Author: Bill Rice

In its 28th year, the Web Marketing Association’s WebAward Competition, available at www.webaward.org, is seeking entries from superior credit union websites nationwide. This event sets benchmarks in 90 categories, including credit union, banks, and financial Services, based on seven criteria for website success. credit union websites have until May 31, 2024, to enter.

“In the realm of credit unions, the website frequently acts as the primary touchpoint for potential members. Crafting a website with precision is vital for building trust and credibility,” highlighted William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “In the fiercely competitive landscape of financial services web development, organizations benefit greatly from unbiased evaluations of their online efforts. Websites in the finance sector must strike a careful balance between incorporating the innovation and technology sought by users and adhering to the industry’s strict regulatory standards. The WebAward Competition offers an unmatched stage for showcasing standout achievements in credit union website development, spotlighting entities that establish the standards for excellence.”

The evaluation of websites hinges on seven criteria: design, innovation, content, technology, interactivity, copy writing and ease of use.  Each credit union entry is compared within its category and against a definitive standard of excellence.

All credit union contestants receive beneficial feedback, with specific scores measured against the industry standard. They can also gain tailored feedback from the WebAward’s experienced judging panel about their website development work.

Winners of a WebAward in the credit union category will also receive:

• A limited-edition Commemorative NFT
• 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 Credit Union Website based on the score they receive from the WebAward judges.

Past winners of the Best Credit Union Website include:

• 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 forUnion America Mortgage
• 2005 – America First Credit Union foramericafirst.com
• 2004 – Imirage, Inc for APCI Federal Credit Union

Credit union Websites can be entered into consideration for the 2024 Best Credit Union Website and other financial related WebAward at the WebAward Website.

For the 2024 WebAwards, notable sponsors include PR.com, iContact, and eTailConferences. The Web Marketing Association appreciates these companies for their significant support of the entire online marketing community.

Join our social media family at the Web Marketing Association on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn Page, LinkedIn Group & Twitter.  Like and follow for instant updates on news and awards!

To learn more and to enter the 28th annual WebAward Competition for Website Development, please visit our website and create a nominator account.

The Web Marketing Association is looking for the Best Employment Websites in the world as part of their 28th annual international WebAward Competition for Web site development at www.webaward.org. The WebAwards is the standards-defining competition that sets benchmarks for 90 industries, including Employment websites, based on the seven criteria of a successful web site. The deadline for Employment websites to enter to be judged is May 31, 2024.

“In the employment sector, websites play a vital role in bridging the gap between job seekers and employers, highlighting available positions, and reflecting the essence of company culture,” stated William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “The WebAward Competition offers a distinctive platform for digital agencies and organizations behind employment websites to demonstrate their creative flair, innovative solutions, and efficiency in facilitating the perfect alignment of talent with opportunities while ensuring an enriching user experience. This event not only celebrates the achievements of top-performing sites but also provides invaluable feedback and marketing opportunities for the creators, showcasing their dedication to enhancing the job search and recruitment process.”

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

All 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 Employment category will also receive:

• A limited-edition Commemorative NFT
• 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

Winners of the 2024 WebAward Competition Best Employment Website will receive a commemorative NFT to recognize their success. The Web Marketing Association WebAward Competition is the first award program to provide its winners a limited-edition Ethereum-based Non-Fungible Token (NFT) to commemorate their award-winning website achievement.

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

Here are the past Best Employment Website WebAward winners:

• 2023 – Radancy for McKesson Careers Site
• 2022 – Square Enix Montréal for Square Enix Montréal: People Before Products
• 2021 – TMP Worldwide for Spectrum Careers
• 2020 – BAYADA Home Health Care for BAYADA Home Health Care Careers Website
• 2019 – J. Walter Thompson INSIDE for MUFG Careers Site
• 2018 – J. Walter Thompson INSIDE for ANN INC. Careers
• 2017 – AIA Worldwide for M&S Sandwich Maker
• 2016 – J. Walter Thompson INSIDE for Comcast Careers
• 2015 – DGT MEDIA SRL for Whirlpool Wall of Frames
• 2014 – AT&T – Jennifer Terry-Tharp for AT&T and Me Site
• 2013 – Berwin Leighton Paisner for Berwin Leighton Paisner graduate recruitment microsite
• 2012 – TMP Worldwide for ESPN Career Site
• 2011 – Jennifer Terry for AT&T Career Website
• 2010 – JWT INSIDE for NewYork-Presbyterian Careers Web site
• 2009 – TMP Worldwide for Big at Small
• 2008 – Worktank for Microsoft Diversity
• 2007 – JWT Employment Communications for FedEx Air Ops Microsite
• 2006 – Modem Media for Dice.com Being IT
• 2005 – InteliMark Enterprises for Au Pair & Nanny Agency
• 2004 – Idea Integration in association with Caldwell Marketing and Beverly Enterprises for Aegis Therapies
• 2003 – Kelly Services Internet Team for Kelly Services

Employment websites can be entered into consideration for the 2024 Best Employment Website WebAward at the WebAward Website.

Leading organizations, including PR.com, iContact, and eTailConferences, are the proud sponsors of the 2024 WebAwards. The Web Marketing Association acknowledges and appreciates their dedication to the broader online marketing community.

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

To learn more and to enter the 28th annual WebAward Competition for Website Development, please visit our website and create a nominator account.

Calling for entries from exceptional pharmaceutical websites across the globe, the Web Marketing Association’s 28th annual WebAward Competition at www.webaward.org aims to establish industry benchmarks across 90 sectors, including healthcare, healthcare provider, medical, medical equipment, biotechnology and pharmaceutical websites, based on seven critical success criteria. pharmaceutical websites have a submission deadline of May 31, 2024.

“Acknowledgment of excellence is paramount in the fiercely competitive realm of pharmaceutical web development,” stated William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “Pharmaceutical websites are vital for facilitating connections between patients and healthcare providers, delivering health education, and marketing services, deserving recognition for their significant contributions online. These sites are typically content-rich and demonstrate proficiency in copywriting, serving as trusted sources of information within the healthcare community. Although traditionally lauded for their user-friendliness and design, there is a growing demand for increased innovation and the incorporation of advanced technology. The WebAward Competition provides an esteemed platform for pharmaceutical websites to showcase their creativity, effectiveness in communication, and dedication to improving patient health and healthcare outcomes.”

Websites are evaluated based on seven key aspects: design, innovation, content, technology, interactivity, copy writing and ease of use. Every entry within the Pharmaceutical category undergoes comparison with its peers and then is measured against a universal standard of excellence.

Participants in the Pharmaceutical section are provided with significant feedback, highlighting how their scores stand in relation to the average for their sector. Moreover, they can get customized remarks from the WebAward’s panel of professional judges regarding their web development accomplishments.

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

• A limited-edition Commemorative NFT
• 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 Pharmaceutical category based on the score they receive from the WebAward judges.

Winners of the Best Pharmaceutical Web Site include:

• 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 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

pharmaceutical Websites can be entered into consideration for the 2024 Best pharmaceutical Website and other medical-related WebAwards at the WebAward Website.

PR.com, iContact, and eTailConferences are the sponsors of the 2024 WebAwards. The Web Marketing Association extends its thanks to these companies for their steadfast commitment to supporting the online marketing community at large.

Keep up with the Web Marketing Association by joining us on : Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn Page, LinkedIn Group & Twitter.  Like and follow for updates on news and awards straight from the source!

To learn more and to enter the 28th annual WebAward Competition for Website Development, please visit our website and create a nominator account.

In its 28th year, the international WebAward Competition, organized by the Web Marketing Association at www.webaward.org, is on the hunt for the world’s premier Advocacy websites. The WebAwards establishes industry standards for 90 different fields, including Advocacy, Environmental, LGBTQ and Non-profits, judging them on seven critical website effectiveness criteria. Entries for legal websites are open until May 31, 2024.

“Advocacy groups depend on their websites as a megaphone to broadcast their causes and rally their base,” remarked William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “In the fiercely contested arena of web development for advocacy, organizations stand to gain from unbiased assessments of their digital campaigns. These sites are often applauded for their user-friendliness, aesthetic design, and content depth, yet there’s a call for heightened technological adoption and innovation. The WebAward Competition offers a stage for advocacy websites to demonstrate their influence, ingenuity, and efficiency in propelling societal transformation.”

Judging of websites entails analysis across seven criteria design, innovation, content, technology, interactivity, copy writing and ease of use.. Each Advocacy category entry is assessed against its peers and a standardized excellence criterion.

All Advocacy 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 Advocacy category will also receive:

• A limited-edition Commemorative NFT
• 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

Winners of the 2024 WebAward Competition Best Advocacy Website will receive a commemorative NFT to recognize their success. The Web Marketing Association WebAward Competition is the first award program to provide its winners a limited-edition Ethereum-based Non-Fungible Token (NFT) to commemorate their award-winning website achievement.

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

Past winners of the Best Advocacy Web site include:

• 2023 – The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde for Tumwata Village
• 2022 – Unity Web Agency for Southern Coalition for Social Justice
• 2021 – Hearing First and Fivestone for Starts Hear Website Powered by Hearing First
• 2020 – Emakina Group for UnsmokeYourWorld.com
• 2019 – RMA for Support Starts With You
• 2018 – National Parks Conservation Association for My Park Story
• 2017 – Nebo for PAWS Atlanta Redesign
• 2016 – Aten Design Group for Human Rights Watch
• 2015 – Extractable for Energy Upgrade California
• 2014 – Havas Worldwide Prague for 3 minutes are enough
• 2013 – Nebo  Eames House 250
• 2012 – Biggs|Gilmore for Kellogg’s Share Your Breakfast
• 2011 – IQ for American Cancer Society
• 2010 – Forum One Communications for County Sin Rankings
• 2009 – Clarity Coverdale Fury for We All Pay the Price for Tobacco.
• 2008 – Clarity Coverdale Fury for Are You Ok With That?
• 2007 – Incendia Health for Banner Moments
• 2006 – Incendia Health Studios for Live with It
• 2005 – Tribal DDB for Exhale
• 2004 – Change for Register and Vote 2004
• 2003 – International Fund For Animal Welfare for International Fund For Animal Welfare

  Advocacy Websites can be entered into consideration for the 2024 Best Advocacy Website WebAward at the WebAward Website.

With PR.com, iContact, and eTailConferences as the leading sponsors, the 2024 WebAwards acknowledge these organizations’ contribution to the online marketing community. The Web Marketing Association is thankful for their dedicated support.

Keep connected to the Web Marketing Association via our social media on Facebook LinkedIn Page, LinkedIn Group & Twitter. . Like and follow for the newest award news and updates!

To learn more and to enter the 28th annual WebAward Competition for Website Development, please visit our website and create a nominator account.

The Web Marketing Association is looking for the best real estate Websites in the world as part of their 28th 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 31, 2024.

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:

• 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 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:

• A limited-edition Commemorative NFT
• 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 2024 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 28th annual WebAward Competition for Website Development, please visit our website and create a nominator account.

Announcing the 28th annual international WebAward Competition for Web site development at www.webaward.org, the Web Marketing Association is on the lookout for the world’s best Hotel & lodging websites. The competition serves as a standard for 90 industries, including Hotel & lodging, travel and airline websites, evaluating them on seven critical criteria. Hotel & lodging websites must enter by May 31, 2024.

“Hotel websites act as pivotal gateways, unlocking the globe for countless individuals and igniting a passion for travel,” declared William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “In this digital age, where the internet has transformed travel by sidelining traditional travel agencies, hotel websites have adeptly stepped up, showcasing remarkable innovation and ease of use. Our evaluators particularly praise these sites for their outstanding design, captivating content, and dynamic interactive elements. The WebAward Competition shines a spotlight on the hotel sector’s premier website development accomplishments, offering critical feedback and marketing prospects. This sets the groundwork for forthcoming innovations and draws in a new generation of explorers.”

The evaluation of websites is determined by seven factors: design, innovation, content, technology, interactivity, copy writing and ease of use. Each entry within the Hotel & Lodging category is compared to other Hotel & lodging entries and then evaluated against an overall standard of excellence

Hotel & lodging entrants are provided with insightful feedback on their scores relative to their industry norms. Moreover, they may receive specific comments from the WebAward’s professional judging panel to guide future website development strategies.

Winners of a WebAward in the hotel & lodging categories will also receive:

• A limited-edition Commemorative NFT
• 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 hotel & lodging categories based on the score they receive from the WebAward judges.

Winners of the Best Hotel & Lodging Website include:

• 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

Hotel & L:odging Websites can be entered into consideration for the 2024 Best hotel & lodging Website WebAward at the WebAward Website.

The 2024 WebAwards receive sponsorship from leading figures including PR.com, iContact, and eTailConferences. The Web Marketing Association is grateful for their support of the online marketing community’s growth and development.

Engage with the Web Marketing Association on social media—Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn Page, LinkedIn Group & Twitter. Like and follow to stay updated with news and information about our awards!

To learn more and to enter the 28th annual WebAward Competition for Website Development, please visit our website and create a nominator account.

Calling all Cooking and Recipe websites around the globe, the Web Marketing Association’s 28th annual WebAward Competition, hosted online at www.webaward.org, aims to set the benchmark in web development across 90 industries, including Cooking and Recipe, by evaluating seven key success criteria. Cooking and Recipe websites aiming to participate should submit by May 31, 2024.

“In the culinary world, particularly within the cooking and recipe sector, a website serves as an essential ingredient for motivating and captivating home chefs and gastronomy aficionados,” expressed William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “Yet, distinguishing oneself in a kitchen filled with diverse flavors and ingredients can be challenging. The WebAward Competition furnishes a stage for cooking and recipe sites to display their culinary creativity, pioneering ideas, and success in disseminating mouthwatering recipes, culinary advice, and cooking methods. This accolade not only spotlights the excellence of the award-winning site but also garners valuable feedback and marketing opportunities for both the site and the masterminds behind its creation, underscoring their dedication to enhancing the art and science of cooking.”

Cooking and Recipe Websites face judgment on seven fundamental criteria: design, innovation, content, technology, interactivity, copy writing and ease of use. Each entry in the Cooking and Recipe segment is measured against other Cooking and Recipe entries in its category and a general standard of excellence.

Cooking and Recipe category entrants get valuable feedback on how their scores compare with industry averages. They also have the chance to receive specific advice from the WebAward’s panel of judges on their website development strategies.

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

• A limited-edition Commemorative NFT
• 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 Cooking and Recipe Website based on the scores submitted by the competition judges.

Added to the WebAwards in 2020, Past winners of the Best Cooking and Recipe Web site include:

• 2023 – The Family Cookbook Project for FamilyCookbookProject.com
• 2022 – The Family Cookbook Project for FamilyCookbookProject.com
• 2021 – TAG Marketing Solutions for Bake and Cake Gourmet
• 2020 – Family Cookbook Project for RecipeCardCookbook.com

The 2024 WebAwards are made possible by the sponsorship of leading organizations such as PR.com, iContact, and eTailConferences. The Web Marketing Association extends its gratitude to these companies for their support of the entire online marketing community.

The Web Marketing Association invites you to follow our social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn Page, LinkedIn Group & Twitter.  Like and follow to stay ahead with award news and updates!

Cooking and Recipe Websites can be entered into consideration for the 2024 Best Cooking and Recipe Website WebAward at the WebAward Website.

To learn more and to enter the 28th annual WebAward Competition for Website Development, please visit our website and create a nominator account.

The Web Marketing Association is inviting the globe’s elite University websites to participate in its 28th annual WebAward Competition for website development, showcased at www.WebAward.org. Setting industry standards across 90 categories, including Educational, School and University websites. The competition welcomes entries from websites until the May 31, 2024 deadline.

“In the realm of University web development, the bar is set exceptionally high due to the discerning nature of a digitally savvy student body,” remarked William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “In the modern digital landscape, the website of a University stands as its primary channel for communication, the dissemination of information, and student engagement. The WebAward Competition emerges as a paramount platform for educational websites, offering them a stage to showcase their ingenuity, artistic flair, and efficiency in nurturing educational engagement and promoting student success. Given the digital proficiency of today’s students, who have been navigating the internet from a very young age, University websites are scrutinized under a more rigorous lens, demanding unparalleled quality to captivate and maintain the interest of the educational community.”

University Websites are critiqued based on seven metrics: including design, innovation, content, technology, interactivity, copy writing and ease of use. Every entry in the University classification is compared against its category peers and evaluated against a standardized excellence benchmark.

All University category participants are provided with important feedback that benchmarks their scores against the industry average. Additionally, they can receive insightful comments from the WebAward’s panel of judges on their efforts in web site development.

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

• A limited-edition Commemorative NFT
• 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 education categories based on the score they receive from the WebAward judges.

Recent winners of the Best University Web Site include:

• 2023 – Luther College for Luther College Website
• 2022 – Office of Communications & Marketing for CUNY Graduate Center
• 2021 – mStoner, Inc. for MARYMOUNT MANHATTAN COLLEGE WEBSITE REDESIGN
• 2020 – mStoner, Inc. for UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT BRADFORD WEBSITE REDESIGN
• 2019 – Primacy for Suffolk University Website
• 2018 – Knowble Media for Illinois College
• 2017 – The Culinary Institute of America for ciachef.edu
• 2016 – IN.gov for Ivy Tech Community College
• 2015 – Westwerk for FOCUS.BoiseState.edu
• 2014 – Systems Alliance, Inc. for Stevenson University
• 2013 – Behavior Design for The Cooper Union Website Redesign
• 2012 – University Marketing and Communications for 30 Days of EnTERPreneurship
• 2011 – Denison University & Fahlgren Mortine for TheDEN
• 2010 – Corey McPherson Nash for University of Notre Dame Mendoza College of Business
• 2009 – BrowserMedia for University of Maryland Women’s Basketball
• 2008 – Market United for Murdoch University Switching
• 2007 – The Art Institute of Pittsburgh for The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
• 2006 – Xavier University for The Road to Xavier
• 2005 – Geary Interactive for Sand Diego State University Timeline
  2004 – School of Visual Arts for School of Visual Arts web site
  2003 – 160over90 for Chestnut Hill College Admissions site
  2002 – University of Houston for University of Houston – Division of University Advancement

University Websites can be entered into consideration for the 2024 Best University Website and other education-related WebAwards at the WebAward Website.

The 2024 WebAwards benefits from sponsorships from industry leaders such as PR.com, iContact, and eTailConferences. The Web Marketing Association thanks these organizations for their invaluable commitment to the online marketing community.

Stay connected with the Web Marketing Association through our social media presence on : Facebook LinkedIn Page, LinkedIn Group & Twitter.  Ensure you like and follow to get the latest award news and updates!

To learn more and to enter the 28th annual WebAward Competition for Website Development, please visit our website and create a nominator account.

The Web Marketing Association invites the world’s foremost Restaurant websites to enter its 28th annual WebAward Competition, available at /www.webaward.org, to benchmark web development excellence across 90 industries. The deadline for Restaurant site entries is May 31, 2024.

“In the bustling restaurant industry, a website emerges as a crucial element for drawing in patrons, displaying your culinary offerings, and crafting an unforgettable dining journey,” remarked William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “With the plethora of dining options available, consumers frequently begin their decision-making process on a restaurant’s website. Participating in the annual WebAward program offers the distinct advantage of having this critical component evaluated. Achieving ‘award-winner’ status can significantly bolster marketing efforts as well.” He continued, “The WebAward Competition represents a distinctive platform for restaurant websites to demonstrate their creative prowess, innovative approaches, and proficiency in captivating and pleasing their clientele.”

Websites undergo evaluation based on seven pivotal criteria: design, innovation, content, technology, interactivity, copy writing and ease of use.  Each entry in the Restaurant class is compared against fellow Restaurant entries and a universal excellence standard.

Here are the past Best Restaurant WebAward winners:

• 2023 – Studio Center for Baker’s Crust Artisan Kitchen
• 2022 – LSM for Wing It On! Website Redesign
• 2021 – WillowTree and Dairy Queen for DAIRY QUEEN
• 2020 – 90 Degree Design for STUNNING WEBSITE AND VIEWS AT ROOFTOP
• 2019 – WSI for Downtown Joe’s Brewery and Restaurant
• 2018 – TMV Group for GreatLakesCoffee.com
• 2017 – Hooters for Hooters Website
• 2016 – Sabre Hospitality Solutions for Olivella Restaurant Website
• 2015 – DynamiX for Marlow’s Tavern
• 2014 – Gourmet Marketing for Agozar Cuban Bistro
• 2013 – SapientNitro for Bertucci’s Rebranding Campaign
• 2012 – LeapFrog Interactive / Texas Roadhouse for Texas Roadhouse Mobile App
• 2011 – The Zimmerman Agency for Bull & Bear Orlando
• 2010 – Empower MediaMarketing for Red Robin Restaurants Website Redesign
• 2009 – Xylem Digital for Famous Dave’s BBQ Web site
• 2008 – Design Lab for Four
• 2007 – Avatar New York for Mr. Broadway Kosher Restaurant
• 2006 – E-Site Marketing for Montage Studio
• 2005 – Apollo Interactive, Inc. for Johnny Rockets
• 2004 – NetSuccess for Mercy Wine Bar
• 2003 – Brann for Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion

Participants in the Restaurant division enjoy the advantage of receiving detailed feedback on their scores in comparison to the average scores within their Restaurant industry. They might also benefit from individualized critique from the WebAward’s panel of professional judges on their website development initiatives.

Restaurant wishing to be considered for the Best Restaurant Website can submit their website for consideration at WebAward.org.

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

• A limited-edition Commemorative NFT
• 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

Winners of the 2024 WebAward Competition Best Restaurant Website will receive a commemorative NFT to recognize their success. The Web Marketing Association WebAward Competition is the first award program to provide its winners a limited-edition Ethereum-based Non-Fungible Token (NFT) to commemorate their award-winning website achievement.

Sponsors of the 2024 WebAwards include key organizations like PR.com, iContact, and eTailConferences. The Web Marketing Association expresses its appreciation for their commitment to the comprehensive support of the online marketing community.

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To learn more and to enter the 28th annual WebAward Competition for Website Development, please visit our website and create a nominator account.