The Web Marketing Association is looking for the best Association websites in the world as part of their 29th annual international WebAward Competition for Web site developmentat www.webaward.org. The WebAwards is the standards-defining competition that sets benchmarks for 86 industries, including Association websites, based on the seven criteria of a successful web site. The deadline for Association websites to enter to be judged is May 30, 2025.
“”Associations play a critical role in bringing together like-minded individuals and organizations. “said William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “Their websites should provide a resource for networking and gathering important industry trends and data. A website can be a powerful tool for communication, member engagement and advocacy. The WebAward Competition provides a unique opportunity for association websites to showcase their effectiveness, creativity and impact.”.
Web sites are judged on seven criteria including design, innovation, content, technology, interactivity, copy writing and ease of use. Each WebAward entry in the Association category is judged against other Association entries and then against an overall standard of excellence.
All Association 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 Association 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 Association Website based on the scores submitted by the competition judges.
Past winners of the Best Association Web site include:
- 2024 – Nebo for AMA Atlanta Website
- 2023 – Howard Design Group for IEEE Photonics Society – Website Redesign
- 2022 – Forum One for The ALS Association
- 2020 – Jake Group for Entertainment Software Association
- 2019 – Beaconfire RED for Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA)
- 2018 – Americaneagle.com for Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA) Website
- 2017 – Ontario Hospital Association for New OHA.com
- 2016 – Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan OTPP for 2015 Inflation Announcement
- 2015 – Senior Internet for Newsworks
- 2014 – National Retail Federation Redesign/Relaunch of NRF.com
- 2013 – Military Officers Association of America for Military Officers Association of America Website
- 2012 – Blenderbox for The Village Alliance
- 2011 – Extractable for GIA – Gemological Institute of America
- 2010 – envisionit media American Egg Board/Incredible Egg
- 2009 – Siegel+Gale for Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Library
- 2008 – Discover Boating for DiscoverBoating.com
- 2007 – Automated Graphic Systems for American Bar Association
- 2006 – BrowserMedia for National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities
- 2005 – Xtential Corporation for American Advertising Federation Advertising Hall of Fame
- 2004 – Aesention, Inc. for Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce
Association Websites can be entered into consideration for the 2025 Best Association Website WebAward at the WebAward Website.
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To learn more and to enter the 29th annual WebAward Competition for Website Development, please visit our website and create a nominator account.
