 – BrandExtract for BrandExtract Holiday Card Microsite
  • 2022 – The Vertex Companies Inc for VERTEX Companies LLC
  • 2021 – VIA Studio for VIA STUDIO WEBSITE
  • 2020 – Web Marketing & Design, Lenovo for Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold
  • 2019 – 90 Degree Design for 90 Degree Design Website
  • 2018 – mStoner, Inc. for mStoner, Inc. Website Redesign
  • 2017 – Pico Group for Total Brand Activation
  • 2016 – Ferrero – Tic Tac for Tic Tac Minions Sweepstakes Website
  • 2015 – BETC/BETC Digital for The interactive form
  • 2014 – R2integrated for R2integrated Website
  • 2013 – WebbMason for Rebranding for Interactive Success: WebbMason
  • 2012 – UrbanDaddy for UrbanDaddy + Herradura Mixology Battle Royale (Best of Show winner 2012)

The 2025 WebAwards are fortunate to have the support of leading sponsors such as PR.com, iContact, and eTailConferences. The Web Marketing Association expresses its sincere thanks to these organizations for their commitment to the online marketing world.

Keep tabs on the Web Marketing Association by joining our social media circles on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn Page, LinkedIn Group & Twitter.  Like and follow for the latest updates and award news!

PR and Advertising-related Websites can be entered into consideration for the 2025 Best Public Relations Website and other advertising-related WebAwards at the WebAward Website. Enter your best work today!

To learn more and to enter the 29th annual WebAward Competition for Website Development, please visit our website and create a nominator account.

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Best Real Estate Web site to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 29th Annual WebAward Competition

The Web Marketing Association is looking for the best real estate Websites in the world as part of their 29th annual international WebAward Competition for Web site development at the WebAward Web site. The WebAwards is the standards-defining competition that sets benchmarks for 90 industries, including real estate web sites, based on the seven criteria of a successful Web site. The deadline for real estate web sites to enter to be judged is May 30, 2025.

Web sites are judged on seven criteria including design, innovation, content, technology, interactivity, copy writing and ease of use. Each WebAward entry in the advertising category is judged against other advertising entries in its industry category and then against an overall standard of excellence.

Here are the past Best Real Estate Website WebAward winners:

  • 2024 – August Ash, Inc. for Carlson Partners
  • 2023 – The Hideout and Miles Partnership for The Hideout Website
  • 2022 – welcome. for Clarke & Humel Real Estate
  • 2021 – Atlas for Oxford Properties
  • 2020 – Proverb for The Kelvin
  • 2019 – CRC Companies  for Villages at Belvoir Website
  • 2018 – WSI for St. Helena Real Estate
  • 2017 – Marlene Quade for Live Where You Love – Hill Country Real Estate Just West of Weird
  • 2016 – Vital for Maravilla Los Cabos
  • 2015 – Ilene Jablonski – VP of Marketing for Mack-Cali’s Harborside Website
  • 2014 – JLOOP for Leverage Global Partners
  • 2013 – Foxtons for Foxtons.co.uk – Responsive Real Estate Website
  • 2012 – Douglas Elliman for Douglas Elliman Corporate Website
  • 2011 – Cleartag for Beirut Terraces
  • 2010 – Sabre Hospitality Solutions for Montage Beverly Hills Residences
  • 2009 – Hawaii Life Real Estate Services for Hawaii Life Real Estate Services
  • 2008 – Empire Group Inc for Elizabeth Lofts
  • 2007 – Verandah by Bonita Bay Group for Verandah Website
  • 2006 – Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation for coldwellbanker.com
  • 2005 – Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation for www.coldwellbankerpreviews.com
  • 2004 – RealEstateJournal.com for The Wall Street Journal’s guide to property
  • 2003 – The Corcoran Group for Exceptional Real Estate – corcoran.com | where do you want to live?

All real estate entrants benefit from receiving valuable feedback in terms of their specific scores compared against the average scores for their industry. They also may receive specific comments from the WebAward’s professional judging panel on their Web site development efforts.

Winners of a WebAward in the Cooking and Recipe category will also receive:

  • Increased visibility for their company
  • Marketing opportunity to promote the company website to the media
  • Links to your site from the highly ranked WebAward site to help SEO
  • Social media posts for your company and personal feeds
  • A highlight for your resume.
  • Admiration of peers, friends and co-workers
  • Unlimited bragging rights

The 2025 WebAwards are sponsored by the following leading organizations: PR.com, iContact, and eTailConferences. The Web Marketing Association thanks these companies for their commitment to the entire online marketing community.

Please Join the Web Marketing Association on Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn Page, LinkedIn Group & Twitter. Like and follow for news and award updates!

To learn more and to enter the 29th annual WebAward Competition for Website Development, please visit our website and create a nominator account.

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Best Medical Website to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 29th Annual WebAward Competition

The Web Marketing Association is now accepting entries for its 29th annual WebAward Competition, celebrating the best medical and healthcare websites worldwide. This prestigious competition sets industry benchmarks across 86 categories, including healthcare providers, medical equipment, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical websites. Enter by May 30, 2025, at www.webaward.org.

“A well-crafted medical website is more than just a digital presence—it’s a lifeline for patients, providers, and healthcare professionals,” said William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “Medical websites play a vital role in patient education, communication, and service delivery. As digital healthcare continues to evolve, there is a growing demand for innovation, interactivity, and enhanced user experiences. The WebAwards recognize those at the forefront of medical web development, ensuring their contributions are acknowledged and celebrated.”

Websites in the medical and healthcare category are evaluated based on seven key criteria: design, innovation, content, technology, interactivity, copywriting, and ease of use. Each entry is compared against competitors in its field and an overall standard of excellence.

Why Enter the WebAwards?

Winning a WebAward delivers prestigious recognition and marketing benefits, including:

✅ Industry Leadership – Establish your website as a top-tier healthcare platform.
✅ SEO Advantages – Gain valuable backlinks from the highly-ranked WebAward site.
✅ Media Exposure – Increase visibility and credibility within the medical industry.
✅ Social Media Recognition – Showcase your success across WebAwards’ platforms.
✅ Professional Validation – Enhance your organization’s reputation and personal credentials.
✅ Bragging Rights – Set yourself apart in the competitive healthcare space.

Each year, the Web Marketing Association names the Best of Industry winners for outstanding healthcare and medical websites. Whether your site focuses on patient care, pharmaceuticals, biotech advancements, or medical services, this is your opportunity to showcase excellence in digital healthcare innovation.

Winners of the Best Medical Web Site include:

  • 2024 – Vye for Cuyuna Regional Medical Center
  • 2022 – Overdrive Interactive for EMBR LABS WEBSITE
  • 2021 – WSI for DR ALI MODARRESSI
  • 2020 – LivaNova for LivaNova Website
  • 2019 – Global Digital Marketing for HeartLogic Heart Failure Diagnostic Physician Site
  • 2018 – Small Army for Boston Medical Center: Pediatric Field Guide Campaign
  • 2017 – Scorpion for Ashley County Medical Center
  • 2015 – Morrison for QSpex Technologies Website
  • 2014 – CommonPlaces, Inc. for Capsule Tech
  • 2013 – Bold Array for Summit Imaging Website
  • 2012 – Overdrive Interactive for Cold-EEZE Website
  • 2011 – Nobel Biocare for Nobel Biocare Dental Professional Website
  • 2010 – St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital for Cure4Kids
  • 2009 – Fullhouse for GE’s Healthcare’s RSNA 2008 Microsite
  • 2008 – Digitas Health for MerckMedicus
  • 2007 – Centers for Disease Control an for CDC.gov
  • 2006 – WebMD Health for WebMD
  • 2005 – Mojo Interactive for LocateADoc.com
  • 2004 – Roche Diagnostics for ACCU-CHEK Web Site
  • 2003 – ASCO for ASCO.org
  • 2002 – MayoClinic.com for mayoclinic.com

Winners of the Best Medial Equipment Web Site include:

  • 2024 – NasaClip for Nasaclip Patient Website
  • 2022 – Overdrive Interactive for EMBR LABS WEBSITE
  • 2021 – Vital for WAVEFORM
  • 2020 – Vital for AgaMatrix
  • 2020 – Restorative Therapies, Inc. for Restorative Therapies Website Redesign
  • 2019 – Global Digital Marketing for HeartLogic Heart Failure Diagnostic Physician Site
  • 2018 – Nebo for Contec Clean
  • 2017 – FreshForm and Dexcom for Dexcom Healthcare Professional Website
  • 2016 – CommonPlaces for BK Ultrasound 2015 – Morrison for QSpex Technologies Website
  • 2014 – CommonPlaces, Inc. for Capsule Tech
  • 2013 – Bold Array for Summit Imaging Website
  • 2012 – pilot for ottobock. Living with Michelangelo.
  • 2011 – Pixel Light Digital Media, Inc. for Empi Active product web site
  • 2010 – Boston Interactive – Palomar Medical Technologies
  • 2009 – Extractable for Thermage Doctors
  • 2008 – Great Than One for Guardian REAL – Time Glucose Monitor Tutorial
  • 2007 – Cynosure and Small Army for Cynosure Corporate Web Site
  • 2006 – Guidant.com for Guidant.com
  • 2005 – Roche Diagnostics for MyLabOnline

Winners of the Best Biotechnology Web Site include:

  • 2024 – Josh Rusev for Galleri Multi-Cancer Early Detection
  • 2023 – BDI – BioLife Science for BDI – BioLife Science website
  • 2022 – TNG Creative for PROLOCOR CORPORATE WEBSITE
  • 2021 – 22 Fillmore for AEGLEA BIOTHERAPEUTICS CORPORATE WEBSITE
  • 2020 – 22 Fillmore for Ikena Oncology Corporate Website
  • 2019 – Publicis Sapient and Corteva for Corteva Enterprise Web Experience
  • 2018 – Bakir Avdic for Labcyte Inc.
  • 2017 – WSI for Myoton
  • 2016 – 3 Media Web for MatTek Corporation
  • 2015 – Bridgeline Digital for YSI Website
  • 2014 – SharpMotion for AceCGT NutriGene Website
  • 2013 – Euroweb Internet GmbH for Ulrich Berninger Wassertechnik
  • 2012 – Bluetube Interactive for Kimberly Clark Product Selector
  • 2011 – Phenomenex, Inc. for Phenomenex.com
  • 2010 – Naturxan \ CreatiVerge for Naturxan.com
  • 2009 – Amgen Oncology for Pioneering New Frontiers in Tumor Angiogenesis
  • 2008 – Avenue A | Razorfish for Gene.com
  • 2007 – Euro Life x2 for Prolastin
  • 2006 – AxxiemCorp for Cara Therapeutics
  • 2005 – Risdall Advertising Agency for Hutchinson Technology
  • 2004 – Genzyme Corporation/Stellent for Genzyme Web Initiative
  • 2003 – Alken-Murray Corporation for Alken-Murray
  • 2002 – Hanley-Wood Integrated Marketing for whybiotech.com

Winners of the Best Pharmaceutical Web Site include:

  • 2024 – FINE for Mercalis
  • 2023 – Novocure & Patients & Purpose for Optune,com
  • 2022 – Patients & Purpose for WEDOVACCINES – NOVAVAX
  • 2021 – AstraZeneca | Patients & Purpose for SURVIVORS HAVE HEART
  • 2020 – Eisai Inc. for Ella the Jellyfish
  • 2019 – Saltwater Collective for Parexel.com
  • 2018 – Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Pty Limited, Bastion Graphics for Aspen Group Website
  • 2017 – JUICE Pharma Worldwide, in partnership with Neurocrine Biosciences for Precisely Focused on Tardive Dyskinesia
  • 2016 – BioMarin for BioMarin Careers
  • 2015 – Lyons Consulting Group for Gene.com
  • 2014 – Given Imaging and Intouch Solutions for PillCamCrohns.com (Best of Show)
  • 2013 – BGT Partners for Quintiles Website Redesign
  • 2012 – Intouch Solutions for iBGStar Blood Glucose Monitoring System
  • 2011 – Campbell-Ewald for McKesson BOP
  • 2010 – Heartbeat Ideas and sanofi-aventis U.S. LLC. for Xyzal Website
  • 2009 – Digitas Health for PulmicortRespules.com
  • 2008 – Publicis Modem for RA Advisor Program
  • 2007 – Biggs|Gilmore for Perrigo
  • 2006 – Studiocom for CVS Medicare Expert
  • 2005 – SimStar for BotoxCosmetic.com
  • 2004 – Abdi Ibrahim Pharma – MagiClick Digital Solutions for Healthcare Portal – Morning After Pill
  • 2003 – Insight Interactive Group for CrohnsResource.com Website
  • 2002 – ivpcare, inc for ivpcare, inc website

The 2025 WebAwards are sponsored by the following leading organizations: PR.com, iContact, and eTailConferences. The Web Marketing Association thanks these companies for their commitment to the entire online marketing community.

Please Join the Web Marketing Association on Social Media: LinkedIn Page, LinkedIn Group & Twitter. Like and follow for news and award updates!

Enter the 2025 WebAwards Today!

Earn industry-wide recognition and expert feedback to elevate your medical website. Submit your entry before the May 30, 2025, deadline at www.webaward.org.

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Best Technology Websites to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 29th Annual WebAward Competition

The Web Marketing Association is now accepting entries for its 29th annual WebAward Competition, seeking to honor the best technology websites worldwide. As a benchmark-setting competition, the WebAwards evaluate 86 industry categories, including computer hardware, software, electronics, SAAS, and interactive services websites. The entry deadline is May 30, 2025. Submit your site at www.webaward.org.

“In today’s fast-moving tech landscape, a website is often a company’s first impression and competitive edge,” said William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “The WebAwards provide a unique opportunity for technology firms to receive expert feedback, enhance their online presence, and stand out in a crowded digital space. While tech websites often lead in innovation and interactivity, pushing creative boundaries can truly set a site apart. This competition celebrates those who go beyond functionality to create engaging, cutting-edge digital experiences.”

Entries in the technology category will be judged on seven key criteria: design, innovation, content, technology, interactivity, copywriting, and ease of use. Each submission is compared against its industry peers and an overall standard of excellence.

Why Enter the WebAwards?

Winning a WebAward provides valuable recognition and marketing opportunities, including:

✅ Industry Recognition – Establish your website as a leader in the tech sector.
✅ SEO Boost – Receive a backlink from the high-authority WebAward site.
✅ Media Exposure – Promote your award-winning site to journalists and industry insiders.
✅ Social Media Features – Gain visibility on WebAwards’ platforms.
✅ Professional Credibility – Enhance your resume and company reputation.
✅ Bragging Rights – Celebrate your success with peers, clients, and stakeholders.

Each year, the Web Marketing Association names the Best of Industry winners for top-performing technology-related websites. Whether you specialize in hardware, software, SaaS, or interactive services, this is your chance to showcase excellence in web development.

Each year, the Web Marketing Association names the Best of Industry for the various technology categories based on the score they receive from the WebAward judges.

 
Winners of the Best Technology Web Site include:

 2024 – Josh Rusev for Galleri Multi-Cancer Early Detection

2023 – welcome for Canary IT

2022 – TNG Creative for Prolocor Corporate Website (tie)

2022 – Sonobi for Sonobi.com (tioe)

2021 – 22 Fillmore for Aeglea BioTherapeutics Corporate Website

2020 – Web Marketing & Design, Lenovo for Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold

2019 – Publicis Sapient and Corteva for Corteva Enterprise Web Experience

2018 – Bakir Avdic for Labcyte Inc.

2017 – Virginia Tax in collaboration with CapTech Consulting for Virginia Tax Website Redesign

2016 – TMP Worldwide for TMP Worldwide Website

2015 – Comrade for Palerra Website

2014 – SharpMotion for AceCGT NutriGene Website

2013 – Euroweb Internet GmbH for Ulrich Berninger Wassertechnik

2012 – Cisco Systems, Inc for Cisco Support Community

2011 – Intel Corporation for Intel Reinvents Its Online Newsroom

2010 – Cisco for Cisco.com

2009 – Venables Bell & Partners for Sponsors of Tomorrow

2008 – eBusiness Marketing & Strategies for Gene.com

2007 – WIRED Digital for WIRED.com

2006 – R/GA for Nokia Nseries Sitelet

2005 – Streamload for MediaMax, powered by Streamload

Winners of the Best Computer Hardware Web Site include:

2024 – Actian for Actian: Optimizing Website Performance for Business Success Amidst Mergers

2020 – Web Marketing & Design, Lenovo for Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold

2019 – Google & BASIC® for Google Store

2018 – Howell Data Systems & tbk Creative for An Innovative Website for a Technology Leader

2015 – Extractable for Cypress Semiconductor

2014 – Cibo for Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Launch

2013 – SapientNitro for Intel Ultrabook – Sponsor of Tomorrow

2012 – VML for Dell The Power to Do More

2011 – Velocity Micro Electronics for Cruz by Velocity Micro

2010 – Extractable for SanDisk

2009 – 6Connex and HP for HP Virtual Event Central

2008 – HL2 Microsoft Hardware Sidewinder Mouse

2007 – Dell Global Site Design for StudioDell

2006 – Broadcom Corporation for the Broadcom web site

2005 – HP for HP.com

2004 – Hill & Knowlton for HP com

2003 – HP for the HP Public web site

2002 – Palm Inc. for Palm.com: Products, Services & Company Information

Winners of the Best Computer Software Web Site include:

2023 – Springbox, a Prophet Company for Trellix Website

2022 – Springbox, a Prophet Company for Trellix Website

2021 – Intetics Inc. for Intetics Inc.

2020 – Hypergiant Industries for Hypergiant Industries Website

2019 – BlackBerry Corporate Marketing for BlackBerry.com

2018 – SignUpGenius for SignUpGenius – Group Organizing Made Easy

2017 – BlackBerry for 2017 Best Computer: Software Website

2016 – SignUpGenius for SignUpGenius Website

2015 – Active Ingredients for Lithium Website

2014 – Cuker Interactive for Web Cube Site Redesign

2013 – DVDVideoSoft Limited for DVDVideoSoft

2012 – Global Intelligence Alliance for The Intelligence Plaza

2011 – VML for Sound of Code

2010 –  AGENDA (H.K.) Limited for Microsoft Office 2010 – I love Mum and Dad e-card competition

2009 – Ounce Labs/iMarc for Ounce Labs

2008 – FINE Design Group for Norton Today

2007 – BLITZ for Adobe

2006 – Worktank for See Windows Vista Website

2005 – Avid Technology for Avid Technology corporate website

2004 – Wind River for Wind River Website

2003 – Novell, Inc. for Novell Worldwide Web Site

Winners of the Best Electronics Web Site include:

2024 – Klipsch for Klipsch Website

2023 – CQL for Denon

2020 – Synopsys Corporate Marketing for Smart Everything Digital Experience

2019 – Ogilvy Taiwan for For Those Who Dare

2018 – Hong Kong Trade Development Council for HKTDC Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition) Online – vertical portal for electronics industry buyers

2017 – Synopsys Digital Marketing Team for Synopsys.com Web Site Redesign

2016 – Global Reach Internet Productions for Racom Corporation

2015 – Extractable for Micron

2014 – Cuker Interactive for Nixon Blaster Microsite

2013 – Unbridled Brain/Leftlane Creative for Electrorent.com Redesign

2012 – Valtech for Jabra

2011 – LEVEL for BlackBerry Playbook

2010 – Bump Networks Inc. for HD Relay

2009 – Media Explorer Limited for Sony A900

2008 – Casio / Zugara for Casio Exilim You Tube Capture Mode Campaign

2007 – Web Associates for BlackBerry Corporate Site

2006 – Cheil Communications America for Z5 Digital Audio Player

Winners of the Best Information Services Web Site include:

2024 – WSI for Tokara Solutions

2023 – Wolters Kluwer and EPAM Systems, Inc. for OneWeb

2022 – Collibra & Rebellion Design Co. for Collibra.com Redesign

2021 – Hypthon Limited for Website revamp of a Global leading cloud solution service provider

2019 – NetApp for NetApp.com

2018 – Nebo for LexisNexis Risk Solutions Redesign

2017 – Algoworks Marketing Team for Algoworks

2016 – Perficient Digital for Veritas

2015 – Extractable for Keynote Software

2014 – Faction Media for CSC CIO Barometer Microsite

2013 – World Wide Web Domination for Perbadana Putrajaya Portal

2012 – SAI Global for NCC Standards Interactive House

2011 – World Wide Web Domination for Lesotho High Commission – Malaysia

2010 – One to One Interactive for Iron Mountain Corporate Site

2009 – The BrainStorm Group for hireimmigrants.ca Roadmap

2008 – EMC Corporation for One EMC

2007 – Sapient for Yellowpages ReLaunch

2006 – Greg Kaplan for Help Desk II

2005 – Intelithought, Inc. for Intelithought, Inc.

2004 – Hoover’s, Inc. for Hoover’s Online

2003 – MarketResearch.com for MarketResearch.com – Strategy Starts Here

Winners of the Best SAAS Web Site  (Formally Best Application Services Provider Web Site ) include:

2024 – iTradeNetwork for iTradeNetwork Platform

2023 – Billtrust for Redesigned BillTrust.com

2019 – Narwhal Digital for Roadie

2018 – Chroma Marketing Essentials for Singularis IT

2017 – Comcast Digital Center of Excellence for XFINITY My Account Re-architecture

2016 – SecureWorks for Global Web & Demand Generation Relaunch

2015 – Pixe Social for Pixe Social Website

2014 – Fuzz – Credly for Credly

2013 – Luca De Rosso, Saskia Ketz, SumAll Team for SumAll – Damselfish Release

2012 – ThoughtMatrix for DocuSign

2011 – Second Thought, Inc. for Logicworks BUILDER

2010 – YourMembership.com Inc. for YourMembership.com

2009 – VerticalResponse for VerticalResponse Website

2008 – VerticalResponse for VerticalResponse Website

2007 – iCIMS for iCIMS Web Site

2006 – Offermatica for Offermatica

2005 – The rocket Science Group for MailChimp

2004 – Leopard for Leopard em Web Site

2003 – Exciting New technologies for Exciting New Technologies

Winners of the Best Interactive Services Web Site include:

2023 – PwC for PwC’s Metaverse Services

2022 – PwC for Playing to win with data

2021 – HealthMarkets for Coverage Finder Tool

2019 – Sudden Industries for Sudden Industries Website

2018 – Sudden Industries for Sudden Industries Website

2017 – WSI – LLANTAS 247.COM for Llantas 247

2016 – VIVIDSITES Digital Marketing Agency for VIVIDSITES Website UI/UX Design

2015 – FirmStudio Ltd for FirmStudio Agency Website

2014 – Duda for DudaOne

2013 – Competir for Aula365 – Kids News

2012 – Bozell for QRinkle Web App

2011 – Blenderbox for blenderbox.com

2010 – Draftfcb Healthcare for dDFCB Web Site

2009 – Loewy Design for Loewy Design Website Redesign

2008 – Molecular & adidas for adidas miCoach

2007 – Massive Interactive & Bigpond for Official Bigpond V8 Supercars Australia

2006 – nurun | ant farm for It’s a Wonderful Internet

2005 – AgencyNet Interactive for www.agencynet.com

2004 – Arc Worldwide for Behr Paint

2003 – Behr Interactive Marketing Team for Behr Paint

Enter the 2025 WebAwards Today!

Take your technology website to the next level and gain industry-wide recognition. Submit your site for expert evaluation and feedback before the May 30, 2025, deadline at www.webaward.org.

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Best Financial Services Websites to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 29th Annual WebAward Competition

The Web Marketing Association is now accepting entries for its 29th annual WebAward Competition, recognizing the best financial services websites worldwide. As a standards-defining competition, the WebAwards evaluate sites in banking, credit unions, insurance, investment, mutual funds, and the emerging fields of cryptocurrency and blockchain. Enter by May 30, 2025, at www.webaward.org.

“A well-designed financial website is critical for building trust and credibility with customers,” said William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “With increasing competition, financial service providers must balance innovation and user experience with strict regulatory requirements. The WebAwards provide a unique opportunity for firms to gain expert feedback, showcase their digital excellence, and stand out in a rapidly evolving industry.”

Websites in the financial services category are judged based on seven key criteria: design, innovation, content, technology, interactivity, copywriting, and ease of use. Each entry competes against its industry peers and an overall standard of excellence.

Why Enter the WebAwards?

Winning a WebAward delivers valuable recognition and marketing advantages, including:

✅ Industry Recognition – Establish your brand as a leader in financial website development.
✅ SEO Boost – Receive a backlink from the authoritative WebAward site.
✅ Media Exposure – Showcase your award-winning website to industry professionals and journalists.
✅ Social Media Promotion – Gain visibility through WebAwards’ platforms.
✅ Professional Credibility – Strengthen your company’s reputation and your personal resume.
✅ Bragging Rights – Earn well-deserved recognition among peers and clients.

Each year, the Web Marketing Association names Best of Industry winners for top-performing financial websites. Whether your site focuses on banking, investment, insurance, or emerging fintech sectors, this competition is your opportunity to highlight excellence in web development.

Each year, the Web Marketing Association names the Best of Industry for the various financial services categories based on the score they receive from the WebAward judges. 


Past winners of the Best Financial Services Website include:

  • 2024 – SCB X Public Company Limited and Mirum Thailand for SCBX Website
  • 2023 – WSI for Impact Financial Enginering
  • 2022 – Risdall Marketing Group for First Advisors
  • 2021- MBC Strategic for ANGEL OAK CAPITAL ADVISORS
  • 2020 – Mastercard for MASTERCARD.COM WEBSITE DESIGN
  • 2019 – Conceptual Minds, Inc. for ClienTax, Inc.
  • 2018 – Small Army for Country Bank Website
  • 2017 – Great-West Life, London Life, Canada Life for HelloLife Consumer Site
  • 2016 – Edward Jones for Edward Jones Website
  • 2015 – Prudential Financial for Sponsor Center – Supporting Retirement Security Plan Participants
  • 2014 – Nimble for Nimble Website
  • 2013 – Nimble for Nimble Website
  • 2012 – InvestLab & Comrade for InvestLab Tradepop Branding & Design
  • 2011 – Brightworks Interactive Marketing & RBC for RBC Better Student Life
  • 2010 – Standard Chartered Bank and TBWA\TEQUILA\Hong Kong for The Standard Chartered Bank Homepage
  • 2009 Standard Chartered Bank and TBWA\TEQUILA\Hong Kong for The Standard Chartered Private Bank Global Website
  • 2008 Organic Inc for Bank of America Fees & Processes
  • 2007 John Hancock Funds, LLC for Financial Professional Website
  • 2006 T3 (The Think Tank) for Chase Card with Blink
  • 2005 Merrill Lynch for Merrill Lynch Gateway Website
  • 2004 Moving Minds, LLC for Trancentrix Corporate Payment Solutions Website
  • 2003 Weber Shandwick Worldwide for CNBC on MSN Money

Past winners of the Best Bank Website include:

  • 2024 – Jack Henry for Hocking Valley Bank
  • 2023 – Jack Henry for First Eagle Bank
  • 2022 – First National Bank and Trust for A BETTER DIGITAL USER EXPERIENCE
  • 2021 – Jack Henry Digital – Banno for THE BANK OF PRINCETON
  • 2020 – Jack Henry & Associates / Banno Group for THINK BANK
  • 2019 – ZAG Interactive for Berkshire Bank
  • 2018 – Mirum (Thailand) Co., Ltd. For Krungthai Bank Website
  • 2017 – Reichl und Partner eMarketing for DADAT Direct Bank
  • 2016 – Western Alliance Bancorporation for Western Alliance Bancorporation Website Redesign
  • 2015 – TURKIYE IS BANKASI (ISBANK) for Turkiye Is Bankasi New Privia Website
  • 2014 – Ally Bank for Ally Bank Product Pages
  • 2013 – Group Digital Banking for The New Standard Chartered Bank India Website
  • 2012 – Cleartag SAL for Audi Card Artist Website
  • 2011 – Finn Digital on behalf of Johnson Financial Group for Johnson Bank Website Redesign
  • 2010 – Standard Chartered Bank and TBWA\TEQUILA\Hong Kong for The Standard Chartered Bank Homepage
  • 2009 – Organic, Inc. for Bank of America – Morris on Campus (2009 Best of Show Winner)
  • 2008 – TBWA\TEQUILA\ HK for Standard Chartered Bank/People in Action
  • 2007 – Organic, Inc. for Bank of America No Fee Mortgage Plus
  • 2006 – Carat Fusion for Wachovia Championship 17
  • 2005 – Agency.com for Sainsburysbank.co.uk
  • 2004 – Ion Global Limited for HSBC Card Services HK

Past winners of the Best Credit Union Website include:

  • 2024 – Risdall Marketing Group for Empeople Credit Union
  • 2023 – Jack Henry for Embers Credit Union
  • 2022 – Jack Henry for P1FCU
  • 2021 – Sundin Marketing for ST. JEAN’S CREDIT UNION
  • 2020 – ZAG Interactive for Andrews Federal Credit Union
  • 2019 – ZAG Interactive for University Credit Union
  • 2018 – ZAG Interactive for Coastal Credit Union
  • 2017 – ZAG Interactive for Black Hills Federal Credit Union
  • 2016 – America First Credit Union for America First Credit Union Website
  • 2015 – CU Solutions Group for Water & Power Community Credit Union
  • 2014 – ZAG Interactive for SF Police Credit Union
  • 2013 – Extractable for Logix Federal Credit Union Website
  • 2012 – Boston Interactive for IC Federal Credit Union
  • 2011 – Extractable for Security Service Federal Credit Union
  • 2010 – Extractable for Citizen’s Equity
  • 2009 – America First Credit Union for www.americafirst.com
  • 2008 – Delta Community for CU Delta Community Credit Union
  • 2007 – Extractable for SAFE credit union
  • 2006 – Webnbeyond for Union America Mortgage
  • 2005 – America First Credit Union for www.americafirst.com
  • 2004 – Imirage, Inc for APCI Federal Credit Union

Past winners of the Best Cryptocurrency Web site include:

  • 2024 – iTrustCapital for Crypto IRA Website
  • 2023 – Solid Digital for Cryptotech Solutions
  • 2022 – Certificate Exchange Inc. for CRYPTOBUXX.COM

Past winners of the Best Insurance Web site include:

  • 2024 – SmartFinancial for SmartFinancial Website
  • 2023 – BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee for Health Equity
  • 2022 – theOrigo Ltd. for BOC LIFE WEBSITE
  • 2021 – The Zebra for THE ZEBRA 2021
  • 2020 – TrustedChoice.com for TrustedChoice.com
  • 2019 – 90 Degree Design for Brentwood Services Website
  • 2018 – Antyra Solutions (Private) Limited for Fairfirst Insurance
  • 2017 – TribalVision for Falvey Yacht Insurance
  • 2016 – Insurify for Insurify Website
  • 2015 – GEICO for GEICO Website
  • 2014 – TIAA-CREF Life Insurance Co. for Life Wizard
  • 2013 – Cigna for Health Care Reform for YOU Infographic
  • 2012 – The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies for The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies, Agency
  • 2011 – American Family Insurance for www.amfam.com
  • 2010 – Liberty Mutual, Hill Holiday, and RED Interactive Agency for 2099 Online Racing Game, Presented by Liberty Mutual
  • 2009 – AXA Equitable for www.axa-equitable.com
  • 2008 – Blue Shield of California for blueshieldcachatbox.com
  • 2007 – Progressive Insurance for Progressive Corp.
  • 2006 – Blue Shield of California
  • 2005 – Internet Communications for Medical Mutual – Ohio’s Get-Well Card TM
  • 2004 – Graficalnter.active for Horizon Empire Blue Cross BlueShield
  • 2003 – Empire BlueCross BlueShield for Empire BlueCross BlueShield web site
  • 2002 – Progressive Insurance for progressive.com

Past winners of the Best Investment Web site include:

  • 2024 – Up Hotel Agency for Siggis Capital
  • 2023 – MBC Strategic for Buckingham Strategic Partners
  • 2022 – MBC Strategic for AXIOM INVESTORS
  • 2021 – Sondhelm Partners for CHASE INVESTMENTS
  • 2020 – Cloud Construct for RA Capital
  • 2019 – MBC Strategic for Domos
  • 2018 – PaperStreet Web Design for Aviator Capital
  • 2017 – John Hancock Investments for John Hancock Investments Website
  • 2016 – Boston Interactive for Standish Mellon
  • 2015 – Orbis Investments for Orbis Access
  • 2014 – Behringer for BehringerInvestments.com
  • 2013 – Behringer Harvard for Behringer Harvard.com
  • 2012 – Extractable for Motif Investing Website Redesign
  • 2011 – John Hancock Funds, LLC for John Hancock Funds Financial Professional Website
  • 2010 – Lending Club Corporation for Lending Club
  • 2009 – Razorfish for Investor’s Business Daily
  • 2008 – John Hancock Annuities for jhannuities.com
  • 2007 – Frank Worldwide Inc. for 55 West Wacker- Cape Horn Group
  • 2006 – i33 communications LLC for BetterInvesting web site redesign
  • 2005 – BusinessWeek Online for BusinessWeek Online web site
  • 2004 – Alliet Capital Corporation for Allied Capital Corporation web site
  • 2003 – Summit Partners for Summit Partners web site
  • 2002 – Frank Russell Company for Russell.com

Past winners of the Best Mutual Fund Web site include:

  • 2024 – MBC Strategic for Howard Mutual Funds
  • 2023 – Tom Sudyka Lawson Kroeker Investment Management
  • 2022 – MBC Strategic for HOMESTEAD FUNDS
  • 2020 – Mairs & Power / SunStar Strategic for Mairs & Power Website
  • 2017 – Pacific Life for Pacific Funds Web Site
  • 2015 – Aston Asset Management for Aston Funds Website
  • 2014 – Aston Asset Management for Aston Funds Website
  • 2013 – John Hancock Investments for John Hancock Investments Advisor Site
  • 2012 – John Hancock Funds, LLC for John Hancock Funds Public Website
  • 2011 – John Hancock Funds, LLC for John Hancock Funds Financial Professional Website
  • 2010 – John Hancock Funds, LLC for Mutual Fund Financial Professional Website
  • 2009 – John Hancock Funds, LLC for John Hancock Funds Financial Professional Website
  • 2008 – John Hancock Funds John for Hancock Funds Public Website
  • 2007 – John Hancock Funds, LLC for John Hancock Funds Financial Professional Website
  • 2006 – Cohen & Steers for Cohen & Steers website
  • 2005 – Cohen & Steers for Cohen & Steers website
  • 2004 – bbdigital/SEI Investments for HighMark Funds web site
  • 2003 – Barclays Global Investors for iShares.com
  • 2002 – Pioneer Investments for pioneerfunds.com

The 2025 WebAwards are sponsored by the following leading organizations: PR.com, iContact, and eTailConferences. The Web Marketing Association thanks these companies for their commitment to the entire online marketing community.

Please Join the Web Marketing Association on Social Media: Facebook LinkedIn Page, LinkedIn Group & Twitter. Like and follow for news and award updates!

Enter the 2025 WebAwards Today!

Gain industry-wide recognition and expert insights to elevate your financial services website. Submit your entry before the May 30, 2025, deadline at www.webaward.org.

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Best Travel Website to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 29th Annual WebAward Competition

The Web Marketing Association is looking for the best travel websites in the world as part of their 29th annual international WebAward Competition for Web site development at www.webaward.org. The WebAwards is the standards-defining competition that sets benchmarks for 86 industries, including travel, airline and hotel & lodging websites, based on the seven criteria of a successful web site. The deadline for the best travel web sites to enter to be judged is May 30, 2025.

“Travel websites serve as a crucial portal, opening up the world to millions and sparking the desire for exploration,” stated William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “In an era where the internet has revolutionized travel, eliminating traditional agents as the primary source of information, travel websites have risen to the challenge, embodying innovation and user-friendliness. Our judges particularly commend the exemplary use of design, engaging content, and interactive features in these sites. The WebAward Competition not only highlights the industry’s finest achievements in website development but also provides invaluable feedback and marketing opportunities, setting the stage for future innovations and attracting a new wave of adventurers.”

Websites are judged on seven criteria including design, innovation, content, technology, interactivity, copy writing and ease of use. Each WebAward entry in the Travel category is judged against other travel entries and then against an overall standard of excellence.

All travel entrants benefit from receiving valuable feedback in terms of their specific criteria scores compared against the average scores for their industry. They also may receive specific comments from the WebAward’s professional judging panel on their Web site development efforts.

Winners of a WebAward in the travel categories will also receive:

  • Increased visibility for their company
  • Marketing opportunity to promote the company website to the media
  • Links to your site from the highly ranked WebAward site to help SEO
  • Social media posts for your company and personal feeds
  • A highlight for your resume.
  • Admiration of peers, friends and co-workers
  • Unlimited bragging rights

Each year, the Web Marketing Association names the Best of Industry for the various travel categories based on the score they receive from the WebAward judges.

 
Winners of the Best Travel Website include:

  • 2024 – Go Car Rental Iceland for Your Local Car Rental in Iceland
  • 2023 – The Okaloosa County Tourism Department and Miles Partnership for Design Fort Walton Beach’s Little adventure-focused website
  • 2022 – Louisiana Office of Tourism and Miles Partnership for LOUISIANA BYWAYS
  • 2021 – Reichl und Partner eMarketing GmbH for SIMON’S BEST TRAVEL GMBH WEBSITE
  • 2020 – 4 Roads for Natural World Safaris
  • 2019 – VERB Interactive for VBT
  • 2018 – Visit Huntington Beach for Surf City USA
  • 2017 – Michigan Economic Development Corporation and Miles Partnership for Pure Michigan’s New Leisure Website
  • 2016 – Experience Grand Rapids for Experience Grand Rapids Website
  • 2015 – TripCreator ehf. for TripCreator.com
  • 2014 – USDM for Colorado Springs
  • 2013 – Pixo Punch Limited for Hong Kong Summer Spectacular Campaign
  • 2012 – Boyd Gaming Corporation for B Connected Online
  • 2011 – Civic Resource Group for Wyoming Travel and Tourism Web Portal and Online Management System
  • 2010 – TravelChannel.com & Razorfish for The New TravelChannel.com
  • 2009 – VisitSweden for VisitSweden
  • 2008 – Teehan+Lax Inc for AirMiles Make Like Miles
  • 2007 – Arnold Worldwide for Hungry Suitcase
  • 2006 – Hospitality eBusiness Strategies for RIU Cancun Portal
  • 2005 – Yellowstone Journal Corporation for YellowstonePark.com
    2004 – Quicksilver Associates for Seabourn Cruise Line
    2003 – Apollo Interactive for Excalibur Las Vegas Resort Hotel & Casino
    2002 – Arnold Worldwide for Alaska

Winners of the Best Airline Website include:

  • 2022 – FirmStudio & Greater Bay Airlines for Greater Bay Airlines Corporate Website
  • 2024 – Vueling Airlines for Vueling Airlines Website
  • 2019 – Origo for Cabo Verde Airlines
  • 2016 – SapientNitro & China Airlines for China Airline Website Re-design
  • 2015 – DigitasLBi for Virgin Atlantic Airways
  • 2014 – Icelandair & TM Software for Icelandair
  • 2013 – ROKKAN for JetBlue
  • 2011 – Carlson Marketing for JetBlue – “TrueBlue Be True”
  • 2010 – Lufthansa in partnership with Amadeus for Lufthansa in partnership with Amadeus
  • 2009 – Blast Advanced Media for Nature Air – Eco Friendly Costa Rica Airline
  • 2008 – Atmosphere BBDO for emirates.com
  • 2007 – Cramer-Krasselt for AirTran Raceway
  • 2006 – TM Interactive for American Airlines – We Know Why You Fly
  • 2005 – TM Interactive for We Know Why You Fly
  • 2004 – Cramer-Krasselt for AirTran Airways – E-Annual 2003
  • 2003 – Agence Braque for Jetsgo

Winners of the Best Hotel & Lodging Website include:

  • 2024 – FINE for Canyon Ranch (Best of Show Winner)
  • 2023 – UP Hotel Agency for BUNK
  • 2022 – Evans Hotels for CATAMARAN RESORT HOTEL AND SPA
  • 2021 – UP Hotel Agency for THE HARI
  • 2020 – UP Hotel Internet Marketing for Maison Panthere
  • 2019 – UP Hotel Internet Marketing for Qbic (2019 Best of Show)
  • 2018 – TravelClick, Inc. for Thistle Hotels
  • 2017 – [D³] Digital Design + Development for Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills – At The Center of Extraordinary (2017 Best of Show)
  • 2016 – HeBS Digital for Tsogo Sun
  • 2015 – HeBS Digital for Red Lion Hotels Website
  • 2014 – Forte Village Resort for Forte Village
  • 2013 – HeBS Digital for Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan
  • 2012 – TravelClick Web Solutions for Puente Romano
  • 2011 – Sabre Hospitality Solutions for The Shores Resort & Spa
  • 2010 – TRAVELCLICK for Harbour Grand Kowloon Hotel
  • 2009 – TravelCLICK for the Albert Hotel
  • 2008 – E-site Marketing for Hotel Terra Jackson Hole
  • 2007 – Cendyn for Stonewall Resort
  • 2006 – T3 (The Think Tank) for ExperienceMarriott.com
  • 2005 – Open World, LTD for WARWICK International Hotels
  • 2004 – Interactive Sites for The New York Palace web site
  • 2003 – Open World Limited for Le Meridien Hotels & Resorts
  • 2002 – FreeRun Technologies for Simpson House Inn

Travel Websites can be entered into consideration for the 2025 Best Travel Website WebAward at the WebAward Website.

The 2025 WebAwards are sponsored by the following leading organizations: PR.com, iContact, and eTailConferences. The Web Marketing Association thanks these companies for their commitment to the entire online marketing community.

Please Join the Web Marketing Association on Social Media: LinkedIn Page, LinkedIn Group & Twitter. Like and follow for news and award updates!

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Top Websites 0f 2025 To Be Recognized By Web Marketing Association

The Web Marketing Association is proud to open the call for entries for the prestigious 29th annual WebAward competition, an internationally recognized program that establishes industry benchmarks in web development. The WebAwards honor excellence across 86 industries by evaluating websites based on seven essential criteria. Web professionals worldwide are invited to participate and showcase their digital achievements. The deadline for submissions is May 30, 2025. Complete details and entry forms are available at www.webaward.org.

“Website innovation and design continue to evolve to meet the needs of today’s digital audiences,” said William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “The WebAwards go beyond aesthetics to recognize outstanding functionality and user experience. Our expert panel of judges evaluates all facets of a website’s interactive capabilities, rewarding those that truly excel in their industries. The WebAwards not only celebrate web development excellence but also provide participants with valuable feedback to enhance their digital presence.”

HOW WEBSITES ARE EVALUATED

Websites submitted to the WebAward competition are assessed on seven key performance factors: design, innovation, content, technology, interactivity, copywriting, and ease of use. Each entry is scored numerically and benchmarked against other websites in its category, as well as an industry-wide standard of excellence. Participants also gain exclusive insights from expert judges on ways to improve their web development strategies.

WHY WINNING A WEBAWARD MATTERS

Winning a WebAward offers unparalleled recognition and credibility, positioning web professionals and businesses as leaders in their industries. Award-winning websites are featured on the competition’s high-ranking website, benefiting from SEO visibility and increased traffic. Companies and developers receive a dedicated Winner’s Page, acknowledging their creative and technical expertise and can order physical awards, including trophies, plaques, and certificates.

RECOGNITION FOR THE BEST IN THE INDUSTRY

The 2025 WebAwards will highlight the top websites across multiple categories:

  • Best of Industry Awards: The highest honor in each of the 86 industry categories, including education, healthcare, financial services, travel, advertising, transportation, government, and more.
  • Best of Show Award: The pinnacle of achievement, given to the single website that the judges determine as the best overall entry. In 2024, FINE received this top honor for their exceptional work on the Canyon Ranch website.
  • Top Interactive Agency Award: Recognizing the digital agency that wins the most WebAwards. In 2024, FINE was awarded the title after securing eight WebAwards and accumulating 36 quality points. The competition consolidates points across all agency locations to determine the winner.
  • Outstanding Interactive Developer Award: Agencies or corporations earning six or more WebAwards receive additional recognition. In 2024, this honor was awarded to nine firms, including UP Hotel Agency, WSI, Tyler Technologies, Miles Partnership, Milestone Inc., Risdall Marketing Group, Thomson Reuters/Findlaw, Vye, and Jack Henry.

COMPETITION JUDGING

The judging panel for the WebAwards consists of esteemed industry professionals with extensive experience in web development, design, and marketing. Judges include representatives from top organizations such as Adobe, Disney, IBM, Facebook, R/GA, Microsoft, PayPal, and more. Their expertise ensures that the competition maintains its reputation as a leading authority in recognizing web excellence.

Judging will take place between June and August, with winners announced in September 2025.

SPONSORSHIP

The 2025 WebAwards are sponsored by industry leaders, including iContact, PR.com, and eTailConferences. The Web Marketing Association appreciates the support of these sponsors in advancing the digital marketing and web development communities.

CONNECT WITH THE WEB MARKETING ASSOCIATION

Stay updated on competition news, industry insights, and award announcements by following the Web Marketing Association on social media:

ENTER THE COMPETITION TODAY!

To participate in the 29th annual WebAward Competition and gain industry recognition for your web development efforts, visit www.webaward.org and create a nominator account. Don’t miss the opportunity to showcase your work and receive expert evaluation from the top minds in the industry.

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Best Mobile Web Sites and Best Mobile Apps of 2024 Named by Web Marketing Association

The Web Marketing Association is pleased to announce the winners its 13th annual international MobileWebAward competition.  This award program recognizes the individual and team achievements of Web professionals all over the world who create and maintain the best mobile websites and the best mobile applications.  The complete list of winners for each of the 86 industries covered can be found at www.mobile-webaward.org.

“Use of smartphones and tablet computers continue to explode and companies are racing to have users connect and interact with them using mobile devices,” said William Rice, president of the Web Marketing Association.  “The goal of the MobileWebAwards is to both recognize the people and organizations responsible for developing some of the most effective mobile Web sites and mobile apps on the Internet.”

This year’s top awards include:

Altos won Best of Show Mobile Website for “Tucker’s Website” which was also recognized as Best Restaurant Mobile Website. Glioblastoma (GBM) is a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer with a devastating prognosis.  On the Tucker’s website, users will find that the menu is app-like. On mobile, its vertical orientation is easy to scroll—a must for a restaurant with a substantial amount of breakfast, lunch, and beverage options.


State Farm Insurance Company won Best of Show Mobile Application for “State Farm Mobile App 2023-24” which also was recognized as Best Mobile  Application in the Information Services, Insurance, and Interactive Services categories. The app provides access to tools, guidance and support – delivering self-service options, intuitive services and shopping experiences that continue to demonstrates their commitment to the customer.

LHWH Advertising & PR was also named Top Interactive Agency for the 2024 MobileWebAwards competition. They received 4 awards (and 24 quality points) including Best Travel Mobile Website, Best Transportation Mobile Website and Best Legal Mobile Website.  LHWH puts an unusual range of high-level capabilities to work for our clients.

Other winners included:

  • Extra Solid Media, LLC for UMass Dining Services – Best University Mobile Application
  • LHWH Advertising & PR Barefoot for Landing Website – Best Travel Mobile Website
  • LHWH Advertising & PR for Long Island MacArthur Airport Website – Best Transportation Mobile Website
  • Lucky Mobile for Lucky Mobile – Best Transportation Mobile Application
  • Mirum (Thailand) Co., Ltd. for NT Online Store – Best Telecommunication Mobile Website
  • Virgin Plus for Virgin Plus – Best Telecommunication Mobile Application
  • Science & Purpose for EYE AM – Best Pharmaceuticals Mobile Website
  • The Purpose Group for Sensible Strumming – Best Non-Profit Mobile Website
  • 7Seas Entertainment Ltd for Mouze Maze – Best Mobile Mobile Application
  • Boscobel Marketing Communications | Focused Image for Risk Mitigation Consulting (RMC) Website – Best Military Mobile Website
  • Mirum (Thailand) Co., Ltd. for Yamaha Sales Application – Best Marketing Mobile Website
  • LHWH Advertising & PR for Kinon Law Website – Best Legal Mobile Website
  • Hong Kong Trade Development Council for EXHIBITION- hktdc.com Sourcing – Best International Business Mobile Website
  • Altos for LivAway Suites Website – Best Hotel and Lodging Mobile Website
  • TMV Group for Laccents – Best Home Building Mobile Website
  • VIVIDSITES for Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital – Best Healthcare Provider Mobile Website
  • Lemieux Bedard + Pfizer Canada for RSV is No Gift – Best Health Care Mobile Website
  • Boscobel Marketing Communications | Focused Image for ShorePoint Website – Best Government Mobile Website
  • TMV Group for Nonnis – Best Food Industry Mobile Website
  • Family Cookbook Project for CookbookFundraiser.com – Best Cooking and Recipe Mobile Website, Best Publishing Mobile Website
  • FamilyCookbookProject.com for Family Cookbook Mobile App – Best Cooking and Recipe Mobile Application
  • WineGlass Marketing for Parable Wine – Best Beverage Mobile Website
  • TMV Group for Lacks Enterprises – Best B2B Mobile Website
  • Mirum (Thailand) Co., Ltd. for Yamaha Thailand Marketing Automation – Best Automobile Mobile Application
  • Vueling Airlines for Vueling Airlines – Best Airline Mobile Application
  • Glacier Digital Corp. for Geneva Centre for Autism – Best Advocacy Mobile Website, Best Education Mobile Website

A complete list of winners can be found on the MobileWebAwards Website.

The MobileWebAwards were judged on seven criteria seen as requirements for a success mobile website or mobile app. They include Creativity, Impact, Design, Content, Interactivity, Ease of use and Use of the medium. Each mobile website or mobile app entry is judged against other entries of the same format in its industry category and then against an overall standard of excellence.

The 2024 MobileWebAwards are sponsored by the following leading organizations: PR.com, iContact, and eTail conferences. The Web Marketing Association thanks these companies for their commitment to the entire online marketing community.

About the MobileWebAwards

The Web Marketing Association’s 13th annual MobileWebAwards are based upon the success of its long running international WebAward Competition for Website Development and the Internet Advertising Competition. All Web Marketing Association award programs recognize the people and organizations responsible for developing the most effective online marketing programs on the Internet today. Entrants benefit from assessment of their marketing efforts by a professional judging panel and the marketing opportunities presented by being recognized as an award-winning entry.